Entouch was an American male
Alternative R&B
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group, composed of Eric McCaine and Eric Smith, also known as Free.
They were signed to
Elektra Entertainment during the height of the
new jack swing
New jack swing, new jack, or swingbeat is a fusion genre of the rhythms and production techniques of hip hop and dance-pop, and the urban contemporary sound of R&B. Spearheaded by producers Teddy Riley and Bernard Belle, new jack swing was mos ...
era. The duo's 1989 debut album was called ''All Nite'' and featured two singles, "II Hype" and "All Nite".
The single "II Hype", released in 1989, peaked at No 18 on the ''Billboard'' R&B chart.
In 1990, the single "All Nite" entered the U.S.
''Billboard'' Hot 100 peaked at No. 71 (R&B No. 7).
The group released a self-titled second album in 1991. Soon after, Entouch disbanded, and McCaine went on to work in
music production
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with other artists such as
Keith Sweat
Keith Sweat (born July 22, 1961) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and an early figure in the new jack swing musical movement. He is known for his collection of hits including "I Want Her", " Make It Last Forever", "I'll Give A ...
,
Jadakiss,
Eve,
Mista,
Swizz Beatz,
Bone Thugs N Harmony,
Kut Klose and
Lorenzo
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People
* Lorenzo (name)
Places Peru
* San Lorenzo Island (Peru), sometimes referred to as the island of Lorenzo
United States
* Lorenzo, Illinois
* Lorenzo, Texas
* San Lorenzo, California, formerly Lorenzo
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.
Discography
* ''All Nite'' (Released: June 19, 1989)
* ''Entouch'' (Released: October 29, 1991)
Singles
* "Too Hype" (1989)
* "All Nite" (1990)
* "Drop Dead Gorgeous" (1991)
References
{{Reflist
External linksEntouch, ''Discogs.com''
Elektra Records artists
New jack swing music groups