Brand New Heavies
US Album cover of Brother Sister (1994).
Background information
Origin	Ealing, London, England
Genre(s)	acid jazz, funk
Years active	1985-present
Label(s)	Acid Jazz, Delicious Vinyl, FFRR, Chrysalis UK, EDEL
Associated acts	N'Dea Davenport
Website	TheBrandNewHeavies.net
Members
Jan Kincaid Simon Bartholomew Andrew Levy N'Dea Davenport
Former members
Siedah Garrett Carleen Anderson Nicole Russo Sy Smith

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Biography

The Brand New Heavies began in the 1980's as an instrumental rare groove group called Brother International.^[1] According to Simon Bartholomew, "We made a tape on 7 microphone on cassette and they played it, nobody stopped dancing... and the rest is history!"^[2] Rare groove, a term coined by KISS-FM DJ Norman Jay in 1985, originally referred to relatively obscure funk tracks from the 1970s. ...

The group came up with the Heavies name after signing their first record contract, borrowing from a liner note on a James Brown single declaring the artist "Minister of New Super Heavy Funk".^[3] As The Brand New Heavies, they gained a cult following in the London club scene and soon signed to Cooltempo as acid jazz replaced rare groove in clubs. The band would issued a debut recording for Eddie Pillar's Acid Jazz label in 1990 with Jay Ella Ruth as lead singer.^[4] James Brown, known variously as: Soul Brother Number One, the Godfather of Soul, Mr. ... Cooltempo Records is a subsidiary of EMI. The label released albums by artists like Kenny Thomas, Milli Vanilli, Adeva, Shara Nelson, Mica Paris or Innocence. ... Acid jazz (sometimes groove jazz) is a musical genre that combines jazz influences with elements of soul music, funk, disco and hip hop. ... Acid jazz (sometimes groove jazz) is a musical genre that combines jazz influences with elements of soul music, funk, disco and hip hop. ...

A single, "Got To Give", came out on Cooltempo before the Brand New Heavies signed to Acid Jazz Records and released Brand New Heavies to critical acclaim. The band signed to a division of Chrysalis Records in the UK,^[1] and American distribution was picked up by influential label Delicious Vinyl, and N'Dea Davenport (who had signed an artist development deal with Delicious Vinyl) joined the group. A revamped version of the first album with vocals by N'Dea Davenport was then released. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Chrysalis logo (1987-2005) Chrysalis Records is a record label that was created in 1969. ... Delicious Vinyl is an American independent record label founded in 1987 by Matt Dike and Michael Ross. ... NDea Davenport is an American singer best known for her role in the Brand New Heavies, a British funk and R&B band. ... Usually the first of a recording artists contracts with a major record label. ... Delicious Vinyl is an American independent record label founded in 1987 by Matt Dike and Michael Ross. ...

The group's appearance with MC Serch (formerly of 3rd Bass) and Q-Tip (of A Tribe Called Quest) at a performance in New York City, inspired the group to incorporate elements of hip hop music. Their next album was the critically acclaimed Heavy Rhyme Experience, Vol. 1, which included collaborations with Guru of Gang Starr and The Pharcyde, among others, but lacked any female vocals. Cover of MC Serchs 1992 solo album Return of the Product MC Serch (born Michael Berrin) is an American hip hop MC and former member of 3rd Bass. ... 3rd Bass was a rap group in the late 1980s and early 1990s, notable for being one of the first successful interracial rap groups. ... Q-Tip (born Jonathan Davis on April 10, 1970 in Brooklyn, New York), is an American rapper, actor, and hip hop producer, and is the former leader of the group A Tribe Called Quest. ... A Tribe Called Quest is an American hip-hop group of the 1990s, formed in 1988. ... New York, NY redirects here. ... Hip hop music is a style of music which came into existence in the United States during the mid-1970s, and became a large part of modern pop culture during the 1980s. ... Guru - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Gang Starr is an influential American hip hop duo composed of MC Guru and DJ Premier based in Brooklyn, New York. ... The Pharcyde is one of the most celebrated underground West Coast alternative hip hop acts. ...

