Art n' Soul

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Art n' Soul
Also known asArt 'N Soul[1]
OriginOakland, California, United States[2]
GenresR&B
Years active1996-1999
LabelsBig Beat
Past members
  • Sam Bostic
  • Rodney Lattrel Evans
  • Dion Riley

Art n' Soul is an American contemporary R&B group that was active in the mid-1990s. The band consisted of Sam Bostic (lead vocals, bass, and keyboards), Rodney Lattrel Evans (keyboards) and Dion Riley (drums).[3]

Prior to forming Art n' Soul, Bostic attempted a solo career under Atlantic Records with his 1985 debut album Circuitry.[4][5] After the album stalled, he turned to production for other artists such as E-40, The Conscious Daughters, 2Pac and Master P.[6]

Tony! Toni! Toné! drummer Timothy Christian Riley helped the trio secure a recording contract with Atlantic Records subsidiary Big Beat Records to release their 1996 debut Touch of Soul.[7] Their debut album yielded two singles: "Ever Since You Went Away" and "All My Luv".

Discography[edit]

Albums[edit]

Year Album Peak chart positions[8]
U.S.
R&B
U.S.
Heatseekers
1996 Touch of Soul 36 27

Singles[edit]

Year Song Peak chart positions[8] Album
U.S.
Hot 100
U.S.
R&B
1996 "Ever Since You Went Away" 72 19 Touch of Soul
"All My Luv" 72

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Art 'N Soul - Music Biography, Credits and Discography - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
  2. ^ "Art N' Soul - Hip Online". Hip Online. January 5, 2008. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
  3. ^ "Art N' Soul Discography at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
  4. ^ Bostic, Sam. "Circuitry". discogs.com. Discogs. Retrieved 2014-06-26.
  5. ^ Bostic, Sam. "Circuitry". allmusic.com. Allmusic. Retrieved 2014-06-06.
  6. ^ Lewis, Pete. "Sam Bostic: Staying Power". bluesandsoul.com. Blues & Soul. Retrieved 2014-06-26.
  7. ^ Nelson, Havelock (February 24, 1996). Trio Art N' Soul Delivers Its Band "Touch" On Big Beat. R&B: Billboard. pp. 21, 27. Retrieved 2014-06-26.
  8. ^ a b "Art 'N Soul - Awards - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved June 26, 2014.

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