Anquette facts for kids

Anquette is an American music group from Miami, Florida, U.S.. They are known for their contemporary R&B music, which is a modern style of rhythm and blues. The group started making music in 1986.

Anquette became famous with their first song, "Throw the P" (1986). This song was an "answer song" to another popular song called "Throw the D" by the group 2 Live Crew. An "answer song" is when one artist creates a new song that responds to or comments on an earlier song by another artist.

Music and Albums

Anquette's first full album was called Respect, released in 1988. This album included their own version of a famous song called "Respect" by Aretha Franklin.

The album also featured a song titled "I Will Always Be There for You." This song was quite popular, reaching number 76 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles and Tracks chart in 1989. Another song on the album was a rap track called "Janet Reno."

Other well-known songs by Anquette include "Ghetto Style" and "Shake It (Do the 61st)."

In 1997, Anquette returned with a new song called "My Baby Mama." This was another "answer rap" song, responding to a track called "My Baby Daddy" by B-Rock and the Bizz.

Discography

• 1988 Respect (Skyywalker). This album reached number 41 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

See Also

In Spanish: Anquette para niños