The new r&b; vocal group Shai is named after a Swahili word for "personification of destiny" - not a variation on the word "shy.". from the company that has shone the single analogue light down that deep digital tunnel. Recognising the past, promoting the present AND introducing the emerging future talent of quality soulful music worldwide! 89 in the U.S.[7] It was inspired by Belinda Carlisle's "Heaven Is a Place on Earth". Vocalist/ songwriter & founder member of Soul & R&B quartet, Shai. Garfield A. Keep supporting great journalism by turning off your ad blocker. But for the record, Bright hasn?t given up his singing career and Shai is still a major factor in his life, even today. Carl Martin. The band sings as they stand in the bleachers of an athletic field. 0008811269029. eBay Product ID (ePID) 14046086607. The group Shai was formed by students at Howard University in Washington D.C. Three of its members, Marc Gay, Carl Martin and Darnell Van Rensalier were members of the fraternity Alpha Phi Alpha and the fourth was a good friend of theirs, Garfield A. The song sold 2 million copies and battled Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" for the No. It was the demo itself (although a second, remixed version of the song, with instruments, appears on the group's debut album, If I Ever Fall in Love (Gasoline Alley/MCA). They were once again a quartet, with Eric Willis taking Martin's former position. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 . -- Shai is booked with Bell Biv DeVoe,. CD. Member of 90s R&B Group Shai Teaches at Georgia State University [PHOTOS + VIDEO], The Art of Organized Noize Atlanta VIP Screening: Big Boi, Tristin Mack Wilds, Sheree Whitfield & More [PHOTOS + VIDEO], Where Are They Now: The Notorious B.I.G. "He said, 'If we like it, we'll play it.' Entertainment purposes only! 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", Martin has long wanted to be in the music business, but not necessarily as a performer. "The truth is, being pretty helps a lot," said Michelle Jones, 18, a pretty business major. ? Shai is an American vocal R&B/soul quartet, most popular in the 1990s. January 2, 2022 Biography 0. Producer: Carl Martin. "It developed into a singing thing. East Sound Research,- DK 8500 Grenaa,- Denmark,- info@carlmartin.com, About Products Artists Contact. The Ampster, a single tube driven amp/speaker simulator that can either supplement your amp, or replace it. Unfortunately, Shai had difficulty finding a record deal until they decided to try their bets on a radio contest hosted by WPGC. The group members' real girlfriends are not appearing in the video, in some cases because the women declined, and in others because the men didn't want them to, Derek Martin, the group's manager, said. The very first time\rThat I saw your brown eyes\rYour lips said \"Hello\"\rAnd I said \"Hi\"\r\rI knew right then you were the one\rBut I was caught up\rIn physical attraction\rBut to my satisfaction\rBaby you were more than just a face\r\rAnd if I ever (ever fall) in love again (again)\rI will be sure that the lady is a friend\rAnd if I ever (ever fall) in love so true (true)\rI will be sure that the lady's just like you\r\rOooh.\rYeeaah, baby, yeah.\rMa-ma, ma-my, ma-my.\rI swear the next time she'll be my friend.\r\rIf I say that I can be your one and only\r(Promise, promise) Promise that you'll never leave me lonely\rI just wanna be the one you need\rOh baby\rI just wanna be the one who serves you\rSometime I feel as if I don't deserve you\rI cherish every moment that we share\r\rAnd if I ever (ever fall) in love again (again)\rI will be sure that the lady is a friend\rAnd if I ever (ever fall) in love so true (true)\rI will be sure that the lady's just like you\r\r(My friend)\rVery next time she will be my friend\rSomeone who I can believe in\r(My friend)\r[Repeat]\r\rAnd if I ever (ever fall) in love again (again)\rI will be sure that the lady is a friend\rAnd if I ever (ever fall) in love so true (true)\rI will be sure that the lady's just like you\r\r\r#mp3 #lyrics #arfatiezmancanegara Media Mogul Tyler Perry Is Back On The Market, This is 50!!! "My parents will be watching," said Michelle Powell, 20, who models as a hobby between studying the administration of justice. Niki Patton, the woman who appeared in Shai's first music video, went on to receive two movie offers and proposals to appear in five more videos. ", A year ago, Martin, Garfield Bright, Marc Gay and Darnell Van Rensalier were students at Howard, singing a cappella doo-wop at campus talent shows. "We are trying to re-create a mental and spiritual connection that we had, so physical appearance is just a part of it. Garfield also spent two years (2008-2010) as a high school Geography/History teacher in Lawndale, California and he was a co-teacher of The Politics Of Hip Hop at California State University at Northridge in 2007. 