B5 (band)
| B5 | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | TNT Boyz AUDIO |
| Origin | St. Petersburg, Florida, United States |
| Genres | R&B, Hip Hop |
| Years active | 2001–2014 |
| Labels | Bad Boy, Block, UpFront, Motown |
| Website | B5 Online |
| Members | Dustin Breeding Kelly Breeding Patrick Breeding Carnell Breeding Bryan Breeding |
B5, previously known as TNT Boyz and Audio, was a R&B music group originating from St. Petersburg, Florida which later relocated to Atlanta, Georgia. The group consisted of five brothers, Dustin Michael (b. October 8, 1987), Kelly Allen (b. February 27, 1989), Patrick Owen (b. September 19, 1990), Carnell Frederick (b. Hunnicut, November 30, 1992), and Bryan Jesse Breeding (b. October 14, 1994). Formerly known as the TNT Boyz featuring only the four eldest brothers, but renamed themselves B5 when Bryan, the youngest brother, joined the group. In late 2009-early 2010, they renamed themselves Audio and then, returned to the name B5 on May 30, 2012.
The band started in 1998 with Dustin, Kelly, Patrick and Carnell. The four-member band was known as TNT Boyz. Dustin, the oldest of the brothers, and Patrick were the lead singers of TNT Boyz. The young boys were encouraged by their mother and aunt to pursue music careers. They entered and won numerous competitions, including shows put together by Radio Disney. The band changed its name to B5 when Bryan, the youngest of the brothers joined in. The name B5 was chosen to denote Breeding 5
The band took part in tours and appearing in shows alongside acts including Akon, Mario Winans, Kanye West, Ginuwine, Usher, Fantasia,Bow Wow, Chris Brown, T-Pain, Omarion, Soulja Boy and NSync. While passing through Atlanta, GA, their Manager Jim McMahan introduced them to L. A. Reid and Jermaine Dupri; after meeting Sean "P.Diddy" Combs, they were signed by Bad Boy Entertainment. Diddy produced B5's self-titled debut album along with other top producers including Rodney Jerkins, Ryan Leslie, Sean Garrett, Corna Boyz and Veit Renn. The lead single, "All I Do", a cover of The Jackson 5's single "All I Do Is Think of You" similar to a cover released by Troop, was suggested to them by Jerkins.
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