Rare Gem: Blaque “I Do” (Featuring Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes)

Rare Gem: Blaque “I Do” (Featuring Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes)

Years after she’d help to make TLC one of the most successful girl groups of all time, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes helped introduce another girl group, Blaque. The group featured a lineup of Shamari Fears, Brandi Williams and Natina Reed, and their self...
Exclusive: Blaque Remembers Natina Reed One Year After Her Passing

Exclusive: Blaque Remembers Natina Reed One Year After Her Passing

YouKnowIGotSoul had a chance to speak with Brandi and Shamari about their last memory of group member Natina Reed who passed away last year. As reported a year ago, the 32 year old singer was struck by a vehicle which killed her. YouKnowIGotSoul: Could you guys share...
Blaque Talk Comeback, New Music & Natina Reed (Exclusive Interview)

Blaque Talk Comeback, New Music & Natina Reed (Exclusive Interview)

Success and tragedy are two words that have been associated the group Blaque for almost their entire career. The group, consisting of Brandi, Shamari and Natina, made a huge splash in 1998 with their debut single “808” which ended up peaking at #8 on the...
Exclusive: Blaque “Summertime Ridin”

Exclusive: Blaque “Summertime Ridin”

It’s been a minute since we’ve heard some music from the R&B group Blaque, but they are finally back with a new record. The group is currently working on an album, which will be dedicated to group member Natina Reed who passed away last October. There...
R.I.P. Natina Reed (Of Blaque)

R.I.P. Natina Reed (Of Blaque)

It saddens me to announce that Natina Reed (middle), who was 1/3 of the R&B trio Blaque, has passed away. She was only 32. We have received confirmation from her family regarding the passing and the details around the tragic situation: Natina was walking home...