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'''Jeff Redd''' is a singer who performed [[new jack swing]]-style [[R&B]] music in the 1990s.
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'''Jeff Redd''' is an American singer and record producer who performed [[new jack swing]]-style [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.<ref name="AllMusic"/>


==Career==
==Career==
A New York native, Redd began singing with the short-lived group, [[The Sophisticated Gents]], at the age of 17 in the mid-1980s.
A New York native, Redd began singing with the short-lived group, The Sophisticated Gents, at the age of 17 in the mid-1980s.<ref name="AllMusic">{{cite web |last1=Kellman |first1=Andy |title=Jeff Redd Biography |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/jeff-redd-mn0000230291/biography |publisher=[[AllMusic]] |access-date=31 January 2023}}</ref> Redd has also appeared on ''[[Sesame Street]]'' to sing a song demonstrating "between".


Redd got a deal with [[Uptown-MCA Records ]] after Andre Harrell saw him perform as a solo artist. Uptown-MCA produced his 1990 debut album, ''[[A Quiet Storm]]''. It included some uptempo [[new jack swing]] songs such as, "I Found Lovin" and "Come And Get Your Lovin" and love ballads such as "Love High." The album had two singles chart on the R&B charts. "What Goes Around, Comes Around" reached #53 and "Love High" reached #16 on the charts.
Redd signed a deal with [[Uptown Records]]/[[MCA Records]] after André Harrell saw him perform as a solo artist. Uptown/MCA produced his 1990 debut album ''[[A Quiet Storm (Jeff Redd)|A Quiet Storm]]''. It included the uptempo [[new jack swing]] tracks "[[I Found Lovin']]" and "Come and Get Your Lovin'," and the ballad "Love High." Two of the album's singles found their way onto the ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' R&B chart: "What Goes Around Comes Around" reached #53, and "Love High" reached #16.<ref name="Awards">{{cite web |title=Jeff Redd - Awards |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/jeff-redd-mn0000230291/awards |publisher=AllMusic |access-date=31 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140608025028/https://www.allmusic.com/artist/jeff-redd-mn0000230291/awards |archive-date=June 8, 2014}}</ref>


The album ''A Quiet Storm'' had major producers such as [[Devante Swing]] from [[Jodeci]] and Timmy Allen as well as The Untouchables [[Dave Hall (record producer)|Dave "Jam" Hall]] and Eddie F.
He released a song entitled "You Called And Told Me", from the ''[[Strictly Business]]'' soundtrack in 1991.


He released a song entitled "You Called and Told Me" from the ''[[Strictly Business (soundtrack)|Strictly Business]]'' soundtrack in 1991.<ref name="AllMusic"/> The song samples "Catch the Beat" by T-Ski Valley.
Redd played a large part in getting then-unknown singer [[Mary J Blige]] started in the music industry. While working in the assembly line at General Motors, Redd was given a tape from Mary J. Blige's step-father. The tape featured Blige performing [[Anita Baker]]'s "Caught Up in the Rapture." After hearing the tape, Redd helped her get signed to Uptown. Blige then toured with Redd and worked as a background singer for him.


Redd played a large part in getting then-unknown singer [[Mary J. Blige]] her start in the music industry. While working on the assembly line at General Motors, Redd met Blige's stepfather, who gave Redd a tape that featured Blige performing [[Anita Baker]]'s "Caught Up in the Rapture." After hearing the tape, Redd helped her get signed to Uptown Records.<ref name="AllMusic"/> Blige then toured with Redd as one of his backup singers.
In 1993, Redd recorded a second album, ''[[Down Low]]''. However, before the album could see release, EMI closed their entire black music department. As a result, only 1000 copies ever saw release and the album is very hard to find.


In 1994, Redd recorded a second album, ''Down Low''. However, before the album could see release, [[EMI America Records|EMI America]] shuttered their entire black music department. As a result, very few copies ever circulated.<ref name="AllMusic"/> Some of the album was produced by rapper Lord Finesse.
Jeff Redd then went on to work as an A&R exec at MCA Records. While at MCA, Redd worked with artists like Regina Belle and K-Ci & JoJo. When MCA closed their doors in 2003, Redd started up his own independent label, Sol Real Records, LLC.


With the label, Redd currently works with artists like Akili, Blaq Rose and Forever. In 2007, Redd released an album entitled ''Jeff Redd Presents : The Essence Of Soul'' which features tracks from each of these artists. Jeff Redd has an album in the works to be released in 2008.
Jeff Redd then went on to work as an A&R executive at MCA Records.<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Jeff|last=Lorez|title=Guy Reunites For Album On MCA|page=80|date=4 December 1999|volume=111|issue=49|issn=0006-2510|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref> While at MCA, Redd worked with artists like Regina Belle and K-Ci & JoJo.<ref name="AllMusic"/> When MCA closed their doors in 2003, Redd established his own independent label Sol Real Records.<ref name="AllMusic"/> Under this banner, Redd currently works with artists Akili, Blaq Rose and Forever, among others. In 2007, Redd released a compilation album entitled ''Jeff Redd Presents: The Essence of Soul'', a sampler which features tracks from each of these artists. In April 2010, Redd released "Take You Higher".


