Zhané facts for kids
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Zhané
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Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
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Years active | 1993–1999 |
Labels | Flavor Unit/Epic Motown |
Associated acts | Queen Latifah, De La Soul |
Past members | Renee Neufville Jean Norris-Baylor |
Zhané (pronounced jah-nay) was an American R&B and soul music group. This duo was famous for several big songs. These included "Groove Thang", "Hey Mr DJ", and "Sending My Love". The group was part of Queen Latifah's Flavor Unit team.
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Who Was Zhané?
Zhané was a music group made up of two talented singers. Their names were Renee Neufville and Jean Norris-Baylor. They came from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States.
Their Music Style
Zhané was known for their R&B and soul music. Their style also included dance, neo soul, new jack swing, and hip hop soul. This mix of sounds made their music popular.
Famous Songs and Success
The group released several hit songs. "Hey Mr DJ" was one of their first big hits. It was very popular in 1993. Another well-known song was "Groove Thang". These songs helped them become famous. They also had a hit with "Sending My Love".
Working with Flavor Unit
Zhané was connected to Queen Latifah's Flavor Unit. This was a group of artists and producers. Being part of Flavor Unit helped Zhané share their music. It also connected them with other artists like De La Soul.
When Did Zhané Perform?
Zhané was active in the music world from 1993 to 1999. During these years, they released their popular songs. They worked with record labels like Flavor Unit/Epic and Motown. The group stopped making music together in the late 1990s.