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'''J. J. Fad''' is an [[United States|American]] [[rapping|rap]] group from [[Rialto, California]], whose name stood for '''J'''ust, '''J'''ammin', '''F'''resh '''A'''nd '''D'''ef, and were backed by Clarence "[[DJ Train]]" Lars.
'''J. J. Fad''' is an [[United States|American]] female [[rapping|rap]] group from [[Rialto, California]]. The name was probably an acronym of the original group members' given names ('''J'''uana, '''J'''uanita, '''F'''atima, '''A'''nna, and '''D'''ania), although there is another tradition that it stood for '''J'''ust, '''J'''ammin', '''F'''resh '''a'''nd '''D'''ef. The group was backed by [[DJ Train]] (Clarence Lars).


==Origins==
==''Supersonic''==
JJ Fad was originally a five-member group out of Los Angeles in 1985. Its members were Juana Burns (M.C.J.B.), Dania Birks (Baby-D), Anna Cash (Lady Anna), Fatima Shaheed (O.G. Rocker) and Juanita Lee (Crazy J.). The name JJ Fad is an acronym of their names: Juana, Juanita, Fatima, Anna and Dania (JJ FAD). The group released one single, 1987's "Another Hoe + Supersonic".
JJ Fad was originally a five-member group formed in Los Angeles in 1985. Its members were Juana Burns (M.C.J.B.), Dania Birks (Baby-D), Anna Cash (Lady Anna), Fatima Shaheed (O.G. Rocker) and Juanita Lee (Crazy J.). It was one of the original Ruthless Records acts signed by [[Eazy-E]]. The group released one single, 1987's "Anotha Ho" backed with "Supersonic" ("Anotha Ho" was the original [[A-side and B-side|A-side]]).


Due to management and financial issues, Cash, Shaheed and Lee left the group, leaving JJ Fad as a duo. After that, Michelle Franklin (Sassy C.) and DJ Train entered the group, and Supersonic was re-recorded and re-released.
Due to management and financial disagreements, Cash, Shaheed and Lee left the group, leaving J. J. Fad as a duo. The surviving original members (Burns and Birks) were joined by Michelle Franklin (Sassy C.) and DJ Train, and together they re-recorded and re-released "[[Supersonic (J.J. Fad song)|Supersonic]]", this time as the A-side. It sold 400,000 copies independently before Eazy and [[Jerry Heller]] secured the group a major [[record label|label]] [[recording contract]] with [[Atco Records]].


The single was followed by the [[album]] ''[[Supersonic (J. J. Fad album)|Supersonic]]'', which was produced by [[Dr. Dre]] and [[DJ Yella]] with [[Arabian Prince]] shortly before they gained national fame with [[N.W.A]]. Dre and Yella made J. J. Fad accessible to pop audiences—unlike many West Coast rappers of the day—by including [[electro music|electro]] elements in their music. J. J. Fad was the first female rap group to earn a [[Grammy Award|Grammy]] nomination,<ref>http://jjfad.com/bio.html</ref> and both the single "Supersonic" and the album ''Supersonic'' were certified gold.<ref>[https://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php RIAA Gold and Platinum Program Searchable Database.] Retrieved 15 February 2015.</ref>
==''Supersonic''==
J. J. Fad gained popularity with a trimmed-down line-up of MC J.B. (Juana Burns), Baby-D (Dania Birks), and Sassy C. (Michelle Franklin). Hailing from Los Angeles, California, the group was one of the original Ruthless Records acts signed by [[Eazy-E]], and they sold 400,000 copies of their 1987 [[Single (music)|single]] "[[Supersonic (J.J. Fad song)|Supersonic]]" independently before Eazy and [[Jerry Heller]] had managed to secure a major [[record label|label]] [[recording contract]].

Signing the act to [[Atco Records]], both the single "Supersonic" and the [[album]] ''[[Supersonic (J. J. Fad album)|Supersonic]]'' went gold. The album was produced by [[Dr. Dre]] and [[DJ Yella]] with [[Arabian Prince]], shortly before Dre and Yella gained national fame with [[N.W.A]]. J. J. Fad were the first female rap group to earn a [[Grammy Award|Grammy]] nomination.<ref>http://jjfad.com/bio.html</ref> Unlike many West Coast rappers of the day, their producers made J.J. Fad sound easily accessible to a pop audience by including many [[electro music|electro]] elements throughout.


