Kut Klose

Kut Klose
OriginAtlanta, Georgia, U.S.
GenresR&B
Years active1993–present
LabelsElektra (1994–1996)
MembersAthena Cage
Lavonn Battle
Tabitha Duncan

Kut Klose is an American R&B trio that formed in Atlanta, Georgia. The three female singers that made up the group were Athena Cage, Lavonn Battle and Tabitha Duncan. They were originally discovered by singer Keith Sweat, who also served as one of the producers on their debut album Surrender (1995). The trio is best known for their hit single "I Like" and feature on "Get Up on It" by Keith Sweat.

Career

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In 1995, Kut Klose released its debut album, Surrender. Despite releasing three singles, "Surrender," "Lovely Thang," and "I Like", the only one to make a significant impact was "I Like", which peaked at No. 6 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and No. 34 on the Billboard Billboard Hot 100.[1] The album peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.[2]

The women collaborated with Keith Sweat on his 1996 single "Twisted", and Cage was featured on his 1996 single "Nobody". In 2007, the group performed with Sweat for his Sweat Hotel Live project.[3]

In September 2010, a new song, "Let It Ring", was released by the trio as a buzz single via iTunes in anticipation of an untitled second album.[3]

Discography

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Albums

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Year Title Chart positions
U.S. Billboard 200 U.S. R&B
1995 Surrender
  • Released: March 14, 1995
  • Label: Elektra
66 12

Singles

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Year Song Chart Positions Album
Billboard Hot 100 Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Rhythmic Top 40 Hot Dance Music/
Maxi-Singles Sales
Top 40 Mainstream Canadian Singles Chart
1994 "Get Up on It" (Keith Sweat featuring Kut Klose) 25 12 25 33 Get Up on It/Surrender
1995 "I Like" 34 8 25 Surrender
"Lovely Thang" 20
"Surrender" 48
1996 "Twisted" (Keith Sweat featuring Kut Klose) 2 1 1 5 7 16 Keith Sweat
2010 "Let It Ring"

References

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  1. ^ Kut Klose Chart History, Billboard. Retrieved February 3, 2016.
  2. ^ Kut Klose Chart History (Albums), Billboard. Retrieved February 3, 2016.
  3. ^ a b Kendra Koger, "Where Are They Now: '90s R&B Groups, Part Deux," Madamenoire.com, January 2, 2013.
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