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 8 December 1967) is an American vocalist, initially known as a member of Livin' Joy before she pursued on her solo career.
Robinson, raised in Garfield, New Jersey,[1] gained worldwide success in the early to mid-1990s with the Italian 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 two singles, Children and Sweetest Day of May. On Livin' Joy's 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 pop styled 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 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 production, and new vocals and Janice was credited for her work on it this time. "Dreamer '05" became a massive hit with fans & DJs alike making the Top five of the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. 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 |
Other Singles
| Year | Title | US | US Dance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | "There Must Be Love" (with David Morales) | - | 1 [2] |
See also
References
- ↑ Morse, Steve. "JANICE ROBINSON\ THE COLOR WITHIN ME\ WARNER BROS.", The Boston Globe, December 23, 1999. Accessed January 9, 2008.
- ↑ "Hot Dance Club Songs". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. October 2, 2015. Retrieved September 25, 2015.