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'''Eugene Allen Booker, Jr.'''<ref name="soul">{{cite web|title=Chuckii Booker Page|url=http://www.soulwalking.co.uk/Chuckii%20Booker.html |website=Soulwalking.co.uk|access-date=24 October 2021}}</ref> (born December 19, 1962),<ref name="soul"/><ref name="allmusic">{{cite book|last1=Ruhlman|first1=William|title=All Music Guide to Soul: The Definitive Guide to R&B and Soul|date=2003|publisher=All Media Guide|isbn=0-87930-744-7|page=69|edition=Paperback|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=o552g5xRRiwC&q=chuckii+booker+tease&pg=PA69|accessdate=2015-02-10}}</ref> known professionally as '''Chuckii Booker''', is an ] producer, ], ], ] and ]. | ||
| ==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
| Booker emerged in the late 1980s as a prominent urban contemporary ] artist and producer. He began recording music after being signed by his godfather, ], to his production company in 1984. Later, he played keyboards with the short-lived ] band ] for three years.<ref name="allmusic"/> Booker, known throughout the industry as a keyboard player, is considered by his music peers to be a bass player. | Booker emerged in the late 1980s as a prominent urban contemporary ] artist and producer. He began recording music after being signed by his godfather, ], to his production company in 1984. Later, he played keyboards with the short-lived ] band ] for three years.<ref name="allmusic"/> Booker, known throughout the industry as a keyboard player, is considered by his music peers to be a bass player. | ||
| Booker received his recording contract in an unlikely manner. He gave his demo tape to the manager of ] to showcase his skills as a musician, but had forgotten about the songs on the other side of the tape that contained original songs with his vocals. As a result, he was offered a recording contract with ].<ref name="inquirer">{{cite web|last1=Milward|first1=John|title=Chuckii Booker: On Janet Jackson Tour, He's Key At The Spectrum, You Can See Him Playing Keyboards And Performing. Here's What The "Turned Away" Singer Sees From The Stage.|url=http://articles.philly.com/1990-08-16/entertainment/25931229_1_chuckii-booker-concerts-musical-director| |
Booker received his recording contract in an unlikely manner. He gave his demo tape to the manager of ] to showcase his skills as a musician, but had forgotten about the songs on the other side of the tape that contained original songs with his vocals. As a result, he was offered a recording contract with ].<ref name="inquirer">{{cite web|last1=Milward|first1=John|date=August 16, 1990|title=Chuckii Booker: On Janet Jackson Tour, He's Key At The Spectrum, You Can See Him Playing Keyboards And Performing. Here's What The "Turned Away" Singer Sees From The Stage.|url=http://articles.philly.com/1990-08-16/entertainment/25931229_1_chuckii-booker-concerts-musical-director|work=]|accessdate=2014-11-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140104055304/http://articles.philly.com/1990-08-16/entertainment/25931229_1_chuckii-booker-concerts-musical-director|archive-date=January 4, 2014}}</ref> | ||
| Booker signed a recording contract with Atlantic to release his debut album ''Chuckii'' in 1989 in which he played all the instruments and sang all vocals. The album fared well on the strength of hit singles "(Don't U Know) I Love U" and the #1 R&B single "Turned Away". The follow-up final album ''Niice 'N Wiild'' was released in 1992 and yielded another chart-topping R&B hit "]". Chuckii also wrote, performed and produced the single "Crypt Jam" from the CD soundtrack '']''. |
Booker signed a recording contract with Atlantic to release his debut album ''Chuckii'' in 1989 in which he played all the instruments and sang all vocals. The album fared well on the strength of hit singles "(Don't U Know) I Love U" and the #1 R&B single "Turned Away".<ref name="VF"/> The follow-up final album ''Niice 'N Wiild'' was released in 1992<ref name="AllMusic">{{cite web|last1=Wynn|first1=Ron|title=Artist Biography|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/chuckii-booker-mn0000125569/biography|publisher=]|access-date=24 October 2021}}</ref> and yielded another chart-topping R&B hit "]".<ref name="VF"/> Chuckii also wrote, performed and produced the single "Crypt Jam" from the CD soundtrack '']''. Booker also made a cameo in the movie '']'' as a piano player in the hotel lobby scenes which starred ], ] and ]. | ||
