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About|the R& B group|other uses|H-Town (disambiguation)Infobox musical artist|name = H-Town|background = group_or_band|origin = Houston, Texas|Houston , Texas , United States |genre = R& B |years_active = 1991–present|label = Luke Records Relativity Records H-Town Music|website =|Assiociated_acts = Playa (band)|Playa , Ginuwine |current_members = Solomon "Shazam" Conner Darryl "G.I." Jackson|past_members = Keven "Dino" Conner (deceased) H-Town is an American R& B / hip hop music|hip hop vocal group. It was originally founded by twin brothers Keven “Dino” Conner, Solomon “Shazam” Conner, and their longtime friend Darryl “G.I.” Jackson in 1992. They are also the member of supergroup, along with Ginuwine and Playa (band)|Playa .
History
Formation
Growing up in a family of singers, brothers Keven and Solomon Conner began their careers singing in talent shows and plays before a local producer sent their Demo (music)|demo tape to onetime 2 Live Crew rapper and record label executive Luther Campbell|Luther "Luke" Campbell . After an impromptu audition, Campbell signed the group to his label, Luke Records .cite web|url= http://youthoutlook.org/news/view_article.html? article_id=113|title=H-Town: Learning the Lessons of Fame|last=Joseph|first=Stanley |date=2001-03-22|publisher=youthoutlook.org|accessdate=2008-06-05 They took the name of the group, "H-Town," from the local nickname for the city of Houston, Texas, in which they grew up. cite web|url= http://htown4ever.com/blog/bio/|date=2011|publisher=H-Town Music|accessdate=2008-10-17
Albums
Fever for Da Flavor
H-Town's debut album Fever for Da Flavor was released on April 15, 1993.cite web|url= http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/h_town/albums.jhtml? albumId=46094|title=H-Town - Fever for da Flavor |publisher=mtv.com|accessdate=2008-06-05 The group achieved hit status in the United States with " Knockin' Da Boots ," which became H-Town's biggest hit and also their signature song. "Boots" was a #1 hit on the Hot R& B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks|R& B charts ,cite web|url= http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/chart_display.jsp? cfi=368& cfgn=Singles& cfn=Hot+R%26amp%3BB%2FHip-Hop+Singles+Sales& ci=3014628& cdi=6724408& cid=06%2F12%2F1993|title=Hot R& B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales: Chart Listing For The Week Of June 12, 1993|publisher=billboard.com|accessdate=2008-06-05Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot and peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 .cite web|url= http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/retrieve_chart_history.do? model.vnuArtistId=31830& model.vnuAlbumId=655809|title=H-Town Chart History|publisher=billboard.com|accessdate=2008-06-05 "Lick U Up," the bands follow-up single, was less successful on the charts. H-Town won the 1993 Soul Train Music Award for Best New Artist. That same year, they signed on as a part of the Coca-Cola Summerfest tour, which also included Shai (band)|Shai , SWV , Jade (band)|Jade , Naughty by Nature , LL Cool J and Silk (group)|Silk .
'Beggin' After Dark
In 1994, H-Town returned the studio to record their second album '' Beggin' After Dark . It was released on November 8, 1994.cite web|url= http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/h_town/albums.jhtml? albumId=46092|title=H-Town - Beggin' After Dark |publisher=mtv.com|accessdate=2008-06-05
The most popular single from this album was "Emotions." It became a #11 hit on the Billboard R& B chart and reached #51 on the Hot 100. Other tracks from the album included "Sex Bowl," "Full Time," "Much Feelin' (And It Tastes Great)," "Buss One," featuring reggae singer Tyler James Williams|Papa Reu , and "Baby I Love Ya," featuring Zapp (band)|Roger Troutman .
'Ladies Edition, Woman's World
By the time H-Town returned to the studio to record Ladies Edition , they had undergone some changes. They recorded a cover version of The Persuaders (band)|The Persuaders ' " Thin Line Between Love and Hate|A Thin Line Between Love and Hate " for the A Thin Line Between Love and Hate|1996 film of the same name . The song became H-Town's first Top 40 pop hit in three years, peaking at #37.
