Advice from Perri "Pebbles" Reid
'Sister Perri' The Preacher Formerly Known As Pebbles http://wogcl.org/
Perri Pebbles Reid, a former R&B singer, later “reborn,” and as an ordained minister has continuously served the community for thirteen (13) years or more by preaching the word and ministering through song.
"Pebbles," a childhood nickname, had an early brush with industry success in the early '80s as a backup singer for percussionist/band leader Bill Summers and the funk outfit Con Funk Shun, helping to co-write "Body of Lover," one of the band’s biggest hits. In 1987 she scored first breakthrough with Pebbles, her self-titled solo debut for MCA Records. "Pebbles" yielded a Platinum-plus album featuring the hits "Girlfriend" and "Mercedes Boy" (which Pebbles wrote), both Top Five Pop & #1 R&B smashes that became anthems around the world. These songs remain in heavy rotation across the globe. The videos for both songs, featuring Pebbles’ signature modern glam style, were in heavy rotation on MTV, VH1 and BET. During this time Pebbles married Antonio "LA" Reid, who would co-found LaFace Records with Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds.
In 1990 Pebbles released "Always," a well-received set that included the Top Five hit "Giving You the Benefit," "Always," and "Love Makes Things Happen." The latter song, featuring Babyface, was a Top 20 Pop & R&B hit and remains a Quiet Storm staple. In 1995 Pebbles delivered Straight from My Heart, which included a more mature sound and featured the singer's collaborations with producers / songwriters Sean Combs, Kyle West, and Organized Noize.
Combined, these three albums sold more than six million copies worldwide, received a Grammy nomination and a list of other songwriting and performance awards for Pebbles. As an established artist Pebbles turned her attention to discovering and cultivating new musical talent.
Through Pebbitone, her production company, Pebbles transformed the music industry with her discovery and development of TLC, the #1 selling female group of all time. Under Pebbles' guidance as a producer, director, marketing chief, and image maker, this Grammy-award winning super group recorded 1993’s quintuple platinum debut album Ooooh…On the TLC Tip, featuring the Top 10 hits "Baby, Baby, Baby," "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" and "What About Your Friends." In 1994, TLC released CrazySexyCool, which sold an unprecedented thirteen million albums and garnered the group its first Grammy for Best R&B Album.
"In our formative years, Pebbles was an integral part of LaFace Records along with Kenny Edmonds and myself," says LA Reid. "She understood how to make hits, she had a strong visual sense, and she got both the pop and R&B world."
In 1990 Pebbles released "Always," a well-received set that included the Top Five hit "Giving You the Benefit," "Always," and "Love Makes Things Happen." The latter song, featuring Babyface, was a Top 20 Pop & R&B hit and remains a Quiet Storm staple. In 1995 Pebbles delivered Straight from My Heart, which included a more mature sound and featured the singer's collaborations with producers / songwriters Sean Combs, Kyle West, and Organized Noize.
Combined, these three albums sold more than six million copies worldwide, received a Grammy nomination and a list of other songwriting and performance awards for Pebbles. As an established artist Pebbles turned her attention to discovering and cultivating new musical talent.
Through Pebbitone, her production company, Pebbles transformed the music industry with her discovery and development of TLC, the #1 selling female group of all time. Under Pebbles' guidance as a producer, director, marketing chief, and image maker, this Grammy-award winning super group recorded 1993’s quintuple platinum debut album Ooooh…On the TLC Tip, featuring the Top 10 hits "Baby, Baby, Baby," "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" and "What About Your Friends." In 1994, TLC released CrazySexyCool, which sold an unprecedented thirteen million albums and garnered the group its first Grammy for Best R&B Album.
"In our formative years, Pebbles was an integral part of LaFace Records along with Kenny Edmonds and myself," says LA Reid. "She understood how to make hits, she had a strong visual sense, and she got both the pop and R&B world."
Pebbles conversation with inspiring artist
by Perri Pebbles Reid on Monday, April 18, 2011 at 10:54pm
Can I spit some real game, right here?
It is vital to know your gift and to be teachable... No matter what, people want to win! It's a business. Friendship's may come out of it, however, Keep your focus! Work hard on you, developing your gifts...then, when its time show it to the world! Don't worry about who to get to first... Though it does matter as well! In this day of high tech, care less of that right now! Get a vision, WRITE it down, and take it step by step...become more aware of your strengths and weak spots...then go after them! The people will come...don't get bitter... Use the time to get better! BE ready when the moment comes...
Do it for the love of it, do it well....then the money will follow! Fame is a dangerous weapon; don't let it lie to you! We all need God. Following a dream comes with a lot of highs and lows. Greatness is developed in us...
Don't Stop dreaming...add on an action plan and KNOW this is for you! This goes for whatever we do in life. Be a Star in whatever u do! Love, P.
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Eat on this: What is your vision?
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