A New Family Affair, Sister Sledge ft. Sledgendary
Style Magazine Newswire | 2/2/2022, 12:58 p.m.
Sister Sledge ft. Sledgendary are a unique family affair. The group fuses the best of the iconic soulful sound which shot Sister Sledge to global fame with the vibrant energy and electrifying talent of a dazzling new ensemble featuring Debbie and Joni Sledges’ children.
The group have united to breathe new life in to the ‘We Are Family’ mantra, buoyed by their perfectly complimenting R&B, jazz, funk and pop influences. The dynamic group consists of Debbie Sledge, her daughter Camille Sledge, her son David Sledge, nephew Thaddeus Sledge, the son of the late Joni Sledge, and talented vocalist Miss Tanya Ti-et who has performed with Debbie for close to a decade.
Sister Sledge ft Sledgendary are now ready to take the world on with their new look line up:
• Debbie Sledge; One of the original sisters who formed the iconic Sister Sledge, Debbie Sledge continues to enjoy a stellar career spanning over 50 years of international success at the height of pop, R&B and disco culture.
• Camille Sledge: An explosive talent, singer and songwriter, Camille has performed alongside her mother her entire life and is also lead vocalist for the highly praised Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra in Arizona. She has also provided lead vocals for the famed Niels Lan Doky jazz Collective in Denmark and released a debut solo soul/Hip-Hop fusion EP in 2021.
• Thaddeus Sledge: Like his late mother late Joni Sledge, Thad is a powerhouse performer and is proud to carry his mother’s iconic legacy with his distinctly soulful voice and charismatic presence. He is also currently performing a series of jazz-influenced solo concerts in Copenhagen.
• David Sledge: The group's “Greatest Dancer”, David has performed all over the world and has along with his family, opened for musical legends such as ABC, Earth Wind and Fire and Bruno Mars. Also a songwriter and producer, David is currently working on R&B/House material for release in 2022.
• Tanya Ti-et: The insanely talented, native New Yorker, Tanya “Tee-yay” has been working with Debbie Sledge for a decade as a vocalist with Sister Sledge. Along with original members, Joni Sledge and later Kim Sledge, Tanya (affectionately dubbed “Ms Tee”) has toured the world performing at some of the planet’s most prestigious venues. Today, she’s an integral member of the family, and co-writer of many of the upcoming releases for 2022. Sister Sledge ft Sledgendary have united to uplift and entertain audiences with a vibrant new sound, but also to use the power of music to inspire social change and to champion the core message that ‘nothing is greater than love’.
Announcing the new group, Debbie Sledge said: “Sister Sledge ft. Sledgendary is a whole new thing! It is a unique evolution of the Sister Sledge legacy, emerging from a rich musical heritage. Combining fresh creative artistry, slick production and the dream collaboration of Camille, David, Thaddeus Tanya Ti-et, myself and our incredible musicians, we are beyond excited to be releasing new music in 2022”