Bryce Wilson

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Bryce Wilson
Bryce Wilson from a screen shot of the 2005 film Beauty Shop
Bryce Wilson from a screen shot of the 2005 film Beauty Shop
Background information
Birth name Bryce Wilson
Also known as Bryce Luvah, MC Luvah
Born 1972
Origin Flag of United States New York City, New York, USA
Genre(s) R&B
Hip hop
New jack swing
Occupation(s) Producer, actor, musician, rapper
Instrument(s) Keyboard, Microphone
Years active 1991–Present
Label(s) Capitol Records (Mantronix)
Columbia Records (Groove Theory)
Associated
acts		 Groove Theory
Mantronix
Website http://www.czar-ent.com

Bryce Wilson (born in 1972) also formerly known as Bryce Luvah, is a record label executive/producer, actor, musician, and former rapper. Formerly half of late 1990s R&B duo, Groove Theory, and rapper/keyboardist for early 1990s dance music/electro funk/old school hip hop group Mantronix, he is currently one of the founders and managers of Czar Entertainment, a record label and artist management company that also manages his acting career.

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[edit] Mantronix MC and keyboardist

Mantronix line-up (1991): (l-r) Jade Trini, Mantronik, Bryce Wilson
Mantronix line-up (1991): (l-r) Jade Trini, Mantronik, Bryce Wilson
Main article: Mantronix

Following the departure of electro funk/old school hip hop group Mantronix's original rapper MC Tee, Wilson, (then known as Bryce "Luvah", or MC Luvah), and D.J. D, the cousin of the remaining Mantronix member, Kurtis Mantronik, joined Mantronix for 1990's This Should Move Ya. The album spawned two top-10 hits on the British singles chart, "Got to Have Your Love" at #4, and "Take Your Time" at #10. In the United States, the album reached #61 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.[1] Wilson was the primary rapper on all of the rap-based tracks that appeared on the album, and was responsible for the lyrical content.

Mantronix's final release, with vocalist Jade Trini replacing D.J. D, was The Incredible Sound Machine in 1991.[2] The Incredible Sound Machine, which tended to favor R&B, new jack swing and house music over hip hop, was considered both a critical and commercial disappointment.[2] Shortly after the tour and promotion related to the release of The Incredible Sound Machine, Mantronix disbanded.[3]

[edit] Groove Theory

Groove Theory line-up (1991-1999): (l-r) Bryce Wilson, Amel Larrieux
Groove Theory line-up (1991-1999): (l-r) Bryce Wilson, Amel Larrieux
Main article: Groove Theory

Following the demise of Mantronix, Wilson paired with Amel Larrieux to form the R&B duo, Groove Theory. In 1995, the group released their self-titled debut album Groove Theory. The album featured the hit, gold certified single "Tell Me" which reached #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #3 on the R&B chart.

Larrieux left the group to pursue a solo career in 1999, and was replaced by Charlotte-bred singer Makeda Davis. The duo orinally signed with Columbia Records, but left the label in 2001. Subsequently, Wilson signed Davis to a solo deal with Intrerscope and then Dreamworks.[citation needed]

The Makeda Davis-Bryce Wilson Groove Theory line-up released one EP 4 Shure, in 2000, which was the last recording released from the group.[4]

[edit] Record producer

In 1996, Wilson produced (and consequently appeared in the video for) "You're Makin' Me High", a smash hit single for Toni Braxton. Rumors of a romance between the two were unconfirmed.[citation needed] Wilson then went on to produce such acts as Mary J. Blige, Beyoncé, Babyface, Amerie, Whitney Houston, Mya, Changing Faces, and many others.[citation needed] Wilson's production sales have exceeded 50 million as well as 2 Grammy Awards.[citation needed]

In 2003, Wilson partnered with fellow producer Jimmy "Henchman" Rosemond to found Czar Entertainment in New York.[5] In addition to managing artists such as The Game, Too $hort, Lil Henchmen, nNocent, Mario Winans, and Cucci mane, the company also manages Wilson's acting career.

Recently, Wilson has been producing singer/songwriter Brandy's fifth studio album which will be released in early 2007.[citation needed]

[edit] Actor

Since 1997, when he made a guest appearance with Groove Theory on an episode of the television drama, New York Undercover, Wilson has acted in a variety of films and television shows. Most notably, Wilson appeared as James, a character in the popular 2005 film, Beauty Shop, starring Queen Latifah.

[edit] Film and television work

[edit] Trivia

[edit] References

  1. ^ Wynn, Ron. All Music Guide This Should Move Ya Review. AllMusic.com. Retrieved on 2006-11-22.
  2. ^ a b Henderson, Alex. All Music Guide The Incredible Sound Machine Review. AllMusic.com. Retrieved on 2006-11-22.
  3. ^ When Recorded Hip-hop was in its Infancy, One Man was Responsible for Really Pushing the Sonic Envelope. It's Been Far from Plain Sailing Since, But the Mantronix Legacy will Run Forever. cheebadesign.com (original article printed in Hip Hop Connection Magazine) (2002-07). Retrieved on 2006-11-22.
  4. ^ Huey, Steve. All Music Guide.com Groove Theory Biography. AllMusic.com. Retrieved on 2006-11-22.
  5. ^ Strong, Nolan (2003-07-19). Jimmy Henchman and Bryce Wilson Form Czar Entertainment. AllHipHop.com. Retrieved on 2006-11-22.

[edit] External links

Mantronix
Founding Members
Kurtis Mantronik | MC Tee
Former Members
Kurtis Mantronik (1984-1991) | MC Tee (1984-1988) | Bryce Luvah (1990-1991) | D.J. D (1990) | Jade Trini (1991) 
Albums
Mantronix: The Album (1985)  | Music Madness (1986)  | In Full Effect (1988)  | This Should Move Ya (1990)  | The Incredible Sound Machine (1991) 
Mantronix related artists
Angie Stone | Wondress
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