==''Not Just a Fad''==
==''Not Just a Fad''==
It was three years before the group returned with a follow up album, with Eazy and Heller enjoying success with N.W.A. ''[[Not Just a Fad (album)|Not Just a Fad]]'' was released in 1991, produced by Yella and overseen by Eazy, but the album failed to make an impact. The group disbanded shortly afterwards. DJ Train died in 1994 of smoke inhalation.
With Eazy and Heller enjoying success with N.W.A., it was three years before J. J. Fad returned with a follow-up album. ''[[Not Just a Fad (album)|Not Just a Fad]]'' was released in 1991, produced by Yella and overseen by Eazy, but failed to make an impact. The group disbanded shortly afterwards. DJ Train died in 1994 of smoke inhalation.


==Present day==
==Present day==
After almost two decades out of the music industry raising their families, the members of J. J. Fad reunited and started touring in 2009.
In 2006, [[Fergie (singer)|Fergie]] used an interpolation of "Supersonic", and a sample of "[[Give It All You Got]]" by [[Afro-Rican]], for her song named "[[Fergalicious]]".

After being out of the music industry for almost two decades raising their families, J. J. Fad reunited and started touring in 2009. "Supersonic" appeared in [[Dance Central 3]] and the game was promoted by J.J. Fad themselves via their [[Facebook]] page. They eventually reformed on stage invited by Public Enemy at the House of Blues, the day before the NYC band's induction to Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame.


In 2006, [[Fergie (singer)|Fergie]] used an interpolation of "Supersonic" in her song "[[Fergalicious]]", while in 2013 [[Eminem]] referenced J. J. Fad and "Supersonic" in his single "[[Rap God]]". "Supersonic" appeared in the music video game [[Dance Central 3]], which J. J. Fad promoted on its [[Facebook]] page.
J. J. Fad and "Supersonic" were referenced in [[Eminem]]'s critically acclaimed single "[[Rap God]]".


==Discography==
==Discography==

Revision as of 08:44, 16 February 2015

J. J. Fad
Also known asOriginal J.J. Fad
OriginRialto, California, San Bernardino County, United States
GenresHip hop
Years active1985–1992
2009–present
LabelsUncle Louie Music Group, Ruthless Records
MembersJuana Burns (MC J.B.)
Dania Birks (Baby D)
Michelle Franklin (Sassy C)
Mik Levan (Arabian Prince)

J. J. Fad is an American female rap group from Rialto, California. The name was probably an acronym of the original group members' given names (Juana, Juanita, Fatima, Anna, and Dania), although there is another tradition that it stood for Just, Jammin', Fresh and Def. The group was backed by DJ Train (Clarence Lars).

Supersonic

JJ Fad was originally a five-member group formed in Los Angeles in 1985. Its members were Juana Burns (M.C.J.B.), Dania Birks (Baby-D), Anna Cash (Lady Anna), Fatima Shaheed (O.G. Rocker) and Juanita Lee (Crazy J.). It was one of the original Ruthless Records acts signed by Eazy-E. The group released one single, 1987's "Anotha Ho" backed with "Supersonic" ("Anotha Ho" was the original A-side).

Due to management and financial disagreements, Cash, Shaheed and Lee left the group, leaving J. J. Fad as a duo. The surviving original members (Burns and Birks) were joined by Michelle Franklin (Sassy C.) and DJ Train, and together they re-recorded and re-released "Supersonic", this time as the A-side. It sold 400,000 copies independently before Eazy and Jerry Heller secured the group a major label recording contract with Atco Records.

The single was followed by the album Supersonic, which was produced by Dr. Dre and DJ Yella with Arabian Prince shortly before they gained national fame with N.W.A. Dre and Yella made J. J. Fad accessible to pop audiences—unlike many West Coast rappers of the day—by including electro elements in their music. J. J. Fad was the first female rap group to earn a Grammy nomination,[1] and both the single "Supersonic" and the album Supersonic were certified gold.[2]

Not Just a Fad

With Eazy and Heller enjoying success with N.W.A., it was three years before J. J. Fad returned with a follow-up album. Not Just a Fad was released in 1991, produced by Yella and overseen by Eazy, but failed to make an impact. The group disbanded shortly afterwards. DJ Train died in 1994 of smoke inhalation.

Present day

After almost two decades out of the music industry raising their families, the members of J. J. Fad reunited and started touring in 2009.

In 2006, Fergie used an interpolation of "Supersonic" in her song "Fergalicious", while in 2013 Eminem referenced J. J. Fad and "Supersonic" in his single "Rap God". "Supersonic" appeared in the music video game Dance Central 3, which J. J. Fad promoted on its Facebook page.

Discography

References

  1. ^ http://jjfad.com/bio.html
  2. ^ RIAA Gold and Platinum Program Searchable Database. Retrieved 15 February 2015.

External links

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