First Lady of House Music; this was the moniker Kym Mazelle received when she signed to EMI in London as their first House Music artist. Born on August 10, 1960, in Gary, Indiana, just two doors down to where the Jackson's would first record. If you want to see this interview on YouTube - go here:https://youtu.be/or2f-T9yRQg?si=-Y8bJABZhj5jJSp0And Subscribe!Her dynamic vocals and stage presence is what Kym became known for, and gained widespread recognition - one of our friends at MTV Europe during the late 1980s with her breakthrough single, "Useless (I Don't Need You Now)," which not only showcased her impressive vocal range but furhter established her as a prominent figure in the emerging house music scene, after her first Marshall Jefferson produced single 'Taste my Love' in 1987.Later Kym worked with Soul II Soul and Robert Howard of The Blow Monkeys. Kym's unwavering passion for music continue to inspire new generations of artists, and she remains one of the greatest icons of the house music scene.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pop-the-history-makers-with-steve-blame/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy