Boys II Men (album)

Boys II Men is the debut album by the American R&B group Boyz II Men, released on April 30, 1991, by Motown Records. The album's success established the group as a major force in the music industry and helped to usher in a new era of male R&B vocal groups.

Boys II Men features a blend of uptempo R&B and soulful ballads, showcasing the group's signature harmonies and vocal abilities. Production was handled by a variety of producers, including L.A. Reid and Babyface, Dallas Austin, and Vassal Benford.

The album spawned several successful singles, including "Motownphilly," a high-energy track that paid homage to the group's Philadelphia roots and the legacy of Motown Records, and "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday," a remake of a G.C. Cameron song that became a breakout hit and demonstrated the group's vocal prowess. Other singles included "Sympin'" and "Uhh Ahh."

Boys II Men reached number six on the Billboard 200 chart and remained on the chart for an extended period. It was eventually certified multi-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying significant sales. The album's success contributed to the rise of the New Jack Swing era and solidified Boyz II Men's position as one of the most influential R&B groups of the 1990s. The album received generally positive reviews, with critics praising the group's vocal arrangements and harmonies.