Cath Coffey facts for kids
Catherine Muthoni Coffey is a talented British singer. She was an important early member of a hip hop band called Stereo MCs. She helped them create some of their most famous songs!
In 1990, Catherine was a backing vocalist for the Stereo MCs on their album Supernatural. One song from that album, "Elevate My Mind", was very special. It was the first British rap song to reach the top 100 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 music chart!
In 1992, the Stereo MCs released another album called Connected. Catherine Coffey sang on several tracks, including the popular songs "Connected", "Ground Level", and "Step It Up".
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Catherine Coffey's Music Journey
Working with Other Artists
Catherine Coffey also worked with other musicians. In 1996, she was featured on the album Nearly God by an artist known as Tricky. This album also included other famous singers like Björk and Neneh Cherry.
She also sang lead vocals on a song called "Streets Desire" from the album Fearless by Junior Delgado in 1998.
Solo Music and Other Projects
Catherine released her own solo album in 1997. It was called Mind the Gap and was released in Japan by Island Records.
She also contributed her voice to the band Terranova. In 1999, she sang on their first album, Close the Door, on songs like "Turn Around" and "Sweet Bitter Love". She continued working with them on their second album, Hitchhiking Non-Stop With No Particular Destination, in 2002.
Catherine returned to sing with the Stereo MCs for their fourth album, Deep Down & Dirty, released in 2001. She sang on most of the songs on this album.
Discography Highlights
Here are some of the main albums and songs Catherine Coffey has been a part of:
- 1990: Supernatural by Stereo MCs – She sang lead vocals on "Elevate My Mind".
- 1992: Connected by Stereo MCs – She sang vocals on all tracks.
- 1996: Nearly God by Tricky – She provided additional vocals for "I Sing for You".
- 1997: Mind the Gap – This was Catherine's own first album, where she sang on all tracks.
- 1998: Fearless by Junior Delgado – She sang lead vocals on "Streets Desire".
- 1999: Close the Door by Terranova – She sang lead and additional vocals on several songs.
- 2001: Deep Down & Dirty by Stereo MCs – She sang vocals on most tracks.
- 2002: Hitchhiking Non-Stop With No Particular Destination by Terranova – She sang vocals on songs like "Breath" and "Running Away".
