Janice Robinson
| Janice Robinson | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 8, 1967 |
| Origin | United States |
| Genres | House, R&B, pop, |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Labels | Warner Bros. Records (1992–2006) |
Janice Robinson, born and raised in Garfield, New Jersey,[1] gained worldwide success in the early-mid 1990s with the Eurodance/Hi-NRG/Italo House group Livin' Joy as the lead singer before going solo in 1999. After Robinson left, Livin' Joy scored more hits during the 1995-1996 period with another singer. However, the biggest remains 'Dreamer', a huge international hit reaching number 1 in the UK and the top 10 in many other European countries. Robinson had previously worked with the Livin' Joy producers on 2 singles, Children and Sweetest Day of May. On the Livin' Joy album Don't Stop Movin, her vocals do not appear on any tracklisted songs, until the original Dreamer appears as a hidden track at the very end. Her subsequent solo debut album The Color Within Me was an earthy, more singer/songwriter Pop/Rock type album and was released in 1999 to largely favourable reviews, scoring a minor pop hit with the single "Nothing I Would Change". In 2000, Janice performed on the WB supernatural drama Charmed, in the episode "Animal Pragmatism".
In 2000, she toured America as an opening act for Tina Turner's U.S. leg of her world tour. Her biggest hit with Livin' Joy was reissued with new music, vocals and Janice was credited for her work on it this time. "Dreamer '05" became a massive hit with fans & DJ's alike making the Top five of the Hot Dance Music/Club Play char t. Her dance single, "Earthbeat" is featured on the compilation Pride 1998 mixed/produced by Julian Marsh.
Songwriting discography
Abigail - Home...Again
11. "Let The Joy Rise"
Ashley Tisdale - Headstrong
14. "Suddenly"
Brahim - Evolution
02. "So Into You"
Hania Stach
00. "Regroup"
Kristine W - Stronger
09. "Let Love Reign"
Lucas Prata - Let's Get It On
04. "Love Of My Life"
13. "Feel The Love Again"
Natalia - Back For More
02. "Risin"
Reina - This is Reina
01. "If I Close My Eyes"
05. "On My Own"
Ricki-Lee Coulter - Brand New Day
03. "Melody of Life"
12. "I Appreciate You"
Sandrine Van Handenhoven - Story of Us (Movie)
00. "Story of Us"
Taylor Dayne - Satisfied
09. "Crash"
Taylor Dayne - Naked without You
02. "Whenever You Fall"
Tevin Campbell - Tevin Campbell
02. "Never Again"
VFactory - These Are The Days EP
03. "These Are The Days"
Singles
| Year | Title | Album | US | US Dance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | "Nothing I Would Change" | Nothing I Would Change | - | - |
| 1998 | "Earthbeat" | Pride 1998 | - | - |
| 2005 | "Dreamer '05" | Dreamer EP | - | 5 |
References
- ↑ Morse, Steve. "JANICE ROBINSON\ THE COLOR WITHIN ME\ WARNER BROS.", The Boston Globe, December 23, 1999. Accessed January 9, 2008.
External links
- Janice Robinson at MySpace
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