| Booker produced for several recording artists throughout the years, including ], which yielded two #1 singles ("]" & "]"), his godfather ], ], ]], ] and many more. He was the musical director, producer and keyboardist for ]'s ] as well as the opening act. Booker got the gig after he was invited by Jackson to the premiere of her long-form video ''Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814''. Although Booker went to the premiere to mingle with celebrities, he was caught off guard when Jackson asked him after the screening to be her musical director for the tour.<ref name="inquirer"/> | Booker produced for several recording artists throughout the years, including ], which yielded two #1 singles ("]" & "]"), his godfather ], ], ]], ] and many more. He was the musical director, producer and keyboardist for ]'s ] as well as the opening act.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Word of the Week: Chuckii Booker|magazine=]|date=April 2, 1990|volume=77, No. 25|ISSN=0021-5996|publisher=Johnson Publishing Company|page=40|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3b0DAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA40&dq=Chuckii+Booker&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi02JCJ5uLzAhUiQ_EDHYnZCmYQ6AF6BAgEEAI#v=onepage&q=Chuckii%20Booker&f=false}}</ref> Booker got the gig after he was invited by Jackson to the premiere of her long-form video ''Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814''. Although Booker went to the premiere to mingle with celebrities, he was caught off guard when Jackson asked him after the screening to be her musical director for the tour.<ref name="inquirer"/> | ||
| ⚫ | Booker has carved a sizeable niche for himself as a record producer for artists such as ], ],<ref>{{cite magazine|title=R&B Trooper|date=January 25, 2003|magazine=]|volume=115, No. 4|ISSN=0006-2510|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc.|page=32|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=8w4EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA32&dq=Chuckii+Booker&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi02JCJ5uLzAhUiQ_EDHYnZCmYQ6AF6BAgJEAI#v=onepage&q=Chuckii%20Booker&f=false}}</ref> ], ], ], ], ], ], and ].<ref name="inquirer"/> | ||
| In the mid- to late '90s, Booker was also the music director and keyboardist for ] and their ''CrazySexyCool'' tour as well as ] ''Home Again'' Tour and ] on her "Keep The Faith" U.S. tour. He was the pianist for Tina Turner for her ] in 1997, replacing Kenny Moore, who succumbed to a heart attack during the tour.{{citation needed|date=August 2016}} | |||
| Booker was also involved with one of the biggest R&B tours of 2008 as musical director with Mary J. Blige on her "Heart Of The City" tour alongside ] as co-headliner. Chuckii also served as musical director for acts such as ], Chante Moore, ] and recently, ]. In recent production, Booker was one of the producers for Lionel Richie's album ''Coming Home'' released in 2007 as well as producer and arranger for Richie's Collection of Holiday Classics album for NBC, ''Sounds of the Season''.{{citation needed|date=August 2016}} | |||
| ⚫ | Booker has carved a sizeable niche for himself as a record producer |
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| ==Personal life== | |||
| Chuckii comes from a vast musical background family which includes his uncle, a jazz flautist and his grandmother, who is a gospel pianist. His mother, Selestiine Booker, has played and recorded with such Gospel artists as ] and Norman Hutchins - | |||
| Booker attended the Pasadena Art Center College of Design on a scholarship program specializing in Graphic Arts.{{citation needed|date=August 2016}} He is known to have one of the most extensive comic book collections ranging from popular Marvel and DC comics to obscure paperback novels.{{citation needed|date=August 2016}} He was co-owner of the private recording and mixing studio Aire L.A. Studios in ]. | |||
| ==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
| ===Albums=== | ===Albums=== | ||
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'''Tease''' (as keyboardist and songwriter): | ||
| *1986: ''Tease'' (] |
* 1986: ''Tease'' (]) | ||
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| Chuckii Booker | |
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| Born | (1962-12-19) December 19, 1962 (age 62) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B, new jack swing |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, producer, bandleader |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, bass, guitar, keyboards |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Labels | Atlantic Records |
Eugene Allen Booker, Jr. (born December 19, 1962), known professionally as Chuckii Booker, is an American producer, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and bandleader.
