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Byron Stingily
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| Origin | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Genres | House, garage house |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Labels | Nervous Records Defected Records Atlantic Records Columbia/SME Records Manifesto Records (UK) |
Byron Stingily is an American singer from Chicago, Illinois. He is famous for his unique, high singing voice, called a falsetto. He sings both R&B and House music. Besides being a singer, he also works part-time as a principal at a school in Chicago.
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Byron Stingily's Music Career
Byron Stingily became well-known in the 1980s and 1990s. He was the main singer for a music group called Ten City. They had many popular songs.
Solo Success on the Dance Charts
As a solo artist, Byron Stingily had great success on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. He reached the No. 1 spot three times!
- In 1997, his song "Get Up (Everybody)" was No. 1 for a week. This song used a sample from "Dance (Disco Heat)" by Sylvester.
- In 1998, he hit No. 1 again with his version of Sylvester's song "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)".
- "That's the Way Love Is" was a No. 1 dance hit for Ten City in 1989. Byron Stingily recorded his own version of it, and it became No. 1 again in 1999.
Some of his newer songs have been released by a record company in the UK called Defected Records. In 2021, he worked with producer Marshall Jefferson. They released a song called "Be Free" with his group Ten City. This was their first new song together in 25 years.
Byron Stingily's Albums and Songs
Byron Stingily has released several albums and many singles.
Albums by Byron Stingily
| Year | Album Name | Record Label |
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| 1998 | The Purist | Nervous Records |
| 2000 | Club Stories |
Singles by Byron Stingily
Here are some of his popular singles, especially those that reached high on the dance charts.
| Year | Song Title | US Dance Chart Peak | UK Chart Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | "Don't Fall in Love" | 41 | — |
| 1996 | "Love You the Right Way" | 28 | — |
| 1997 | "Get Up (Everybody)" | 1 | 14 |
| 1997 | "Flying High" | 27 | — |
| 1997 | "Sing a Song" | 19 | 38 |
| 1998 | "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)" | 1 | 13 |
| 1998 | "Testify" | 20 | 48 |
| 1999 | "That's the Way Love Is" | 1 | 32 |
| 2000 | "Why Can't You Be Real" | 9 | — |
| 2000 | "Stand Right Up" | 6 | — |
| 2001 | "U Turn Me" (featuring Leee John) |
10 | 99 |
Byron Stingily's Family Life
Byron Stingily is a father. His daughter, Diamond Stingily, is a visual artist and poet. His son, Byron, was a professional football player. He played as an offensive tackle in the NFL for five years. His son finished his football career with the New York Giants in 2016.
More to Explore
- List of Billboard number-one dance club songs
- List of artists who reached number one on the U.S. Dance Club Songs chart
External Links
- MySpace Page
- Byron Stingily 2012 Audio Interview at Soulinterviews.com
See also
In Spanish: Byron Stingily para niños