Brother Sister (1994) was the last album for a while with N'Dea Davenport, who had left to complete her solo album (which she had put on hold to join the Heavies). Singles like "Dream Come True" and "Never Stop" became hits on both sides of the Atlantic. Notably however, the single, "Midnight at the Oasis", a cover of Maria Muldaur's hit single, was popular only in the UK because it was not included in the US version of the album. See also: 1994 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1994 Record labels established in 1994 other events of 1994 list of years in music 1990s in music // January 29 - The Supremes Mary Wilson is injured when her jeep hits a freeway median and flips over just outside of Los... “Atlantic” redirects here. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Maria Muldaur (Born Maria DAmato on September 12, 1943 in New York) is a roots-folk singer best known for her song Midnight at the Oasis. ...

Siedah Garrett joined the group for their next album, Shelter (1997). It contained the minor hit, the Carole King-penned song "You've Got A Friend" that was originally made famous by James Taylor. Siedah Garrett (born June 24, 1960 in Los Angeles California) is an African American R&B singer and songwriter whose hits include Dont Look Any Further with Dennis Edwards (#72 pop, #2 R&B in 1984) and K.I.S.S.I.N.G. (#97 in 1988). ... See also: 1996 in music, other events of 1997, 1998 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music // Events January 9 - David Bowie performs his 50th Birthday Bash concert (the day after his birthday) at Madison Square Garden, with guests Frank Black, The Foo Fighters, Sonic... Carole King (born February 9, 1942) is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. ... James Vernon Taylor (born March 12, 1948) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, born in Belmont, Massachusetts. ...

The Brand New Heavies then released their greatest hits album, Trunk Funk (2000) with Carleen Anderson on vocals for some newly recorded songs, followed by the Japan only album We Won't Stop (2003) featuring a variety of vocalists and Allaboutthefunk (2004) featuring Nicole Russo on vocals. R&B singer Carleen Anderson was introduced to music at an early age, as both her mother (Vicki Anderson) and stepfather (pianist Bobby Byrd) toured throughout the 60s and 70s with the great James Brown. ... See also: 2004 in music (UK) other events of 2004 list of years in music 2000s in music // January 1 Vienna New Years Concert by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in Vienna, conducted by Riccardo Muti Kurt Nilsen wins World Idol January 3 - Britney Spears marries Jason Allen Alexander, a...

In April 2006, the Brand New Heavies reunited with N'Dea Davenport and former label Delicious Vinyl. A new album, Get Used to It was released on 27 June 2006 via Starbucks and more traditional music retail outlets. The album was recorded in New York and London; and the lead single "I Don't Know Why (I Love You)" was issued in early May. The single was notable for being one of very few late releases to feature the trademarked "A Tom Moulton Mix", as the legendary disco pioneer had been asked to contribute mixes. Later that year, their song "Jump 'N' Move" was featured on the soundtrack for the 2006 computer animated film Happy Feet and the in-game soundtrack for 2004's NBA Live 2005. The band toured at the end of 2006. June 27 is the 178th day of the year (179th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 187 days remaining. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Starbucks is the worlds largest chain of coffee shops. ... New York, NY redirects here. ... Trademark indicating that a dance record had been mixed by Tom Moulton. ... Happy Feet is an Academy Award-winning Australian-produced computer-animated comedy-drama film, directed by George Miller. ... NBA Live 2000 is regarded as one of the best in the series The NBA Live series of basketball games, published by EA Sports, is one of the leading National Basketball Association simulations on the market currently. ...

