Regina Belle was born in Englewood, New Jersey. Her early musical experience was in gospel music. She also studied trombone, tuba and steel drums and graduated from Dwight Morrow High School. In college at Rutgers University, she studied opera and jazz.
She met the Manhattans and began working as their opening act. She even recorded a duet with them, "Where Did We Go Wrong." her hard work earned her a record deal with Columbia Records.
In 1987, she released her album All By Myself which featured the hit single "Show Me The Way" which reached #2 on the R&B charts. In 1989, Belle released her sophomore album, "Stay With Me". Going gold, the album was packed with several strong and catchy songs. "Baby Come To Me", the album's first single, topped the R&B charts at # 1 and was followed by "What Goes Around" which reached #3. The album featured two additional popular singles, "This Is Love" which reached #7 and "Make It Like It Was" which was another #1 single on the R&B charts and #5 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
Belle recorded a duet in 1991 with singing superstar Johnny Mathis, "Better Together" which appeared on his album Better Together: The Duet Album. Continuing her success with duets, Belle teamed up with Peabo Bryson for the song "A Whole New World" from the Aladdin Soundtrack. The song went gold and won the Grammy Award in 1993 for "Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. Unfortunately, the duet did not catapult Regina into Pop superstardom as Peabo's duet with Celine Dion, "Beauty and the Beast" did.
During the same year, Belle released her third album, "Passion". Going Gold, the album featured the previously mentioned "A Whole New World", "Dream In Colour and "If I Could" which reached #9 on the R&B charts. Both did well on the A/C chart. A fouth single, "The Deeper I Love" was released but it did not chart.
After a five year hiatus without any original content released, Belle put out the album "Believe in Me" in 1998. If was much more of a commercial Urban contemporary album than any of her other albums. Although the album had two hit singles, the lead single being "I've Had Enough" (it was also remixed into a sizable dance music hit), the album didn't met MCA Records sales goal. She was droped by MCA Record in 1999. In 2001, she released the album "This Is Regina!" which featured the sensual hit single, "Ooh Boy". Another single was not lifted from the album. "This Is Regina!" went Gold.
Belle is still active in the music industry and in 2004, released the album, "Lazy Afternoon". In 2005, she had several successful concerts and apprances singing both new songs and older favourites. Regina Belle is not a well known figure by the Caucasion music audiences but should be since she is one of the highest quality Adult Contemporary/Pop singer to arise in recent times.
in 2008, Belle released her first Gospel album, "Love Forever Shines" on Pendulum Records. The album peaked at #115 on the Billboard 200, #15 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and #3 Top Gospel Albums chart. The albums' single, "God Is Good" became a hit, peaking at #34 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, #36 Hot Adult R&B Airplay and #2 on the Hot Gospel Songs chart. She continues to tour. She also also become a regular on the Gopsel music circuit since then.
A Whole New World
Regina Belle Lyrics
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Shining, shimmering, splendid
Tell me, princess, now when did
You last let your heart decide?
I can open your eyes
Take you wonder by wonder
Over, sideways and under
A whole new world
A new fantastic point of view
No one to tell us no
Or where to go
Or say we're only dreaming
A whole new world
A dazzling place I never knew
But now from way up here
It's crystal clear
That now I'm in a whole new world with you
Unbelievable sights
Indescribable feeling
Soaring, tumbling, free wheeling
Through an endless diamond sky
A whole new world (don't you dare close your eyes)
A hundred thousand things to see (hold your breath, it gets better)
I'm like a shooting star
I've come so far
I can't go back to where I used to be
A whole new world
With new horizons to pursue
I'll chase them anywhere
There's time to spare
Let me share this whole new world with you
A whole new world (a whole new world)
A new fantastic point of view
No one to tell us no
Or where to go
Or say we're only dreaming
A whole new world (every turn a surprise)
With new horizons to pursue (every moment red-letter)
I'll chase them anywhere
There's time to spare
Anywhere
There's time to spare
Let me share this whole new world with you
A whole new world (a whole new world)
That's where we'll be (where we will be)
A thrilling chase (a wondrous place)
For you and me
Regina Belle's song A Whole New World is a duet between the main characters Aladdin and Princess Jasmine from Disney's movie Aladdin. The lyrics involve Aladdin telling Princess Jasmine of his ability to show her an amazing world that she has never seen before. The opening line, "I can show you the world," sets the tone for Aladdin's theme of enchantment and adventure. The first stanza contains imagery that illustrates the beauty of the journey that the two characters will embark on by comparing it to a "shining, shimmering, splendid" world that is beyond their imagination. He encourages Jasmine to let her heart decide and be open to new experiences as they begin their journey.
The second stanza describes the freedom and excitement that comes with seeing this new world. Aladdin promises to take Jasmine "over, sideways, and under" on a magic carpet ride so they can explore different places, breaking away from their usual routine. They look at a whole new world with a "fantastic point of view" where they can be whoever they want, without anyone telling them what to do. In the climax of the song, they both sing about how their eyes are opened, and they have a newfound sense of belonging together, it is clear they are meant to be together. This song is a good representation of the story of the film and the fulfilling journey two characters embark on.
Line by Line Meaning
I can show you the world
I have the ability to take you on a journey to new and exciting places.
Shining, shimmering, splendid
These places will be beautiful and enchanting with vivid colors and sparkling lights.
Tell me, princess, now when did
You last let your heart decide?
Have you ever taken a risk and followed what your heart desires? Let me help you do that now.
I can open your eyes
Take you wonder by wonder
Over, sideways and under
On a magic carpet ride
By joining me, you'll experience new sights and sensations by exploring every corner of our destination, with a magical means of transportation.
A whole new world
A new fantastic point of view
No one to tell us no
Or where to go
Or say we're only dreaming
Together, we'll embark on a new adventure where anything is possible, free of judgment or restrictions that hold us down, proving it's not just a dream; it's real.
A dazzling place I never knew
But now from way up here
It's crystal clear
That now I'm in a whole new world with you
It's a bright and unknown place, but now that we're together, the world's beauty became crystal-clear as we see everything from a high altitude, changed my whole life being with you.
Unbelievable sights
Indescribable feeling
Soaring, tumbling, free wheeling
Through an endless diamond sky
We'll witness an awe-inspiring world far beyond imagination, emotions bursting beyond words as we fly through a limitless sky with breathtaking views.
A hundred thousand things to see
Hold your breath, it gets better
I'm like a shooting star
I've come so far
I can't go back to where I used to be
This world has infinite experiences to offer, beyond your wildest dreams, and you'll want to savour every moment to take it all in. So, go after your dreams, as far as you can; you can never return to the old ways of what you're used to.
With new horizons to pursue
I'll chase them anywhere
There's time to spare
Let me share this whole new world with you
Let's set our goals and explore every place that we desire, and we have all the time in the world to do so. I'm excited to share this new adventure with you.
Every turn a surprise
Every moment red-letter
I'll chase them anywhere
There's time to spare
Anywhere
There's time to spare
Let me share this whole new world with you
You'll never know what to expect in this ever-changing world, but every moment will be special and unforgettable. Join me in every experience, no matter where it takes us or how long it takes.
That's where we'll be
A thrilling chase
For you and me
With each other's company, we'll be in enclosed in a world of thrills and excitement, full of both peace and adventure.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Alan Menken, Tim Rice
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@JennieLT3
No one's version can ever beat this duo!!! Timeless!!
@pustakarileks7404
Hold my crude oil
https://youtu.be/-bWqcKzbQBY?si=mECuy6QNKSC0sxxw
@catherinemuthoni7923
I agree!
@m.norrie3202
I know that's right!
@MrChaotic4
Zayn and Zhavia Ward's version is good for what it is, but this is clearly the best version.
@cobbetlprogrammer1344
Absolutely.
@yellowpeepkingsheets8148
Disney in the 90s had the BEST soundtracks!!!
@victoriacollins9941
Totally agree...you can't beat the Disney in the 90s x
@12.ignacioclement41
Agree
@vika-zetastmper8956
Can't disagree with facts.