The timing was right, and Dru Hill was in the studio later that afternoon, recording the song "Tell Me" for the Eddie soundtrack, which was in mid-production at the time. They won first place twice in the local Apollo Theater's Amateur Night, and went on to place third at the Apollo Theater's National Competition in New York.īuilding on their first taste of stardom in 1995, they performed at a pool party for Black Entertainment Television's "Rap City." Island Black Music President Hiriam Hicks saw their show and arranged a meeting with them. All Baltimore natives, they named themselves after Druid Hill Park, what they affectionately refer to as "the spot." Soon they were gaining popularity and entering competitions and talent contests. The quartet soon began singing together, offering the patrons of the Inner Harbor free performances of their gospel-influenced harmonizing. The four members of Dru Hill-Mark "Sisqo" Andrews, Tamir "Nokio" Ruffin, James "Woody" Green, and Larry "Jazz" Anthony-were still in high school when they met in 1994, as summer employees at Baltimore Harbor's Fudgery. They have indeed put their hometown on the map. With several hit singles following, a series of tours, and a hit follow-up album Enter the Dru, released in 1998, they have established themselves as leading musical artists in R&B and hip-hop, as well as a crossover success in the mainstream. This, combined with their four-part vocal harmonies, have led to a hugely successful first single, "Tell Me," and their first debut album, Dru Hill. Natives of Baltimore, Maryland, the four members of Dru Hill have combined their smooth, R&B vocal stylings with the intention of putting "Baltimore on the map." Unlike many of their contemporaries, the group relay a positive message, focusing their lyrics on life and love, rather than the harsh street grit of most hip-hop and rap. Dru Hill Fan Club-712 2nd St., NE DC 20002. Members include Mark Andrews (Sisqo), lead vocals, keyboards, bass, production Larry Anthony (Jazz), second tenor vocals, keyboards, trumpet, piano James Green (Woody, left band, March 1999), vocals, drums, keyboards, melody Tamir Ruffin (Nokio), baritone vocals, lyrics, trumpet, keyboard, piano. Retrieved October 20, 2021.If you would like to share Dru Hill lyrics with other users of this site, please see the bottom of this page on how to submit Dru Hill lyrics. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 1997".^ "Foxy-Brown Chart History (Rhythmic)".
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