Tyler Collins (singer) facts for kids

Tyler Collins is an American singer and actress. She was born on October 29, 1965. Tyler is known for her R&B and pop music. Her song "Girls Nite Out" became very popular in 1990.

About Tyler Collins

Early Life and Start in Music

Tyler Collins was born in Harlem, New York. She grew up in Detroit, Michigan. As a child, Tyler loved to perform. She took dance and theater lessons. She also performed with a children's theater group. This group was called Willow Opera Workshop in Los Angeles, California.

Her professional music career started when she sang lead. She was part of an R&B group called The Boys Next Door. Later, Tyler signed with RCA Records. She then released her first album. It was titled Girls Nite Out.

Hit Songs and Albums

Tyler helped write the first song from her album. It was called "Whatcha Gonna Do". This song reached number 8 on the Billboard R&B chart. The music video for "Whatcha Gonna Do" was directed by Michael Bay.

In 1990, her song "Girls Nite Out" was released. It also reached number 8 on the R&B charts. This song was also a big hit on the Pop charts, reaching number 6.

Tyler also sang on a song with Tevin Campbell. It was called "Lil' Brother" from his album T.E.V.I.N.. She also appeared in the music video for his song "Goodbye".

Tyler's second album was called Tyler. She wrote many songs for this album. It had a more pop sound. The album included songs like "It Doesn't Matter" and "Just Make Me The One." Tyler has also written songs for other famous singers. These include Celine Dion, Shanice, and Jeffrey Osborne.

Other Music Projects

In 1995, Tyler was part of a special group recording. It was called Freedom (Theme From Panther). Many young female R&B artists were on this song.

Also in 1995, Tyler recorded a song for a Winnie the Pooh album. The song was "Never Alone (Eeyore's Lullaby)". It was on the album Take My Hand: Songs from the Hundred Acre Wood. This song reached number 48 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Tyler also worked with the famous musician Prince. This led to her signing with Warner Bros. Records. She recorded the song "Thanks to You". This song was the theme song for the movie Andre. It became a Top 20 Adult Contemporary song.

Acting Career

Besides singing, Tyler Collins has also acted. She appeared in several TV shows and movies. In 1991, she played Tina in the film A Rage in Harlem. This movie starred Gregory Hines and Forest Whitaker.

She also starred in a film called Why Colors?. Her most well-known acting role was as Cinderella. She played this part in an episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

Tyler currently lives in Los Angeles with her daughter.

Tyler Collins' Music

Albums

• Girls Nite Out (RCA, 1989) - This album reached #22 on the Billboard R&B chart and #85 on the Pop chart.
• Tyler (RCA, 1992)

Singles