D'Bora

D'Bora
Born
D'Bora Lippett
NationalityAmerican
Occupationdance artist
Known for
  • member of the all-female rap group, Mercedes Ladies
  • Singer

D'Bora Lippett is an American female dance artist. She was previously a member of the all-female rap group, Mercedes Ladies, from the Bronx.[1] In Mercedes Ladies, Lippett was known as "Baby D".[2]

Music career

In 1984, D'Bora released her first single "No Sense" on New York City based dance label West End Records. It was released with two different mixes. This was the start of a 15+ year career for the singer.[3]

In 1990, D'Bora was the vocalist on Freestyle Orchestra's song, "Keep On Pumping It Up".[4]

D'Bora's single, "Dream About You" was a chart-topper in the UK's clubs. It topped the import charts, and reached #75 in the UK Singles Chart in September 1991.[5] The album version was remixed by Steve "Silk" Hurley as a single. The album was called E.S.P and appeared on Smash Records.

In 1995, on a new record label (MCA Records), D'Bora released her US and UK club hit "Going Round". It hit Top 40 in the UK Single Chart.[5] The follow-up, "Good Love, Real Love", was less successful in the UK Singles Chart (#58).[5] A 1999 single, "Honey", performed worse and failed to reach the UK Top 75.[5]

Personal life

Lippett joined the US Navy in 1992.[6] She had 3 children.[7] She is married to a US marine.[8]

References

  1. ^ "ArtistInfo: D'Bora". Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  2. ^ "ArtistInfo: D'Bora". Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  3. ^ "D'Bora - history". West End Records. Archived from the original on 2013-02-09. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  4. ^ "ArtistInfo: D'Bora". Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 144. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  6. ^ "ArtistInfo: D'Bora". Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  7. ^ "ArtistInfo: D'Bora". Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  8. ^ "ArtistInfo: D'Bora". Retrieved 28 June 2024.


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