," an answer to Dougie Fresh's smash hit, "The Show." They weren't just the first, Salt-N-Pepa were pioneers who showed the industry that women were more than just window dressing or a gimmick. Cheryl James (Salt) and Sandy Denton (Pepa), established a standard with their string of hits, including "Push It
," "Shake Your Thang," "Shoop
," and "Whatta Man
," and a social responsibility that paved the way for the likes of TLC, En Vogue, and others.The duo met while at Queensborough College. Cheryl helped Sandy get a job at Sears & Roebucks in Queens, where they hooked up with Cheryl's boyfriend, Hurby "Luvbug" Azor, who was a budding rap producer. He invited Sandy to join a group he formed with Cheryl and they recorded "Show Stopper." It became an underground hit that led to a recording contract for the newly formed group, Salt-N-Pepa.
August 2nd, 2010 7:30PM EST
Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series
at Wingate Field
Brooklyn Ave and Rutland Road
Brooklyn, NY
Directions:
http://www.brooklynconcerts.com/mlkdirections.html
