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Disc one of Twenty constitutes Boyz II Men's first full-length set of original material since 2002’s Full Circle, an album released just prior to the departure of bass vocalist Michael McCary. The title here isn’t the only manner in which the group acknowledges its longevity. They work with past collaborators such as Tim & Bob, Teddy Riley, and Babyface, each of whom either produces or co-produces three tracks. Rather than attempt to compete with younger acts on the charts, they largely stick to their tried and true approach and appeal to their longtime listeners. Some of the slower songs get a little raunchy, but most of them -- highlighted by “More Than You’ll Ever Know,” featuring Charlie Wilson -- switch between romantic pleading and uplifting/inspirational modes. It’s their most enjoyable work since 2000’s Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya. On the second disc, Boyz II Men cover themselves. In some cases, the new looks at their hits are closer to re-creations than reinterpretations, with only slight variations on the vocal and instrumental arrangements. That Boyz II Men still have it, both individually and collectively, is undeniable; their group harmonies sound as easy as ever. That’s what they had over most contemporary R&B acts in 1991, and that's what they have over all of them in 2011.
© Andy Kellman /TiVo
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N. Morris, ComposerLyricist - Teddy Riley, Producer - Shawn Stockman, ComposerLyricist - Eric Rennaker, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Alvin Speights, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Boyz II Men, MainArtist - W Morris, ComposerLyricist - Alex Teamer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2011 MSM Music Group/Benchmark Entertainment.
Bob Robinson, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Tim Kelley, Mixer, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, Bass (Vocal) - N. Morris, ComposerLyricist - Shawn Stockman, ComposerLyricist - Boyz II Men, MainArtist - W Morris, Mixer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Andy Haller, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tim & Bob, Producer - Geoff "Kuzzo" Richard, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - T Kelley, ComposerLyricist - B Robinson, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2011 MSM Music Group/Benchmark Entertainment.
N. Morris, ComposerLyricist - Shawn Stockman, ComposerLyricist - Julian Bunetta, Mixer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Boyz II Men, MainArtist - W Morris, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2011 MSM Music Group/Benchmark Entertainment.
Bob Robinson, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Tim Kelley, Mixer, Drum Programming, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - W. Morris, ComposerLyricist - N. Morris, ComposerLyricist - B. Robinson, ComposerLyricist - Shawn Stockman, ComposerLyricist - Boyz II Men, MainArtist - Andy Haller, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Wanya Morris, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Tim & Bob, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Geoff "Kuzzo" Richard, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - T Kelley, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2011 MSM Music Group/Benchmark Entertainment.
N. Wilson, Producer - W. Morris, Producer - Dennis Bettis, ComposerLyricist - Wirlie Morris, Producer, Editor, Engineer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Shawn Stockman, Producer - Brian Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Charlie Wilson, Producer, FeaturedArtist, ComposerLyricist - Alvin Speights, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Boyz II Men, MainArtist - Mahin Wilson, ComposerLyricist - Michael Paran, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel - Clarice Bell, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2011 MSM Music Group/Benchmark Entertainment.
Eric Dawkins, ComposerLyricist - Antonio Dixon, Producer, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Boyz II Men, MainArtist - Paul Boutin, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Wanya Morris, ComposerLyricist - KENNETH "BABYFACE" EDMONDS, Producer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2011 MSM Music Group/Benchmark Entertainment.
W. Morris, ComposerLyricist - E. Clark, ComposerLyricist - Jaycen Joshua, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Da Internz, Producer - Boyz II Men, MainArtist - A.M. Cox, ComposerLyricist - M. Palacios, ComposerLyricist - Mitch Kenny, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - E. Bellinger, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2011 MSM Music Group/Benchmark Entertainment.
Darrell Crooks, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - W. Morris, ComposerLyricist - N. Morris, ComposerLyricist - Shawn Stockman, ComposerLyricist - Rex Rideout, Producer - RAY BARDANI, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Eric Rennaker, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Boyz II Men, MainArtist - R Rideout, ComposerLyricist - Timothy “Tip” Wyman, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2011 MSM Music Group/Benchmark Entertainment.
Bryan-Michael Cox, ComposerLyricist - Antonio Dixon, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Boyz II Men, MainArtist - Paul Boutin, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mike Donaldson, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - KENNETH "BABYFACE" EDMONDS, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Patrick "JQue" Smith, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2011 MSM Music Group/Benchmark Entertainment.
Bob Robinson, Acoustic Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Tim Kelley, Mixer, Drum Programming, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - W. Morris, Mixer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - N. Morris, ComposerLyricist - B. Robinson, ComposerLyricist - Shawn Stockman, ComposerLyricist - Boyz II Men, MainArtist - Andy Haller, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tim & Bob, Producer - Geoff "Kuzzo" Richard, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2011 MSM Music Group/Benchmark Entertainment.
