R'n'G

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R'n'G
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Jerrel Koningsverdraag (Jay Delano) during the concert in Poland
Background information
Origin Netherlands
Genres Hip hop, R&B, pop
Years active1996–present
Labels Motor Music (1997–1999)
Universal Music (2001–2006)

R'n'G are a Dutch hip hop duo, founded in 1996. Its members are rapper Ricardo Overman and singer/rapper Jerrel Koningsverdraag (Jay Delano). [1] [2] They were part of the Bravo All Stars charity group who recorded "Let the Music Heal Your Soul" in 1998 that peaked at #36 on the UK Singles Chart.

Contents

Studio albums [3]

Singles [3]

YearSinglePeak chart positionsAlbum
GER
[5]
AUT
[6]
SWI
[7]
1997"Rhythm of My Heart"35The Year of R'n'G
"Here Comes the Sun"21
1998"Open Up Your Mind"142717
"Can't U Ce"30
"I Love Your Smile"47
"Darlin'... I Think About You!"73
1999"Tequila"97Don't Give Up /
The Right Time
2000"Are U Ready?"
2006"Radio Heartbeat"100Generations
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released.

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