History of Salt-N-Pepa in Timeline
Salt-N-Pepa, formed in 1985 in New York City, is an American hip hop group consisting of Salt, Pepa, and DJ Spinderella. They achieved groundbreaking success with their debut album, Hot, Cool & Vicious (1986), becoming the first female rap act to reach gold and platinum status in the US. The album featured the hit single "Push It" (1987), which reached the Billboard Hot 100 top 20, solidifying their place in music history.
1984: Inspiration from 'Revenge of the Nerds'
In 1984, The song 'The Showstopper' used a melody from the film Revenge of the Nerds.
September 1985: Signed to Next Plateau Records
In September 1985, Salt-N-Pepa signed to Next Plateau Records, though initially, the label only wanted to release a single.
1985: Salt-N-Pepa formed in New York City
In 1985, Salt-N-Pepa, consisting of Salt (Cheryl James), Pepa (Sandra Denton), and DJ Spinderella (Deidra Roper), was formed as a hip hop group in New York City.
December 1986: Debut album released
In December 1986, Salt-N-Pepa's debut album Hot, Cool & Vicious was released, produced by Hurby Azor.
1986: Debut album release
In 1986, Salt-N-Pepa released their debut album, Hot, Cool & Vicious, which would later sell over 1 million copies in the US, and was produced by Hurby Azor.
1987: "Push It" released as a B-side
In 1987, "Push It" was released as the B-side to Salt-N-Pepa's single "Tramp" and eventually peaked within the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100.
1987: Deidra Roper joins Salt-N-Pepa
In early 1987, Deidra Roper, a 16-year-old high school student, was recruited into Salt-N-Pepa by Azor, becoming known as Spinderella, the group's DJ.
July 26, 1988: Release of 'A Salt with a Deadly Pepa'
On July 26, 1988, Salt-N-Pepa released their next album, A Salt with a Deadly Pepa, which included the hit "Shake Your Thang" featuring E.U.
1988: Second album certified gold
In 1988, Salt-N-Pepa's second album, A Salt with a Deadly Pepa, was certified gold by the RIAA, marking another milestone in their career.
March 19, 1990: 'Blacks' Magic' album released
On March 19, 1990, Salt-N-Pepa released their third album, Blacks' Magic, which included hit singles like "Expression" and "Let's Talk About Sex".
1990: Release of 'Blacks' Magic' album
In 1990, Salt-N-Pepa released their third album, Blacks' Magic, which featured the hit singles "Expression" and "Let's Talk About Sex".
1992: Re-release of "Expression" in UK
In 1992, "Expression" by Salt-N-Pepa saw a re-release in the UK, reaching #23 on the charts.
1992: Appearance in 'Stay Tuned'
In 1992, Salt-N-Pepa appeared in the film Stay Tuned, performing the song "Start Me Up".
October 12, 1993: 'Very Necessary' released
On October 12, 1993, Salt-N-Pepa's fourth studio album Very Necessary was released on London Records.
1993: 'Very Necessary' album release
In 1993, Salt-N-Pepa released the album Very Necessary, which became the highest-selling rap album by a female act at the time, selling over 7 million copies worldwide.
1994: Co-headlining the Very Necessary 12 Play Tour
In 1994, Salt-N-Pepa co-headlined The Very Necessary 12 Play Tour with R. Kelly, marking a significant tour in their career.
1995: Grammy Award win for Best Rap Performance
In 1995, Salt-N-Pepa won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for the single "None of Your Business".
1995: Grammy Award win
In 1995, Salt-N-Pepa won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for their song "None of Your Business", marking a significant achievement as one of the first female rap acts to win a Grammy.
1996: Pepa in 'Joe's Apartment'
In 1996, Pepa co-starred in the film Joe's Apartment, expanding her career into acting.
October 21, 1997: Release of 'Brand New' album
On October 21, 1997, Salt-N-Pepa released their album Brand New on Red Ant Records. It was the first and only album without production from Hurby Azor.
March 1999: Salt-N-Pepa Embarks on Tour
In March 1999, Salt-N-Pepa embarked on a tour, continuing their performances.
January 25, 2000: 'The Best of Salt-N-Pepa' Released in Europe
On January 25, 2000, Salt-N-Pepa's greatest-hits album, titled The Best of Salt-N-Pepa, was released in Europe.
