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Tonya M. Johnston[1][2] is an American rapper from Kansas City, Missouri[2], better known by her stage name, Solé
Biography
Solé, born to Phyllis Poke and James Johnston[3], is half African-American and half Blackfoot Native American. She held various job including working for AT&T and as a spa coordinator for a salon.[4] She also attended cosmetology school; and attempted college where she studied Political Science and Psychology.[5]
Personal
She married Ginuwine on September 8, 2003 in the Caribbean.[6] They have two daughters together. He had four kids before Sole', and she had two kids before him. They have a total of eight children now.[7][8].
Musical career
Solé started her career as a hardcore female rap/hip-hop artist by attracting attention in the summer of 1999 with her appearance on J.T. Money's hit single "Who Dat". "Who Dat" reached #1 on the US Rap chart, #2 on the US R&B chart, and #5 on the US Hot 100. In September 1999 she released her debut album Skin Deep.
She has stated that if she decides to return to the music industry, she will produce music that is glorifying to the Lord.[9]
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Album | Chart Positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US Hip-Hop | |||
| 1999 | Skin Deep | 127 | 27 | |
Singles
Solo
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions [10][11][12][13][14][15] |
Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billboard Hot 100 | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | Hot Rap Singles | Rhythmic Top 40 | |||
| 1999 | "4, 5, 6" | 21 | 9 | 1 | 24 | Skin Deep |
| 2000 | "It Wasn't Me" | — | 44 | — | 19 | |
| "—" indicates singles that did not chart. | ||||||
As featured performer
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions[16][17] | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billboard Hot 100 | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | Hot Rap Singles | ||||
| 1999 | "Baby" (Before Dark feat. Sole) | — | 48 | — | Daydreamin' | |
| "Who Dat" (JT Money feat. Sole) | 5 | 2 | 1 | Pimpin' on Wax | ||
| "—" indicates singles that did not chart. | ||||||
Guest appearances
| Year | Song | Artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | "Straight Thuggin'" (also featuring Twista) | Kane & Abel | Rise to Power |
| "Clueless" (also featuring Larone Burnette) | Tech N9ne | The Calm Before the Storm | |
| 2002 | "Costa Nostra" | Don Juan | Mizery Won't Stop |
| 2003 | "Sex" | Ginuwine | The Senior |
References
- ^ "Tonya M. Johnston on ASCAP". ASCAP. Retrieved 2009-04-14.
- ^ a b "Sole-Me.com - Official Sole Website". Archived from the original on 2000-06-20. Retrieved 2009-04-14.
- ^ Skin Deep liner notes (Thank You)
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- ^ Sole/Ginuwine have daughter
- ^ Ginuwine and Sole have eight kids together & from previous relationships
- ^ http://www.myfoxwfld.com/myvoicedc/2008/08/11/todays-voices-episode-11 Ginuwine & Sole on myvoicedc.com
- ^ "The Billboard Hot 100 - 4, 5, 6". Billboard.com. 2000-02-12. Retrieved 2008-08-14.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs - 4, 5, 6". Billboard.com. 2000-02-12. Retrieved 2008-08-14.
- ^ "Hot Rap Singles - 4, 5, 6". Billboard.com. 2000-08-05. Retrieved 2008-08-14.
- ^ "Rhythmic Top 40 - 4, 5, 6". Billboard.com. 2000-03-25. Retrieved 2008-08-14.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs - It Wasn't Me". Billboard.com. 2000-06-17. Retrieved 2008-08-14.
- ^ "Rhythmic Top 40 - It Wasn't Me". Billboard.com. 2000-07-01. Retrieved 2008-08-14.
- ^ "Billboard - Singles Chart History (Before Dark)". Retrieved 2009-02-01.
- ^ "Billboard - Singles Chart History (JT Money)". Retrieved 2009-02-01.
External links
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- Part 1: Solé Explains Her New Direction In Life
- Part 2: Solé Explains Her New Direction In Life
- 11 Aug 8 Ginuwine & Sole Helping Collect 10,000 for back to school kids
- Info and Photos Strictly Sole