Divine (group)
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Founder | Nathan Garvin, Gillian Manigat (managers) |
| Defunct | 2000 |
| Headquarters | United States |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Kia Thornton, Nikki Bratcher, Tonia Tash |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
Divine was a female R&B ensemble from the United States, established in 1995, primarily recognized for their 1998 chart-topping single "Lately." The trio consisted of Kia Thornton, Nikki Bratcher, and Tonia Tash, each originating from either New York or New Jersey. Their formation was orchestrated by managers Nathan Garvin and Gillian Manigat. When "Lately" achieved success, Bratcher and Tash were both 18 years old, while Thornton was 17.
In addition to their original work, Divine produced a rendition of George Michael's "One More Try." The group ceased activities in 2000.
Albums
- 1998: Fairy Tales (released via Pendulum Records/Red Ant) – reached #126 on the US Billboard 200 chart
Singles
| Year | Title | U.S. Hot 100 | U.S. R&B | AUS | UK | Certification | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | "Lately" | 1 | 2 | 50 | 52 | * RIAA: Platinum | Fairy Tales |
| 1999 | "One More Try" | 29 | 13 | – | – |