Su Su Bobien

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Su Su Bobien
Birth nameRoni Suzette Montgomery
Born (1970-11-04) November 4, 1970 (age 53)
Newark, New Jersey, United States
Genres Gospel, jazz, house, dance
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, arranger
Instrument5-Octave contralto vocals
Years active1991–present

Su Su Bobien, (born Suzette Montgomery on November 4, 1970) is an American gospel and house music vocalist. She lives in Newark, New Jersey. [1] She has performed with the Harlem Gospel Choir. [2] [3]

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Career

Bobien rose to fame on the domestic and international house music scene with her 1999 hit, "You Don't Know" (1999), which remained on the DJ Play list for weeks. It had already been on the Billboard charts for six weeks by December 1998. [4] She has established herself as one of the signature voices in gospel house music. [5] Bobien has been inspired by many artists such as Tina Turner. Other inspirations include the Clark Sisters, Chaka Khan and Patti LaBelle. [6]

Discography

Praise and Worship music

SongProducerProject and Release Date
I Feel Your Spirit"Donald LawrenceAzuza Next Generation" released (2013)
I Want To Say Thank You"Reverend Milton BigghamGeorgia Mass Choir (2011)
Triumph (Already Done"Clarence SingletonHezekiah Walker" released (2009)
He's Able"Donald LawrenceHezekiah Walker" released (2008)
BreakThrough"J MossAzuza Next Generation" released (2009)

Early gospel music features

SongProducerProject and Release Date
Because He Loves Me"Alvin DarlingAlvin Darling & Celebration" released (1995).
God Can"Rev Milton BigghamBishop Jeff Banks & Revival Temple Mass Choir" released (1989).
Search is Over"Rev Milton BigghamBishop Jeff Banks & Revival Temple Mass Choir" released (1989).
I've Been Born Again"Alvin DarlingAlvin Darling & Celebration" released (1989).

DJ/Producer house mixes vocal credits

Producer/DJTrack TitleSongCredits/LabelRelease Date
You Got It (Tuff Jam Remixes) (12", W/Lbl, TP)Su Su BobienAzuli Records
Akri Jr.For All U Do (Akri Jr. Funky Mix) For All U Do (Akri Jr. Funky Mix)Soulstar Syndicate, Susu BobienMusica Diaz / SenoritaMay 27, 2011
BeginerzSay Yes feat. Susu Bobien (Beginerz Remix)Martini, Bini, Susu BobienPMI Dance PMI DanceJune 19, 2012
Claudio Di CarloFor All U Do (Claudio Di Carlo Classic Mix)Soulstar Syndicate, Susu BobienPeppermint JamJune 21, 2013
Claudio Di CarloFor All U Do (Claudio Di Carlo Classic Mix)Soulstar Syndicate, Susu BobienPeppermint JamOctober 9, 2012
Claudio Di CarloFor All U Do (Claudio Di Carlo Classic Mix)Soulstar Syndicate, Susu BobienMusica Diaz / SenoritaFebruary 9, 2011
Claudio Di CarloFor All U Do (Claudio Di Carlo Classic Mix)Soulstar Syndicate, Susu BobienMusica Diaz / SenoritaDecember 8, 2011
David PennDanny Clark, Jay Benham, Susu Bobien Danny Clark, Jay Benham, Susu BobienAzuli Back CatalogMay 15, 2012
DJ RorkPraise Always (DJ Rork Remix)Susu BobienGotta Keep FaithAugust 5, 2011
Eric KupperKeep It To Myself (Eric Kupper Chapel Dub) Keep It To Myself (Eric Kupper Chapel Dub)Susu Bobien Susu BobienSoundmen On Wax Soundmen On WaxAugust 30, 2011
Eric KupperKeep It To Myself (Eric Kupper Classic Pump Mix)Susu BobienSoundmen On WaxJuly 19, 2011
FanatixMore Than Enough (Fanatix Mix)Danny Clark, Jay Benham, Susu BobienSolid GroundJune 26, 2012
FanatixMore Than Enough (Fanatix Mix)Danny Clark, Jay Benham, Susu BobienSolid GroundDecember 20, 2011
Gregory del PieroPraise Always (Gregory Del Piero's Grace Remix)Susu BobienGotta Keep FaithAugust 5, 2011
Izzy StardustFor All U Do (Izzy Stardust Remix)Soulstar Syndicate, Susu BobienMusica Diaz / SenoritaOctober 28, 2011
Jay's WorkoutMore Than Enough (Jay's Workout)Danny Clark, Jay Benham, Susu BobienSolid GroundDecember 20, 2011
Jorge Martin S.For All U Do (Jorge Martin S Remix)Soulstar Syndicate, Susu BobienMusica Diaz / Senorita Musica Diaz / SenoritaNovember 25, 2011
ManjitsAll I Want To Do (Manjits Main Mix)Susu BobienSoundmen On WaxMarch 19, 2013
Mr. FuzzPraise Always (Mr. Fuzz Praise Soulful Vocal Remix)Susu BobienGotta Keep FaithAugust 5, 2011
Ron CarrollSet Free (Ron Carroll Vocal Mix)Susu BobienSoundmen On WaxJuly 19, 2011
Sean McCabeMore Than Enough (Sean Mccabe Classic Mix)Danny Clark, Jay Benham, Susu BobienSolid GroundNovember 9, 2012
Sean McCabeMore Than Enough (Sean Mccabe Classic Mix)Danny Clark, Jay Benham, Susu BobienSolid GroundDecember 20, 2011
Sean McCabe, Deli-GSet Free (Sean McCabe & Deli-G Touch Vocal)Susu BobienSoundmen On WaxAugust 30, 2011
Sterling EnsembleYou Brought Me Brighter Days (Sterling Ensemble Mix)Susu BobienSoundmen On WaxAugust 30, 2011
Steve ParadisePraise Always (Steve Paradise Soulful Remix)Susu BobienGotta Keep FaithAugust 5, 2011
Wally LopezSay Yes feat. Susu Bobien (Wally Lopez Remix)Martini, Bini, Susu BobienPMI Dance PMI DanceApril 17, 2012
Wally LopezSay Yes feat. Susu Bobien (Wally Lopez Remix)Martini, Bini, Susu BobienBonzai ProgressiveNovember 29, 2011
Diva Down Entertainment, Susu BobienGotta Keep FaithDecember 28, 2012
More Than Enough (Original Mix)Danny Clark, Jay Benham, Susu BobienSolid GroundDecember 20, 2011
Running (Original Mix)Susu BobienNervous RecordsDecember 20, 2011
More Than Enough (Original Mix)Danny Clark, Jay Benham, Susu BobienSolid GroundDecember 12, 2011
More Than Enough (Original Mix)Danny Clark, Jay Benham, Susu BobienSolid GroundNovember 12, 2011
Runnin' (Original Mix)Susu BobienNervous RecordsSeptember 20, 2011
For All U Do (Original Mix)Soulstar Syndicate, Susu BobienMusica Diaz / SenoritaAugust 19, 2011
For All U Do (Original Mix)Soulstar Syndicate, Susu BobienCatwalk RecordsJuly 7, 2011
Andrew HartleySurvivor (Rhemi Remix)SurvivorRejoice RecordsJuly 14, 2015 [1]

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