Chantay Savage facts for kids

Chantay Savage (born July 16, 1971) is an American singer known for her R&B and dance music. She became popular in the 1990s with several hit songs. Her most famous song is a new version of the classic hit "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor.

Throughout her career, Savage's songs have appeared on many U.S. Billboard charts, which track the most popular music in the country. Her music has been a favorite on the Hot 100, Dance, and R&B charts.

Musical Journey

Early Career and First Hits

Before becoming a solo artist, Chantay Savage worked behind the scenes in the music world. She was a session musician, which means she was hired to sing or play on other artists' recordings. She was also a talented songwriter. She even co-wrote the hit song "We Got a Love Thang" for singer CeCe Peniston.

In 1993, Savage signed a recording contract and released her first album, Here We Go.... Her first single was called "If You Believe". Her next song, "Betcha'll Never Find", was a big success. It became a top 20 hit on both the dance and R&B charts.

Mainstream Success

In 1996, Savage released her second album, I Will Survive (Doin' It My Way). The album featured her cover of "I Will Survive". Her powerful R&B version of the song became a huge hit. It reached number 24 on the pop charts and number 5 on the R&B charts in the U.S. It was also popular in the United Kingdom, where it reached number 12. The song was so popular in the U.S. that it was certified gold, meaning it sold over 500,000 copies.

In 1997, she performed a tribute to the pop star Janet Jackson at the Soul Train Music Awards. She sang "That's the Way Love Goes" with other artists like Deborah Cox and Heavy D.

Later Work and Collaborations

Savage released her third album, This Time, in 1999. She showed her musical talent by writing all the songs and playing the piano and drums on the album. The single "Come Around" was a minor hit from this record.

Over the years, Savage has worked with many other artists.

• In 1995, she joined a group of famous female singers like Aaliyah, En Vogue, and Mary J. Blige for the song "Freedom" from the movie Panther.
• In 1998, she was the featured singer on the song "Reminding Me (Of Sef)" by the rapper Common.
• In 2003, she collaborated with the spoken-word artist Malik Yusef on a song from his album The Great Chicago Fire: A Cold Day In Hell.
• In 2006, she sang on a new version of the famous song "September" with the group Full Flava.

Discography

Here is a look at some of Chantay Savage's albums and most popular songs.

Studio Albums

Hit Singles