They then cut ties with Luther Campbell, underwent a spiritual awakening of sorts, and became more aware of women's issues on their third album '' Ladies Edition , Woman's World .cite web|url= http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1429843/19971015/h_town.jhtml|title=H-Town Give Shout Out To "Women Of The World"|date=1997-10-15|publisher=mtv.com|accessdate=2008-06-05 It was released on October 28, 1997.cite web|url= http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/h_town/albums.jhtml? albumId=121271|title=H-Town - Ladies Edition''|publisher=mtv.com|accessdate=2008-06-05 The album's general theme centers on a man's penitence for his past transgressions with his woman, a theme conveyed in songs such as "Don't Sleep on the Female," "Julie Rain" (a sobering account of spousal abuse ), and "Jezebel." According to the liner notes, the album was dedicated to Nicole Brown Simpson and "all the women of the world." Twenty national women's telephone helplines were also listed on the back cover.cite web|url= http://music.yahoo.com/library/default.asp? m=content& add=review& i=12047311& |title=Ladies Edition: Album Review|last=Leroy |first=Dan |date=1997-10-28
Bringing the Heat
In July 2000, Solomon "Shazam" Conner released a solo album entitled Bringing the Heat . Selected tracks from Shazam's solo effort were included on H-Town's 2004 album Imitations Of Life .
Knocking Your Heels and Child Support
In mid 2009, after the loss of band member, Dino, the remaining two members, Solomon "Shazam" Conner and Darryl "G.I." Jackson released the single "Knocking Your Heels" from their upcoming album "Child Support." The single's remix features Jodeci and Pretty Ricky . The release date of "Child Support" is still TBA with iMG Recordings as of January 2011 .
Death of Dino
On January 28, 2003, Dino was killed in an automobile accident in Houston, Texas. According to police, Dino had just left a recording studio and was a passenger in a car being driven by his girlfriend, 22-year-old Teshya Rae Weisent. Their vehicle was struck by an SUV that ran a red light, and both Dino and Weisant were killed.
Three people were in the SUV, all of whom fled after the accident. One of them, Juan Diaz, was later apprehended, however, and faced a felony charge of failure to stop and render aid.cite web|url= http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1459812/02032003/h_town.jhtml|title=H-Town Lead Singer Dies|last=Reid|first=Shaheem |date=2003-02-03|publisher=mtv.com
At the time of Conner's death H-Town was said to have just finished what would become their fourth album. They eventually released their reunion album Imitations of Life on October 12, 2004.cite web|url= http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/h_town/albums.jhtml? albumId=819793|title=H-Town - Imitations of Life |publisher=mtv.com|accessdate=2008-06-05
Discography
Albums
Fever for Da Flavor
Released: April 15, 1993
Chart positions: #16 U.S. Billboard 200 cite web|url= http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/discography/index.jsp? pid=31830& aid=139627|title= Fever for Da Flavor |publisher=billboard.com|accessdate=2008-06-05Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot
US: Platinum
' Beggin' After Dark
Released: November 8, 1994
Chart positions: #98 U.S. Billboard 200 cite web|url= http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/discography/index.jsp? pid=31830& aid=158845|title=''Beggin' After Dark |publisher=billboard.com|accessdate=2008-06-05Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot
Last RIAA certification : Gold
Ladies Edition, Woman's World
Released: November 15, 1997
Chart positions: #53 U.S. Billboard 200 cite web|url= http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/discography/index.jsp? pid=31830& aid=266722|title= Ladies Edition |publisher=billboard.com|accessdate=2008-06-05Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot
Last RIAA certification : Gold
Imitations of Life
Released: October 12, 2004
Child Support
Released: TBA
Singles
Year
Title
US
US R& B
Album
1993
" Knockin' Da Boots "
3
1
Fever for Da Flavor
"Lick U Up"
67
21
"Keepin' My Composure"
-
-
1994
"Baby I Wanna"
-
87
"Part Time Lover"
57
9
Above the Rim soundtrack
"Back Seat (With No Sheets)"
-
58
''Beggin' After Dark
1995
"Emotions"
51
11
1996
A Thin Line Between Love & Hate "
37
6
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate soundtrack
1997
"They Like It Slow"
35
12
Ladies Edition
2009
"Call Me Mr. Pacman"
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-
Child Support
Other collaborations
Year
Title
Artist
Album
1993
"It's Your Thang"
Various
Addams Family Values: Music from the Motion Picture
http://www.youtube.com/user/htown4lifetv? feature=mhum H-TOWN on YouTube
http://www.myspace.com/htowngi Myspace-"GI"
http://www.facebook.com/htowngi Facebook-"GI"
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi? page=gr& GRid=9906679 Keven "Dino" Conner at Find A Grave RBmusicbox
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