==Discography==
==External Links/Sources==
===Studio albums===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Album
! style="width:40px;"|<small>[[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums|US R&B]]</small><br><ref name="Awards"/>
! Label
|-
| 1990
| ''A Quiet Storm''
| align=center | 40
| [[Uptown Records|Uptown]]/[[MCA Records|MCA]]
|-
| 1994
| ''Down Low''
| align=center | —
| [[EMI America]]
|-
| colspan="4" style="text-align:center; font-size:9pt;"| "—" denotes releases that did not chart.
|}

===Singles===
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|-
! Year
! Single
! style="width:40px;"|<small>[[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs|US R&B]]</small><br><ref name="Awards"/>
|-
| 1989
| "[[I Found Lovin']]"
| align=center | 19
|-
| rowspan="3"| 1990
| "Come and Get Your Lovin'"
| align=center | —
|-
| "Love High"
| align=center | 16
|-
| "What Goes Around, Comes Around"
| align=center | 53
|-
| 1991
| "You Called and Told Me"
| align=center | 63
|-
| 1993
| "Show You"
| align=center | —
|-
| colspan="5" style="text-align:center; font-size:9pt;"| "—" denotes releases that did not chart.
|}

==References==
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==External links==
*{{Discogs artist}}
*[http://www.rnbhaven.com/90s-music/feature/Jeff-Redd-Interview/5/1 Jeff Redd Interview]
*[http://www.rnbhaven.com/90s-music/feature/Jeff-Redd-Interview/5/1 Jeff Redd Interview]
*[http://www.rnbhaven.com/90s-music/artists/Jeff-Redd/220 Jeff Redd Bio]
*[http://www.rnbhaven.com/90s-music/artists/Jeff-Redd/220 Jeff Redd Bio]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrqqnAc-Cbg&feature=related]


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Latest revision as of 03:34, 20 August 2023

Jeff Redd
Genres
Years active1985–present

Jeff Redd is an American singer and record producer who performed new jack swing-style R&B music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.[1]

Career[edit]

A New York native, Redd began singing with the short-lived group, The Sophisticated Gents, at the age of 17 in the mid-1980s.[1] Redd has also appeared on Sesame Street to sing a song demonstrating "between".

Redd signed a deal with Uptown Records/MCA Records after André Harrell saw him perform as a solo artist. Uptown/MCA produced his 1990 debut album A Quiet Storm. It included the uptempo new jack swing tracks "I Found Lovin'" and "Come and Get Your Lovin'," and the ballad "Love High." Two of the album's singles found their way onto the Billboard R&B chart: "What Goes Around Comes Around" reached #53, and "Love High" reached #16.[2]

The album A Quiet Storm had major producers such as Devante Swing from Jodeci and Timmy Allen as well as The Untouchables Dave "Jam" Hall and Eddie F.

He released a song entitled "You Called and Told Me" from the Strictly Business soundtrack in 1991.[1] The song samples "Catch the Beat" by T-Ski Valley.

Redd played a large part in getting then-unknown singer Mary J. Blige her start in the music industry. While working on the assembly line at General Motors, Redd met Blige's stepfather, who gave Redd a tape that featured Blige performing Anita Baker's "Caught Up in the Rapture." After hearing the tape, Redd helped her get signed to Uptown Records.[1] Blige then toured with Redd as one of his backup singers.

In 1994, Redd recorded a second album, Down Low. However, before the album could see release, EMI America shuttered their entire black music department. As a result, very few copies ever circulated.[1] Some of the album was produced by rapper Lord Finesse.

Jeff Redd then went on to work as an A&R executive at MCA Records.[3] While at MCA, Redd worked with artists like Regina Belle and K-Ci & JoJo.[1] When MCA closed their doors in 2003, Redd established his own independent label Sol Real Records.[1] Under this banner, Redd currently works with artists Akili, Blaq Rose and Forever, among others. In 2007, Redd released a compilation album entitled Jeff Redd Presents: The Essence of Soul, a sampler which features tracks from each of these artists. In April 2010, Redd released "Take You Higher".

Discography[edit]

Studio albums[edit]

Year Album US R&B
[2] 		Label
1990 A Quiet Storm 40 Uptown/MCA
1994 Down Low — EMI America
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Singles[edit]

Year Single US R&B
[2]
1989 "I Found Lovin'" 19
1990 "Come and Get Your Lovin'" —
"Love High" 16
"What Goes Around, Comes Around" 53
1991 "You Called and Told Me" 63
1993 "Show You" —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Kellman, Andy. "Jeff Redd Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Jeff Redd - Awards". AllMusic. Archived from the original on June 8, 2014. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
  3. ^ Lorez, Jeff (December 4, 1999). "Guy Reunites For Album On MCA". Billboard. Vol. 111, no. 49. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. p. 80. ISSN 0006-2510.

External links[edit]

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