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Total
Origin New Jersey, U.S.
Genres
Years active 1994–2001, 2014–present
Labels Bad Boy (1994–1998)
Associated acts
Members Kima Raynor
Keisha Spivey
Pamela Long

Total is an American R&B (Rhythm and Blues) girl group. They were one of the main groups on Bad Boy Records, a famous music label, in the 1990s. The group has three original members: Kima Raynor, Keisha Spivey, and Pamela Long.

Total is famous for their hit songs like "Kissin' You," "Can't You See" (which featured The Notorious B.I.G.), "What About Us?", and "Trippin'" (both featuring Missy Elliott). They also sang on Mase's popular song "What You Want." Pamela Long also sang the chorus for The Notorious B.I.G.'s hit song "Hypnotize. Total first appeared singing on The Notorious B.I.G.'s very first song, "Juicy. Many people think "Juicy" is one of the greatest hip-hop songs ever.

Music and Albums

Total released several popular songs and albums during their time in music. Their music helped define the sound of R&B in the 1990s.

Studio Albums

Total released two studio albums that were very popular:

  • Total (released in 1996)
  • Kima, Keisha, and Pam (released in 1998)

Solo Work

In 2019, Pamela Long shared that she was working on her first solo album. She also released a music video for her song "Why."

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