Band Members

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Discography

Studio Albums

• The Brand New Heavies (1990, debut, almost no vocals)
• The Brand New Heavies (1991, vocals by N'Dea Davenport)
• Heavy Rhyme Experience, Vol. 1 (1992, vocals by various hip hop groups and rappers)
• Brother Sister (1994, vocals by N'Dea Davenport)
• Shelter (1997, vocals by Siedah Garrett)
• We Won't Stop (2003, Japan Only release; vocals by various singers)
• Allaboutthefunk (2004, vocals by Nicole Russo)
• Get Used to It (2006, vocals by N'Dea Davenport)

Siedah Garrett (born June 24, 1960 in Los Angeles California) is an African American R&B singer and songwriter whose hits include Dont Look Any Further with Dennis Edwards (#72 pop, #2 R&B in 1984) and K.I.S.S.I.N.G. (#97 in 1988). ...

Compilations

• Original Flava (1995)
• The Brand New Heavies: The Platinum Collection (1999)
• Trunk Funk - The Best of The Brand New Heavies (2000)
• Excursions, Remixes & Rare Grooves (2001)
• Acid Jazz Years (2002)
• Elephantitis - The Funk + House Remixes (2CD, 2007)

Singles

• "Got To Give" (Cooltempo/Chrysalis, 1988)
• "Dream Come True (Brand New Mix)" (Acid Jazz, 1990) NOTE: This version is different from the more famous one that was released on The Brand New Heavies' first album and as a single 2 years later.
• "Never Stop" (Acid Jazz/Delicious Vinyl/FFRR, 1991)
• "Stay This Way" (Delicious Vinyl, 1991)
• "Bonafied Funk/Death Threat" (Delicious Vinyl, 1992)
• "Don't Let It Go To Your Head" (FFRR, 1992)
• "Dream Come True" (FFRR/Acid Jazz, 1992)
• "Dream Come True '92" (Delicious Vinyl, 1992)
• "Ultimate Trunk Funk EP" (FFRR, 1992)
• "Back To Love" (FFRR, 1994)
• "Brother Sister" (FFRR/Delicious Vinyl, 1994)
• "Dream On Dreamer" (FFRR/Delicious Vinyl/Atlantic Records, 1994)
• "Midnight At The Oasis" (FFRR/London Records, 1994)
• "Spend Some Time" (Delicious Vinyl, 1994)
• "Close To You" (FFRR, 1995)
• "Mind Trips" (Delicious Vinyl/Capitol Records, 1995)
• "Sometimes" (FFRR/Delicious Vinyl, 1997)
• "You Are The Universe" (FFRR, 1997)
• "Top 5 Heavy Hits" (Delicious Vinyl, 1997)
• "You Can Do It" (Delicious Vinyl, 1997)
• "You've Got A Friend" (FFRR, 1997)
• "Apparently Nothing" (FFRR, 1999)
• "Saturday Nite" (London, 1999)
• "Apparently Nothing" (FFRR, 2000)
• "Worst Case Scenario/Saturday Nite (Jay Dee Remix)" (Delicious Vinyl, 2000) NOTE: Shared EP with Fat Lip.
• "What Do You Take Me For" (Flower Records, 2003)
• "Boogie" (OneTwo Records/Edel Records, 2004)
• "Can We/Sometimes (Bullseye Remixes)" (Bullseye, 2005) NOTE: Shared EP with SWV.
• "Surrender" (OneTwo Records, 2005)
• "Get Used To It" (Delicious Vinyl, 2006)
• "I Don't Know Why (I Love You)" (Delicious Vinyl, 2006)

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Trivia

• "I Don't Know Why (I Love You)" is a cover of a song performed by The Jackson 5 originally written (and also performed) by Stevie Wonder.^[5]
• Simon Bartholomew has a side project band called Akimbo.^[1]
• Jay Kay auditioned for the Brand New Heavies but was turned down. Simon Bartholemew and Andrew Levy both contributed to Emergency on Planet Earth.

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External links

• The Brand New Heavies at MySpace
• Heavies Listening Party
• Delicious Vinyl Official Site

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