Love and Sas
Love and Sas were a Canadian R&B, funk and rap influenced pop group composed of singers Lovena Fox[1] and Saskia Garel.[2] The pair released several singles which became Top 40 hits on Canadian pop charts[3] and won two Juno awards.[4]
Love and Sas | |
|---|---|
| Background information | |
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | R&B, funk, hip hop |
| Years active | 1991–1993 |
| Labels | |
| Members | Lovena Fox Saskia Garel |
History
Fox and Garel were brought together in 1991 by Richie Mayer and record producer David Bendeth, who at the time worked for BMG Canada. Fox, who had worked in musical theatre and as a back-up singer for Bon Jovi, The Payolas, and Colin James, became the lead singer. Garel was born in Kingston, Jamaica, and moved to Toronto at the age of six. A winner of the Oscar Peterson Award, she had jazz and classical voice training at Claude Watson School of the Arts, The Royal Conservatory of Music and York University.[5]
The two, compared by Jam! Showbiz[5] to American female rappers Salt-N-Pepa, released their first album Call My Name in 1991[6]
The album spawned the singles "I Don't Need Yo' Kiss" and "Call My Name". "Don't Stop Now" and "Once in a Lifetime". Sas's rap in "I Don't Need Yo' Kiss" was one of the first Canadian female rap performances.
A second album, Once in a Lifetime, was released in 1992. The two albums each won a Juno award for 'Best R&B Recording'.[5][7]
The duo toured Canada, U.S., and the UK, but disbanded in the summer of 1993.
Discography
Albums
- 1991: Call My Name (BMG)
- 1992: Once In A Lifetime (BMG)
Filmography
Music videos
| Year | Song titles | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | "I Don't Need Yo Kiss" | Love and Sas | Revolver Productions |
| "Don't Stop Now" | Love and Sas | Debra Samuel Productions | |
| "Call My Name" | Love and Sas | Revolver Productions | |
| "Not Giving You Up" | Love and Sas | Revolver Productions |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | "Call My Name" | Juno Awards Best R&B/Soul Recording | Won |
| "I Don't Need Yo Kiss" | Juno Awards Best Dance Recording | Nominated | |
| "Don't Stop Now" | Muchmusic Awards Best Dance Video[8] | Nominated | |
| 1993 | "Once In A Lifetime" | Juno Awards Best R&B/Soul Recording | Won |
References
- Dawn P. Williams (2006). Who's who in Black Canada 2: Black Success and Black Excellence in Canada : a Contemporary Directory. Who's Who in Black Canada. pp. 144–. ISBN 978-0-9731384-2-9.
- "New rap hits originate in England, U.S. and Canada". The Hamilton Spectator - Hamilton, Ont. Krewen, Nick. Dec 2, 1991 Page: D.10
- "R&B and Soul Musicians". African Canadian Online, York University
- "Juno those award-winning ladies are hot?". Scott McKay. The Chilliwack Progress Chilliwack, Canada March 26, 1993. Page 34
- Facey, Tonya and Graham, Terry & Judy, "Artist: Love and Sas", Jam! Showbiz: The Canadian Pop Encyclopedia, December 5, 2004, Retrieved March 2, 2016.
- " Love and Sas". AllMusic, Biography by John Bush
- "Rhythm and Blues". The Canadian Encyclopedia, Jude Kelly, Daniel Caudeiron 05/08/2011
- Lee, Henry, "INFO: 1992 MuchMusic CANADIAN MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS - Summary", Music Info, September 28, 1992.