Toney Lee

Toney Lee[1] is an American singer, songwriter and producer, best known for his club hit "Reach Up". It reached up for the position No. 10 on the US Billboard Dance chart.[2]

Toney Lee
OriginNew York City
GenresGarage house, post-disco, club/dance
Occupation(s)Record producer, singer, songwriter[1]
Years active1982–present
LabelsRadar, Unidisc
Associated actsFarley "Jackmaster" Funk, The Shy Boyz, Status IV

History

Toney Lee's first and best known hit, "Reach Up", reached No. 10 on the US Billboard Dance chart. 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. 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. The track is also known for its dub techniques, a post-disco phenomenon that preceded emerging house music. In 1987, Mr. Lee was signed to Jump Street Records. The two singles that emerged were "My Baby Loves Me" and "Sensual Surrender". He also recorded for Critique Records out of Boston, Massachusetts where his album Teaser was successful. Nowadays he is active in gospel music.

Discography

Albums
  • Teaser (1986), Critique

Singles
Year Song Label U.S. Dance[2] U.S. R&B[2] U.S. Pop[2] UK Singles Chart[3]
1982 "Reach Up" Radar 10 ― ― 64
"Love So Deep" Radar 22 ― ― ―
1985 "Teaser" Critique ― ― ― ―
"Night Lights" Critique ― ― ― ―
1987 "My Baby Loves Me" Jump Street ― ― ― ―
1988 "Sensual Surrender" Jump Street ― ― ― ―
"Reach Up"
12" single
  1. "Reach Up" – 6:54[4]
  2. "Reach Up" (Dub) – 5:54
  • Label: Radar
  • Mixed-by: Eric Matthew, Nick Chiusano
  • Producer: Eric Matthew

References
  1. – Toney Lee -- (( Credits )) on All Music Guide. Retrieved 2011-August-10.
  2. Toney Lee (((Charts))) on AMG. Billboard, AllMusic. Retrieved August 10, 2011.
  3. Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 316. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  4. Discogs link. "Reach Up" by Toney Lee. Retrieved August 10, 2011.
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