Lori Reina Goldstein (born May 13, 1975)[1] is an American dance-pop singer-songwriter.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Lori Reina Goldstein |
| Born | May 13, 1975 Bronx, New York City[1] |
| Genres | Dance |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | Robbins |
Early life
editLori Reina Goldstein was born on May 13, 1975 in The Bronx, New York City.
Career
editReina was a backup singer for such music artists as Deborah Cox and Corina. In 1995, she released a self-titled R&B album as Lori Gold, and had a minor hit with "I Likes". In 1998, as Reina, she became an overnight sensation[1] on the Dance/Club scene when "Find Another Woman" reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart.[2]
In 2003, she scored her biggest hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #96, when her single "No One's Gonna Change You" crossed over from the dance charts.[3] In 2004 when "If I Close My Eyes" went to number 2 on Billboard's Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart, she garnered her biggest dance hit and in 2005 scored another top 5 on the same chart with "Forgive".[4] All 3 tracks were from her third album overall, but first under her new name Reina "This Is Reina". Reina is promoted by AJ Iacona.
Discography
editAlbums
edit- Lori Gold (1995)
- This Is Reina (2004)
Singles
edit- "I Likes" (1994) (as Lori Gold)
- "Tender Lovin' Care" (1996) (as Lori Gold)
- "Find Another Woman" (11/1998)
- "Anything For Love" (6/1999)
- "Got A Love For You" (Credited as Heaven Featuring Reina; 11/2000)
- "Miss the Way" (Credited as Razor N' Guido Featuring Reina; 4/2000)
- "Vivo per Lei"(with Angelo Venuto and The Sicilians; 2003)
- "No One's Gonna Change You" (2/2003)
- "If I Close My Eyes" (4/2004)
- "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" (11/2004)
- "Forgive" (5/2005)
- "Love Of My Life" (With Lucas Prata) (4/2006)
- "On My Own" (12/2006)
- "Just Let Go" (4/2010)
- "Forever" (with Sweet Rains; 10/2014)[5]
- "Rain On Me" (Unreleased)
- "U there?" (Unreleased)
References
edit- ^ a b c Billboard. "Reina". Billboard.com. Retrieved March 11, 2020.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974–2003. Record Research. p. 216.
- ^ Wisneski, Matthew. "Reina Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
- ^ Wisneski, Matthew. "Reina Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
- ^ "Forever (feat. Reina) by Sweet Rains & Reina on Apple Music". Itunes.apple.com. October 2014. Retrieved March 11, 2020.
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