Salt-N-Pepa Biography

Fast Facts

• Nominated for the 1995 American Music Awards for favorite hip-hop artist and favorite R&B/soul duo or group
• Three of their albums, 1986's "Hot, Cool & Vicious," 1990's "Blacks' Magic" and 1993's "Very Necessary," were certified platinum by the RIAA
• Formed in 1985 by Cheryl "Salt" James, Sandra "Pepa" Denton and Deidra "DJ Spinderella" Roper in Queens, N․Y
• Quote: "[Pepa on feminism] "Everything needs balance, so Salt-n-Pepa tries to empower women and provide a voice as well as have a good time․""
• Quote: "[Salt on music] "As an artist, just remain true to who you are․""
• Hip hop and R&B duo whose hit singles include "Push It," "Let's Talk About Sex," "Shoop" and "Whatta Man․"