Jazzyfatnastees
Neo-soul duo from Philadelphia, former quartet.
Jazzyfatnastees is a vocal duo consisting of Tracey Moore (born 1970) and Mercedes Martinez (born 1969). Originally a vocal quartet, they signed with Tommy Boy in 1993 and appeared on the 1995 Panther soundtrack song "Freedom (Theme from Panther)" alongside numerous other African-American R&B and hip-hop girl groups. After their contract ended in 1997 and two members departed, the remaining duo moved to Philadelphia.
Quick Facts
- Origin
- Los Angeles, USA
- Genre
- Neo soul, R&B
- Years active
- 1992–2014
- Label
- Coolhunter
- Current members
- Mercedes Martinez; Tracey Moore
- Past members
- Stevvi Alexander; Arlynn Page
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Career
As a duo, Jazzyfatnastees released their debut album The Once and Future on October 26, 1999. They wrote and co-produced the album with members of The Roots. The women founded Black Lily, a women in music series that showcased neo-soul artists including Alicia Keys, Jill Scott, and Bilal. They have toured with and sung background vocals for The Roots on albums such as Illadelph Halflife and Things Fall Apart; Martinez also appeared on Game Theory, Rising Down, and …And Then You Shoot Your Cousin. Their second album, The Tortoise and The Hare, was released in September 2002 through Coolhunter/Ryko.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jazzyfatnastees from?
Jazzyfatnastees originated in Los Angeles, USA.
When was Jazzyfatnastees active?
Jazzyfatnastees was active from 1992 to 2014.
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