{"product_id":"boyz-ii-men-40th-anniversary-celebration-unofficial-unauthorized-1","title":"Boyz II Men 40th Anniversary Celebration: Unofficial \u0026 Unauthorized","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eA must-have for every Boyz II Men fan, this unofficial and unauthorized handsome volume traces forty years of the groundbreaking group through stunning photography, fascinating facts, and interviews with fans and industry pros.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhilly’s own Boyz II Men is an iconic boy band that jumped to the top of the charts (and into the hearts of millions of global fans) in the 1980s. Though the band came to prominence in a time when acts like New Kids On The Block, Backstreet Boys, and NSYNC were surging in popularity, Boyz II Men was truly a transitional group, with a unique sound that took cues from both pop and R\u0026amp;B and brought together audiences across the world. Today, Boyz II Men is the bestselling R\u0026amp;B group of all time, having sold over 60 million albums worldwide, with a highly anticipated biopic in the works. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the unofficial and unauthorized \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eBoyz II Men 40th Anniversary Celebration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, music journalist John Morrison delves into \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ethe band’s origins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—from their beginning in high school and their earliest influences—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eto their biggest successes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the ’80s and ’90s, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eto their continued achievements today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003elasting legacy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e they’ve left in the boy-band canon. Along the way, readers will also explore the creation of Boyz II Men’s biggest hits, such as “End of the Road” and “Motownphilly”; the fan culture that built up around the band, from the small gigs and mall tours of their earliest years to their national anthem performance in 2022 and tour and album plans for their anniversary year in 2025; Boyz II Men’s influences, from R\u0026amp;B to a cappella, and their place in a boy-band history that begins with the Jackson 5 and continues in the modern day with bands like One Direction and BTS; and the lasting legacy of a band proudly celebrating their fortieth anniversary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book features interviews with icons of the music world and leading music historians and journalists, including:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSinger-songwriter and record producer Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSinger-songwriter Loren Davis-Stroud\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusic journalist Michael Gonzales \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusic producer Joe “The Butcher” Nicolo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusician and studio manager Daria Marmaluk-Hajioannou\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudio engineer George Hajioannou\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBassist Reggie Hamilton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor and historian Dart Adams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLongtime music journalist and entertainment industry professional Karas Lamb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith stunning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ephotographs and recollections from fans\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethroughout, fans can relive their most precious memories of their favorite crossover band and learn about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ehidden gems and new tidbits from famous friends and collaborators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is far from the end of the road for this groundbreaking group, and this book is the perfect companion to your everlasting love for “Nate, Mike, Shawn, and Wan”!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Morrison","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45497530417328,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/81u1zvSy_WL._SL1500.jpg?v=1785647488","url":"https:\/\/www.umojabooks.com\/products\/boyz-ii-men-40th-anniversary-celebration-unofficial-unauthorized-1","provider":"Umoja House ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}