H-Town (band)
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Solomon "Shazam" Conner (left) and Darryl "G.I." Jackson (right).
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| Also known as | The Gents |
| Origin | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1990–present |
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| Members | Solomon "Shazam" Conner Darryl "G.I." Jackson |
| Past members | Keven "Dino" Conner (deceased) |
H-Town is an American R&B vocal group from Houston, Texas, United States. H-Town was founded in 1990 by twin brothers Keven "Dino" Conner and Solomon "Shazam" Conner (b. November 18, 1974), and their longtime friend Darryl "GI" Jackson. H-Town is best known for their hits during the early to mid–1990s.
The group grew up together in Houston's notorious Yellowstone neighborhood located on the southside of the city. While attending Yates high school, Keven and Solomon Conner formed a band with Jackson. They were known as "The Gents" and recorded their first album "It's No Dream" with producer Phil Blackmon. Shazam was chosen as lead singer at the time of recording this album, which featured the ballad "A Time for Us". Unfortunately, the album was not successful after being available locally. They later recorded tracks and performed at talent shows and plays before a local producer sent their demo tape to onetime 2 Live Crew rapper and record label executive Luther "Luke" Campbell. After an impromptu audition, Campbell signed the group to his label, Luke Records. Producer Bishop "Stick" Burrell became their producer and positioned Dino as lead singer, seeing his potential and rare voice as the formula for success in the group and built his sound around him. They took the name of the group, "H-Town", from the local nickname for the city of Houston, Texas, in which they grew up.
H-Town's debut album Fever for Da Flavor was released on April 15, 1993. The group achieved hit status in the United States with "Knockin' Da Boots", which became H-Town's biggest hit and also their signature song. "Boots" was a #1 hit on the R&B charts, and peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Lick U Up", the band's follow-up single, peaked at #21. They signed on as a part of the 1993 Coca-Cola Summerfest tour, which also included Shai, SWV, Jade, Naughty by Nature, LL Cool J and Silk. In 1994, H-Town won the Soul Train Music Award for Best New Artist. They also appeared on the Above the Rim soundtrack with their single "Part Time Lover", which was produced by DeVante Swing of Jodeci. It peaked at #9 on the R&B Charts.
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