Kid 'n Play
Kid 'n Play was a hip hop and comedy duo from New York that enjoyed their greatest popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s . The duo consisted of Christopher "Kid" Reid (born April 5, 1964 in the Bronx , New York , NY ) and Christopher "Play" Martin (born July 10, 1962 in Queens , New York , NY )
Career
In addition to her successful music career, her film career should also be considered. They produced some comedy films with a focus on music in the early 1990s and even had their own NBC Saturday Morning cartoon " Kid 'n Play " from 1990 to 1991. Kid' n Play made four films together, three of which were on the House Party series omitted. All of their films were based on hip-hop characters or themes related to hip-hop. They also appeared on the soundtracks of the films.
Kid and Play split in the mid-1990s. Kid continued to follow the acting, was a guest on several sitcoms, the most famous of which was " Sister, Sister ", and hosted several television shows such as " It's Showtime at the Apollo " and "Your Big Break". Play returned to Christianity and worked on Christian hip-hop projects.
Discography
Studio albums
| year | title |
Top ranking, total weeks, awardChart placementsChart placements (Year, title, rankings, weeks, awards, notes) |
Remarks | |
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 US
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| 1988 | 2 hype | - |
US96  (47 weeks)US |
First published: October 21, 1988
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| 1990 | Funhouse | - |
US58 (12 weeks)US |
First published: March 13, 1990
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| 1991 | Face the Nation | - |
US144 (11 weeks) US |
First published: September 24, 1991
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Singles
| year | Title album |
Top ranking, total weeks, awardChart placementsChart placements (Year, title, album , rankings, weeks, awards, notes) |
Remarks | |
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UK
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US
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| 1987 | Last Night 2 hype |
UK71 (3 weeks) UK |
- |
First published: July 1987
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| 1988 | Do This My Way 2 Hype |
UK48 (3 weeks) UK |
- |
First published: March 1988
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| Gittin 'Funky 2 Hype |
UK55 (3 weeks) UK |
- |
First published: September 1988
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| 1989 | 2 hype 2 hype |
UK88 (1 week) UK |
- |
First published: January 1989
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| 1991 | Ain't Gonna Hurt Nobody Face the Nation |
- |
US51 (19 weeks) US |
First published: November 1991
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Filmography
- 1990-1991: Kid 'N Play
- 1990: House Party
- 1991: House Party 2
- 1992: Class Act
- 1994: House Party 3
- 2013: House Party: Tonight's the Night
Web links
- Kid 'n Play at Allmusic (English)