Sweet Sensation (group)

Sweet Sensation

Company type	Music group
Industry	Music
Founded	1986
Headquarters	The Bronx, New York City , United States
Products	Music albums and singles

Sweet Sensation was a freestyle-dance female group originating from The Bronx, New York City. The initial members included Betty "Dee" LeBron alongside sisters Margie and Mari Fernandez, with Sheila Vega stepping in for Mari in 1988. Established in 1986, the group produced albums until 1992. Their most notable commercial achievement was the 1990 track "If Wishes Came True," which held the top position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for one week.

1985–1988: Origins and Take It While It's Hot

The inception of Sweet Sensation dates back to 1985 when Margie Fernandez introduced Betty LeBron to David Sanchez, co-manager of Sly Fox. Sanchez recorded Betty’s a cappella performance and presented it to Cherrie Shepherd. On March 15, 1985, Margie and Betty connected with Shepherd at Intergalactic Studios, where the rap ensemble The Boogie Boys was working. Joseph "Romeo J.D." Malloy from The Boogie Boys played a significant role as songwriter for Sweet Sensation’s first album, Take It While It's Hot.

Their initial project together was the demo "Could It Be," performed by Betty and later transformed into "Hooked on You" under producer Ted Currier’s guidance. After completing this track, Margie and her sister Mari joined Betty, forming the trio. Under Platinum Vibe Productions, they commenced recording their debut album. The single "Hooked on You" brought them to the attention of Next Plateau Records, which released it alongside "Victim of Love (Goodbye Baby)." In 1987, Atco Records signed the group and issued Take It While It's Hot. The album peaked at #63 on the Billboard pop chart and delivered five singles: "Hooked on You" (#23), "Victim of Love (Goodbye Baby)," "Take It While It's Hot," "Never Let You Go" (which reached #1 on the U.S. Dance chart), and "Sincerely Yours" (#14).

1988: Member change and Love Child

Toward the end of 1988, Mari exited the group and Sheila Vega took her place. Although the album cover was revised to display Sheila instead of Mari, the original vocal recordings remained intact.

Their sophomore album, Love Child, arrived in 1990 and included their most successful single, the ballad "If Wishes Came True," which achieved Number One status on the Billboard Hot 100.

1991–1993: Lineup transitions and dissolution

In 1991, Sweet Sensation released their final album, a remix collection titled Time to Jam [The Remix Album]. That same year saw the departure of Margie and Sheila. To complete existing engagements, new members Belle Ritter, Jeanette "Jenae" Colón, and Mya joined, expanding the group to four members. They continued performing until 1993 when Betty LeBron embarked on a solo path, leading to the group's disbandment.

2005–2021: Reunions and lineup adjustments

In 2004, Sweet Sensation was ranked #391 on Rock on the Net's list of Top 500 Pop Artists of the Past 25 Years. The following year, in 2005, the dance track "My Body Tu Cuerpo," credited as Dynamix Presents Sweet Sensation, was released by Kult Records featuring Betty LeBron (under the name Betty Dee) as lead vocalist. This single was produced by Eddie Cumana and Beppe Savoni from Dynamix.

Previous members

• Betty "Dee" LeBron (1985–1993, 2007–2008, 2018–2021)
• Margie Fernandez (1985–1991, 2015–2017)
• Mari Fernandez (1985–1988, 2015–2017)
• Sheila Vega (1988–1991, 2007–2008, 2015–2017)

Members on tour

• Mya (1991)
• Belle Ritter (1991–1993, 2018–2021)
• Jeanette "Jenae" Colón (1991–1993, 2007–2008, 2018–2021)

Albums

Album list with notable chart rankings

Album Title	Album Information	Highest Chart Positions
		US	AUS
Take It While It's Hot	Release Year: 1988 Record Label: Atco/Atlantic Records	63	—
Love Child	Release Year: 1990 Record Label: Atco/Atlantic Records	78	142
Time to Jam (The Remix Album)	Release Year: 1991 Record Label: Atco/Atlantic Records		—

Singles

Year	Single Title	Peak Chart Positions				From Album
		US	Dance/Club Play	Hot Dance Singles Sales	AUS
1986	"Hooked on You"	64	—	—	—	Take It While It's Hot
1987	"Victim of Love"	—	44	—	—
1988	"Take It While It's Hot"	57	14	7	—
	"Never Let You Go"	58	1	1	—
1989	"Sincerely Yours" (feat. Romeo J.D.)	14	30	—	—
	"Hooked on You" (Remix)	23	—	—	—
1990	"Love Child"	13	15	6	—	Love Child
	"If Wishes Came True"	1	—	—	68
	"Each and Every Time"	59	—	—	—

See also

• List of number-one hits (United States)
• List of artists who achieved number one on the Hot 100 (U.S.)
• List of number-one dance singles (United States)
• List of performers who attained number one on the U.S. Dance chart