Okay, where did they go?
Have you seen them? I'm talking about the solid, R&B singing, music group. The last of the mohicans remains to be Jagged Edge. (I suppose). And I say them because they remain to possess the fundamental four-man music group essence. I don't know what 112 is up to, but regardless, they're old. My favorite, Boyz II Men. Incredible combination of sounds, portraying melody and harming as if it were strokes on a canvas. They sang great music, capturing more than just love sounds, they created a platform which has yet to be duplicated, and their fan base was international.
Boyz II Men may have been the real last of the mohicans. They learned their lesson from classical groups such as The Temptations, The Four Tops, even New Edition played a role. One thing about these groups that is different from 112, Jagged Edge and ugh Pretty Ricky (rubbish). Even though they possessed a lead singer, other members had great roles on the tracks. Other than just making sure a blend existed.
I wonder what lead to the demise of the group. Times a' changin' (Since that seems to the theme as of late), is the era over? Our generation has been so "Do-me" and self centered that sharing roles and participating in a group effort may be obsolete. Even few rap groups exist like they used to. Is the moment for shared success a dying legend? Maybe it isn't as deep as I think it is...
Enjoy the walk down Th3rd Avenue, a derivative to understanding thoughts in our head, translated through opinions, statements and feelings.
1 comment:
One problems that seems to consistently conquer the cohesiveness of the groups is that in most cases, there are never "shared" roles. Each group has a lead singer that ends up being the "face" of the group. That's when problems always arise: Ralph from New Edition (which caused Bobby Brown to leave), Dianna Ross from the Supremes, Slim from 112, Lionel Richie of the Commodores, Coko from SWV (etc. I good go on.. and on...)
It is not until all members have an equal role that there will be a better chance at experiencing longevity and not breaking up under the "lead singer" formation. That's how Boyz II Men never had as many "power struggles" as some of the other groups (not to mention Take 6). Each member played their part in creating "the sound". On the "II" album, they took a Beatle's classic- "Yesterday" and gave it a 4 part vocal orchestration. One word: RIDICULOUS!!!
Groups don't seem to be the most popular presentation right now, but DAMN... Can we at least get back to bringing DECENT music to the forefront??!!! lol
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