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BP Pulse Live

Perimeter Road, B40 1NT, Birmingham, UK

Capacity: 15,685

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Jagged Edge biography

Jagged Edge are a four piece, American R&B group who formed in 1995, all born between 1975 and 1976 from various parts of America including Connecticut and Georgia.

The R&B group consist of four guys, interestingly the lead singers are identical twins Brandon and Brian Casey, together with Kyle Norman and Richard Wingo. They all have nicknames however and prefer to be called by them, the creative four are-"Brasco" (Brian), "Case Dinero" (Brandon), "Quick" (Kyle) and "Wingo Dollars" (Richard).

Jagged Edge smashed their music career in 1997 releasing their single "The Way That You Talk" which they then followed successfully with the album. "I Gotta Be", a single on the album, which was written together by the Casey twins, reached an impressive number 11 on the R&B charts in America.

Further success was achieved in 2000, making a breakthrough, when the stylish boy band released their album " J.E. Heartbreak". Jagged Edge were could not believe their luck when the album went double platinum, with their hit single "Let's Get Married" reaching new heights in the R&B charts and impressively reaching number 11 in America's 'Hot 100' chart.

The talented twins, Brandon and Brian, have also written material for highly successful R&B artists Usher, Nivea and Toni Braxton.

Jagged Edge have been nominated at the American Music Awards for Favorite R&B/Soul Band, Duo or Group three times. Furthermore, they were nominated for Best Group and Best Male Group at the BET Awards. They have also been nominated for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for their single "Where the Party At" at the Grammy Awards. Finally they won two awards in 2001 at the Soul Train Awards for Best R&B/Soul Album by a Band, Duo or Group for singles, " J.E. Heartbreak " and "Let's Get Married".

SWV biography

SWV (Sisters with Voices) is an American Grammy-nominated R&B trio formed in 1990 in New York City, New York, U.S.

Originally formed as a gospel trio in 1990, members Cheryl Gamble, Tamara Johnson and Leanne Lyons sent out demo tapes of their recordings along with bottles of Perrier in the hope of garnering the attention of some record executives across America. In 1991 the group were invited to sing in front of a number of RCA label executives who ended up signing SWV on an eight album contract.

In October 1992 the group released their debut album “It’s About Time” which went double platinum in its first year of release and has since been certified diamond. Influenced by their church gospel harmonies producer Teddy Riley helped establish the group as a commercial force with the No. 13 debut single “Right Here” and the No. 1 hit single “I’m So Into You”. These were followed by the singles “Weak” and “Right Here/Human Nature” – a remix of their debut “Right Here” with Michael Jackson’s “Human Nature” – which led to SWV having two No. 1 R&B singles in a row.

SWV’s follow-up album “New Beginning”, released in 1996 featured the song “You’re the One” which has become one of their most popular songs peaking at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album went platinum and made way for their third studio album “Release Some Tension” a year later in 1997. “Release Some Tension” has guest appearances from a laundry list of reputable artists including E-40, P. Diddy, Missy Elliott, Foxy Brown, Lil’ Kim, Snoop Dogg and Redman. Following the release came the Christmas album “A Special Christmas” in 1997 after which SWV announced their separation.

With the disbandment, members pursued their solo efforts with Cheryl Gamble or Coko releasing the solo album “Hot Coko” in 1999 and the full gospel album “Grateful” in 2006. In 2005 SWV returned, however the promised album never materialised but led to a number of live performances with the likes of Alicia Keys, TLC, En Vogue, Bobby Brown and After 7.

In 2011 the group signed with Mass Appeal Entertainment and E1 Entertainment through which they released the lead single “Co-Sign” ahead of their fourth studio album “I Missed Us” (2012).

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Sometimes, you’ll come across an artist with a name that is really a complete misnomer; The Tallest Man on Earth, for example, is really not even close to challenging for that title, whilst the members of Sonic Youth, were they British, would be pretty close to being eligible for a free bus pass by now. The same applies to Jagged Edge, which is a moniker completely unbefitting one of the smoothest groups in recent history. With the best part of twenty years’ experience under their belts, the Edge’s classic blend of R&B and soul genuinely crossed over into the mainstream in the late nineties and early noughties, with J.E. Heartbreak and Jagged Little Thrill, released in 2000 and 2001 respectively, both going platinum. In the years since, their commercial success has undeniably been on the wane, but they’ve ploughed ahead with making new records anyway, including 2007’s fabulously-titled Baby Makin’ Project and their most recent effort, The Remedy, which dropped in 2011. They continue to tour, too, with their most recent jaunt of the UK - a co-headline with 112 - seeing them play career-spanning sets to packed rooms last October. They’re frequent visitors to the UK, so expect them back soon, even as they continue to ready their next record.

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Joeg_67

I’m glad I got to witness B2K together for the first time my teenage girl life was so lit I was screaming so loud they will always have my heart I’ve been a fan of theirs for a very long time

Anonymous

The 90s not only brought on teen idols and boy bands, but it also revived the R&B girl group. Sisters With Voices, better known as SWV, is composed of Cheryl "Coko" Clemons, Tamara "Taj" Johnson-George and Leanne "Lelee" Lyons who emerged in the decade and became one of the most successful groups in this genre. With hits like ‘Weak,’ ‘I’m So Into You’ and ‘Right Here.’ With four albums and a holiday LP, they headlined countless world tours and were household names in the 90s. However, like many young groups, there was drama that overtook the group, and they disbanded in 1998. Luckily for fans, they did reconcile and reunite in 2005 and have been getting their career back on track. There was even reality show documenting the group’s progress, and of course, drama.
Now, with their own families and lives, it would seem that SWV has lost their charm, grace and the power in their voices. But think again. These ladies can still harmonize and belt as well as the young gal groups that are out there now. Whether it’s performing the hits or the new songs off their 2012 album, ‘I Missed Us,’ these women know what it takes to make beautiful music and have the elegance and maturity to relate to the fans who have grown up with them.

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