Sequal (band)
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Sequal was a Latin Freestyle female duo from Miami, composed of Angie Vollaro and Maria Christensen. The duo was founded in 1984 by producer Lewis A. Martineé
, who was also responsible for the group Exposé
. The group's first releases in 1985–86 were on independent label Joey Boy Records and became club hits. In 1988, the group signed with major label Capitol/EMI Records, releasing its only self-titled album
, which had a plethora of producers, including Stock Aitken Waterman
(“Tell Him I Called”), Kurtis Mantronik (“Tell the Truth”), Michael Morejon, and Martineé. Neither the album nor the singles hit the pop charts, although some singles did become club hits.
The group split in 1990, and Christensen later formed the group 3rd Party
in the late 1990s; that group’s major claim to fame was the song “Waiting For Tonight
,” which Jennifer Lopez
covered on her debut album.
In 2008, the duo reunited and released the song "My Love for You," which is available at the iTunes Store
. The duo also has an official MySpace
page.
Singles
Lewis Martineé
Lewis Antonio Martineé is a freestyle music producer and former DJ based in Miami, Florida. In addition to founding the girl group Exposé in 1984, he also wrote and produced all of the songs on its first two albums, Exposure and What You Don't Know . He also contributed to the group's third...
, who was also responsible for the group Exposé
Exposé (band)
Exposé is an American vocal group. Primarily consisting of lead vocalists Ann Curless, Jeanette Jurado, and Gioia Bruno, the group achieved much of their success in the late 1980s and early 1990s, becoming the first group to have four top ten hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart from their debut...
. The group's first releases in 1985–86 were on independent label Joey Boy Records and became club hits. In 1988, the group signed with major label Capitol/EMI Records, releasing its only self-titled album
Sequal (album)
Sequal is the only album by the Miami-based Latin Freestyle group of the same name, which was composed of singers Angie Vollaro and Maria Christensen. The duo was founded in 1985 by producer Lewis A. Martineé, who was also responsible for the group Exposé...
, which had a plethora of producers, including Stock Aitken Waterman
Stock Aitken Waterman
Stock Aitken Waterman, sometimes known as SAW, were a UK songwriting and record producing trio consisting of Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman. They had great success during the mid to late 1980s and early 1990s...
(“Tell Him I Called”), Kurtis Mantronik (“Tell the Truth”), Michael Morejon, and Martineé. Neither the album nor the singles hit the pop charts, although some singles did become club hits.
The group split in 1990, and Christensen later formed the group 3rd Party
3rd Party
3rd Party was a three-member dance-pop group that released one album in 1997. They are best known for their dance hit "Can U Feel It", and for the song "Waiting for Tonight", which was remade by Jennifer Lopez.- Background :...
in the late 1990s; that group’s major claim to fame was the song “Waiting For Tonight
Waiting for Tonight
"Waiting for Tonight" is a song originally recorded by American female pop trio 3rd Party for their 1997 album Alive. American recording artist Jennifer Lopez recorded a version for her debut album, On the 6 , and the song became the second single from the album and also the most famous version of...
,” which Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lynn Lopez is an American actress, singer, record producer, dancer, television personality, and fashion designer. Lopez began her career as a dancer on the television comedy program In Living Color. Subsequently venturing into acting, she gained recognition in the 1995 action-thriller...
covered on her debut album.
In 2008, the duo reunited and released the song "My Love for You," which is available at the iTunes Store
ITunes Store
The iTunes Store is a software-based online digital media store operated by Apple. Opening as the iTunes Music Store on April 28, 2003, with over 200,000 items to purchase, it is, as of April 2008, the number-one music vendor in the United States...
. The duo also has an official MySpace
MySpace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
page.
Discography
Albums- SequalSequal (album)Sequal is the only album by the Miami-based Latin Freestyle group of the same name, which was composed of singers Angie Vollaro and Maria Christensen. The duo was founded in 1985 by producer Lewis A. Martineé, who was also responsible for the group Exposé...
(1988)
Singles
- It's Not Too Late (1985)
- She Don't Want You (1986)
- Stand By (1986)
- I'm Over You (1988) (US Dance #11)
- Tell Him I Called (1988)
- Tell the Truth (1988) (US Dance #9)
- Brand-New Love (1989)
- My Love for You (2008)