Teddy Riley, ComposerLyricist - Jean-Marie Horvat, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Eric Rennaker, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Boyz II Men, MainArtist - Donnell Shawn Butler, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2011 MSM Music Group/Benchmark Entertainment.
Antonio Dixon, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Kenny Edmonds, ComposerLyricist - Boyz II Men, MainArtist - Paul Boutin, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - KENNETH "BABYFACE" EDMONDS, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Khris Riddick-Tynes, Producer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Alvin Isaacs, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Erik "Bluetooth" Griggs, Producer, Drums, Percussion, Co-Producer, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Senate, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2011 MSM Music Group/Benchmark Entertainment.
DISC 2
Dallas Austin, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Shawn Stockman, ComposerLyricist - Nathan Morris, ComposerLyricist - Boyz II Men, MainArtist - Paul Boutin, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Bivins, Rap Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2011 MSM Music Group/Benchmark Entertainment.
JIMMY JAM, Producer, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - TERRY LEWIS, Producer, ComposerLyricist - JAMES HARRIS, ComposerLyricist - Ghian Wright, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Boyz II Men, MainArtist - Matt Marrin, Mixer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2011 MSM Music Group/Benchmark Entertainment.
JIMMY JAM, Producer, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - TERRY LEWIS, Producer, ComposerLyricist - JAMES HARRIS, ComposerLyricist - Ghian Wright, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Boyz II Men, MainArtist - Matt Marrin, Mixer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2011 MSM Music Group/Benchmark Entertainment.
Antonio Dixon, Producer - Reggie Hamilton, Double Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Cameron Stone, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - Jon Gass, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Boyz II Men, MainArtist - Amy Wickman, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - Karen Elaine, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - Paul Boutin, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - KENNETH "BABYFACE" EDMONDS, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Lisa Liu, Strings, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2011 MSM Music Group/Benchmark Entertainment.
Greg Phillinganes, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Antonio Dixon, Producer - Reggie Hamilton, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Jon Gass, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Boyz II Men, MainArtist - Paul Boutin, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - KENNETH "BABYFACE" EDMONDS, Producer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2011 MSM Music Group/Benchmark Entertainment.
Christine Yarian, ComposerLyricist - Freddie Perren, ComposerLyricist - Boyz II Men, Producer, MainArtist - Tito, Mixer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2011 MSM Music Group/Benchmark Entertainment.
Greg Phillinganes, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Antonio Dixon, Producer - Reggie Hamilton, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Jon Gass, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Boyz II Men, MainArtist - Paul Boutin, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - KENNETH "BABYFACE" EDMONDS, Producer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2011 MSM Music Group/Benchmark Entertainment.
Daryl Simmons, ComposerLyricist - Greg Phillinganes, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Antonio Dixon, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Reggie Hamilton, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Antonio Reid, ComposerLyricist - Jon Gass, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Boyz II Men, MainArtist - Paul Boutin, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - KENNETH "BABYFACE" EDMONDS, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2011 MSM Music Group/Benchmark Entertainment.
Steve Hodge, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - JIMMY JAM, Producer - TERRY LEWIS, Producer, ComposerLyricist - JAMES HARRIS, ComposerLyricist - Boyz II Men, MainArtist - Matt Marrin, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tremaine Williams, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2011 MSM Music Group/Benchmark Entertainment.
Album review
Disc one of Twenty constitutes Boyz II Men's first full-length set of original material since 2002’s Full Circle, an album released just prior to the departure of bass vocalist Michael McCary. The title here isn’t the only manner in which the group acknowledges its longevity. They work with past collaborators such as Tim & Bob, Teddy Riley, and Babyface, each of whom either produces or co-produces three tracks. Rather than attempt to compete with younger acts on the charts, they largely stick to their tried and true approach and appeal to their longtime listeners. Some of the slower songs get a little raunchy, but most of them -- highlighted by “More Than You’ll Ever Know,” featuring Charlie Wilson -- switch between romantic pleading and uplifting/inspirational modes. It’s their most enjoyable work since 2000’s Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya. On the second disc, Boyz II Men cover themselves. In some cases, the new looks at their hits are closer to re-creations than reinterpretations, with only slight variations on the vocal and instrumental arrangements. That Boyz II Men still have it, both individually and collectively, is undeniable; their group harmonies sound as easy as ever. That’s what they had over most contemporary R&B acts in 1991, and that's what they have over all of them in 2011.
© Andy Kellman /TiVo
About the album
- 2 disc(s) - 21 track(s)
- Total length: 01:28:48
- Main artists: Boyz II Men
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Universal Music Group International
- Genre: Soul/Funk/R&B R&B
© 2011 MSM Music Group/Benchmark Entertainment. ℗ 2011 MSM Music Group/Benchmark Entertainment.
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