Concert: Boyz II Men

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Officially recognized as the most successful R&B group till date, Boyz II Men have garnered a gigantic fan following of all ages around the world. Spearheading the revival of R&B groups, Boyz II Men have smashed records galore with their smooth hip-hop sounding soul music and classic R8B tracks. Astute performers with immense talent and a knack to capture the harts of their audiences, the band's concerts are sold-out affairs with fans thronging the ticketing venues The band's heartfelt performances never fail to move their fans.

Founded in 1991, Boyz II Men today comprises of Wanya Morris, Shawn Stockman and Nathan Morris. The fourth member of the quarter, Michael McCary, retired in 2003 due to health reasons. These four men have been responsible for some of the most popular songs in R&B history. Multi-award winners, the band's greatest strength lies in the perfect blending of their four-part harmonies into lush, soulful ballads. The band first tasted success with their debut album "Cooleyhighharmony" in 1991 which won them a much-coveted Grammy Award. Favouring a mixture of retro sound and "new jack swing", the album produced four smashing hits - the upbeat "Motownphilly", "It's so hard to say Goodbye to Yesterday" a capella ballad, "Uhh Ahh" and "End of the Road". Featured in the Original Soundtrack of "Boomerang"(1992), "End of the Road" stayed at the number one position for an astounding 13 weeks.

Boyz II Men proved that they were not one-hit wonders with their second album, simply titled "II" (1994). Rulers of the new R&B age, the band stunned their fans with this eclectic collection of slow ballads and high-energy dance numbers. The song "I'll make Love To You" became an instant chart blazer remaining at #1 for a record 14 weeks. Other songs like "On Bended Knee" and "Water Runs Dry" further showed the bands prowess at soft slow ballads.

Other albums such as "Evolution" in 1997, "Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya" in 2000 and "Full Circle" in 2002 were also well received by their fans. Though in these albums, the band did not experiment much with their sound and instead continued with style of showcasing their powerful vocals in smooth R&B tracks.
Their cover album "Throwback" in 2004 again brought to the forefront their brilliant talent on tracks such as the acoustic version of Michael Jackson's "Human Nature" and Hall & Oates' "Sara Smile".

The band's much-talked about live performances are always a treat for the senses. If you have an appetite for soothing ballads and energetic dance numbers, satiate yourself by treating yourself to a Boyz II Men concert. But book your tickets online now, as these concerts are often full to the brim with eager fans. GO on and treat your senses.