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Performer: Boyz II Men
Artist: Babyface; Jimmy Jam; Terry Lewis
Engineer: Jeff Taylor; Jim Hinger; Darin Prindle; Jeff Taylor; Jim Zumpano; Steve Hodge; Leslie Brathwaite; Brad Gilderman
Distributor: Universal Distribution

Notes: Boyz II Men: Shawn Stockman, Michael S. McCary, Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris (vocals). Additional personnel: Tamara Spinner (vocals); Troy Taylor, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis (various instruments); Babyface (guitar, synthesizer); Peter Moore, Shanon (guitar); William Henderson, Mark Cargill (violin); Kevan Torfeh (cello); Tim Kelley (keyboards, bass, drums); Bob Robinson (piano, keyboards); Reggie Hamilton (acoustic & electric basses); Rayford Griffin (drums, programming). Producers include: Dallas Austin, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, L.A. Reid, Tony Rich. II won the 1995 Grammy Award for Best R&B Album, and "I'll Make Love To You" won Grammys for Best R&B Song and Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal. "I'll Make Love To You" was also nominated for Record Of The Year. This is a DTS CD, which features DTS 5.1 Surround Sound technology and is playable on a DTS-capable 5.1 Surround Sound system. Boyz II Men: Shawn Stockman, Michael S. McCary, Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris (vocals). Additional personnel: Tamara Spinner (vocals); Troy Taylor, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis (various instruments); Babyface (guitar, synthesizer); Peter Moore, Shanon (guitar); William Henderson, Mark Cargill (violin); Kevan Torfeh (cello); Tim Kelley (keyboards, bass, drums); Bob Robinson (piano, keyboards); Reggie Hamilton (acoustic & electric basses); Rayford Griffin (drums, programming). Producers include: Dallas Austin, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, L.A. Reid, Tony Rich. II won the 1995 Grammy Award for Best R&B Album, and "I'll Make Love To You" won Grammys for Best R&B Song and Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal. "I'll Make Love To You" was also nominated for Record Of The Year. Personnel: Boyz II Men (vocals); Tamara Spinner (vocals); Babyface (guitar, acoustic guitar, synthesizer); Peter Moore (guitar); William Henderson , Mark Cargill (violin); Kevan Torfeh (cello); Bob Robinson (piano, keyboards); Tim Kelly , Tim Kelley (keyboards, drums); Rayford Griffin, Ray Griffin (drums, drum programming). Audio Mixers: Claudio Cueni; Jim Hinger; Mick Guzauski; Reggie Hamilton; Steve Hodge. Recording information: D.A.R.P. Studios; Doppler Studios; Flyte Tyme STudios; Granny's House Recording Studio; Kajem Studios; LaCoCo Studios; Larrabee Sound Studios; Larrabee Studios; Studio 4; Studio LaCoCo; The Enterprise. Introduction by: Tamara Spinner. Photographers: Catherine Wessel; Tim White ; Ron Slenzak. Arrangers: Tim Kelly ; Jimmy Jam; Reggie Hamilton; Shawn Stockman; Tim Kelley; Wanya Morris; Terry Lewis; Bob Robinson ; Boyz II Men. Philadelphia's Boyz II Men are a vocal quartet steeped in a number of R&B and soul traditions. Not only do they have the sizable legacy of soul singers from the City of Brotherly Love to draw on for inspiration, they've also surpassed mentors Bell Biv Devoe as the premier Pop/R&B act in the land, filling the shoes of such dapper hit-makers as New Edition and The Jacksons. For II, their long-awaited sophomore effort, Boyz II Men (Shawn Stockman, Michael McCary, Nathan and Wanya Morris) rightfully abstained from fiddling with their distinctive vocal sound. Consequently, their harmonic interplay has never seemed more polished. Not only do they kindle soulful flames under pure romantic ballads like "I'll Make Love To You," but they are able to stake a claim to the Beatles' "Yesterday" by placing their own distinct vocal stamp on it. They can also just as easily kick their harmonies onto the dance floor. The Jimmy Jam/Terry Lewis produced "All Around The World," with its funky French intro and Daddy-O samples, is a testament to that. The track also serves as further proof that in today's world of pop craftsmanship, Boyz II Men have all the bases covered.

Rolling Stone (12/29/94-1/12/95, p.176) - "...Every bit as appealing as their fine first effort....There's...a capella candy that leaves no cloying aftertaste....II pushes the envelope...adding string-quartet grace notes here, jazz vocalese there." Entertainment Weekly (9/9/94, p.83) - "...No matter how noble the lyrics, the lush vocal and string arrangements suggest a deep-seated sensuality...the Boyz maintain their understated charm..." - Rating: A Q (11/94, p.109) - 4 Stars - Excellent - "...Aspirations to stretch beyond sweetness are implicit in the hardline approach and ensemble passion..."

While rap music was the music of choice on the urban charts and radio playlists by the late 1980s/early '90s, vocal group Boyz II Men re-introduced the merits of soul and contemporary R&B, laden with perfectly executed harmonies. The group became one of the most successful chart acts of the '90s, especially when their 1992 single, "The End of the Road," set the record for most weeks atop the Billboard charts, a record which they would subsequently reclaim in 1996 with the duet with Mariah Carey, "One Sweet Day."

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