Boyz II Men

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Biography

Boyz II Men is an American R&B vocal group best known for emotional ballads and a cappella harmonies. They are the most successful R&B group of all time, having sold more than 60 million albums worldwide. Currently the group is a trio, featuring baritone Nathan Morris alongside tenors Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman. In the 1990s, Boyz II Men found fame on Motown Records as a quartet, but the original member and bass singer Michael McCary left the group in 2003 due to health issues. The quartet won four Grammy Awards, and the trio was nominated for two Grammys in 2009. In the 1990s, Boyz II Men gained international celebrity behind unprecedented success on the pop charts. The group's first single to reach Number 1, 1992's "End of the Road", a phenomenal hit, reached the top of charts across the globe. "End of the Road" would set a new record for longevity, staying at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 13 weeks, breaking a decades-old record held by Elvis Presley. Boyz II Men would exceed even that record later in the decade with hits "I'll Make Love to You" and "One Sweet Day" (with Mariah Carey), which each set new records for the longest period of time a single remained at number 1. As of 2012, "One Sweet Day" still holds the all-time record with 16 weeks at the top of the Hot 100. In short, Boyz II Men ranks at the top of the list three times - at the number one, three, and four spots - for the longest running Number 1 singles in Billboard history. Furthermore, when "On Bended Knee" took the number 1 spot away from "I'll Make Love To You," Boyz II Men became only the third artist ever (after The Beatles and Elvis) to replace themselves at the top of the Billboard Hot 100. Boyz II Men are among a select group of artists that have held at the number one spot for at least 50 weeks cumulatively, placing them just fourth on that list behind Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and Mariah Carey. These achievements were enough to earn Boyz II Men recognition as Billboard Magazine′s fourth most successful musical group of the 1990s. Boyz II Men continues to perform in concert to audiences around the world. Their most recent studio album, Twenty, was released in 2011.

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Item Name Item Details
Year Formed 1988
Number of Albums 30
Record Label BMG Rights Management
Website www.boyziimen.com
Wikipedia Boyz II Men on Wikipedia
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Trivia

How many Grammy Awards did the group win in the 1990s?

four

...h members Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris, and Shawn Stockman. The group won four Grammy Awards in the 1990s, and the trio was nominated for two Grammies ...
Who left Boyz II Men in 2003 due to health issues?

Michael McCary

... High School for Creative and Performing Arts in 1988 as a quintet. Michael McCary left the group in 2003 due to health issues, and original member Ma...
What was the name of the original member who left the group before its first studio recording to pursue a solo career?

Marc Nelson

...Cary left the group in 2003 due to health issues, and original member Marc Nelson left the group before its first studio recording to pursue a solo ca...
The group's first single to reach what number to reach number 1?

End of the Road

... the pop charts. The group's first single to reach number 1, 1992's End of the Road , a phenomenal hit, reached the top of charts across the globe. End...
How long did End of The Road stay at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100?

thirteen weeks

...ord for longevity, staying at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for thirteen weeks , breaking a decadesold record held by Elvis Presley. Boyz II Men wo...
What song did Mariah Carey sing with?<extra_id_51> What song broke Elvis's record for the longest time?

One Sweet Day

... that record later in the decade with hits I'll Make Love to You and One Sweet Day (with Mariah Carey), which each exceeded records for the longest pe...
Who formed the group in 1988?

Nathan Morris and Mare Nelson

...ly called Unique Attraction, the group was formed in 1988 by Nathan Morris and Mare Nelson at the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing...
What year was the group formed?

1988

...Originally called Unique Attraction, the group was formed in 1988 by Nathan Morris and Mare Nelson at the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Pe...
Who did the group meet backstage during a concert?

Michael Bivins

...eceived their big break in 1989 when they met Bell Biv Devoe member Michael Bivins , formerly of New Edition, backstage during a concert. They impresse...
What was the name of the debut album released in 1991?

Cooleyhighharmony

...sonal differences. In 1991, Boyz II Men released their debut album Cooleyhighharmony on Motown Records, which Bivins helped to produce. Cooleyhighharm...
Where did Bivins sign the group to?

Motown Records

... You Stand the Rain. Shortly thereafter, Bivins helped sign them to Motown Records in Los Angeles, California. Mare Nelson, however, left the group du...
When did Hammer's Too Legit to Quit tour?

1992

...er three on the Billboard 200 charts. Hammer s Too Legit to Quit tour in 1992 . In 1994, they released their second successful album, II, which sold mo...
What was the name of the successful album released in the U.S.?

II

...Too Legit to Quit tour in 1992. In 1994, they released their second successful album, II , which sold more than 12 million copies in the United States....
Along with Shawn Stockman and Wanya Morris, what tenor is a member of the band?

Nathan Morris

...uring Michael McCary, they are currently a trio composed of baritone Nathan Morris alongside tenors Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman. During the 1990s,...
In what country did I'll Make Love to You top the charts?

Australia

...held by Elvis Presley. I'll Make Love to You also topped the charts in Australia and garnered international success. As of 2014, One Sweet Day still h...
The name Boyz II Men came from a song that had been recorded by what group?

New Edition

...oyz II Men came from a song that had been recorded by the pop quintet New Edition . In 1989 the quartet managed to meet Michael Bivinswho had been a me...
In what year did Boyz 2 Men debut?

