TLC Lyrics

TLC Info:

Also known as:
TLC-Skee

From:
Africa, Georgia, United States

Genres:
R&B, hip hop, dance, new jack swing

Years active:
1990-present

Associated acts:
Dallas Austin, Jermaine Dupri, Blaque, Organized Noize, Missy Elliott, J Cole, Goodie Mob, O'so Krispie

Originally Called:
2nd Nature

Name Origin:
TLC was going to originally stand for Tionne, Left Eye and Crystal. But when they auditioned for Laface, an exec didn't like Crystal's voice, so they replaced her with "Chilli".

Members:
Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas
Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins
Lil Mama
Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes
(passed away April 25, 2002
at the age of 30)

Former Members:
Crystal Jones

TLC Trivia:
• CrazySexyCool (1994) was the first girl group album to be certified diamond (10 million units sold)

• Rozonda Thomas has a son (Tron) with producer Dallas Austin

• T-Boz has a daughter (Chase) with rapper Mack 10 who she married in August 2000 (Divorced in 2004)

TLC Quotes:
“I would dearly love to hook-up with Mel C again. We've spoken about it and she's really keen on the idea too. The Spice Girls were massive in America, but it would be nice for Mel to have a hit of her own there. Maybe this will be the one.”

“By tapping into the sounds of each decade and creating unique ways to tell these stories, we're confirming our commitment to being the destination for adults who are passionate about music.”

“[DMC and Lisa] Left Eye ... The VH-1 Rock Docs.”

Well, that Diana Ross line is not meant to be negative. The important thing is that I'm bigger than being a member of TLC. I am my own entity.

My grandmother brainwashed me against my mother. So after living with my grandmother for a while, I became sassy [with my mother). I was 11 years old at the time and that's when I started to experience the negative things in life. Before then I was an angel. I was at the head of my class, and I was so well-mannered.

My case wasn't that severe. I'd been drinking a lot, so I spent three days in detox where they monitored me. After that I went to AA classes where you have to say, "Hi, my name is Lisa, and I am an alcoholic." I always refused to say that part.

TLC Awards:
1995
4 MTV Video Music Awards including Video of the Year, Best Group Video, Best R&B Video, and Viewer's Choice

1996
2 Grammy Awards for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group ("Creep") and Best R&B Album (CrazySexyCool)

1999
'Teen Choice Award' for Choice Group.

MTV Video Music Award for Best Group Video ("No Scrubs")

2 Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards for Best R&B/Soul Album of the Year and Best R&B/Soul Single, Group or Duo ("No Scrubs")

Aretha Franklin Award for Entertainer of the Year

2000
2 Grammy Awards for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group ("No Scrubs") and Best R&B Album (Fanmail)

American Music Award for Favorite R&B Band/Duo/Group

2 Soul Train Music Awards for Best R&B/Soul Single, Group, Band or Duo ("No Scrubs") and Best R&B/Soul Album, Group, Band or Duo

Brit Award for Best International Group

Blockbuster Award for Favorite Group, R&B