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The Internet has been buzzing with rumors of Beyonce’s record label being unhappy with her new album. Columbia Records allegedly thinks a reunion of Destiny’s Child would be better for Queen Bey. Many believe the only reason the label is saying this is because they dropped Kelly Rowland as a solo act and now her single, “Motivation,” is charting higher than “Run The World (Girls).” Whether this is true or not, one thing remains. We need some girl groups to get back in the studio. Check out our list and see if you agree. 10. Danity Kane We got to witness their rise to fame and fall from grace. The saddest part about the group disbanding is they did so right as they were hitting their stride. “Damaged” was one of the biggest singles in 2008. If that isn’t enough, Danity Kane is the first female outfit to have their first two albums debut at number one on the Billboard charts. Show stoppers for real. 9. Zhane There aren’t too many things better than being at a party when “Hey Mr. DJ” blares through the speakers. Jean Norris-Baylor and Renee Neufville debuted as part of Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit crew. After the initial success of “Hey Mr. DJ,” the duo dropped moderate hits, “Groove Thang” and “Sending My Love.” The reasons the disbanded has never been discussed, but they need to come back. The party is longing for another anthem, ladies. 8. Total Kima, Keisha, and Pam had swag for days. Strong vocals and harmonies over hip hop edged beats was a winning formula for the former Bad Boy artists. “Can’t You See” is still one of the crown jewels out of the Sean Combs’ company’s catalog. Their last official appearance together was in 2001. Total, you got us sitting home waiting for another album. Ten years is too long. 7. 702 Named after their Las Vegas area code, 702 was a lovely trio with beauty, talent, and attitude. Under Missy Elliott’s guidance, Meelah, Misha, and Irish had a string of hits in the late ’90s. After a brief hiatus and reunion, the girls permanently disbanded in the fall of last year. The last time anybody heard from them was the failed album, Star. After that, everyone was asking, “Where these girls at?” 6. Brownstone You know there’s got to be something special about you when you form a group and within a year Michael Jackson signs you to his label. Brownstone was thought to become a major force in the industry during their mid-1990s run. How can you deny the harmonies and vocal power shown on the smash hit, “If You Love Me?” Through the member changes and disappointing follow up album, Brownstone still has a place in the girl group hall of fame. If only they could get along long enough to drop new material. 5. Floetry Repping Philly via London, Floetry was a breath of fresh air to the R&B world. The Floacist, Natalie Stewart, spit poetic lines as songstress, Marsha Ambrosius, wowed audiences with her writing ability and vocal prowess. There’s no way you can have a bedroom playlist and not include a Floetry joint. Although we like the music both have released as solo artists, we love the work they did together. 4. Salt-N-Pepa This group claimed the top of the rap charts from the late eighties well into the next decade. They were trendsetters.The asymetrical cuts women are still rocking today is because of these ladies. With hits like “Push It,” “Whatta Man,” and “I’ll Take Your Man,” confidence was never an issue. However, the subject matter of their material became one for Cheryl “Salt” James. She became a Christian and didn’t feel those lyrics should be coming out of a saved woman’s mouth. James is the perfect example of every saint once being a sinner. Never mind all that, can we please get a new album? It’s very necessary. 3. Xscape Jermaine Dupri’s singing clique was one of the best during their time. Comprised of sisters, LaTocha and Tamika, Kandi, and Tiny, they had slow jams galore. “Do You Want To” and “Understanding” being a few out of the many. The ladies called it quits in 2005 after Kandi was replaced by Keisha Miles. Internet rumors added to speculation Kandi left because of a falling out with LaTocha and Tamika. Will they ever kiss and make up? Hopefully, I need more records like “The Softest Place On Earth” in my life. 2. Destiny’s Child Call them what you want, they had star power. Beyonce and her back up vocalists, Kelly and Michelle, took the world by storm. They became the best selling female group by selling 50 million albums worldwide. Bey’s success as a solo artist aside, Kelly and Michelle aren’t doing too bad themselves. Michelle won rave reviews in the Broadway and West End productions of Chicago. After several delays, Kelly is getting some shine with a third album in the works. That’s good and all, but we need more tracks like “Survivor.” That song exemplifies the intense chemistry they had. We need more of it. 1. TLC Sadly, this will never happen. Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes died in a car accident in Honduras in 2002. But you can’t blame us for wishing. Before losing the title to our number two spot holders, TLC was the best selling girl group of all time. The ATL trio held the title for almost 10 years. nobody has classics like them. “Waterfalls,” “Creep,” “Aint Too Proud To Beg.” Need I say more? Didn’t think so. Join The Conversation On Our Facebook Page: Which Artist Did You Vote To Bring Back To Life? [POLL] BLACK MUSIC MOMENT #49: Black Entertainment Television Debuts 5 MUSICAL MOVIES WE LOVE: “The Wiz”
Top 10 Girl Groups In Need Of A Reunion
