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(formerly of Tony! Toni! Toné!), Dawn Robinson (formerly of En Vogue), and

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History

In 1998, Saadiq departed from his group Tony! Toni! Toné!, following the release of their final studio album '' House of Music'' (1996). The following year, Saadiq contacted

and Dawn Robinson with the idea of forming a new supergroup. After Muhammad and Robinson accepted Saadiq's offer, the group officially formed and began recording an album under the group name Lucy Pearl. In May 2000, Lucy Pearl released their '' self-titled album'' on Beyond Music. The album's lead single " Dance Tonight", released in March 2000, charted in top 40 on the Billboard

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chart and in the top five on

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. The song was also nominated for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group at the 43rd Grammy Awards. In August 2000, the album ''Lucy Pearl'' became certified

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RIAA. Retrieved on March 26, 2017 In September 2000, the group released their second single " Don't Mess with My Man" which received chart success outside of the United States. In October 2000, Robinson left the group.Dawn Robinson: Lucy Pearl Replacement 'A Big Shock'
MTV. Retrieved on December 7, 2020 In November 2000, Lucy Pearl appeared on the BET show '' 106 & Park'' to announce the new addition of singer Joi to the lineup. The group also debuted their music video for the single "Without You". After the release of the final single "You", Lucy Pearl disbanded in late 2001. Both Robinson and Saadiq continue to perform Lucy Pearl songs during their individual tour sets. In 2009, a reunion was attempted but failed after Muhammad started a lawsuit against Saadiq.En Vogue's Dawn Robinson Speaks on Group's Drama
Essence. Retrieved on December 7, 2020 Robinson declined the reunion after Saadiq initially refused to move forward with the release of the Lucy Pearl album in 1999, which caused Robinson to lose her home.
Urban Radio Nation. Retrieved on December 7, 2020 Robinson also cited Saadiq's jealousy towards herself and Muhammad as another reason for declining a reunion. In 2020, Robinson participated in various interviews, discussing Lucy Pearl. Robinson explained that the group was originally formed to do one album and after their tour was complete, the group had already agreed to disband. Robinson also alleged that she didn't know she was replaced until being contacted for an interview by a

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magazine journalist and later saw Saadiq and Muhammad along with Joi on the television show ''106 & Park''.

Members

(1999–2001) * Dawn Robinson (1999–2000) *

(1999–2001) * Joi (2000–2001)

Discography

Albums

Singles

References

{{Authority control African-American musical groups Contemporary R&B supergroups