Changing Faces (group)

Changing Faces
Origin	Manhattan, New York, United States
Genres	R&B
Years active	1994–2000; 2013
Labels	Big Beat/Atlantic Records, CRC Records
Members	Charisse Rose Reefy Scott
Past members	Cassandra Lucas
Website	[3]

Changing Faces is an American female R&B duo that was initially active between the years 1994 until their hiatus in 2000.

In August 2009, a new Changing Faces song was leaked online called "Crazy Luv". The song was rumored to be on their new album, but was not confirmed by Lucas or Rose to be their comeback single off their new album, which was rumored to be released sometime in 2012.^[1]

On September 18, 2011, during a special appearance at the RnB Spotlight Concert with Lil Mo' at BB King's Blues Club in NYC, Changing Faces member Lucas announced on Kempire Radio and on YouKnowIGotSoul.com that she and Rose were in the recording studio working on a new Changing Faces project that would be released in 2012, with a new single being released soon. She also stated that the group never broke up and was working with R. Kelly on new music.^[2][3]

On April 3, 2013, Changing Faces released a new single "Hate Love" via iTunes. A music video was filmed but was not released.^[4]

In 2014, Changing Faces was scheduled to perform at an Rhythm & Blues Superstars concert in the United Kingdom - however, Rose brought along Reefy Scott who is also the new member of the group to tour and perform without telling Lucas. As a result, Lucas filed a lawsuit towards Rose - despite the duo mutually agreeing to halt any plans for a reunion.^[5]

Other ventures

In September 2013, it was announced that Cassandra Lucas was working on a solo album^[6] in addition to forming a new label CRC Musik with her husband Noel “Chris” Absolam and business partner Richard Smith.^[7] Her debut solo single, "Damn" was released on September 3, 2013.^[8] She released subsequent singles "Music & a Beat" in July 2017^[9] as well as "Give Love a Chance"^[10] and "I Love You"^[11] later that year.

Lucas’ first single "Name on It" premiered in January 2018 and became a hit on the Urban AC chart. Her second single "Take Me Home (Remix)" featuring Ron Browz and HoodCelebrityy will receive major promotion with the music video scheduled to film throughout the historical African American Day Parade in Lucas's Hometown of Harlem.

In April 2019, Cassandra Lucas released her debut solo album Long Way Home... The Intro.^[12]

Charisse Rose performed at a 1990s World Pride Concert in June 2019 with Reefy Scott as the new member.^[13][14]

Discography

Studio albums

Title	Album details	Peak positions			Certifications
		US [15]	US R&B [15]	CAN [16]
Changing Faces	Released: August 23, 1994 Label: Big Beat / Atlantic Formats: CD, cassette	25	1	—	RIAA: Gold[17]
All Day, All Night	Released: June 10, 1997 Label: Big Beat / Atlantic Formats: CD, cassette	21	6	86	RIAA: Gold[17]
Visit Me	Released: October 10, 2000 Label: Atlantic Formats: CD, cassette	46	9	—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

Year	Title	Peak chart positions					Certifications	Album
		US [15]	US R&B [15]	US Dan [15]	NZ [18]	UK [19]
1994	"Stroke You Up"	3	2	—	15	43	RIAA: Platinum[17]	Changing Faces
	"Foolin' Around"	38	9	—	—	—
1995	"Keep It Right There"	—	49	—	—	—
	"We Got It Goin' On"	—	61	—	—	—		White Man's Burden
1996	"I Got Somebody Else"	123	49	—	46	42		High School High
1997	"G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T."	8	1	—	22	10	RIAA: Platinum[17]	All Day, All Night
	"All of My Days" (featuring Jay-Z)	65	38	—	—	—
1998	"Time After Time"	—	—	—	—	35
	"Same Tempo"	—	—	—	—	53		The Players Club
2000	"That Other Woman"	64	16	5	—	—		Visit Me
	"Ladies Man"	—	67	—	—	—
2013	"Hate Love"	—	—	—	—	—		Hate Love – Single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Featured singles

Year	Title	Artist	Peak positions		Album
			US	US R&B
1995	"Freedom (Theme from Panther)"	Various Artists	45	18	Panther

References

1. "Changing Faces Crazy Love". YouTube. 2009-11-29. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
2. "Changing Faces' Cassandra Lucas Chats About New Album & Her New Artist". YouTube. 2011-09-21. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
3. "Cassandra of Changing Faces Interview With YouKnowIGotSoul". YouTube. 29 September 2011. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
4. "Hate Love - Single by Changing Faces on iTunes". Itunes.apple.com. 3 April 2013. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
5. Joseph, Justin Dwayne. "CASSANDRA LUCAS TO SUE HER CHANGING FACES GROUPMATE?". centrictv.com. BET Interactive, LLC. Retrieved 2016-03-29.
6. [1]^{[dead link‍]}
7. "The Pulse of Entertainment: Changing Faces' Cassandra Lucas to Release Solo Album in 2018 | EURweb". Archived from the original on 2019-07-01. Retrieved 2019-07-01.
8. "YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved 2020-04-10.^{[dead YouTube link]}
9. "Cassandra Lucas - Music & A Beat Lyrical Video". YouTube. 2017-07-26. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
10. "Cassandra Lucas - Give Love A Chance". YouTube. 2017-10-17. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
11. "Cassandra Lucas - (Official Audio) I Love You". YouTube. 2017-09-02. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
12. "Cassandra Lucas of Changing Faces Announces Debut Solo Album "The Intro"". YouKnowIGotSoul.com. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
13. [2]^{[dead link‍]}
14. "Anterlon Fritz's Instagram post: "@officialchangingfaces @thefoxtheatredetroit @@anterlon_the_photographer @1051thebounce @tuneupman #changingfaces #back2the90s #realrnb…"". Instagram.com. 2019-06-29. Archived from the original on 2021-12-24. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
15. "US Charts > Changing Faces". Billboard. Retrieved 2012-10-13.
16. "CAN Charts > Changing Faces". RPM. Archived from the original on 2013-01-01. Retrieved 2012-10-13.
17. "American certifications – Changing Faces". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
18. "NZ Charts > Changing Faces". Recording Industry Association of New Zealand. Retrieved 2012-10-13.
19. "UK Charts > Changing Faces". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2012-10-13.

External links

• Official website
• Changing Faces at AllMusic
• (in French) La biographie SoulRnB.com consacrée à Changing Faces