Originally an instrumental rare groove group, the Brand New Heavies gained a cult following in the London club scene and soon signed to Cooltempo as acid jazz replaced rare groove in clubs.Band membersThe core members of the group are:- * Jan Kincaid — born 17 May 1966 in Ealing - drummer / keyboardist * Simon Bartholomew — born 16 October 1965 in Ealing - guitarist * Andrew "Love" Levy — born 20 July 1966 in Ealing - bassist / keyboardistRecordsA single, "Got to Give", came out on Cooltempo before the Brand New Heavies signed to Acid Jazz Records and released Brand New Heavies to critical acclaim. American distribution was picked up by influential label Delicious Vinyl, and N'Dea Davenport joined the group. Singles like "Dream Come True" and "Never Stop" became hits on both sides of the Atlantic. The group's appearance with MC Serch (formerly of 3rd Bass) and Q-Tip (of A Tribe Called Quest) at a performance in New York City, inspired the group to incorporate elements of hip hop music.Subsequent U.S. issued singles "Stay This Way" (1991), "Dream on Dreamer" (1994) and "Sometimes" (1997) notched top 20 status.Their next album was the critically acclaimed Heavy Rhyme Experience, Vol. 1, which included collaborations with Gang Starr and The Pharcyde, among others.Brother Sister (1994) was the last album for a while with Davenport, as she was replaced by Siedah Garrett for Shelter (1997).The Brand New Heavies subsequently released a greatest hits album in 2000 with Carleen Anderson on vocals; followed by the Japan-only album "We Won't Stop" in 2003 featuring a variety of vocalists and Allaboutthefunk (2004) featuring Nicole Russo on vocals.In April 2006, the Brand New Heavies reunited with N'Dea Davenport and former label Delicious Vinyl. A new album, Get Used to It was released on 27 June 2006 via Starbucks and more traditional music retail outlets. The album was recorded in New York and London; and the lead single was issued in early May. Following the album's release, the band are scheduled to roll out a 25 city, nationwide tour, in July and August.
