Abstrac (sometimes stylized as Abstrac') was a female R&B/dance trio. Their Reprise single "Right and Hype" was listed on the Billboard Hot 100 for six weeks in 1989–1990, reaching position 89.[1] This song also appeared on the Hot Black Singles chart, achieving a position of 23 and appearing for 17 weeks.[2]
Abstrac | |
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| Also known as | M & M |
| Origin | New York City, United States |
| Genres | New jack swing, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | singer, songwriter, session vocalist |
| Years active | 1989–1992 |
| Labels | Reprise, Atlantic |
| Past members | Topaz Del Bettis Mary Brown Marsha McClurkin |
Members Mary Brown and Marsha McClurkin subsequently formed a new jack swing duo named M & M after the departure of Topaz Del Bettis.[3] Marsha McClurkin is a relative of gospel singer Donnie McClurkin.[4]
Albums
editAs Abstrac:
- Abstrac (Reprise, 1989)
As M & M:
- Get To Know Ya Betta (Atlantic, 1992)
References
edit- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2000). Top Pop Singles 1955–1999. Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin: Record Research, Inc. p. 4. ISBN 0-89820-139-X.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (1996). Top R&B Singles 1942-1995. Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin: Record Research Inc. p. 3. ISBN 0-89820-115-2.
- ^ Kantor, Justin. "M & M: Get Ta Know Ya Betta". AllMusic. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
- ^ "M & M _Get Ta Know Ya Betta (Album Liner Notes)". discogs.com. Discogs. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
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