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'We're Not Making Love No More,' written by singer Babyface, reached number two. He, like the rest, is not just a singer, but also a drummer and keyboardist.Ĭontributing to the success of their first multiplatinum effort, Dru Hill released hit singles off the album, 'In My Bed' and 'Never Make a Promise,' both of which reached number one on the Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart. His roots are also in gospel, as evidenced by his soulful lyrics. Woody is the melody-maker and the spirited father figure of the group. He is Dru Hill's baritone, singing lyrics he himself often writes and sometimes accompanies with classical trumpet, keyboard and piano. Nokio, an acronym for Nasty On Key In Octave, has his heart in production and the business side of music, feeling most at home in the studio. He sings lead vocals for the group, plays keyboards and bass, and assists in arrangement and production. His appreciation ranges from classical to hip-hop, but he admits to always being a fan of what's hip. Sisqo spent most of his childhood in the church singing gospel, but has since developed a love for popular music. He fills the role of Dru Hill's second tenor vocals, as well as contributing keyboards, trumpet and piano to the mix. With a passion for the blues and his roots in the church, his music has the heart of gospel and the edge of improvisation. Jazz, as his name suggests, is a jazz fan. Dru Hill's debut album, Dru Hill, debuted in 1996, peaking at number five on Billboard's Top R&B Albums chart and at number 23 on the Billboard 200, and selling more than 1.5 million copies.īut none of their success could have been possible without the group's varied talents and interests. 'Tell Me' became the group's first hit single, peaking at number five on the Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, drawing national acclaim for the quartet, and becoming the biggest hit on the soundtrack.

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.

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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.

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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.

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