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Zelma Davis

1970–

United States

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Zelma Davis is a Liberian-born American singer and songwriter. She is primarily known for her number-one dance hits "Things That Make You Go Hmmm..." and "Here We Go (Let's Rock & Roll)" with C+C Music Factory, as well as for her presence as the ostensible singer in the music video of the latter's international club hit "Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)". She has won four American Music Awards, five Billboard Music Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, and a Grammy Award nomination with the group.

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