Shades (group) facts for kids

Shades is an American music group that sings R&B songs. R&B stands for Rhythm and Blues. The group started in the mid-1990s. Its members are Danielle Andrews, Tiffanie Cardwell, and Monique Peoples. Another member, Shannon Walker Williams, was also part of the group. They all met while studying at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts.

In 1997, Shades released their first album. It was also called Shades. This album came out through Motown Records, a famous music company. Their most popular song from this album was "Tell Me (I'll Be Around)". This song was quite successful. It reached number 50 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The Billboard Hot 100 lists the most popular songs in the United States each week.

Their Music Journey

Shades formed in 1996 when the members were students. They quickly signed with Motown Records. This record label is known for many famous R&B and pop artists.

Their first album, Shades, was released in 1997. It featured songs that showed their unique R&B style. The group became known for their smooth vocals and harmonies.

Popular Songs

The song "Tell Me (I'll Be Around)" was their biggest hit. It helped them gain fans across the country. Another song from the album was "Serenade".

After their first album, the group took a break.

Back Together

In 2019, Shades reunited. They decided to make new music together. They released a new song called "This Ain't Love". This showed their fans that they were back and still making great music.

Shades' Songs

Here are the main songs and albums released by Shades:

Albums

• Shades (1997)

Singles

• "Tell Me (I'll Be Around)" (1996)
• "Serenade" (1997)
• "I Believe" (1997)
• "This Ain’t Love" (2019)