Impromp2

Impromp2
Genres
Years active1995 (1995)–2009 (2009)
Labels
Past members
  • Johnny Britt
  • Sean Thomas

Impromp2 were an smooth jazz and hip-hop duo active from 1995 to 2009.

History

The duo was founded in 1995 and consisted of trumpeter Johnny Britt and rapper Sean Thomas.[1] They were signed to MoJazz, then a subsidiary of Motown Records and released their debut album, You're Gonna Love This, the same year.[2] The album had two hits, "Enjoy Yourself", which peaked at No. 72 on the Top R&B Albums chart, and "Get Me Off", which peaked at No. 122 on the same chart.[3]

When MoJazz was dissolved in early 1997, Impromp2 was folded into Motown. Their next album, Can't Get Enough, which was finished at the time, was in limbo.[3][4] The album was eventually released in April 1997,[5] spawning one charting single, "Sweet Thang", which reached No. 101 on the Top R&B Albums chart.[3]

After a seven-year hiatus, the group released their third album, The Definition of Love, during August 2003 via Big3 Records.[6] It was commercially unsuccessful, not producing any charting hits.[3] They released their next album, It Is What It Is, on December 2009.[3] It produced their most successful single, "Luv 2 Ball", which reached No. 69 on the Top R&B Albums chart.[3] The group disbanded the same year, with Britt stating that it was due to him pursuing solo ventures.[7]

Discography

  • You're Gonna Love This (1995)
  • Can't Get Enough (1997)
  • The Definition of Love (2003)
  • Luv 2 Ball (2009)

References

  1. ^ K. Wilson-Combs, Lana (19 February 2004). "Musicians find originality i mix of different styles". The Vindicator. Scripps Howsrd. p. D14. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
  2. ^ Soergel, Brian (1 January 2004). "Impromp2: The Definition of Love". JazzTimes. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  3. ^ a b c d e f Drake, Howard. "Impromp2 albums". MusicVF. VF Entertainment. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  4. ^ "MoJazz Absorbed". Billboard. 19 April 1997. p. 100. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  5. ^ Whitburn, Joel (1 February 2000). Joel Whitburn's Top R&B Albums 1965-1998. Record Research Inc. p. 93. ISBN 9780898201345.
  6. ^ "The Soul Express Album of the Month". Soul Express. Vol. 15, no. 3. Soul Society of Finland. August 2003. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  7. ^ "Meet Johnny Britt". Canvas Rebel Magazine. 15 May 2025. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
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