Royalty was an R&B group from the ’80s that consisted of Kameelah, Khanjo, Kienji and Kiesah Hakeem.
"Rich And Famous" is the only studio album by the 1980s American R&B group Royalty.
It was released in 1987 under Warner Bros. Records.
The only single to chart from the album was “Wanna Make It Up To You” peaked at #92 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 3 weeks.
The other singles released from the album “Anyone in Love” and “Romeo” didn’t appear to make the charts at all.
Royalty made appearances on television shows such as “Video Soul” and the BET Network presents “Inside Studio A” where they performed three songs.
In 1989, Royalty was featured on the “Earth Girls Are Easy” movie soundtrack with the song “Baby Gonna Shake” before fading into obscurity.
Kienji Hakeem (now Kienji Harmon) was a member of Sisqo’s short-lived girl group LovHer.
These days, she hosts her own show called “The Kienji Show” on YouTube.
Kiesah wrote the song “Greatest Love of All” for singer Gladys Knight and the theme song for the UPN television series “All of Us.”
Khanjo went on to become an inspirational rapper & a bodybuilder.
These days, he is a trainer, nutritionist and contest prep coach for competitive bikini, figure and bodybuilder in the National Physique Committee.
It’s unknown what Kameelah is up to these days.
Tracklist
1. Rich And Famous (Bobby Sandstrom; Michael Price; Steve Barri) - 3:51
Featuring - Robin Leach
2. Wanna Make It Up To You (Bobby Sandstrom; Michael Price) - 4:08
3. Anyone In Love (Bobby Sandstrom; Michael Price; Steve Barri) - 4:07
4. I Don’t Wanna Dance Alone (Diane Warren) - 3:46
Producer – Steve Barri, Tony Peluso
5. Romeo (David Lewis; Wayne Lewis) - 4:26
6. Billy Jack (Al Hakeem; Kameelah Hakeem; Michael Nash) - 4:18
7. Curious (David Lewis; Wayne Lewis) - 4:36
8. If You’ve Got The Heart (I’ve Got The Love) (Kevin Grady; Leon Sylvers; Michael Price; Troy Johnson) - 4:07
Producer – Steve Barri, Tony Peluso
9. In A Place Called Love (Al Hakeem) - 4:29
10. Rock This Stage (Al Hakeem; Kameelah Hakeem) - 3:30
Personnel
Vocals - Kameelah Hakeem
Vocals, Rap - Khanjo Hakeem
Vocals - Kienji Hakeem
Vocals - Kiesah Hakeem
Drums (programming) - Al Hakeem
Guitar - Teddy Castellucci
Synthesizer, Keyboards, Drums (programming) - Bobby Sandstrom
Guitar - Dann Huff
Bass - Freddie Washington
Guitar - Tim May
Sax - Richard Elliot
Percussion, Drums - Paul Leim
Synthesizer, Drums (programming) - Randy Kerber
Synthesizer, Keyboards, Drums (programming) - David Lewis
Synthesizer, Keyboards, Drums (programming) - Wayne Lewis
Guitar - David Cochrane
Keyboards - Michael Nash
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – WEA International Inc.
- Copyright © – WEA International Inc.
- Pressed By – Record Service Alsdorf
- Manufactured By – WEA Musik GmbH
Liner Notes
Producer – Bobby Sandstrom (Tracks 1, 2, 3)
Producer – Steve Barri, Tony Peluso (Tracks 4, 8)
Producer – David Lewis, Wayne Lewis (Tracks 5, 6, 7)
Producer – Al Hakeem (Tracks 6, 9, 10)
Producer (Executive) – Benny Medina
Arranged By – Bobby Sandstrom (Tracks 1, 2, 3)
Arranged By – Randy Kerber (Tracks 4, 8)
Arranged By – David Lewis, Wayne Lewis (Tracks 5, 7)
Arranged By – Al Hakeem (Tracks 6, 9, 10)
Arranged By – Michael Nash (Tracks 6, 10)
Arranged By (Horns, Strings) – Gene Page (Tracks 5, 7)
Arranged By (Vocals) – Al Hakeem (Tracks 3, 4, 6, 8, 10)
Arranged By (Vocals) – Bobby Sandstrom (Track 3)
Arranged By (Vocals) – Wayne Lewis (Track 6)
Conductor – Gene Page (Tracks 5, 7)
Engineer – Bobby Sandstrom (Tracks 1, 2, 3)
Engineer – Erik Zobler (Tracks 2)
Engineer – Cal Harris (Tracks 3)
Engineer – Tony Peluso (Tracks 4, 8)
Engineer – Fred Law (Tracks 5, 6, 7, 9, 10)
Engineer – Rory Young (Tracks 5, 7)
Engineer – Josh Schneider (Tracks 9, 10)
Engineer (Assistant) – Steve James (Track 1)
Engineer (Assistant) – Liz Cluse, Mike Bosley, Mitch Gibson (Track 2)
Engineer (Assistant) – Debbie Johnson (Tracks 4, 8)
Engineer (Assistant) – Ralph Sutton (Tracks 5, 6, 7)
Engineer (Assistant) – Mike Tacci (Tracks 5, 7)
Engineer (Assistant) – Jeff Lorenzen, John Hegedes (Track 8)
Mixed By – Cal Harris (Track 3)
Mixed By – Erik Zobler (Tracks 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10)
Mixed By – Tony Peluso (Tracks 4, 8)
Art Direction, Logo – Kav DeLuxe
Photography – David Roth
Mastered At Bernie Grundman Mastering
Mixed At Hitsville Recording Studio
Mixed At Soundcastle Studio Center
Mixed At Larrabee Sound, West Hollywood, CA
Mixed At Mama Jo’s Studio, Van Nuys, CA
Recorded At Monkey Dust Studios, Granada Hills, CA
Recorded At Hitsville Recording Studio, Hollywood, CA
Recorded At Soundcastle Studio Center, LA, CA
Recorded At Le Gonks Wes
Recorded At Cherokee Recording Studios, LA, CA
Recorded At Westlake Audio, LA, CA
Recorded At Wildcat Studios
Recorded At Acme Recording Studio, Mamaroneck, NY
Phonographic Copyright Warner Bros Records Inc
Copyright Warner Bros Records Inc
Notes
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Synth-pop, Funk
Runtime: 41:17
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