July 31, 2001: Pepa and Treach Divorce
On July 31, 2001, Pepa and Treach's tumultuous marriage ended in divorce.
2002: Salt Quits, Group Disbands
In 2002, Salt decided to quit the group, leading to Salt-N-Pepa officially disbanding.
September 2005: Appearance at VH1 Hip Hop Honors
In September 2005, Salt and Pepa both appeared on VH1's Hip Hop Honors, marking a reunion of sorts.
October 14, 2007: 'The Salt-N-Pepa Show' Debuts
On October 14, 2007, The Salt-N-Pepa Show debuted on VH1, chronicling events in the lives of Pepa and Salt as they worked out past issues.
2007: Salt-N-Pepa Reformed
In 2007, Salt-N-Pepa officially reformed, reuniting all three members.
2008: Pepa Releases Autobiography
In 2008, Pepa released an autobiography titled Let's Talk About Pep, and also starred in the reality TV series Let's Talk About Pep on VH1.
2008: Spinderella's daughter on MTV
In 2008, Spinderella's daughter appeared on MTV's My Super Sweet Sixteen, highlighting a personal life event.
May 9, 2009: Performance in Honolulu
On May 9, 2009, Salt-N-Pepa performed at the Ladies of the 80s concert in Honolulu.
February 2010: Performed at Good Vibrations Festival
In February 2010, Salt-N-Pepa performed at the Good Vibrations Festival in Australia.
August 29, 2010: South West Four Festival Performance
On August 29, 2010, Salt-N-Pepa performed at the South West Four Festival in London.
October 12, 2010: I Am Hip Hop Award
On October 12, 2010, Salt-N-Pepa received the I Am Hip Hop Award at the BET Hip Hop Awards.
February 4, 2011: Legends of Hip Hop Tour
On February 4, 2011, Salt-N-Pepa started on a national tour titled Salt-N-Pepa's Legends of Hip Hop Tour.
November 21, 2011: Performance on The X Factor Australia
On November 21, 2011, Salt-N-Pepa appeared on The X Factor Australia with contestant Johnny Ruffo, performing "Push It".
July 30, 2012: Opened for Public Enemy
On July 30, 2012, Salt-N-Pepa opened for rap group Public Enemy in Brooklyn, New York.
November 2014: Appearance in Geico Commercial
In November 2014, Salt-N-Pepa made an appearance in a Geico insurance commercial performing "Push It".
December 18, 2015: Salt-N-Pepa Perform "Push It" on The Wendy Williams Show
On December 18, 2015, Salt-N-Pepa performed "Push It" on The Wendy Williams Show. The performance included Wendy Williams pretending to be the DJ before Spinderella took over, referencing past auditions for the DJ role in 1987.
February 12, 2016: "Shoop" Featured in Deadpool Movie
On February 12, 2016, Salt-N-Pepa's hit song "Shoop" made a comeback as a theme song in the Marvel movie Deadpool.
July 21, 2016: Performance at Westerner Days
On July 21, 2016, Salt-N-Pepa performed in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada for Westerner Days at the Enmax Centrium.
October 16, 2018: Appearance on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
On October 16, 2018, Salt-N-Pepa appeared on the U.S. version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, with Kid N Play as their lifeline.
May 2, 2019: The Mixtape Tour Commences
On May 2, 2019, the Mixtape Tour commenced in Cincinnati, Ohio, featuring Salt-N-Pepa, Debbie Gibson, Tiffany, and Naughty by Nature, with New Kids on the Block as the headline performers.
January 23, 2021: Lifetime Releases Salt-N-Pepa Biopic
On January 23, 2021, Lifetime released an eponymous biopic, directed by Mario Van Peebles, about Salt-N-Pepa. A "Special Edition" of the film was released on the same day. The movie starred GG Townson as Salt, Laila Odom as Pepa, and Monique Jasmine Paul as DJ Spinderella.
2021: Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
In 2021, Salt-N-Pepa were honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing their lasting impact and contributions to music.
November 4, 2022: Salt-N-Pepa Honored with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
On November 4, 2022, all three members of Salt-N-Pepa temporarily reunited to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, located by the Amoeba Music store on Hollywood Boulevard.
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