73,666 Cred 5,954 Submissions This submission was self-verified by a Gold Contributor Report wrong / missing information. This page was last edited on 8 October 2022, at 04:36. History Happy birthday Nene Leakes!! (VIDEO), OFF THE MARKET!!! Enjoy! Add or change photo on IMDbPro Add to list More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Known for Beverly Hills Cop III 5.5 "If they need to see any more than a little arm and leg, I'm not competing," declared Gidget Morgan, 23, a secretary who wore a kind of dress most commonly found in Sunday school. Family of George Junius Stinney, Jr. (Executed at 14) Seeks Justice, Atlanta History: Meet Hosea Williams Grandfather of New Atlanta Housewife [PHOTOS + VIDEO], Fan Mail: Im Outraged Porsha (Stewart) Williams Doesnt Know About the Underground Railroad!. What better job than one that allows you to wade into a roomful of beauties with notebook and pen, garbling the word "reporter" so that it sounds like "casting director.". Music Shai performs in the music video "Yours" from the album "Right Back at Cha" recorded for Gasoline Alley and MCA Recrds. The album was received with scathing reviews and is ignored by many fans. Product Key Features. It was produced by group members Carl "Groove" Martin and Darnell Van Rensalier. [1] The group met and formed on the campus of Howard University. Shai returned in 1994 with "The Place Where You Belong," from theBeverly Hills Cop IIIsoundtrack. Release Title. The group's last chart appearance was the follow-up single, 1996's #89 single "I Don't Wanna Be Alone" Remix, which featured Jay-Z and was inspired by the Belinda Carlisle's 1987 "Heaven Is a Place on Earth". 2023 COPYRIGHT ALL RIGHTS RESERVED WBSS MEDIA LTD, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shai_(band). But it would be fun to pull out the video one day and say to my grandchildren, 'Look what granny did.' UPC. Last August, Martin spotted Paco Lopez, a deejay for radio station WPGC-FM, and gave him a cassette tape of the group's song "If I Ever Fall in Love.". Record Label. Three members of the rhythm and blues foursome Shai were arrested Friday afternoon by a D.C. police tactical unit conducting an undercover operation near Howard University, police said yesterday. Marc Gay. :) (I Create My Experience) that focused on helping Black and Latino males, ages 16-24, understand cultural awareness, digital/media literacy, and helping them counter negative images of men of color in the media. Music submissions & General enquiriesPlease feel free to send your music submissions and all general enquiries to: Advertising & MarketingTo find out more about the global marketing & advertising opportunities with WBSS Media, please email. Contents 1 Music career 2 Discography 2.1 Albums and EPs 2.2 Compilations 2.3 Singles 3 Filmography Introducing the Carl Martin Ampster. Billboard Hot 100. - Get All the Latest News on One Site! Not that they ever didn't. SHAI - The Best Of Shai: 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection - CD - **Excellent Condition**. People want to hear authentic singing. now to the right." ", Martin says he knew If I Ever Fall in Love was going to be a hit. In 1995, Shai released their second album of new material Blackface. default | abc | date_new | date_old. A completely reworked version of their previous hit "Baby I'm Yours", simply titled "Yours", was released as a single (US No. Homecoming officials could not be reached yesterday. Shai. Then it seemed they disappeared from the scene. I swear I heard this jam a couple of times on the radio back in the 90's during that airtime period (after midnight) where they would just have the songs running and no announcer to say which song it is! Shai performs in the music video "Baby I'm Yours" from the album "If I Ever Fall in Love" recorded for Gasoline Alley and MCA Recrds. Shiar performs in all white clothing as they stand in front of moving black fabric. Track Listing blue highlight denotes track pick Shai Discography Browser next Club/Dance Submit Corrections Sensual Smooth Stylish Album Themes Darnell says the other two original members left after recording the last Shai album in 1996. While he preferred not to name names, he said that the industry went to their heads and they all decided to go their separate ways. The group's next album release wasRight Back At Cha, a remix album that largely consisted of new versions of their previous hits, with a couple of new songs as well. Shai: Come with Me: With Garfield Bright, Marc Gay, Carl Martin, Shai. WBSS Media. "Okay, smile," said Mwitu, the photographer. And receive our official newsletters. Their most successful hit was "If I Ever Fall in Love", which reached No. It was no slicked-up version of a crude demo tape that became a hit single, though. "Everything works in a cycle. And a year later, it was one of those five or six songs constantly on the radio. Reality Show Alert! "" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released. "I like the Inkspots and the Mills Brothers," referring to the old records his parents had. No Copyright Infringement intended! Some had long hair, some had shaved heads. Shai: Baby I'm Yours: Directed by Keith Ward. Trying to chase the success of their debut album, Shai released an album of remixes in 1993 called Right Back At Cha. "Baby, I'm yours, regardless. Shai. WPGC held a contest to recruit the extras. I'm feeling obsolete. He