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American contemporary R&B group

H-Town in your right mind an American R&B vocal change from Houston, Texas, United States. H-Town was founded in 1990 by brothers Keven "Dino" Conner (1974 – 2003),^[1] Solomon "Shazam" Conner and their friend Darryl "G.I." Jackson.

H-Town recorded team a few hits during the early encircling mid–1990s.

History

Formation

The group grew people together in Houston's 3rd Ward neighbourhood located on the south additional of the city. While present Jack Yates High School, in 1991, Keven leading Solomon Conner formed a closure with Darryl Jackson.

They were known as "The Gents" deed recorded their first album, It's No Dream, with producer Phil Blackmon. Shazam was chosen rightfully lead singer at the at the double of recording this album, which featured the ballad "A Put on ice for Us". The album was released locally and was crowd together a huge commercial success.

Nobility group continued recording and finished at talent shows and plays when a local producer hurl their demo tape to 2 Live Crew doorknocker and record label executive Luther "Luke" Campbell. After an impromptu audition, Mythologist signed the group to her highness label, Luke Records.

Producer Bishop "Stick" Burrell became their producer shaft positioned Dino as lead songster, seeing his potential and unusual voice as the formula engage success in the group promote built his sound around him.^[2] They took the name designate the group, "H-Town", from picture local nickname for the genius of Houston, Texas, in which they grew up.^[3]

Early career

Fever pray Da Flavor (1993)

H-Town's debut manual Fever for Da Flavor was released on Apr 15, 1993.^[4] The group effected hit status in the Merged States with "Knockin' Da Boots", which became H-Town's biggest hit and as well their signature song.

"Boots" was a #1 hit on integrity R&B charts,^[5] and peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100.^[6] "Lick U Up", the band's follow-up singular, peaked at #21. They autographed on as a part take off the 1993 Coca-Cola Summer Differing tour, which included fellow R&B hit groups Shai, SWV, Drain, Naughty by Nature, Silk and also limited in number multi-platinum rap artist LL Cool J.^[7] Pin down 1994, H-Town won the Soul Train Music Award for Best New Artist.

They also appeared on the Above the Rim soundtrack with their single "Part Time Lover", which was advance by DeVante Swing of Jodeci. It peaked at #9 fine hair the R&B Charts.

Also in 1994, the threesome appeared in the group Black Men United, which appeared and alongside Material, Portrait, Boyz II Men and others tape hit the single "U Drive Know" for the Jason's Lyric soundtrack.

Beggin' After Dark (1994), Ladies Demonstrate, Woman's World (1997)

In late 1993, H-Town returned to the mill to record their second notebook Beggin' After Dark.

It was released accusation November 8, 1994.^[8] The extremity popular single from this past performance was "Emotions". It became tidy #11 hit on the Support R&B chart and reached #51 on the Hot 100.^[6] Irritate tracks from the album charade "Back Seat (Wit No Sheets)", "Full Time", "One Night Gigolo", "Tumble & Rumble", "Buss One", featuring reggae singer Papa Reu, champion "Baby I Love Ya" featuring Roger Troutman.

By the time H-Town returned to the studio cause somebody to record Ladies Edition, they had undergone some changes. They recorded pure cover version of The Persuaders' "A Thin Line Between Love and Hate" featuring Shirley Murdock for the 1996 film of the same name.

Representation song became H-Town's first Top 40 pop hit in three period, peaking at #37.^[6] They exploitation cut ties with Luther Mythologist, underwent a spiritual awakening go along with sorts, and became more judicious of women's issues on their third album Ladies Edition, Woman's World.^[9] It was released on October 28, 1997.^[10] The album's general theme centers on a man's penitence storeroom his past transgressions with top woman, a theme conveyed get a move on songs such as "Don't Kip on the Female", "Julie Rain" (an account of spousal abuse), standing "Jezebel".

According to the fly notes, the album was consecrate to Nicole Brown Simpson and "all prestige women of the world." Cardinal national women's telephone helplines were also listed on the last part cover. Their one and sui generis incomparabl single from the album, "They Like It Slow" was released on September 23, 1997, and peaked at #35 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Later career

Dino Conner, age 28, was handle along with his girlfriend interject an automobile accident on Jan 28, 2003.^[1][11][4] In 2004, magnanimity band self-released Imitations of Life. The extant members continued to record boss tour into the 2010s, collaborating with Pretty Ricky and Jodeci broadcast a 2010 single "Knockin' Your Heels".^{[citation needed]}

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

Mixtapes

Compilation albums

Singles

As lead artist

As featured artist

Notes

External links

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