Tracie Spencer Explains Leaving The Industry & Spotlight
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In a clip from her interview alongside Shanice Wilson, Tracie Spencer tells Questlove Supreme about her deliberate exit from the industry spotlight and the motivation behind it.
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Shanice has that smile that lights up a room. She still a 10.
I love her smile!
FACTS!!!
That's what she's been known for all these years is that smile. It is truly her staple.
Crazy to see them go from young girls to old ladies.They held up pretty well over time compared to other 50+ year olds though.
@@RSMoreno They are from a time when Black Entertainers wouldn't do anything for money.
My heart is sooo happy seeing the both of them. Whew! Bring back beautiful, classy, talented artists please 🙏🏽
You mean Ice Spice & Cardi B aint classy & talented? 🤭
Tender Kisses will always be one of my favorite songs to sing. Shanice an underrated singer with natural beauty.
Staci Lattisaw and Traci Spencer and Shanice were all good girls with exceptional voices that left the industry at the height of their careers because they all had integrity and a strong family base. I would love for the 3 of them to share their inside story in a bioptic movie then collaborate an album as the Real Sisters with Voices....I think something unpleasant or underhanded may have taken place with Traci that she chooses not to get into. Either way, so happy to see her after 2 decades. She seem genuine and I hope she and Staci will find their way back to recording music. We know Shanice still performs every now and then but Staci and Traci completely shut it down and while I respect their decision and appreciate their previous work, it just feel like we are missing out on a gift they attain while we are forced to listen to sooo many non gifted singers over the airwaves.
She told you why she left the industry. You didn't watch the video.
I don't see how a three way biopic would work considering Staci is from a generation prior to Shanice and Tracie. Shanice never left the industry her career was sidelined by her pregnancies and LaFace not working the SHANICE album the way they should have it was a near perfect album. TRACIE seemed unhappy in LA alone and the vultures in the industry after her. Shanice had her family in LA with her TRACIE was in LA alone in those last years so she went home.
In this era where the alternative/independent/underground scenes are so fertile I'm sure a ton of the producers and songwriters would be thrilled to work with all three of them. I'd love to see all three do projects with some of the collaborators Phonte regularly works with (Zo!, Tall Black Guy, Nicolay)
Not to be funny but Tracie didn’t leave at the height of her career. She left at the time when it declined and sells of her albums suffered. So she had no choice cause she was going to be dropped by her label
@@I-AM-BELIEVER She still had a choice to stay in the game because she was (and to this day) considered worthy of mention as a real talent after she released her Hit song Tender Kisses. I would imagine for most artists, it's challenging to stay on top and match another hit album after success of a signature song.
I was bumpin Tracie Spencer today because of this interview. I used to LOVE that "Tender Kisses" album.
These two just bring back such pleasant memories. Their vocals are so blessed ❤
Tracie Spencer is as beautiful as ever. She did the right thing walking away from the industry when she did. Sometimes an entertainer should put his/her health and well-being before fortune and fame.
Going back to Iowa would allow someone to disappear. I am glad her mom gave her good advice to come home since the music industry was no longer fun.
Good mama for sure.
That TRACIE album still goes HARD💅💨
I would love for Shanice and Traci Spencer to do a woman-to-woman duet together
it's hard to find singers of their caliber these days, not just vocally the humble lady like behavior, clean lyrics..
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I must say to date, that I was so honored and blessed to meet this young woman back in 98'. I was a stock clerk at Sam Goody in Columbus, Oh🕛♥️
You gotta love their friendship after all of these years, never had any messy drama in between them, and they BOTH have hits for days‼️🏆🏆👉🏽👩🏽👩🏽🗣️🎵🎶🔟🔟
They look amazing and are so classy!❤
With everything coming out these days about what really happens in the entertainment industry, I think something happened to her. Gone for decades and sorely missed. 2 of my absolute favorites from back then❣️Welcome back ladies❤️
I had a BIG TIME CRUSH on Tracie Spencer when she first showed up on STAR SEARCH back in 1987!!!!!!
We all did.
The best memories of the great era of music came from these two beautiful legends. Tender Kisses and Smile will forever be a part of my life.❤❤ Great timeless music.
Good for her it’s good to see she’s ok
These two were very underrated!
They are Two beautiful Women 💗❤️
I had a crush on both ladies back in the day, possibly Shanice more.
That smile won my heart.
Tracie's last album _"Tracie"_ was like the first adult record she made and I think it was great. I was looking forward to more and then she just vanished. I'm glad she's happy but it would've been nice to have more content from her...
