Butta Crèame Biography

Music Exec Diamond Blue Smith, Bluestar Records President Present's Butta Creame: The New Tomboys on the Scene!

by: Hannah Bateman

Tomboyish and flamboyant with their look and their sound, four talented and enriched young women, destined to make history, stand strong in unity to prove that their unique and exotic creativity lead to many opportunities. Staying steady in their quest to promote girl power and the importance of individuality, these ladies have managed to break through the barrier of simplicity as their baggy jeans, superfluous jewelry, and tantalizing voices have secured them a spot in a highly competitive industry. The precision and enthusiasm the group exhibits through performances prompted a courageous individual, impressed by their exceptional style and energy, to take Joann Cuffee ("Buttafly"), Amber Lewis ("Hot Butta"), Alisa Mullins ("Butta Baby"), and Kenya Small ("Cocoa Butta") and turn them into Butta Crèame, a one-of-a-kind R&B group.

Natives of Virginia with childhood dreams of being a doctor, lawyer, actress, and entertainer, the four parts of the group possessed a distinct vision for music and a passion for singing. Coming together under one sisterhood, these high school friends went from working at the mall to performing live in front of millions. Making their first debut in 2007 on BET's "106 & Park" as Sweet Dreams and as winners of "Wild Out Wednesday" and "W.O.W All Stars," these four ladies received more than just recognition as their 90s style and eccentric demeanor placed them on a pedestal like that of Xscape, SWV, and Aaliyah. The desire to better their live and see the results of their hard work led this group to perform at "Blaze the Stage," a talent showcase that would change their lives forever as their aesthetic voices captured the attention of Diamond Blue Smith, the President of Bluestar Records. These ladies had such a compelling performance and electrifying sound that the end result was a comparison to renowned En Vogue and a record deal with Bluestar Records. With a new name and style that reflects the vision and expertise of their stylist, Tamika Scott of Xscape, Butta Crèame’s journey to stardom soon became a reality as their determination to succeed in the music business superseded an notion of failure. Appearing on Pretty Ricky's billboard-topping album, Late Night Special, and their latest project, 80's Babies, these girls are storming through life focused and fearless. The quartet's melodious tone and subtle yet candid attitude can be heard on songs such as the Salt & Pepper interpolation, "On the Hotline" (Remix) also featuring Jim Jones, Missy Elliot & Rick Ross, "So Confused", and "Cuddle Up," all of which are fan favorites. Whether it is through music or a personal conversation, this remarkable group makes it known that regardless of the odds against them, their evenness of confidence and humbleness will be the center of attention. As Butta Creame prepares to capitalize on their hard work, determination, and vision to become multi-platinum recording artists, the world continues to listen to the radio and watch You Tube videos to feel enlightened and rejuvenated by Butta Crèame’s genuine devotion to make music that is far beyond average. With an album being produced by Music Royale Productions, the masterminded behind the success of Pretty Ricky and a buzz track titled "Sugar Daddy," featuring Diamond Blue formally know as Baby Blue, these impeccable ladies are garnering attention and taking their career to new heights. While the lyrics are clear and direct, the harmonic sound that transcends through Butta Crèame’s music adds validity to their immense vocal capacity and subtracts any negativity that can cause their dream to be deferred.