B5 is an R&B boy group originating from Atlanta, Georgia. The group consists of Dustin, Kelly, Patrick, Carnell, and Bryan Breeding. B5 was originally known as TNT Boyz, featuring only the four eldest brothers. They renamed themselves B5 when Bryan, the youngest brother, joined the group. The group's name is derived from the initial of the brothers' last name and the number of the siblings. The five boys and their mother Adrian once shared a three-bedroom house with their grandmother,their aunt and nine other cousins. "People think we grew up in the suburbs and were wealthy all our lives," says Kelly. "We had a hard life," says Dustin. "We grew up living off oranges and roman noodles, but we learned to work hard and be thankful because it could have been even worse." Even though those days are long gone, the Breedings have never lost sight of their struggle.
B5 is managed by Jim McMahan of JAMM Entertainment Group. Through McMahan's help, B5 landed an audition with Sean "Diddy" Combs which eventually got them signed to his label Bad Boy Records. Since then, they have become known to a larger audience.
Activities
B5 has toured with Mario Winans, Kanye West, Ginuwine, Usher, Fantasia, Mario, Omarion, T-Pain, Yung Joc, Diddy, 112, Bobby Valentino, Chris Brown, Jonas Brothers and others. In 2005, they headlined Radio Disney's Jingle Jam Tour. B5 also performed in the 2005 Scream Tour IV. On April 27, 2006, B5 joined Bow Wow on his tour, which featured T-Pain, Ray-J and others. They did not return to the Scream Tour in 2007 because T.I. wanted a little more mature act"[1]. Instead they are doing the Russ Parr Bus Tour.
B5 performed a new version of the High School Musical song Get'cha Head in the Game, produced by Drew Lane and B5. The song is featured on Disney's High School Musical soundtrack. B5 also performed a new version of the classic Earth Wind & Fire song, Shining Star on Disney's Hannah Montana soundtrack, again produced by Drew Lane and B5.
B5 appeared in the 2006 movie The Guardians and made a cameo appearance in Ciara's 1, 2 Step video and Ludacris' video, Georgia.
B5 began working on their second album, Don't Talk, Just Listen. It was released on September 11, 2007. They were reported to be working with producers such as Pooh Bear, Soul Diggaz, Scott Storch, Drew Lane, Daron Jones,Will.i.am, Jim Jonsin, Mischka, Blaze, Brian Cox, Underdogs, Insomniax, Mario Winans, 88 Productions, Wiley Morris, Corte Ellis, Danja and others.
Trivia
The brothers currently reside in Canton, Georgia, while Bryan is still being home-schooled.
Lineup
Dustin Michael Breeding - 20 - October 8, 1987
Kelly Allen Breeding - 18 - February 27, 1989
Patrick Owen Breeding - 17 - September 19, 1990
Carnell Fredrick Breeding - 15 - November 30, 1991
Bryan Jesse Breeding - 14 - October 14, 1993
Albums
Released: July 19, 2005 (U.S.) #19 (Billboard 200) #7(U.S.R&B/Hip Hop)
Label: Bad Boy
U.S. Sales: 650,000
RIAA certification: Gold
Singles:
All I Do
U Got Me
Don't Talk, Just Listen
Released: September 11, 2007 (U.S.) #27 (Billboard 200), September 10, 2007 (U.K.) (U.S.R&B/Hip Hop) #5
Label: Bad Boy
U.S. Sales: 52,400+
RIAA certification:
Singles:
Hydrolics (Feat. Bow Wow)
In My Bedroom
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