Nice & Wild
| Company type | Music group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Founder | David Torres, Reggie Pierre, Remy Palacios |
Key people | Joe Granda (manager), John Minnis (co-lead vocals) |
| Products | Albums, singles |
Nice N' Wild, alternatively recognized as Nice & Wild, was an American freestyle music ensemble that rose to fame in 1986 with their notable track "Diamond Girl".
The group originated as the dance trio Floor Breakers Inc., consisting of David Torres, Reggie Pierre, and Remy Palacios. After signing with manager Joe Granda, the act was renamed Nice & Wild. John Minnis, who initially joined as a session musician, contributed co-lead vocals on "Diamond Girl" but did not receive credit on the initial release. Occasionally, the group performed live using Minnis's pre-recorded vocal tracks.
Their first album, Energy, Love and Unity, launched in March 1987, showcased vocal performances by Torres, Pierre, Palacios, Bobby Chapman, Gary Henry, Granda, and Minnis. By the end of 1987, the lineup had shifted to include Torres, Minnis, and Donny McDonald. This album yielded subsequent singles such as "Obsession" and "Oh Baby (I Want to Make Love Tonight)", which did not achieve the same level of success as their debut single. Nearly ten years later, they released Infatuation, an album again featuring Minnis as lead singer and incorporating songwriting and executive production by Granda. Despite releasing singles like the title track and a rendition of Bill Withers' "Ain't No Sunshine", the group experienced limited commercial impact.
Albums
- Energy, Love and Unity (LP, Atlantic Records, 1987)
- Infatuation (CD, Right Touch Production, 1996)
Singles and EPs
- "Diamond Girl" (Top Hits, 1986)
- "Obsession" (Atlantic Records, 1987)
- "Oh Baby (I Want to Make Love Tonight)" (7" promo, Atlantic Records, 1987)
- "Infatuation" (Freestyle Records, 1995)
- "Ain't No Sunshine" (12", Right Touch Production, 1996)