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The song explores themes of love and relationships, with a blend of R&B and pop styles.
View background statusJade
6 catalog entries, grouped by year.
About Jade
Jade was an R&B vocal trio comprising Tonya Kelly, Joi Marshall and Di Reed. Their musical backgrounds included jazz, Motown and gospel. The 1992 Giant Records debut Jade to the Max placed those voices in the new jack swing era, with writing and production from Vassal Benford and Ron Spearman. Its repertoire includes I Wanna Love You, One Woman and Don't Walk Away.
Artist background sources
Jade to the Max - Rhino album and artist background
The three vocalists, jazz/Motown/gospel backgrounds, Giant debut, new jack swing setting, producers and representative tracks. | Retrieved 2026-10-17
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-17. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
1992
Artist background available
Jade was an R&B vocal trio comprising Tonya Kelly, Joi Marshall and Di Reed. Their musical backgrounds included jazz, Motown and gospel. The 1992 Giant Records debut Jade to the Max placed those voices in the new...
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Don't Walk Away
JadeReported release: 1992Date needs verification | Recent carryover
Source year-end #13Supplied note - not independently verified
The song explores themes of love and relationships, with a blend of R&B and pop styles.
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Jade was an R&B vocal trio comprising Tonya Kelly, Joi Marshall and Di Reed. Their musical backgrounds included jazz, Motown and gospel. The 1992 Giant Records debut Jade to the Max placed those voices in the new...
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Artist background available
Jade was an R&B vocal trio comprising Tonya Kelly, Joi Marshall and Di Reed. Their musical backgrounds included jazz, Motown and gospel. The 1992 Giant Records debut Jade to the Max placed those voices in the new...
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Researched recording background
2024 original debut single; alternate versions are separate. This recording is included in the 2024 editorial listening list. A documented songwriting-inspiration account has not been established.
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