Riff (American band)

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Riff is an American R&B group from Paterson, New Jersey. The group RIFF appeared in the 1989 biographical-drama film, Lean on Me starring Morgan Freeman as the 'Songbirds' in the bathroom scene. They recorded two albums in the 90s. Three of the members (Anthony Fuller, Dwayne Jones, and Michael Best) joined Men of Vizion but have since returned and the group has re-formed with two new members. They are still performing and making songs.

Members[]

Current
  • Michael Best
  • Steven Capers
  • Anthony Fuller
  • Kenny Wilkins
  • Torrinio

Former members[]

  • Kenny Kelly
  • Dwayne Jones
  • Delvis Damon
  • André Lamar

Discography[]

  • Riff (SBK, 1991) US #177, US R&B #41[1]
  • To Whom it May Concern (ERG, 1993)

Singles[]

Year Title Chart positions[2]
Billboard Hot 100 Hot R&B/
Hip-Hop Songs
Adult Contemporary NZ[3]
1991 "My Heart Is Failing Me" 25 6 29 4
"If You're Serious" 88 7
"Everytime My Heart Beats" 26 22
"It's Wonderful"
"I Can't Believe We Just Met"
"Little Girls"
1992 "White Men Can't Jump" 90 41 1
1993 "Judy Had a Boyfriend" 91
1994 "Baby It's Yours" 65
2015 "Perfect 10"
2016 "SORRY"
2017 "Say The Word"
2019 "When You Love"

References[]

  1. ^ Billboard, Allmusic.com
  2. ^ Billboard Singles. Billboard.com.
  3. ^ "RIFF IN NEW ZEALAND CHARTS". charts.nz. Hung Medien. Retrieved 17 January 2014.

External links[]

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