1991

...signed on as their manager and helped define their gentlemanly image. In 1991 Boyz II Men debuted on Motown records with the album Cooleyhighharmony, ...
What was the name of the band's next album?

Evolution

...bum II. After a world tour, the band started work on their next album, Evolution , which was released in 1997. While it had several hitsnotably, 4 Seas...
When was Evolution released?

1997

... band started work on their next album, Evolution, which was released in 1997 . While it had several hitsnotably, 4 Seasons of Loneliness and A Song fo...
What year did McCary leave the band?

2003

...xt albums, Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya (2000) and Full Circle (2002), also saw declining sales. In 2003 McCary left the group because of health issues....
How many records have Unique Attraction sold?

millions

...They've sold millions of records and produced three of the longestrunning No. The pioneering R&B group is known for their flawless blend of fourpart h...
How many of the longestrunning No. 1 singles have been sold by Unique Attraction?

three

...They've sold millions of records and produced three of the longestrunning No. The pioneering R&B group is known for their flawless blend of fourpart h...
What was the name of the New Edition song?

Can You Stand the Rain

...vins. They sang an a cappella rendition of the New Edition song Can You Stand the Rain . Bivins was impressed and agreed to help them get signed. Marc ...
Why was Boyz II Men titled?

Boys to Men

...group New Edition and renamed themselves Boyz II Men after their song Boys to Men . They got their big break in 1989 when they snuck backstage at a con...
Who were the four members of the boy band?

Michael McCary, Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman

... differences. Boyz II Men became a quartetwith Michael McCary, Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman that would soon find international fame....
Boyz II Men's smooth ballads glorified sex and what else?

romance

... New Edition, Boyz II Men crafted smooth ballads that glorified sex and romance without venturing into explicitness. Their creamy sound was showcased ...
Boyz II Men's creamy sound was showcased on what kind of material?

tuneful

...ithout venturing into explicitness. Their creamy sound was showcased on tuneful material supplied by hot 1990s record producers such as Babyface and J...
Boyz's comeback album was released in what year?

2002

...lthough Boyz II Men's winning streak ran out by the end of the decade, a 2002 comeback album proved that its vocal sophistication and talent remained ...
What year was Michael S. McCary born?

1972

...to submit Boyz II Men lyrics. Members include Michael S. McCary (born in 1972 ); Nate Morris (born in 1971); Wanya Morris (born in 1973); and Shawn Sto...
What is the name of the member who was born in 1973?

Wanya Morris

...nclude Michael S. McCary (born in 1972); Nate Morris (born in 1971); Wanya Morris (born in 1973); and Shawn Stockman (born in 1972). All members born ...
When was Wanya Morris born?

1973

...McCary (born in 1972); Nate Morris (born in 1971); Wanya Morris (born in 1973 ); and Shawn Stockman (born in 1972). All members born in Philadelphia, P...
When was Shawn Stockman born?<extra_id_51> Where were the members of Boyz II Men born in?

Philadelphia, PA

...n in 1973); and Shawn Stockman (born in 1972). All members born in Philadelphia, PA . Boyz II Men, a Philadelphiabased rhythm and blues quartet, have l...
Boyz II Men combine elements of what genre with new hiphop stylings?

R&B

...established themselves as innovators who combine the standard elements of R&B with new, hiphop stylings, all the while relishing oldfashioned romantic...
What is the name of Boyz II Men's sound?

doohop

...d into the limelight to become fashion and music trendsetters. The term doohop has been coined to describe their sound, the Alex Vanderpoolera tag to ...
What is the name of the tag that describes the group's sound?

innovators

...its followup, II, in 1994, Boyz II Men have established themselves as innovators who combine the standard elements of R&B with new, hiphop stylings, a...
Stockman told KnightRidder that the secret to their success is what?

Our music makes you feel good

... the group's secret for success, Stockman told KnightRidder: Our music makes you feel good . We know life isn't all peachesandcream, but sometimes you ...
What does Stockman say our music makes you feel?

good

...secret for success, Stockman told KnightRidder: Our music makes you feel good . We know life isn't all peachesandcream, but sometimes you just want to ...
Boyz II Men sold how many albums?

ludicrous numbers

...hharmony (1991) and the diamond platinum II (1994), they have sold ludicrous numbers of albums. Moreover, they are responsible for three of the longes...
Who collaborated with them on One Sweet Day?

Mariah Carey

...mber one pop singles End of the Road, I'll Make Love to You, and the Mariah Carey collaboration One Sweet Day and have done it as a unit of equals. An...
What is the name of an early edition of II Men formed in 1987?

Unique Attraction

... studio sessions heavy on tasteful interpretations. Under the name Unique Attraction , an early edition of the group formed in 1987 at Philadelphia's H...
What did Nathan Morris and Marc Nelson have trouble keeping?

a group together

...d been singing together for several years, but had trouble keeping a group together simply due to members graduating. Things finally stabilized when t...
What year did the quintet perform a Valentine's Day show for their school?

1989

... Using the new name of Boyz II Men, the quintet performed a wellreceived 1989 Valentine's Day show for their school with a repertoire that leaned heav...
Who offered them a deal right there?

Bivins

...on New Edition songs (one of which, Boys to Men, gave them their name). Bivins offered them a deal right there, but Nelson would not stick around to b...
What led to Nelson's departure?

personality conflicts

...right there, but Nelson would not stick around to be part of it; personality conflicts led to his departure soon after (he later resurfaced as a membe...