II D Extreme was an American new jack swing/urban R&B group from the early 1990s that included D'Extra Wiley, Randy Gill (Johnny Gill's brother) and Jermaine Mickey. They are known for the songs " Cry No More," "Up On The Roof" and Gap Band's cover of "Outstanding".1993 song from Motion picture sound track "Blankman"; "Could it be l'm falling in love" ft Petra.

History

II D Extreme, was originally conceived in 1992 when D'Extra Wiley, while conversing with fellow original member and friend, Dawoud Said, had envisioned a group with all the members having the letter "D" in their names, hence, II "D" Extreme. However, not wanting to leave out the great vocals of Randy Gill, who was also already in another band with him and Said, D'Extra invited Randy to complete this new group, which he immediately accepted. After the departure of Said, the group consisted of Randy Gill, Jermaine Mickey (Randy's cousin), and D'Extra Wiley. The trio stood out on its own with a distinct sound and flair unlike any other group emerging from the surge of New Jack R&B artists in the 1990s. Sage Lee was added to the group in 1997, making the trio a quartet temporarily.

II D Extreme is the debut album by the group, II D Extreme. The album was released in 1993 for MCA Records and was produced by D'Extra Wiley and Randy Gill. The album was a mild success, making it to #115 on the Billboard 200 and #22 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Three singles also made it the billboard charts, "Cry No More", "Up on the Roof" and "Let Me Love You".

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