N'Dea Davenport (born May 6, 1966), is an American born recording artist, songwriter, dancer, performer and producer, best known for her work as a vocalist in the UK acid jazz/funk band, Brand New Heavies and for her pioneering contributions to the genre of acid jazz.
Biography
Her diverse projects include collaborations with music producers and artists, such as Mark Ronson, Roger Sanchez, Guru’s Jazzmatazz, Madonna, Natalie Merchant, Mos Def, Sly and Robbie, J Dilla, and Malcolm McLaren. Dance scholarships, acting and music were the core of her developments as an artist and entertainer. Immediately after finishing college, she left her then home of Atlanta, Georgia, en route to Los Angeles. There she engaged in theatrical productions and commercial music video and was embraced by artists in both art, music and popular culture. Her legacy as an artist began also with her involvement in the burgeoning Los Angeles underground club and rave scene in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
N'Dea Davenport is the self-titled studio album by American singer and songwriter N'Dea Davenport, released on June 30, 1998, by V2 Records. The album peaked at number 56 on Billboard's R&B Album chart and at number 14 on the Heatseekers Albums chart.
Background
After defecting from The Brand New Heavies in 1995, Davenport signed with V2 Records and began recording her first album in 1996. The album features music production from Dallas Austin and Daniel Lanois. The lead single "Bring It On" charted number 75 on Billboard's Hot R&B Songs chart. Following the album's release, Davenport released three more singles: "Bullshittin'", "Underneath a Red Moon", "Whatever You Want". In addition to promoting the album, Davenport performed at the Lilith Fair in 1998.
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ALBUMS
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Save You Love For Me
by: N'dea DavenportI wish I knew
Why I'm so in love
With you
No-one else in this world will do
If you just save your love for me
Run away
If I was wise
I'd run away
Like a fool in lve I'll stay
Praying you'll save your love for me
I can feel it
Even though you're not here
Can't conceal it
Lord knows I love you my dear
But I know no good
Will ever come from loving you
And I can't feel a thing
You know I love you yes I do
Somebody help me please
Have mercy on a fool like me
I know I'm doomed
But I still plea
Praying save your love for me
You may run with the crowd
But for crying out loud
Darling please save your love for me