I agree Capitol didn't know what to do with her. I loved that TRACIE album and Still In My Heart is my favorite song.
Tracey. Tender kisses. Soundtrack of my early 20's. Still listen to that on repeat.
Just classic
Wow what a blessing Tracie and Shanice. Both of these ladies represents the epitome of resilence... Tracie please share where I can find the Remix of rain❤❤❤
Quest killin the game with this one.
Tnder Kisses..These are my teen years growing up in Brooklyn....My brother used to play T.S. tape to death..God rest his soul..
Tracie Spencer was the girl next door I wanted to marry. Pretty, humble spirit, soft spoken. I'm glad she was able to get away from that space. Hope she is happy with her decision and life.
I loved them both when I was little and both their episodes of Family Matters.
Yes bring back ACTUALLY MUSIC AND TALENT!!!
There are just some singers I am glad left music. These two are two of my faves and because of how I feel about them (musically) would have been heartbroken to see them change to fit today's look and sound. That is why I support 3k flute album so much. I rather cherish what he left behind then see him do drill rap or twerk songs.
same w tamia
Okay boomer. It's 2024. You'll get over it.
@@makeupunlimitedShe hasn't left music her last album was the number one album in 2018...she puts out music like they used to back in the day...shes still touring too...
@@classicstormWhat album? #1 on RB chart? Go Tamia.
Amazing music, amazing voice!!! She looks great!
So amazing to see her
Been listening to the podcast for many years now. Now I know what everyone looks like. Awesome!
❤ it's great to see this young lady I remember her when I was growing up as a teenager I always thought she was beautiful and still think so she did the right thing by getting out of that crazy ass industry as we should all know by now it's not worth giving up your soul for money as many as done as ye would say I'm a free man walking good for her she looks good and healthy
They really should have toured right after the Pandemic, Shanice, Tracie, Tevin, Monica, Brandy tour.
I would definitely go! They still sing their asses off
Love The Roots remix with Tracie of the song " All About You." That is still my jam to this day....
It's just that easy. Pack up and leave. You have to flee Temptation before it over takes you. They would've start sexually harassing her has she not left. Chante Moore stated that she wasn't promoted and Black ball because she was religious and stayed in long term relationships or she was married. They let her know we want to sell you and single and sexy., and we want to be able to coerce you to sleep with us. Selena Johnson said R. Kelly always treated her with respect but when she drove to see him and brought her boyfriend and future husband with her. Her dropped her from the song and album. She said he became very cold and distant with her. They do they best to plot on women. Very sad😢😢😢
Time for the joint album
And it should be nothing but covers/remakes. I'm interested in Tracie and Shanice's take on a lot of songs by Chante' Moore, Mary J. Blige, Faith Evans, etc.
@@iluvmyboba I think if it was covers of songs by singers not up to their level but on the other hand I think they deserve far better than just a duet album of covers. Would be nice if producers challenged themselves by picking singers from the golden age and made a record with them to see if they could still make a hit without all the studio wizardry.
@GenesisGunn to ask them to sing only other artists songs would be a complete insult. A compilation album would be amazing if marketed well.
Tender kisses!!
I love her and Flex - ray of Sunshine ☀️
Beautiful people inside and out!
I just saw him New Jack city - stage play
I had the biggest crush on Tracie Spencer when I was 12
Love them both.
I seriously Love both of them!! Both are still looking Fantastic.
These 2 where my favorite artist at the same time with I love your smile and tender kisses.
🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thats true if someone dont want to be found or bothered they'll find a way
Both of them are still beautiful as ever…
Hearing this little nugget;
it makes sense why she
wanted to leave.Looking forward
to checkout the full
interview.
I made a video about the time she came to my school and after her performance, the kids rushed the stage. Our principal was SO mad!!!
Tracie Spencer is so gorgeous. I've always had a crush on her. 😍😍😍🤗🤗🤗
1987.
“Hide & Seek”: Traci
“Can U Dance”: Shanice
l remember both of these ladies!! So glad they survived the Fame Game.
Re-Humanizing news. So glad to hear & see you with your support unit healthy and unscathed. Logical advice, family.
Tracie and the Soulshock/Karlin sound were a great match thoooo!
3:14 No you don't. You guys DECIDED what you wanted and signed up for it.
SHE was able to dip out because her *INTEGRITY* REMAINED IN TACT and she refused to let the industry (with which YALL CHOSE TO ALIGN), deplete her because her Soul was not for sale -- but I'mma let yall finish acting like yall don't know wtf: The handlers will LOVE that narrative....
