Tiffany Affair
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Tiffany Affair is an American
R&B girl group
, composed of teenagers Ayanna (born 1988), Bianca (born 1988), and Gabrielle (born 1990). It was originally a quartet but then later became a trio. The girls were brought to Reprise
's attention by guitarist Robert Randolph. They released their first single "Start a Fire", produced by Stargate
.
They started performing in commercials and musical theaters at young age. Their name originates from both a street in New Jersey
called "Tiffany Blvd" and their original recording spot in a warehouse previously owned by Tiffany & Co.
. Their influences are John Legend
, Alicia Keys
, Destiny's Child
, Gwen Stefani
, Boyz II Men
, and Christina Aguilera
. Their debut album, tentatively titled Flavors, was originally scheduled for a Fall 2006 release, was pushed to mid-2007 date, then ultimately scrapped.
On June 4, 2007, Tiffany Affair sang the Star Spangled Banner at the NASCAR
Nextel Cup
Autism Speaks 400, held at Dover International Speedway
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
R&B girl group
Girl group
A girl group is a popular music act featuring several young female singers who generally harmonise together.Girl groups emerged in the late 1950s as groups of young singers teamed up with behind-the-scenes songwriters and music producers to create hit singles, often featuring glossy production...
, composed of teenagers Ayanna (born 1988), Bianca (born 1988), and Gabrielle (born 1990). It was originally a quartet but then later became a trio. The girls were brought to Reprise
Reprise Records
Reprise Records is an American record label, founded in 1960 by Frank Sinatra. It is owned by Warner Music Group, and operated through Warner Bros. Records.-Beginnings:...
's attention by guitarist Robert Randolph. They released their first single "Start a Fire", produced by Stargate
Stargate (production team)
This is a list of songs written and produced by the Norwegian production team Stargate.-Produced singles:-1999:5ive - Invincible*05. "Two Sides to Every Story"*06. "You Make Me a Better Man"Noora Noor - Curious*01. "Curious"...
.
They started performing in commercials and musical theaters at young age. Their name originates from both a street in New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
called "Tiffany Blvd" and their original recording spot in a warehouse previously owned by Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany & Co. is an American jewelry and silverware company. As part of its branding, the company is strongly associated with its Tiffany Blue , which is a registered trademark.- History :...
. Their influences are John Legend
John Legend
John Roger Stephens , better known by his stage name John Legend, is an American singer, musician, and actor. He is the recipient of nine Grammy Awards, and in 2007, he received the special Starlight award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame.Prior to the release of his debut album, Stephens' career...
, Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys
Alicia Augello Cook , better known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress. She was raised by a single mother in the Hell's Kitchen area of Manhattan in New York City. At age seven, Keys began playing the piano...
, Destiny's Child
Destiny's Child
Destiny's Child was an American R&B girl group whose final line-up comprised lead singer Beyoncé Knowles alongside Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. Formed in 1997 in Houston, Texas, Destiny's Child members began their musical endeavors in their pre-teens under the name Girl's Tyme...
, Gwen Stefani
Gwen Stefani
Gwen Renée Stefani is an American singer-songwriter and fashion designer. Stefani is the lead vocalist for the rock and ska band No Doubt. Stefani recorded her first solo album Love. Angel. Music. Baby. in 2004. The album was inspired by music of the 1980s, and was a success with sales of over...
, Boyz II Men
Boyz II Men
Boyz II Men is an American R&B vocal group best known for emotional ballads and a cappella harmonies. They are the most successful R&B group of all time, having sold more than albums worldwide. In the 1990s, Boyz II Men found fame on Motown Records as a quartet, but original member Michael McCary...
, and Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera
Christina María Aguilera is an American recording artist and actress. Aguilera first appeared on national television in 1990 as a contestant on the Star Search program, and went on to star in Disney Channel's television series The Mickey Mouse Club from 1993–1994...
. Their debut album, tentatively titled Flavors, was originally scheduled for a Fall 2006 release, was pushed to mid-2007 date, then ultimately scrapped.
On June 4, 2007, Tiffany Affair sang the Star Spangled Banner at the NASCAR
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
Nextel Cup
NEXTEL Cup
The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series is the top racing series of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing . The series was originally known as the Strictly Stock Series and Grand National Series . While leasing its naming rights to R. J...
Autism Speaks 400, held at Dover International Speedway
Dover International Speedway
Dover International Speedway is a NASCAR-sanctioned race track located in Dover, Delaware, owned by, and serving as the corporate headquarters of, Dover Motorsports, Inc. It is co-located with a harness racing track, Dover Downs, and shares the complex with Dover Downs Hotel & Casino...