The Jamaica Boys was an American, Queens-based, funk trio, that existed in the late 1980s. Group member Mark Stevens was the brother of Chaka Khan, and also toured with her as a backup singer.[1]

Jamaica Boys
OriginQueens
GenresR&B, New jack swing
Years active1986 - 1991
LabelsWarner Bros. Records
Past members

One of their members, Marcus Miller, was Luther Vandross's writing partner on several of the latter's hits.

Members

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Singles

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  • Shake It Up! (1990)
  • Pick Up The Phone! (1990)
  • (It's That) Lovin' Feeling (1987)
  • Spend Some Time With Me (1988)[2]

Discography

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  • Jamaica Boys, Warner Bros. Records, 1987
  • J Boys, Warner Bros. Records, 1989
  • Shake It Up, Warner Bros. Records, 1990

References

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  1. ^ "Chaka Khan: Talks About Life in Europe and Being a Grandmother". Jet. September 16, 1996. p. 33.
  2. ^ "The Jamaica Boys Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 30 October 2018.