Passion Productions
DR. YORK
KMD - Peachfuzz
FROM THE ALBUM "MR. HOOD" (1991). Representing Dr. York
Dr. York
The Musician has recorded with Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, The Delfonics, McFadden & Whitehead, and Evelyn ‘Champagne’ King and has been said to have ghostwritten songs such as “Love Train” by The O’Jays, “Wake Up Everybody” by Teddy Pendergrass, and “Ain’t No Stoppin Us Now” by McFadden & Whitehead. He also performed as lead singer in his own groups: Jackie and The Starlights, The Students, and Passion.
Dr. York had a rich history as a musician, singer and producer from the late 60′ through the 80′s including working with Evelyn King. He produced arguably one of the best Roller Skate jams ever on his Passion records label called Skate-N-Shake, In 1989 he also remixed and released Afrika Bambaataa’s Planet Rock, “the second coming” featuring Jungle Brothers.
In early 1980s, York performed as vocalist with his own groups Jackie and the Starlights, the Students, and Passion.
PETITE TEENS
The Girls - Members were: Tisha Hunter, Monica Boyd, Kimberly Davis, Julia Robertson.
PETITE TEENS
The Girls - Members were: Tisha Hunter, Monica Boyd, Kimberly Davis, Julia Robertson.
A 12″ called She’s So Fine by a band called Petite. Petite was an all girl band put together by (the infamous) Dr. York and released on his Brooklyn based York Records and Passion Productions labels in the early 1980′s.
The sleeve notes claim that the girls were The Ebonettes from Malcolm McLaren’s Double Dutch song. Yes that’s right, the Ebonettes! The notes also say they toured internationally like a handful of other double dutch teams sponsored by McDonalds. Then in 1984, they were plucked up by Dr. York to be groomed as the female answer to New Edition.
PETITE – The Music
Getting back to the song featured on the 12″ – He’s So Fine, is a song dedicated to the boy’s of the band New Edition , Bobby, Michael, Ricky and Ralph.
Also note the Double Dutch inspired dance moves in the video:
In 1988 there was a name change to Kenne & Petite when they released their last single called “What is he to you?” (York Records). Kennethia York is credited as one of the co-authors, which could explain the Kenne addition.
York's Prouctions Group
Gregory Jones, Marvin Paige, Dant'e Poole and Sean Granados.
