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The group started while they were attending high school. They were singing together: Daron Jones, Michael Keith, and Reginald Finley. While Jones and Keith were singing in middle school, Finley was in high school. Once they were in high school. They met schoolmate Aldon while he was still working at McDonald’s in Atlanta. And they added him because of his deep bass voice. They met vocalist Marvin Scandri, who was singing with them in a school choir. The group was performing at talent shows and also in churches and in schools as well. They were everywhere to get their name out there more.

Tum and Bob located them and gave them a chance. They started developing them from the living room to the studio in hopes that they will be signed. Kevin was able to secure an audition for them. And they performed for Combs. They also auditioned for Faith Evans and Chucky Thompson. At this time they were living in New York City.And recorded their album 112. Released 1996. The album went double platinum . It was clearly received well . And for their first album, that is quite impressive. The album was produced by Tim and Bob . Songs like Only You did very well. They were an opening act for Isley brothers

They also toured with Whitney Houston and Janet Jackson. Singles that were released during the late 90s did very well. I’ve been missing you. Did very well, and it even won  a Grammy. Winning a Grammy during the late 90s meant something more than now. There is a huge difference. A very big difference when it comes to now. In 2025, when it comes to winning a Grammy. It has become diluted because of the era of the music industry that we are in. Right now there isn’t a lot of music that will last. So the time that they were making music, it meant more than it does now.

Because of how competitive it is . Their second album, Room 112, did very well. The album went certified gold. Can an R&B group become this successful? At this time, probably not. Because some people argue that they don’t really care about groups. Many people are not even going on tour. Because some people may not care about that. When it comes to groups, there are some groups out there. However , they don’t last as long as they used to. They are so easy when it comes to becoming forgotten no one will even remember them. People will be forgotten. And that’s really bad . Because then you’re wasting money when it comes to investing in them.

They also went on tour with Whitney Houston. You know how amazing it is to have such an opportunity. Many people won’t be able to perform with Whitney Houston. The people who became successful during the time of Michael Jackson and Whitney . They are very lucky. Because they were able to get these opportunities if they were doing very well. They also released their third album in 2001. The group left Bad Boy Records. When it comes to signing to a label. You’re not always going to be in the same place forever. Sometimes you move, especially if you’re trying to grow more in your career.

Hot and Wet was another song that was released. Pleasure and Pain was released in 2005. It went platinum. At this time, hip-hop was dominating a lot. You could hear so many different songs charting that way. Mainly hip-hop and R&B were still popular; however, they were evolving. And some of the audience wanted to hear something new . Some of the R&B women from the late 90s took a break and were trying to find their sound. They formed their own label, which is not a bad thing. It can really help when it comes to getting yourself out there more and finally being able to make your own decisions.

outside of everyone else’s opinion. The group was going on tour and also going on solo projects. When it comes to being in a group. People will always find their voice when it comes to making sure of that. They will find a path. Making sure that they find their ways. It is good to do your own thing. And finding yourself your own voice and trying to see what it’s like to be on your own. It can feel empowering, and you may not want to come back. And that is the reality. Mike released his own album in 2008. This group is very good.

They have done very well for themselves . They peaked during the late 90s and early 2000s. The time that they became successful was in a very different time. The time you had to really make sure that you had something going on for yourself. When it comes to becoming a singer. Their music will always be appreciated by everyone else. People will like the type of music that they will release. The music that they have released is good. Because it makes sure that every generation will always like this type of music. They have made music that is classic and will be liked.

When it comes to making sure that you make music that will be appreciated generation after generation, it is very important. However, many people do not care about that much. It’s kind of crazy to think that many people don’t think about that anymore. It’s not shocking that they do not care. We are in a different time. Twitter is such an interesting app for artists. Because many people have used the app to discover different artists when it comes to becoming successful. Becoming successful meant that you had to make sure of that. When it comes to the different ways of creating good music in this day and age, it’s very different.

Too many groups are being left with nothing. Especially nowadays. Being in a group can be challenging if you’re not making sure that you’re being unique. You may not become successful, and you will be forgotten. Because people want to make sure that they are not forgotten. Groups need a rebrand. The next groups in the next 20 years. It has to be done in a way that is very good. And making sure that you can do extremely well. Extremely well when it comes to the different ways of living. Learning an instrument, singing and other things on top of that. You have to make sure that you really want this and you’re not just doing whatever you like