I'm proud of her for having known where her safe spaces wereNOT and sparing herself the trauma, so she disassociated with those of you who WERE willing to sell your souls (for whatever reasons): and she's too sweet to say it LIKE YALL NEED TO HEAR IT. Plus, it would ruffle too many feathers with which the rest of you are aligned.
I know it's unheard of TO MOST OF YALL, but there are actually few COGNIZANT folks who aren't eager to be pimped by soopreemazzy's indokktrination institutions for a seat at THEIR table. Speaking of that table, EVERYONE HERE KNEW EXACTLY WTF SHE WAS TALKING ABOUT WHEN SHE SAID 6:34.... AND ALL OF YOU KNOW IT -- *THAT's THE REALLLL GAG* : the fact that the masses ENABLE it in silence.
I'm happy for her and thankful to her Parent/s for the integrity with which they (clearly) raised her and I pray her reunited connections don't pull her back into some phukkshyt ON THEIR/yalls' HANDLERS' TERMS.
Happy NooWhirlOrrdur, folks!!
I love them so much.
HAD A CRUSH ON TRACEY SPENCER BACK THEN… STILL BEAUTIFUL ❤❤
LEGENDS!!❤❤👑👑
Damn she is still beautiful!!
I’m one of those people who searched for her every 18 - 24 months
Tracie made the right decision. Shes didnt end up having a mental break down like some of the pop stars, like Britney spears.
I know theyre all laughing but seriously i think Tracie was facing certain challenges like she said. Its good she got out.
I wonder if anyone recognized her in Iowa.
I found it amusing how Capitol kept her on the roster - despite gutting their urban music division. Adding insult to injury was they released albums that didn't do well because of that. Notable examples include: Miilkbone's "Da Milkrate" and Aceyalone's "All Balls Don't Bounce". This is sad considering the label's long and successful history with R&B in the 70's and 80's.
Facts and ‘All Balls Don’t Bounce’ is one of the all time greatest west coast hip hop albums.
Omg I love Tracy!
Tk u for sharing
Babyface or Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis should find them now.
I love her
Love it! ❤ ❤
The roots 😊
Thanks Spencer
Both are still beautiful 😍
Iowa is definitely a place to disappear. Props to the guy who asked where’s home. No one was gonna ask the tilted question.
"Tender kisses"!😃
I would love to present them with a song i Wrote....They would do it justice.
Holy fountain of youth lol love these gals
My teenage Crushes side by side. How wonderful.
NOBODY COULD FIND TRACIE! lmaoo she's been in Iowa.
❤
Where is the rest of the interview
The music industry has gotten away from love. Who are the younger ladies New Edition and Backstreet Boys? Music had become singles over listening to an entire CD. Music is now turn up, F women, Kill your brother etc. 25 years from now who will be selling concert tickets?
What's up with the mics? especially for this channel
Raime Mitchell ❤
Still very very much a beautiful woman and a cutie.❤
what happened t o Shanice reality show on OWN
Early 90’s ish…
Remember when Eddie Winslow snuck in Tracie's hotel room?! 😂
Tracie still a beautiful woman
Wait..... He said they've been friends forever. Yet, He didn't know her last name ? That sounds fishy......
Exactly what I thought- he didn't even know how to pronounce it either
My thoughts exactly
Tender kisses
The smartest thing she could have done.
My crush on her was real.
She ran from hollywierd, understandable
Traci and a shanice album anyone? 👀
They saved themselves from disaster! Now they’re older and they can watch out for the pitfalls and the wolves! They were resting in the shadow of The Almighty 🌝
Awesome story - but more importantly did I see a tattoo of the Wiz album cover?
Man... I had the biggest crush on Tracie back in the day
IOWA, that explains it 😂
NGL those is some fine black women
Knew it had to be because of predators. Smh
Tracie should’ve been successful like Brandy and Monica. Poor management
Bro. You have no sound. Too low Can't watch.
If Tracy stayed, she would have been like Ariana Grande, Beyonce or Britney Spears. But she chose to be a nobody. Shanice just didn't understand how the music industry works. She should have trusted the musical talent crew and just do their music and not try to do other stuff that people will not like. I just don't understand why these women think it is so important to get married and have babies.... and don't care about money.
~ Is that Phonte? If so, NC Stand up. 🙌
Love these two ladies. Big history here. I’d say the predecessors of the Brandy/Monica generation.
“Comparison is a thief of joy.”
S/N: Shout out to Soulshock and Karlin. I literally just spoke to Carsten about his major influence on R&B/Pop and how much I love and miss Maxee’s voice.
I didn’t know they were behind Ms. Spencer’s last project.
Wow. 🤍