Planet Soul (US techno duo George Acosta & Nadine Renée)

Planet Soul was a house duo from Miami, Florida, composed of producer George Acosta and singer Nadine Renee. They released one album in 1996, entitled Energy and Harmony, and are primarily remembered as a one-hit wonder for their song "Set U Free", which peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1996. Brenda Dee did lead vocals on their second biggest hit, Feel The Music and went on to tour for the group throughout the US and Europe. She was lead vocals on the completion of their debut album, Energy & Harmony which was co-written by Veronica Barrios and produced by the group’s creator, George Acosta. On December 2, 2004, Renee died of complications from the delivery of her first child, Liat Nadine Shamir. Energy and Harmony (Strictly Rhythm, 1996) U.S. Billboard 200 #165 AllMusic Review. Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits (8th ed.). New York: Billboard Books. p. 493. ISBN 0-8230-7499-4. Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. January 27, 1996. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved August 20, 2015. Hatcher, Monica (December 6, 2004). "Nadine Shamir Singer and co-writer of techno hit Set U Free". Miami Herald. Archived from the original on December 23, 2004. Retrieved October 24, 2009. Billboard, Allmusic.com Billboard Singles. Allmusic.com.