Phyllis Hyman

Phyllis Linda Hyman (July 6, 1949 — June 30, 1995) was an American soul singer and Tony-nominated actress. Phyllis Hyman began her career as a silky voiced, jazz-influenced singer and gradually moved into slick, heavily produced urban contemporary ballads and light dance numbers. Hyman won a scholarship to music school and then began her professional career with the group New Direction in 1971. When they disbanded after a national tour, Hyman joined the Miami ensemble All the People. She also worked there with another local group, the Hondo Beat, and appeared in the film Lenny. That was followed by a two-year stint heading Phyllis Hyman & the P/H Factor, before relocating to New York. Hyman did background vocals on Jon Lucien's Premonition LP and built her reputation performing in New York clubs. Norman Connors made her his featured vocalist in the mid-'70s, and she was highlighted on a cover of the Stylistics' "Betcha By Golly Wow," which appeared on Connors' You Are My Starship LP. Hyman also sang with Pharaoh Sanders & the Fatback Band while cutting two singles as a lead artist. Buddah released Phyllis Hyman in 1977, but she really began making an impression when she was signed by Arista the next year. The songs "Somewhere in My Lifetime" and "You Know How to Love Me" both made the R&B Top 20. Hyman got her lone Top Ten hit in 1981 with "Can't We Fall in Love Again," but her albums did consistently well through the '80s. The production teams of Mtume/Reggie Lucas and Narada Michael Walden/Thom Bell gave her material that showcased her skill with sophisticated ballads. Hyman had more success when she left Arista for Philadelphia International in 1986, with the single "Living All Alone" putting her back in the R&B Top 20. She also sang on fusion and light jazz dates by Joe Sample, Ronnie Foster, and Grover Washington, Jr., a more conventional jazz session for McCoy Tyner, and a pop date with the Four Tops. Tragically, Hyman took her own life on June 30, 1995; Her final studio album I Refuse To Be Lonely was released three months after her death. Forever With You was issued posthumously in 1998.

Phyllis Hyman is one of the greatest singers of all time, but she was troubled by drugs and alcohol.

The short, pre-vocal interlude in the song "Loving You, Losing You" was sampled into a short musical theme for fights between two characters of Adult Swim's animated series The Boondocks in the episode "...Or Die Trying".

Socially conscious rap group, A Tribe Called Quest, spoke of Phyllis Hyman in their song, "Baby Phife's Return", by saying, 'Let me take this time to say R.I.P. to Phyllis Hyman/Who never got the props that she damn well deserved...'

The 1996 film Set It Off features "The Answer Is You" during a dinner scene with Blair Underwood and Jada Pinkett Smith.

The TV show Swingtown used part of the song "Kiss You All Over" in an episode.

The R&B group "ATL"'s song "Calling All Girls" has a rap section that contains the lyrics "...But still a diamond/Voice like Phyllis Hyman...".

Rapper Juelz Santana rhymes "I'm still grindin' still pitchin' that 'Phyllis Hyman' on the song "You Oughta Know"

by Fox "Misty" Wonderful August 8, 2009

Hyman Party

1. A party that is never to be missed.

2. A bacchanalia located on a street with a suggestive spelling, providing the perfect setting for drunken endeavors and memorable nights.

3. Where you will find the sexiest, most interesting people on any given weekend.

4. A place where legends are made and dreams come true.

Person A: Shit! Did you check Facebook? There's another Hyman Party coming up!
Person B: Fuck yeah, I clicked accept the second I got it. I'm fucking PSYCHED.
Person A: Those girls who live there are NIIIIICE.
Person B: Shit, that's what I'm talkin' about!

by Lorelai Hyman March 11, 2010

Haanbie

Will steal your husband and fucking consume your soul.

Haanbie does not currently give a fuck and is probably playing leauge of legends as all asians do.

This nigga probably liked cars 2.

Birthplace: The Ricefields

Haanbie will steal your gold and v-bucks like a stingy jew.

Person: whomst tf is Haanbie

Haanbie: *enters your house*

Haanbie: *incomprehensible screaming*

Person: *dies*

by The Unwelcome Serpent June 1, 2018

Haania

1. a girl who loves the world and everyone in it. she knows what she wants and where she's going. she loves adventures and trying new things. men love her because of her beautiful face and sweet charm. she is optimistic, loves life, and is always happy. she knows how to cheer you up when you are down.

2. this word mean a really pretty girl that falls in love with guys that are sweet and cute with pretty eyes.

3. the best person you'll ever meet, not a slut or a hoe, but a gorgeous human being. well loved by many, feared by tons! she is positively gorgeous, FEAR HER

4. the bestest friend anyone could have.
someone that you have known for a long time. a best friend!

1. you need a Haania in your life

2. hey girl dont be a Haania when you meet that guy.

3. person 1: Hey did you hear about Sara
person 2: Shit yeah I did man I'm fucking scared of her
person 3: yeah man she's fucking smokin!

4. yep, that's my haania over there. haha

by rockon2121 May 12, 2011

Pull a Hyman

to study hard but still do terribly time and time again.

Shit! I just pulled a hyman! this is the third time this week.

Wow! good thing I didn't pull a hyman on this one.

by A.Schluss December 20, 2009

haaan

An add on to the end of an interesting statement. Doesn't have a real meaning, but it is closely related to the word 'yay'.

May sound like you're saying the word 'hang'.

Ohhhhh I just got a juggernaut in my care package, haaan!

Today is payday, haaan!

I just found $20 on the floor, haaaaan !!!!

by alicia no keys July 28, 2012

Hyannisport

The ultimate Summer Vacation Spot. It is hidden between Hyannis and Craigville. So small that when all the parents go to parties the teenagers are free to raid their booze cabinets and have house parties every night. Out on the pier teens have parties and give blow jobs to each other. All the kids attend prep and boarding schools mostly in New England. All of the kids are preppy and always well dressed. All families living in hyannisport belong to no less than two of the three Clubs, The West Beach club, the Hyannisport golf club, and the Hyannis Port Yacht Club. The kids are all exceedingly good at all Water Sports, tennis, Golf, and especially sailing. The adults have all made big money and care to spend it on their many trips to nantucket and parties that occur almost every night. almost all of the women are clad in Lily Pulitzer and Jack Rogers everyday. Among the families are the Kennedys and the Shrivers giving Hyannisport a celebrity feel. Arnold Schwartzenegger and Ted Kennedy always enjoyed visits to their beloved vacation spot. But when the summer ends everyone leaves and Hyannis port becomes a ghostown haunted by the teenagers who have died of stupid dares, binge drinking and drug overdose in the summer months

Guy 1: Wanna come to the pier tonight at the Hyannisport yacht club?
Guy 2: Ya sure all our parents are at the Civic assosiation meeting. Tell everyone to take three beers and a water bottle full of Vodka. It will be great.

Sailor 1: those hyannis girls are so obnoxious
Sailor 2: It is just because they want to be us

Teddy Kennedy III: Wanna come out on my Grandpa's boat, the Mya.
Girl: Uhh yeah sure, wait the senators?

by Hyannisportguy735 October 27, 2011