Boyz II Men 40th Anniversary Celebration

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A must-have for every Boyz II Men fan, this handsome volume traces forty years of the groundbreaking group through stunning photography, fascinating facts, and interviews with fans and industry pros.

Philly's own Boyz II Men is an iconic boy band that jumped to the top of the charts (and into the hearts of millions of global fans) in the 1980s. Though the band came to prominence in a time when acts like New Kids On The Block, Backstreet Boys, and NSYNC were surging in popularity, Boyz II Men was truly a transitional group, with a unique sound that took cues from both pop and R the fan culture that built up around the band, from the small gigs and mall tours of their earliest years to their national anthem performance in 2022 and tour and album plans for their anniversary year in 2025; Boyz II Men's influences, from R and the lasting legacy of a band proudly celebrating their fortieth anniversary.

The book features interview with icons of the music world and leading music historians and journalists, including:

Michael Bivins, a founding member of New Edition and Bell Biv DeVoeSinger-songwriter and record producer Kenneth "Babyface" EdmondsRapper and actor LL Cool JSinger-songwriter and musician Amel LarriuexMusic producer Joe "The Butcher" NicoloGrammy-winning producer, mixer, and engineer Chris TrevettBassist Reggie HamiltonMusic writer and culture critic Maria ShermanAcademic and author Marc Lamont HillAuthor, journalist, and historian Dart AdamsAward-winning music industry veteran, journalist, and leading voice in Black music and culture Naima CochraneLongtime music journalist and entertainment industry professional Karas Lamb
With stunning photographs throughout, fans can relive their most precious memories of their favorite crossover band and learn about hidden gems and new tidbits from famous friends and collaborators. This is far from the end of the road for this groundbreaking group, and this book is the perfect companion to your everlasting love for "Nate, Mike, Shawn, and Wan"!

Author Bio

John Morrison is a writer, producer, and DJ from Philadelphia. For the last 25 years, Morrison has worked as an independent music journalist, documenting and reporting on Philly hip-hop culture. His writing has appeared inthe Philadelphia City Paper, NPR Music, The Wire, Red Bull Music Academy, Bandcamp Daily, and more. An in-demand on-air personality, Morrison regularly appears on NPR's All Songs Considered and The World Cafe as well as NPR's Tiny Desk Top Shelf series.Morrison is currently writing a major book on the history of hip-hop culture in Philadelphia. As hip-hop's first major stronghold outside of New York, Morrison's book will fill in some crucial blank spaces about the dawn of hip-hop and its eventual nationwide spread.