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“Mercedes Boy” is the second single from Pebbles‘ self-titled debut album. The song became a hit, peaking at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, #2 on Billboard’s Hot Dance MusicClub Play chart. Forums Music: Non-Prince 80s Classic of the Day: 'Mercedes Boy' by Pebbles. Download all the shit hop that you can for your kids, neices, nephews, and their friends also. That will prevent them from going out and buying it and will prevent some shit hop sales. Every little bit helps.

Perri Arlette Reid (née McKissack; August 29, 1964), professionally known by her former stage name, Pebbles, is an American singer-songwriter, businesswoman, producer and music executive. Reid is perhaps best known for her hit songs during the late 1980s and early 1990s such as 'Girlfriend' (1987), 'Mercedes Boy' (1988) and 'Giving You the Benefit' (1990). In addition to a recording career, Reid created the contemporary R&B group TLC. Reid is currently an Atlanta-based minister, known as 'Sister Perri'.

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Biography[edit]

Pebbles

Early life and career[edit]

Reid was born Perri Arlette McKissack on August 29, 1964,^[3][4][5] one of four siblings to two mixed African-American parents. Reid's parents divorced when she was around six years old. Her mother raised Reid and her siblings on the income of a waitress and housekeeper. Reid got her start at age sixteen in 1981 as a backing vocalist for the percussionist/band leader Bill Summers and the funk band Con Funk Shun. Reid co-wrote one of Con Funk Shun's singles, 'Body Lovers'.^[6] At age nineteen, a local musician gave Reid a production deal which fell through several months later when she became pregnant with her daughter.^[1] While working at an Oakland, California, real estate office she met contractor George L. Smith. Smith bankrolled Pebbles with $80,000 for a demo tape and video for 'Mercedes Boy'. The demo and video led to a contract with MCA.^[1] She recorded several hit singles on her own during the late 1980s and early 1990s, including 'Girlfriend', 'Mercedes Boy', 'Giving You the Benefit', and 'Love Makes Things Happen'.^[7] Reid's cousin is R&B singer Cherrelle who was featured, along with Johnny Gill, on her 1991 hit song, 'Always'.

Pebbitone and TLC[edit]

In July 1989, Pebbles formed the Atlanta-based production company Pebbitone and founded her own record label, Savvy Records.^[8] Pebbitone managed TLC, which was signed with LaFace Records, L.A. Reid's record label.^[9] When TLC filed for bankruptcy in 1995, due to Pebbles' alleged mismanagement regarding their funds,^[3] the ensuing conflict damaged Pebbles' marriage. She divorced Reid, and Pebbitone sued LaFace for $10 million.^[3]

Religious conversion[edit]

In 1997, Pebbles underwent a religious conversion. Under her new stage name 'Sister Perri',^[10] she founded Women of God Changing Lives (WOGCL) Ministries. As an ordained minister, she now preaches and ministers through song.^[11] In 2008, after a thirteen-year music hiatus, Reid released her fourth album and debut gospel album, Prophetic Flows Vol I & II, which peaked at #12 on the Billboard Gospel Album Chart. In February 2011, she was named the executive producer/host of Essence's national R&B search.^[12][13]

Personal life[edit]

Pebbles has been married five times and has two children. Pebbles gave birth to a daughter, Ashley Victoria Winzer, in January 1983. Her first marriage was to her daughter's father from 1983 until 1984. Her second marriage was to Oakland contractor George L. Smith from 1985 until 1987. The relationship began as an affair when Smith's wife of twenty years Darlene was battling cancer. After his wife's passing, 19-year-old Pebbles married 41-year-old Smith, and they made their home in San Francisco.^[14] Smith had a daughter, Jennifer (b. 1972) from his previous marriage. While married, Pebbles began having an affair with L.A. Reid, which led to her divorce from Smith. In July 1989, Pebbles married Reid. They had one son named Aaron, born in 1991. Reid and Pebbles later divorced in 1996. In 2000, Pebbles married former MLB player Otis Nixon.^[15] They divorced in 2004. Pebbles married her fifth husband Excel Sharieff in 2010, an administrative law judge.

Discography[edit]

Studio albums

• Pebbles (1987)
• Always (1990)
• Straight from My Heart (1995)
• Prophetic Flows Vol I & II (2008)

References[edit]

1. ^ ^abc'No Neanderthal, Pebbles Is Now a Yabba-Dabba-Do Pop Success'. People. 3 October 1988. ISSN0093-7673.
2. ^Year of birth confirmation, Familysearch.org; accessed April 7, 2015.
3. ^ ^abc'Singer Pebbles Talks About Breakups With Husband L.A. Reid And Group TLC'. Jet. 88 (24): 37. October 23, 1995. ISSN0021-5996.
4. ^Gregory, Hugh (1995). Soul Music A-Z. Da Capo Press. p. 235. ISBN978-0306806438.
5. ^Warner, Jay (2006). On This Day in Black Music History. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 243. ISBN9780634099267.
6. ^'Body Lovers', discogs.com; accessed April 7, 2015.
7. ^'US Album Charts > Pebbles'. Billboard. Retrieved 2012-04-21.
8. ^'Pebbles'. Nndb.com. Retrieved 2017-12-27.
9. ^Tannenbaum, Rob. 'L.A. Comes to New York'. New York. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
10. ^''Sister Perri' The Preacher Formerly Known As Pebbles'. Ebony. 2000.
11. ^Kinnon, Joy Bennett (September 1, 2000). ''Sister Perri' The Preacher Formerly Known As Pebbles'. Ebony. 55 (11): 108–114. ISSN0012-9011.
12. ^Prato, Greg. 'Pebbles Biography'. AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
13. ^Lithonia singer wins Essence R&B Star SearchArchived 2014-05-01 at Archive.today, crossroadsnews.com; accessed April 7, 2015.
14. ^'No Neanderthal, Pebbles Is Now a Yabba-Dabba-Do Pop Success'. People.com. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
15. ^'Otis Nixon and Perri Reid'. Lodi News-Sentinel. 27 September 2000. p. 7.

External links[edit]

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• Perri 'Pebbles' Reid discography at Discogs
• Perri 'Pebbles' Reid on IMDb

'Mercedes Boy' is a song by American singer Pebbles from her 1987 self-titled debut studio album. The song was written by the singer and produced by Charlie Wilson, with additional production from Pebbles. 'Mercedes Boy' was released as the album's second single on March 7, 1988, by the MCA label.

'Mercedes Boy' was a big hit in the United States, peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. It is her biggest hit on that chart, to date.

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Chart performance[edit]

In the United States, 'Mercedes Boy' reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100, behind Cheap Trick's 'The Flame', number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart, and number two for two weeks on the Dance Club songs chart.^[1]

In Canada, 'Mercedes Boy' peaked at number fourteen on the RPM Top Singles chart. In Europe, the single was a moderate success, peaking at number 42 in the United Kingdom, number 50 in New Zealand and number 39 in the Netherlands.

Covers and samples[edit]

• In 1998 American rapper Yo-Yo sampled 'Mercedes Boy' on the Missy Elliott–produced song 'Do You Wanna Ride?'
• In 1999 American singer Mercedes covered 'Mercedes Boy' with altered lyrics on her only studio album Rear End (1999).
• In 2013 [Vaporwave] producer Luxury Elite used a slowed sample of 'Mercedes Boy' on the track 'temptation' for the album 'tv party'

Charts[edit]

References[edit]

1. ^Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 200.
2. ^Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 454.
3. ^'Top 100 Singles of 1987'. Archived from the original on 2012-10-14.

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External links[edit]

• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics