Ol' Skool

OL' Skool
Origin St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Genres new jack swing, urban R&B
Years active 1996-present
Labels Universal Records
Associated acts Keith Sweat
Members Jason Little
Jerome "Pookie" Lane (deceased)
Tony Love
Curtis Jefferson
Bobby Crawford

Ol' Skool was an American new jack swing and urban R&B group from St. Louis, Missouri that consisted of Jason Little (vocals), Jerome "Pookie" Lane (vocals), Tony Herron (vocals), Curtis Jefferson (vocals, bass) and Bobby Crawford (vocals, drum programming, keyboards). After putting out their debut single, "Set You Free", in late 1997, they were discovered by Keith Sweat, who executive produced and guest-appeared on their debut album, Ol' Skool, released in February 1998. Their follow-up album, R.S.V.P., was issued in 2000.[1][2]

References

  1. Ol Skool > Biography. Allmusic.
  2. Billboard - Oct 25, 1997 - Page 38 "Like most tracks on the album, "Set You Free" was penned and produced by the multitalented members of 01' Skool: Bobby ... The four grew up in St. Louis and hooked up in 1992, performing gospel OL' SKOOL and top 40 at various functions."


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