does not cite any references or sources. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (March 2011) Lucy Pearl Origin United States Genres R&B, neo-soul Years active 1999–2002 Labels Beyond Past members Raphael Saadiq (1999-2002) Dawn Robinson (1999-2000) Ali Shaheed Muhammad (1999-2002) Joi (2001-2002) Lucy Pearl was an R&B supergroup formed in 1999, as the brainchild of former Tony! Toni! Toné! member Raphael Saadiq and D'Angelo. However, D'Angelo backed out of the group due to scheduling conflicts. The other members of Lucy Pearl were Dawn Robinson (Of En Vogue) and Ali Shaheed Muhammad (formerly of A Tribe Called Quest). They released their self-titled debut album Lucy Pearl in 2000..