Biography
Booker emerged in the late 1980s as a prominent urban contemporary R&B artist and producer. He began recording music after being signed by his godfather, Barry White, to his production company in 1984. Later, he played keyboards with the short-lived Epic Records band Tease for three years. Booker, known throughout the industry as a keyboard player, is considered by his music peers to be a bass player.
Booker received his recording contract in an unlikely manner. He gave his demo tape to the manager of Gerald Albright to showcase his skills as a musician, but had forgotten about the songs on the other side of the tape that contained original songs with his vocals. As a result, he was offered a recording contract with Atlantic Records.
Booker signed a recording contract with Atlantic to release his debut album Chuckii in 1989 in which he played all the instruments and sang all vocals. The album fared well on the strength of hit singles "(Don't U Know) I Love U" and the #1 R&B single "Turned Away". The follow-up final album Niice 'N Wiild was released in 1992 and yielded another chart-topping R&B hit "Games". Chuckii also wrote, performed and produced the single "Crypt Jam" from the CD soundtrack Tales from the Crypt. Booker also made a cameo in the movie House Party 3 as a piano player in the hotel lobby scenes which starred Kid N' Play, Bernie Mac and Chris Tucker.
Booker produced for several recording artists throughout the years, including Troop, which yielded two #1 singles ("All I Do Is Think of You" & "Spread My Wings"), his godfather Barry White, Janet Jackson, Vanessa Williams, Kool & the Gang and many more. He was the musical director, producer and keyboardist for Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation World Tour as well as the opening act. Booker got the gig after he was invited by Jackson to the premiere of her long-form video Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814. Although Booker went to the premiere to mingle with celebrities, he was caught off guard when Jackson asked him after the screening to be her musical director for the tour.
Booker has carved a sizeable niche for himself as a record producer for artists such as Lalah Hathaway, Troop, En Vogue, Angela Winbush, Diana Ross, Anastacia, Commissioned, Lionel Richie, and Bette Midler.
Discography
Albums
Tease (as keyboardist and songwriter):
- 1986: Tease (Epic)
As solo artist:
| Year | Album | Label | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Chuckii | Atlantic | 18 | 116 |
| 1992 | Niice 'n Wiild | 13 | — |
Singles
| Year | Song | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | "That's My Honey" | — | — |
| "Touch" | 13 | — | |
| "(Don't U Know) I Love U" | 4 | — | |
| "Turned Away" | 1 | 42 | |
| 1992 | "Games" | 1 | 68 |
| "I Should Have Loved You" | 38 | — | |
| 1993 | "With All My Heart" | — | — |
References
- ^ "Chuckii Booker Page". Soulwalking.co.uk. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ^ Ruhlman, William (2003). All Music Guide to Soul: The Definitive Guide to R&B and Soul (Paperback ed.). All Media Guide. p. 69. ISBN 0-87930-744-7. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
- ^ Milward, John (August 16, 1990). "Chuckii Booker: On Janet Jackson Tour, He's Key At The Spectrum, You Can See Him Playing Keyboards And Performing. Here's What The "Turned Away" Singer Sees From The Stage". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on January 4, 2014. Retrieved November 22, 2014.
- ^ "Chuckii Booker Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography". Music VF. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
- Wynn, Ron. "Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- "Word of the Week: Chuckii Booker". Jet. Vol. 77, No. 25. Johnson Publishing Company. April 2, 1990. p. 40. ISSN 0021-5996.
- "R&B Trooper". Billboard. Vol. 115, No. 4. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. January 25, 2003. p. 32. ISSN 0006-2510.
- "Chart History - TOP R&B/HIP-HOP ALBUMS". Billboard. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
- "Chart History - BILLBOARD 200". Billboard. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
External links
- Chuckii Booker discography at Discogs
- Chuckii Booker at IMDb