Lil Suzy Explained

Lil Suzy
Background:solo_singer
Birth Name:Suzanne Casale
Birth Date:1 March 1979
Birth Place:Brooklyn, New York, United States
Instruments:Vocals
Genre:Freestyle, dance-pop, eurodance
Years Active:1987–present

Suzanne Casale Melone ( Casale; born March 1, 1979), better known by her stage name Lil Suzy, is an American freestyle/pop singer who was mainly active in the 1990's.[1] [2] Lil Suzy is best known for the singles "Take Me in Your Arms", "Promise Me", and "Can't Get You Out of My Mind".

Early life

Melone was born in Brooklyn, a borough of New York City. While singing cover songs in Manhattan Beach, California at age 5, she was discovered by an agent. She then began performing as an opening act for Thelma Houston and Village People.[3]

Music career

1987–1994: Career beginnings and "Take Me in Your Arms"

At 8 years old, Melone got her first contract with Fever Records, and in 1988 released her first single, "Randy".

At age 12 she joined the label Warlock Records. In November 1991, Melone released her first studio album, Love Can't Wait, which was produced by Tony Garcia. It was preceded by the single "Take Me in Your Arms" which peaked at No. 67 on the Billboard Hot 100.[4] Another single, "Falling in Love", was released in 1992. She was named Billboard magazine's Best New Dance Artist that year, making her the youngest artist ever to receive the honor.[5]

In early 1994, her second album Back to Dance was released. This album was again produced by Tony Garcia. "Turn the Beat Around" was released in late 1993 as the sole single from the album but was not successful. Due to the limited success of the album, Lil Suzy left Warlock Records and went on to become president of her own record label, Empress Records.[6]

1995–1997: "Promise Me" and later releases

In April 1995, Melone released her third album, Life Goes On, a eurodance release. The album spawned four singles, the first being "Promise Me", which peaked at No. 62 on the Billboard Hot 100.

In 1997, Melone released her fourth studio album, Paradise. The album spawned four singles; Can't Get You Out of My Mind was the most successful of these releases. The album contains a collaboration with singer Crystal Waters on the track "Love Letter Lost". This album also contains a cover of the Netzwerk song, "Memories".

1999–present: Compilation albums, singles, and performances

In 1999, Melone released The MegaMix, a compilation of old hits and new remixes.

In 2002, Melone released The Greatest Hits, a compilation of her greatest hits re-recorded. In the same year, together with Collage, she released the single "Don't You Want Me", exclusively for the German market. The single is a cover of the song by The Human League.[6]

In 2009, Melone released the single "Dance Tonight".

In 2015 and 2022 she toured in Freestyle Explosion shows.[7] [8] [9]

Personal life

Melone is married to Marc Melone. They have a daughter (born 2007) and two sons (born 2009 and 2012).[10] [7]

In her 20s, between recording and performing music, Melone attended school to become a registered medical assistant. She worked part-time for a OB/GYN for three years.[7]

On 2 October 2000, she opened a beauty salon in Staten Island, which has since closed.

Discography

Studio albums

YearAlbum details
1991Love Can't Wait
  • Released: November 18, 1991
  • Label: Warlock Records
1994Back to Dance
  • Released: January 11, 1994
  • Label: Warlock Records
1995Life Goes On
  • Released: April 8, 1995
  • Label: Metropolitan Recording Corporation
1997Paradise
  • Released: July 8, 1997
  • Label: Metropolitan Recording Corporation

Compilation albums

YearAlbum details
1999The MegaMix
  • Released: November 30, 1999
  • Label: Metropolitan Recording Corporation
2002The Greatest Hits
  • Released: January 22, 2002
  • Label: Empire Musicwerks

Singles

YearSinglePeak positionsAlbum
US
Hot 100
US Rhythmic
Top 40
US Maxi-singles
Sales
1988"Randy"---
1991"Take Me in Your Arms"67--Love Can't Wait
1992"Falling in Love"---
1993"Turn the Beat Around"---Back to Dance
1994"Promise Me"622617Life Goes On
1995"Now & Forever"---
"When I Fall in Love"---
1996"Just Can't Get Over You"---
1997"Can't Get You Out of My Mind"79-14Paradise
Memories---
1998"I Still Love You"94-32
1999"You're the Only One"---The MegaMix
2002"Don't You Want Me"---
2009"Dance Tonight"---

Video clips

YearSingle
1991"Take Me in Your Arms"
1993"Turn the Beat Around"
1995"When I Fall in Love"

Other songs

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lil Suzy . Last FM . 2013-05-08.
  2. News: Dreams Coming True for Lil Suzy . Chicago Sun-Times . January 9, 1995 . 2013-05-08 . Busk, Celeste.
  3. Web site: Update: CBB Exclusive: Freestyle singer Lil' Suzy is all grown up – Moms & Babies – Moms & Babies - People.com . Celebritybabies.people.com . 2007-10-25 . 2013-09-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130928010935/http://celebritybabies.people.com/2007/10/29/cbb-exclusive-1-6/ . 2013-09-28 . dead .
  4. Web site: Lil Suzy - Chart history | Billboard . www.billboard.com . 20 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160630204920/http://www.billboard.com/artist/307261/lil-suzy/chart . 30 June 2016 . dead.
  5. Web site: Jason Ankeny . Lil Suzy | Biography . AllMusic . 1979-03-01 . 2013-09-29.
  6. Web site: Lil Suzy's Paradise: The Official Website of Lil Suzy: Lil Suzy's Biography . Lilsuzysparadise.blogspot.com.br . 2009-05-14 . 2013-09-29.
  7. Web site: Meighan . Cate . Boom's Ladies of the 80's Exclusive Interview- Catching Up With Lil Suzy . Daily BOOM . 29 January 2023 . September 2015.
  8. Web site: Geno . The 10 Songs I've Gotta Hear Tonight at Freestyle Explosion Throwback Jam . . 29 January 2023 . 12 August 2022 . "This will be my first time getting to see Lil Suzy perform.".
  9. News: Chai . Daniel . A '90s-themed divas, drag and dance party is happening in GTA this month . 29 January 2023 . . 1 June 2022 . "The wild weekend kicks off with Freestyle Friday, headlined by musical artist Stevie B and featuring Lil Suzy, Cover Girls, Trinere, Joee, Rockell, and Elissa with DJ Danny D.".
  10. Web site: Update: CBB Exclusive: Freestyle singer Lil' Suzy is all grown up .