Jade Trini Goring facts for kids

Jade Trini Goring (born November 6, 1969) is an American singer. She was also known as Jade Trini. For a short time in 1991, she was part of the music group Mantronix. This group played electronic, house, and old school hip hop music.

Early Life and Music Beginnings

Jade Trini Goring was born in Queens, New York. Her family loved music, and many were singers. She started performing on stage when she was just eight years old.

She went to Julia Richman High School in Manhattan. After high school, she studied at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. There, she learned from talented teachers like Dr. Pearl Primus and Mark Harrison.

Her Music Career

After college, Jade Trini Goring returned to New York. She wanted to work professionally in acting, singing, and dancing. She got roles in popular musicals like Dreamgirls and The Wiz.

Joining Mantronix

While touring with The Wiz, Jade was asked to join the group Mantronix. Bryce Wilson, a member of Mantronix, asked her to be their lead singer. She agreed and became the main vocalist for their 1991 album, The Incredible Sound Machine.

This album was different from Mantronix's earlier work. It used Jade's singing a lot. The songs had influences from new jack swing, R&B, and house music. Soon after the album came out and they finished a tour in Europe, Mantronix broke up.

Working with Other Artists

After Mantronix, Jade Trini Goring worked as a background singer. She toured with the rapper Monie Love in 1991. During this time, she also got to work with famous people in music. These included house music producer David Morales and R&B singer Angie Stone.

Gospel Music Journey

In August 1992, Jade Trini Goring became a Christian. She then started singing gospel music.

In 2003, she released her first contemporary gospel album. It was called The Devil Lost Another One. This album was released on an independent company called Couffe Music.

Jade Trini Goring lives in Ridgefield, Connecticut. She is also an Event Coordinator at Christ Alive Christian Center in the Bronx, New York.