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| Born | D'Bora Lippett |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | dance artist |
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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
[edit]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
[edit]Lippett joined the US Navy in 1992.[6] She had 3 children.[7] She is married to a US marine.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "ArtistInfo: D'Bora". Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ "ArtistInfo: D'Bora". Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ "D'Bora - history". West End Records. Archived from the original on 2013-02-09. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
- ^ "ArtistInfo: D'Bora". Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "ArtistInfo: D'Bora". Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ "ArtistInfo: D'Bora". Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ "ArtistInfo: D'Bora". Retrieved 28 June 2024.
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