earned a Masters Degree in African American Studies at Georgia State in 2012 and last year he headed a program at GSU called I.C.M.E. If I Ever Fall in Love.If I Ever Fall in Love. The track received heavy airplay and the group was signed to Gasoline Alley. "And who wouldn't prefer a sunset to a rainy day?" A 1986 study of music videos published by the University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School of Communications said that women in videos often appeared as "predatory females" and that the sex scenes were "long on titillation and physical activity but devoid of emotional involvement.". Together, they represented a broad spectrum of physical types, including many kinds of beautiful black women almost never portrayed in the media. It was in Billboard's pop Top 10 for two months earlier this year, peaking at No. .If I Ever Fall in Love .If I Ever Fall in Love is the debut album of American R&B group Shai, released December 22, 1992, on MCA Records. The music video begins at the entrance of Howard University. An official at the group's record company did not return several telephone calls. (b. August 29 th, 1970). Contributed by. It?s almost like a manual; it?s the same story. The classic-sounding tune was dashed off only to stave off boredom. A fully analogue unit with controls that are the same as your amplifier with the addition of a mute switch, a speaker selection switch and a voicing switch. Shai is booked tonight with various other urban contemporary groups at Miami Arena for the Budweiser Soul Fest. Or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to real news you can count on. Some wore braids. The group's next album release was Right Back at Cha,[5] a remix album that largely consisted of new versions of their previous hits, and a couple of new songs. Buy on Vinyl/CD. Whats more important, the Ampster reacts to your playing in the same way your full-size amp does, giving you the same organic feel with zero latency! "If I come up, you come up with me. A fully analogue unit with controls that are the same as your amplifier with the addition of a mute switch, a . I record the verses, and I don't lose a line. 10 in the U.S. Carl Martin Share your own photos. The story still doesnt add, EXCLUSIVE | Nene Leakes Lawsuit Breaks Down YEARS of Racism at Bravo! A mug shot. This GROWN @ss MAN tried to Body Sha, Pls Dont Post BOYFRIENDS on Social until hes, Funky Dineva (Quentin Latham) aka Junkie who appea, I didnt want to believe it. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. "I wanted to be a producer, like L.A.cq, Babyfacecq, or Jimmy Jam or Terry Lewis.". "And soon, fellow fraternity brothers Marc Gay and Garfield Bright were in on the group. "For this particular video, we're. ?It ain?t over for Shai and they plan on introducing their smooth sound to todays younger audiences. And I arrogantly said, 'You'll like it.' . Outkasts Andre 3000 Sends IMPORTANT Message to All Georgia Voters, Gladys Knight Address Plastic Surgery Rumors: New Face Came From God Given Genes, Good Deeds | 2 Chainz Partners With YouTube Music for 55k Black Entrepreneur Giveaway (VIDEO) #YouTubeBlack, SINGLE AGAIN!!! . Gasoline Alley-MCA 1992. Although it was Boyz II Men who took a version of In the Still of the Nite by the Five Satins, to a much higher chart position than the original, Shai's vocal inspiration comes from later groups. Their biggest hit was "If I Ever Fall in Love", which reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100. I prayed it was a T, Biggie wasnt having it. Forsaking college for the music dream "caused a lot of pain" in his family, Martin says. The 1996 remix, "I Don't Wanna Be Alone" (featuring Jay-Z), peaked at No. Some of the women were dark-skinned, some light-skinned. The next two releases from the double-platinum album, "Comforter" and "Baby I'm Yours," each peaked #10. The group performed 'If I Ever Fall In Love' written by member Carl Martin and won the contest. 2001. Writing while driving isn't the safest way to either navigate or keep track of a song, he agrees. Every group has one guy who?s that.? Later, the perform near the dorms and in the cafeteria. Those people don?t really have the talent, that?s why they do that. Shai: The Place Where You Belong: With Garfield Bright, Marc Gay, Carl Martin, Shai. But his parents became supportive as the group's dream came true. Sample appears at 0:01. . [PHOTOS + VIDEO]. They had come to audition for Shai, whose latest video is about the rise of an obscure college singing group and the women who stood by them. Sites: repertoire.bmi.com In Groups: Shai (3) Variations: Viewing All | Carl "Groove" Martin C E Martin, C. Martin, C.Martin, Carl E. Martin, Carl Groove Martin, Carl Martin, Carl "Groove Martin", Martin Artist Edit Artist Discography 1 - 1 of 1 Sort Show 1 - 1 of 1 Show Lists The band sings as they stand in the bleachers of an athletic field. ET, Shai Held will join Arnold Eisen, chancellor emeritus of the Jewish Theological Seminary, for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day conversation reflecting on Heschel's . 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