Allure (band)
| Allure | |
|---|---|
| Origin | New York City, United States |
| Genres | R&B |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | |
| Associated acts | Mariah Carey, 112, Nas, MC Shan, LL Cool J |
| Website | allurelive |
| Members | Alia Davis Lalisha Sanders Akissa Mendez |
| Past members | Linnie Belcher |
Allure is an American New York-based R&B girl group that formed in the early 1990s as a quartet, now a trio, best known for their hit single "All Cried Out" with 112 which reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100. Original members were Alia Davis, Linnie Belcher, Lalisha Sanders and Akissa Mendez.
In 1997, the group signed with Mariah Carey's label Crave Records and began work on their debut album. Their debut single "Head Over Heels" (featuring Nas) was released in February, becoming a hit and peaking at #35 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #20 on the US Rhythmic Top 40. It was soon followed by the single "No Question" featuring LL Cool J which gained some airplay, ahead of the release of their self-titled debut album Allure on May 6, 1997. Their next single, a cover of "All Cried Out" featuring 112 was released in August, and became their biggest hit to date, peaking at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #9 on the R&B chart. With the success of the single, their album was certified gold by the RIAA, and a fourth single ("Last Chance" - co-written by Mariah Carey) followed.
In 1999, they released the single "You're the Only One For Me" from the hit 1999 film Runaway Bride.
After the dissolution of Mariah Carey's label Crave Records, Allure signed with MCA Records in 2000, issuing the single "Enjoy Yourself" which peaked at #50 on the Billboard R&B chart. Their sophomore album Sunny Days followed on September 25, 2001 and opened at #68 on the Billboard R&B Albums chart. A second single "Kool Wit Me" was pushed to radio, yet did not receive much support from the label. Soon after, member Linnie Belcher left the group and group remained as a trio.
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