Phajja
Encyclopedia
Phajja an all-female
contemporary R&B
trio that released two albums on Warner Bros. Records
and several moderately successful singles. Its members are Kena and Nakia Epps, sisters from Chicago, and Karen Johnson, of Boston. The ladies began singing together in 1987. The group originally consisted of five members and the original name was "Not Your Average Girls". The five ladies traveled and performed original music for several years before landing their first record deal with Capitol Records in 1991, however never released an album. In 1993 the five ladies disbanded and Kena, Karen, & Nakia continued on, changed their name to "Phajja" and shortly after left Capitol Records and signed with Arista Records. In 1995 Phajja signed with Warner Brothers Records. Although having been signed to three major lablels it was with Warner Brothers Records when they would release their first album "Seize The Moment"
Phajja released two singles from its debut album "Seize the Moment" (1997), "What Are You Waiting For" and "So Long Well Well Well" they also appeared on Soul Train
on May 17, 1997. Following a brief break, the group released the 1999 single "Checkin for Me." produced by Mario Winans and written by the ladies of Phajja and Shari "Truth Hurts" Watson, from their second album, Meeting in the Ladies' Room (2000).
ALBUMS
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...
contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
trio that released two albums on Warner Bros. Records
Warner Bros. Records
Warner Bros. Records Inc. is an American record label. It was the foundation label of the present-day Warner Music Group, and now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of that corporation. It maintains a close relationship with its former parent, Warner Bros. Pictures, although the two companies...
and several moderately successful singles. Its members are Kena and Nakia Epps, sisters from Chicago, and Karen Johnson, of Boston. The ladies began singing together in 1987. The group originally consisted of five members and the original name was "Not Your Average Girls". The five ladies traveled and performed original music for several years before landing their first record deal with Capitol Records in 1991, however never released an album. In 1993 the five ladies disbanded and Kena, Karen, & Nakia continued on, changed their name to "Phajja" and shortly after left Capitol Records and signed with Arista Records. In 1995 Phajja signed with Warner Brothers Records. Although having been signed to three major lablels it was with Warner Brothers Records when they would release their first album "Seize The Moment"
Phajja released two singles from its debut album "Seize the Moment" (1997), "What Are You Waiting For" and "So Long Well Well Well" they also appeared on Soul Train
Soul Train
Soul Train is an American musical variety show that aired in syndication from October 1971 to March 2006. In its 35-year history, the show primarily featured performances by R&B, soul, and hip hop artists, although funk, jazz, disco, and gospel artists have also appeared.As a nod to Soul Trains...
on May 17, 1997. Following a brief break, the group released the 1999 single "Checkin for Me." produced by Mario Winans and written by the ladies of Phajja and Shari "Truth Hurts" Watson, from their second album, Meeting in the Ladies' Room (2000).
Discography
SINGLES- "So Long" Released 1997
- "What are you waiting for" Released 1997
- "Checkin for me" Released 1999
ALBUMS
- "Seize the Moment" (1997)
- "Meeting in the Ladies Room" (2000)
External links
- [ Allmusic entry]
- Phajja's Myspace profile