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Kym Mazelle (born Kymberly Grigsby; August 10, 1960) is an American singer. Credited as "The First Lady of House Music", Kym Mazelle biography, Telegraph UK. Retrieved December 5, 2016. Kym Mazelle biography, DamnGoodVoices. Retrieved December 5, 2016. she is regarded as a pioneer of house music in Europe. Kym Mazelle | Famous Hoosiers. The NWI Times. Retrieved on December 19, 2016 Her music combines R&B, soul music, funk, house music, Dance music, and Pop music. Running free with Kym Mazelle . Voice Online. Retrieved on February 14, 2016

Biography

Early life

Mazelle was born in Gary, Indiana. She lived on the same street as the Jackson family and knew Michael Jackson's mother and uncle. In 1981, she attended Mundelein College in Chicago. In 1982, she transferred to Columbia College Chicago, where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in Arts and Entertainment Media Management in 1986. Kym Mazelle '86 – Alumni – Columbia College Chicago. Columbia College Chicago. Retrieved on September 28, 2018 During college, she worked part-time as an intern and secretary at Lyric Opera of Chicago.

Career

In 1987, she worked with record producer Marshall Jefferson (as House To House) on the single "Taste My Love", released on Police Records label. In 1988, she released the single "Useless (I Don't Need You Now)", a hit on the club charts which reached at No. 53 on the UK singles chart. Her next release, "Wait," a duet with Robert Howard from The Blow Monkeys in 1989, peaked at No. 7 in the UK. In 1989, Mazelle's debut album Crazy was released in the UK and featured the single "Love Strain". With the single "Was That All It Was" returned Mazelle to the UK Top 40 and "Useless (I Don't Need You Now)" was remixed by Norman Cook.

In 1990, Mazelle joined British music group Soul II Soul. Her lead vocals on the single "Missing You" on their second album achieved major success worldwide. She also toured with the group throughout the year and their concert DVD was released in September 1990. In 1991, Parlophone Records repackaged Mazelle's debut album as Brilliant!! with remixes of her singles, two new tracks and remixes of "No One Can Love You More Than Me" and "Crazy 'Bout The Man".Published by ABC Consumer Magazines. (1990). Kym Mazelle. InMusic /ref> Brilliant! — Kym Mazelle. All Music Guide. Retrieved on October 8, 2017 Mazelle also appeared as "Pattie Roman" on the show Trainer, a sitcom originating from Great Britain.Read, M. (September 30, 2014). Seize the Day /ref> In 1992 Kym had a hit with Rapination also known as the Rapino Brothers with “Love me the right way” This was a euro piano house sound and was a popular hit in the U.K. particularly the club scene.

In 1994, she scored a No. 13 hit in the UK with a cover on "No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)", with Jocelyn Brown. Two years later, in 1996, Mazelle released a cover version of the song "Young Hearts Run Free", which appeared in the 1996 Baz Luhrmann film William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet and also appeared on the director's remix album Something for Everybody. Romeo + Juliet — Original Soundtrack. All Music Guide. Retrieved on October 8, 2017 The soundtrack went triple platinum in the United States of America. Romeo + Juliet | Gold & Platinum Database. Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved on October 8, 2017 The success of the single re-invited Mazelle to perform on Top of the Pops. Kym Mazelle — Young Hearts Run Free. BBC Online – Top of the Pops' Video Archive. Retrieved on March 28, 2017

She has appeared on two live albums by Maceo Parker, Life on Planet Groove and My First Name is Maceo. Mazelle released her second album The Pleasure Is All Mine in June 2004 and undertook a concert tour in the UK. Kym Mazelle – The Pleasure Is All Mine. All Music Guide. Retrieved on January 5, 2017 The album spawned two singles: "Love Magic" and "On My Own". Kym Mazelle – Love Magic. Discogs. Retrieved on January 5, 2017 Kym Mazelle – On My Own. Discogs. Retrieved on January 5, 2017 In 2005, Mazelle took part in the British version of the reality TV show, Celebrity Fit Club. In April 2007, she appeared in the Ray Charles's tribute show "I Can't Stop Loving You". Mazelle's still got the magic. Manchester Evening News. Retrieved on October 8, 2017

In July 2010, Mazelle joined the cast of UK theatre production of Smokey Joe's Cafe. BWW Interviews: SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE's Kym Mazelle. Broadway World. Retrieved on October 8, 2017 Disco Diva Kym Mazelle Set for Landor Theatre's SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE, 7/13-7/25. Broadway World. Retrieved on October 8, 2017 She also appeared on the BBC Television series, Celebrity MasterChef. In September 2010, she released an extended play titled Destiny. Kym Mazelle – Destiny. Discogs. Retrieved on January 5, 2017

She headlined Liverpool Pride on August 6, 2011. Thousands take to the streets for Liverpool Pride 2017. The Guide Liverpool. Retrieved on October 8, 2017 On November 3, 2011, she headlined Prince Charles's Prince's Trust Ambassador Ball in Glasgow and helped to raise £93,000.00 for the charity on the night. On April 6, 2013, her appearance on The Voice UK was broadcast on the BBC. Soul singer Kym Mazelle falls at the first hurdle as The Voice auditions continue. Metro News UK. Retrieved on October 8, 2017 In 2017, Mazelle embarked on her 30th Anniversary Tour, celebrating thirty years in the music industry.

Discography

Albums