Rare Essence
Rare Essence | |
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| Origin | Washington, D.C., United States |
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| Years active | 1976–present |
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| Members | Andre "Whiteboy" Johnson James "Jas.Funk" Thomas Ade"De-De"Folarin Leroy "RB" Battle Jr Michael Baker Calvin "Killa Cal" Henry Brion "BJ" Scott Samuel "GoGo Smoke" Dews Tabria Lampkin Darrell "Blue eye" Arrington Tony "Tony T" Chase |
| Past members | Quentin "Footz"Donnell Floyd Davidson Meshell Ndegeocello Anthony "Little Benny" Harley Byron "B.J." Jackson |
| Website | www |
Rare Essence is a Washington, D.C.–based go-go band formed in 1976. Rare Essence has been amongst the most prominent musicians of the D.C. music scene, producing numerous hit songs in the local D.C. market and several hits nationwide, including the charting hit "Work the Walls".