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Boyz II Men

Boyz II Men is an American vocal harmony group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, best known for emotional ballads and a cappella harmonies. Formed in 1985, they have been a trio composed of baritone Nathan Morris, tenor Wanyá Morris, and tenor Shawn Stockman since 2003. During the 1990s, Boyz II Men was a quartet with bass singer Michael McCary, who left the group in 2003 due to health issues after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. The group first saw commercial success in 1991 with the release of their singles "Motownphilly" and "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday," both of which peaked within the top five of the Billboard Hot 100. Their 1992 single, "End of the Road" peaked atop the chart and set a then-record for spending 13 weeks at the position. Boyz II Men later broke this record twice more with the singles "I'll Make Love to You" and "One Sweet Day" (with Mariah Carey) which, at 14 and 16 weeks respectively, set records for most weeks at number one. When "On Bended Knee" took the number one spot away from "I'll Make Love to You," Boyz II Men became the second musical act, after the Beatles, to replace themselves atop the Billboard Hot 100. These achievements gave Boyz II Men recognition as Billboard magazine's biggest boy band from 1987 to 2012. Boyz II Men continued to perform as a trio despite McCary's departure. Their latest studio album, Under the Streetlight, was released in 2017. Boyz II Men have received four Grammy Awards. They also became the first group contestants to win The Masked Singer where they competed as "Buffalos" in season twelve.

Infobox

Also known as
Unique Attraction (1985–1988)
Origin
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres
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Works
Boyz II Men discography
Years active
1985–present
Labels
MotownUniversalAristaMSMKochDecca
Members
Nathan Morris Shawn Stockman Wanyá Morris
Past members
Marc Nelson Michael McCary

