Meli'sa Morgan facts for kids

Meli'sa Morgan (born Joyce Melissa Morgan on December 6, 1964) is an American singer and songwriter. She is known for her R&B and soul music. Meli'sa had many popular songs from the mid-1980s to the mid-1990s. Some of her most famous songs include her cover of Prince's "Do Me, Baby" (1985), "Do You Still Love Me" (1986), and "Still in Love with You" (1992).

Meli'sa Morgan's Early Life

Meli'sa Morgan was born in Queens, New York. She started her music journey by singing in a church gospel choir. The choir was called the Starlets of Corona. Meli'sa has said that singer Chaka Khan was a big inspiration for her music.

Meli'sa Morgan's Music Career

Starting Out: 1982–1992

Meli'sa first became known as the lead singer of a dance group called Shades of Love. In 1982, their song "Body to Body (Keep in Touch)" became popular. It reached number 26 on Billboard magazine's dance chart. Later, in 1994, new versions of the song were made. These new versions helped the song reach number 1 on the same chart.

In 1982, a music producer named Jacques Fred Petrus asked Meli'sa to join his new group, High Fashion. This group included Meli'sa and two other singers from New York. High Fashion had one hit song called "Feelin' Lucky Lately." It reached number 32 on the US Black Singles chart.

Meli'sa left High Fashion in 1983. After that, she sang backup for famous artists. She worked with Chaka Khan, Whitney Houston, and Melba Moore.

As a solo artist, Meli'sa had a huge hit with her cover of Prince's song "Do Me, Baby." This song was the title track from her first album. It stayed at number 1 on the R&B chart for three weeks in 1986. It also reached number 46 on the main Billboard chart. Another song from her first album, "Do You Still Love Me," also became a top 5 R&B hit. In 1992, her song "Still in Love with You" reached number 3 on the US dance chart.

A part of Meli'sa's 1986 song "Fool's Paradise" was used in a different way. Singer Mary J. Blige changed the lyrics and used it for the chorus of Jay-Z's 1996 song "Can't Knock the Hustle."

Later Career: 2005–Present

After taking a break, Meli'sa released her fifth solo album, I Remember, in 2005. The first song from the album was "Back Together Again." This song was originally sung by Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway. It was played on many radio stations in 2006. It reached number 46 on Billboard's R&B chart. Other songs from the album included "I Remember," "Will You?," and "High Maintenance."

In 2014, Meli'sa Morgan received an "Unsung Heroine Award." This award was given to her by the National R&B Music Society. In 2015, Meli'sa was featured on an episode of TVOne's show Unsung. This show tells the stories of famous R&B artists.

On May 28, 2024, Meli'sa's first album, "Do Me Baby" (released in 1986), became a gold album. This means it sold over 500,000 copies. The RIAA gave it this certification.

Meli'sa Morgan's Albums

Studio Albums

Compilation Albums

Meli'sa Morgan's Hit Songs

Songs as a Group Member

Songs as a Lead Artist

See Also

• List of number-one dance hits (United States)
• List of artists who reached number one on the US Dance chart