B2k
 

I was wondering what everybody thought about the new boy band sensation B2K. I heard a DJ on the radio clowning them because Burger King is also B2K. I think a couple of those boys have a little sugar in their tank.

But did you know
 

One is the little brother to the guy that played Roger in the show Sister Sister . I think his name in his own group Immature now known as Imx is Batman or Marques Houston. They also have a cousin in that group B2K.

While not familiar with their song(s), one of my students infiltrates their name into most assignments and even signs her name (fictional name) Quatifah Simmons-Thornton (Thornton for a B2Ker). I call her Ms. Simmons and she will say, "Ms. Simmons-Thornton." :rolleyes:

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Her name is really quite normal. I would name my child that but since I know how much we love us some ghetto names + I was listening to Queen Latifah when I was typing this so I just combo'ed her name.:p

Am I getting old or are these dudes really lame beyond words?:confused:

They are definitely lame. I'm so tired of these little boys trying to be sexy. Its not working boo, its not working.

CrimsonTide for a minute I was thinking your student's name was really Quatifah. Then I reread it and noticed the "fictional name" in parenthesis. Whew, I almost got a little worried.

I was hoping that somebody would tell them to put a shirt on, or at least a V-neck. Dangit!

B2k
 

IMX and B2k are coming to our radio station and are doing a concert here this friday.

I'm not gonna lie, folks love IMX, but B2k is REALLY what the ladies are coming to see. They call and ask about tickets all the time now.

We have a meet and greet with them, so I'll let y'all know what I think about them(and hopefully scan the pic)

But I must admit, they have ABS to die for at such young age!


QTE

Personally, I really do not enjoy B2K or their music. They have to have the absolutely most stupid names I have ever heard. Three of their names are Lil' Fizz, J-Boog, and Omarion. I don't remember the last boy's name but I'm sure it's just as bad.

And, I saw their last video and they were all dancing with no shirts on. Isn't that child pornography or something? I don't not want to be flipping throught the channels and have to see some little boys who are barely knocking on puberty's door running around half nekked trying to entice little girls.

I'm not even about to front. Yes, I am damn near 20 years old. But I must admit a couple of them are kinda cute. Especially the darker one with the curly hair.... :)

That's it...the cousin to the buy from Imx is Omarion, I think the brother is they guy that you can't remember his name....Ok help me out but....Omarion.

I'm not fantasizing about marrying any of them like I used to do over Michael Jackson when I was 8-9 years old (and we all know how that fantasy turned out)!!! BUT, I think they are toooo cute! Hey, I figure if the boy-band business is going to be a multi-billion dollar issue, then why not have a B2k in the mix. No, they are not as G-rated as Bow Wow or Romeo, but the Scream 2002 Tour is going to be off the hook!! Dancing with shirts off is far from pornography, but suggestion is part of their art so it doesn't offend me - not with all the miscellaneous female body parts that are in commercials and music videos.

B2K's Official Website
 

http://www.b2klovesyou.com/

Names are j-boog
lil' fizz
omarion
raz-b

Excerpt from site: B2K garnered mainstream recognition long before the release of their self-titled debut CD. The guys spent two and a half months in the summer of 2001 opening for Lil' Bow Wow and later appeared in the video for his recent hit "Ghetto Girls". Critics and fans alike agree - B2K had young concert fans going wild, but their energetic stage presence also brought back some great memories to older audiences, evoking the spirit of the Jackson 5 and New Edition.

These busy guys have also been fitting interviews, radio station visits, autograph signing sessions, business meetings, home schooling and TV guest spots into their hectic schedule. During the past few months, the boys have appeared on several teen-magazine covers, and have made appearances on the "Jenny Jones Show," "TEENick," BET's "106 and Park," MTV's "Mandy," "Soul Train," and the Fox Family Channel's "Weekly Video Countdown."

B2K, which consists of J-Boog (15), Raz-B (15), Lil' Fizz (15), and Omarion (16), were discovered last year in Los Angeles at an Epic Records Showcase for new talent. The guys wowed Epic executives with their surprisingly well developed harmonies and complex dance routines. Aside from these talents, lead singer Omarion also has assembled an impressive acting resume, having appeared in TV commercials for Kellogs and McDonalds.

Parents are singing the praises of B2K too. As Raz-B explains, "We feel a strong obligation to keep our lyrics clean and to set an example for the fans. Parents seem to appreciate that. You can 'keep it real'?we have no problems with that. We want to be the kind of group the whole family can listen to and no one has to tell the younger kids to get out of the room. We love school too, and that comes across in our lyrics as a positive message."

The smooth and seductive debut single "Uh Huh," produced by C. "Tricky" Stewart (Blu Cantrell, Usher), introduces the CD and showcases spicy "boy meets girl" verses from each B2K member. The accompanying music video for "Uh Huh," produced by Hype Williams, offers the perfect visual compliment to the song's flashy production, and gives B2K a chance to perform some of their most exuberant dance moves. "Last Boyfriend" features a lovelorn Omarion's terse vocals about a girl who seems too afraid to get involved too deeply because of sour feelings from her last relationship. Produced by perennial hit-maker Jermaine Dupri, it's got the Atlanta modern hip-hop soul flavor. The bulk of the album's productions was handled by Platinum Status, but includes contributions from Beau Dozier, Marc Dovert, and Max Gousse.

Sure to be a single contender "B2K is Hot," proclaims that the boys are on the scene and here to inspire youngsters into a party spirit. "Hey Little Lady," another production from Platinum Status, features heavenly multi-layered harmonies, but this time, the boys talk about meeting and impressing an around-the-way girl.

"Come On" is a love-affair-gone-wrong jam reminiscent of New Edition during their prime. "Here We Go" is a hyper-energetic cut that blatantly tells a romantic hopeful hangin' at a bus stop that "I'm really looking at your friend." "Baby Girl," produced by The Characters (Charles Farrar and Troy Taylor), is a classic "ladies night" record pledging undying love in the tradition of the great late '60s Stevie Wonder hits.

Perhaps the key to the group's ambition at such a young age is not
just their talent- it's also the right blend of personalities between these eleventh and twelfth graders. Lil' Fizz says slightly tongue-in-cheek, "It's because we're all so different. Razz-B is a Gemini, which says it all. He is like two people in one. I am the laid back boy next door. J-Boog is the businessman who knows how to sell us. Omarion has a casual personality and he likes to be wherever there are chickies and checkers."

Yes, B2K puts their hearts on the line with their music...and make the ladies sigh. But most importantly, B2K crosses all color, age, and musical barriers--indeed, these boys are determined to win over fans of all kinds. They do their thing with flair, style, and a genuine love for both their fans and their music. "We love interacting with our fans," says J-Boog. "We encourage them to reach out and contact us at B2Klovesyou.com!"

well...
 

i can imagine myself at the age of 12-15 probably being in love with those guys.

and, i don't want to, but i do like their new song, "gots to be." that song is so cute

LMAO! You are so right. :p

I'ma be honest...
 

I'm kinda diggin b2k. But for real, IMX's video... "my first time" (believe it's called). I have to remind myself that these lil boys are so many years my jr. especially when batman has on that cowboy hat, no shirt ... i'm like whoa! Call me Rra (sike... for real please don't call me that) But, they're doing their thang... giving their target audience exactly what they want and apparently it's working.