Tables

· Awards and nominations
1992
Boyz II Men
Role(s)
Favorite Soul/R&B New Artist
Notes
Won
Favorite Pop/Rock New Artist
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Favorite Soul/R&B Single
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
Favorite Soul/R&B Album
Notes
Nominated
1993
Role(s)
Favorite Pop/Rock Song
Notes
Won
Boyz II Men
Role(s)
Favorite Soul/R&B Band/Duo/Group
Notes
Won
1995
Won
Role(s)
Favorite Soul/R&B Single
Notes
Won
Favorite Pop/Rock Song
Role(s)
Won
1996
II
Role(s)
Favorite Soul/R&B Album
Notes
Won
Favorite Pop/Rock Album
Role(s)
Nominated
Boyz II Men
Role(s)
Artist of the Year
Notes
Nominated
Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group
Role(s)
Nominated
Favorite Soul/R&B Band/Duo/Group
Role(s)
Won
1998
Won
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
1992
Boyz II Men
Favorite Soul/R&B New Artist
Won
Favorite Pop/Rock New Artist
Nominated
Favorite Soul/R&B Band/Duo/Group
Nominated
"Motownphilly"
Favorite Soul/R&B Single
Nominated
Cooleyhighharmony
Favorite Soul/R&B Album
Nominated
1993
"End of the Road"
Favorite Pop/Rock Song
Won
Boyz II Men
Favorite Soul/R&B Band/Duo/Group
Won
1995
Won
Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist
Nominated
"I'll Make Love to You"
Favorite Soul/R&B Single
Won
Favorite Pop/Rock Song
Won
1996
II
Favorite Soul/R&B Album
Won
Favorite Pop/Rock Album
Nominated
Boyz II Men
Artist of the Year
Nominated
Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group
Nominated
Favorite Soul/R&B Band/Duo/Group
Won
1998
Won
· Awards and nominations
1992
Boyz II Men
Role(s)
Top Hot 100 Artist
Notes
Won
Role(s)
Top Hot 100 Song
Notes
Won
1994
Role(s)
Nominated
1995
II
Role(s)
Top Billboard 200 Album
Notes
Nominated
Boyz II Men
Role(s)
Top Artist
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
Nominated
1996
Role(s)
Top Hot 100 Song
Notes
Nominated
Billboard Music Special Hot 100
Role(s)
Won
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
1992
Boyz II Men
Top Hot 100 Artist
Won
"End of the Road"
Top Hot 100 Song
Won
1994
"I'll Make Love to You"
Nominated
1995
II
Top Billboard 200 Album
Nominated
Boyz II Men
Top Artist
Nominated
Top R&B Artist
Nominated
1996
"One Sweet Day" (with Mariah Carey)
Top Hot 100 Song
Nominated
Billboard Music Special Hot 100
Won
· Awards and nominations
2023
"The City of Brothery Love" from Jam Van
Role(s)
Outstanding Original Song for a Preschool Program
Notes
Nominated
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
2023
"The City of Brothery Love" from Jam Van
Outstanding Original Song for a Preschool Program
Nominated
· Awards and nominations
1992
Boyz II Men
Role(s)
Best New Artist
Notes
Nominated
Cooleyhighharmony
Role(s)
Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal
Notes
Won
1993
"End of the Road"
Role(s)
Won
1994
Role(s)
Nominated
1995
"I'll Make Love To You"
Role(s)
Won
Role(s)
Nominated
II
Role(s)
Best R&B Album
Notes
Won
1996
Role(s)
Record of the Year
Notes
Nominated
1998
Role(s)
Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
Best R&B Album
Notes
Nominated
2001
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Best R&B Performance By a Duo or Group with Vocal
Notes
Nominated
2009
"Ribbon In The Sky"
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Best R&B Album
Notes
Nominated
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
1992
Boyz II Men
Best New Artist
Nominated
Cooleyhighharmony
Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal
Won
1993
"End of the Road"
Won
1994
"Let It Snow"
Nominated
1995
"I'll Make Love To You"
Won
Record of the Year
Nominated
II
Best R&B Album
Won
1996
"One Sweet Day" (with Mariah Carey)
Record of the Year
Nominated
Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals
Nominated
1998
"A Song For Mama"
Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal
Nominated
Evolution
Best R&B Album
Nominated
2001
Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya
Nominated
"Pass You By"
Best R&B Performance By a Duo or Group with Vocal
Nominated
2009
"Ribbon In The Sky"
Nominated
Motown: A Journey Through Hitsville USA
Best R&B Album
Nominated
· Awards and nominations
1993
Role(s)
Best R&B Video
Notes
Nominated
1995
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Nominated
1996
Role(s)
Best R&B Video
Notes
Nominated
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
Ref.
1993
"End of the Road"
Best R&B Video
Nominated
1995
"Water Runs Dry"
Nominated
Best Cinematography
Nominated
1996
"One Sweet Day" (with Mariah Carey)
Best R&B Video
Nominated
· Awards and nominations
1992
Boyz II Men
Role(s)
Best New R&B/Soul Artist
Notes
Won
1993
"End of the Road"
Role(s)
Song of the Year
Notes
Won
Best R&B Music Video
Role(s)
Won
Role(s)
Best R&B Single – Group, Band or Duo
Notes
Won
1995
II
Role(s)
R&B/Soul Album Group, Band or Duo
Notes
Won
"I'll Make Love to You"
Role(s)
R&B/Soul Single Group, Band or Duo
Notes
Won
1996
Boyz II Men
Role(s)
Entertainer of the Year
Notes
Won
1998
Evolution
Role(s)
Best R&B/Soul Album – Group, Band or Duo
Notes
Nominated
2003
Role(s)
Nominated
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
1992
Boyz II Men
Best New R&B/Soul Artist
Won
1993
"End of the Road"
Song of the Year
Won
Best R&B Music Video
Won
"Please Don't Go"
Best R&B Single – Group, Band or Duo
Won
1995
II
R&B/Soul Album Group, Band or Duo
Won
"I'll Make Love to You"
R&B/Soul Single Group, Band or Duo
Won
1996
Boyz II Men
Entertainer of the Year
Won
1998
Evolution
Best R&B/Soul Album – Group, Band or Duo
Nominated
2003
Full Circle
Nominated

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