Silk is an American R&B group, formed in 1989 in Atlanta, Georgia. They are best known for their 1993 hit single, "Freak Me", which reached number-one on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Last Updated: June 9, 2021
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Silk is an American R&B group, formed in 1989 in Atlanta, Georgia. They are best known for their 1993 hit single, "Freak Me", which reached number-one on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Last Updated: June 9, 2021
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Silk | |
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Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
Genres | R&B |
Years active | 1989–present |
Labels | Elektra Liquid 8 Shanachie Silk Music Group |
Associated acts | Keith Sweat, Tamar Braxton, Gerald Levert, Darrell "Delite" Allamby, Link, Heavy D, Soulshock & Karlin |
Members | Tim "Timzo" Cameron Jimmy Gates Gary "Big G" Glenn Johnathen "John-John" Rasboro Gary "Lil G" Jenkins |
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