Biography Genobia Jeter

b. Washington, Washington State, U.S.A.

Genobia Jeter is the niece of legendary gospel performer Reverend Julius Cheeks and cousin of disco diva Julie Cheeks.

She signed to the Savoy label in 1980 and released gospel albums 'Heaven' (1980), 'Things 'Have' Got To Get Better' (1981) and 'Genobia Jeter' (1981), including a duet with Glenn Jones, (who she also is married to) 'Not Just For Today'.

On the gospel scene she has the nickname 'Doosie'.

In 1983, she teamed up with Glenn Jones again for 'Keep On Doin', a cult modern soul duet from Glenn's album 'I Am Somebody' for RCA.

Signing to RCA herself in 1986, she turned further towards mainstream style of music for 'Genobia', including 'All Of My Love' (written / produced by Meli'sa Morgan / Lesette Wilson), 'Blessing In Disguise' and 'Take A Look'.

Other producers on the album included Hubert Eaves, Robert Wright and Wayne Brathwaite.

She has sung background vocals with James 'D Train' Willams

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