Toney Lee Explained

Toney Lee
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Origin:New York City
Years Active:1982–present
Genre:Garage house, post-disco, club/dance
Occupation:Record producer, singer, songwriter[1]
Label:Radar, Unidisc
Associated Acts:Farley "Jackmaster" Funk, The Shy Boyz, Status IV

Toney Lee[1] is an American singer, songwriter and producer, best known for his club hit "Reach Up", famously sampled by Phats & Small for their 1999 hit "Turn Around". It reached up for the position No. 8 on the US Billboard Dance chart.[2] [3]

Career

Toney Lee's first and best known hit, "Reach Up", reached No. 8 on the US Billboard Dance chart.[3] "Reach Up" also charted at No. 64 on the UK Singles Chart in January 1983.[4] Later in 1983, Lee recorded his second single "Love So Deep" for Radar Records. While not as successful as his first single, it had a relatively strong performance on the dance charts as well, reaching No. 22 on the US Billboard Dance chart.[3] Both tracks were produced and written by Eric Matthew (best known for his work for musicians like Gary's Gang, Sharon Redd and Sinnamon) and Lee.

In 1985, his song "Teaser" reached No. 64 on the US Billboard R&B chart.[5] A further release, "My Baby Loves Me" charted at No. 41 on the US Dance chart in October 1987.[3]

Discography

Albums

Singles

YearSingleLabelChart positions
US Dance
US R&B
UK
[6]
1982"Reach Up" Radaralign=center 8align=center align=center 64
"Love So Deep"align=center 22align=center align=center
1985"Teaser" Critiquealign=center align=center 64align=center
"Night Lights" align=center align=center align=center
1986"Goin' Through the Motions of Love"align=center align=center align=center
1987"My Baby Loves Me" Jump Streetalign=center 41align=center align=center
1988"Sensual Surrender" align=center align=center align=center
1992"No Matter"Emotive Recordsalign=center align=center align=center
" - " denotes the single failed to chart
"Reach Up"
12" single
  1. "Reach Up" – 6:54
  2. "Reach Up" (Dub) – 5:54
  • Label: Radar
  • Mixed-by: Eric Matthew, Nick Chiusano
  • Producer: Eric Matthew

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.allmusic.com/artist/toney-lee-mn0000936176/credits Toney Lee Credits
  2. Web site: Toney Lee Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography. Music VF. October 19, 2020.
  3. Toney Lee - Chart History: DANCE CLUB SONGS . Billboard . October 19, 2020.
  4. Web site: TONEY LEE - full Official Chart History. Official Charts Company. October 19, 2020.
  5. Toney Lee - Chart History: HOT R&B/HIP-HOP SONGS . Billboard . October 19, 2020.
  6. Book: Roberts, David. 2006. British Hit Singles & Albums. 19th. Guinness World Records Limited. London. 1-904994-10-5. 316.