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Next, hailing from Minneapolis, became late-'90s R&B icons with hits like "Too Close" and "Wifey." Known for suggestive lyrics and gospel-influenced harmonies, they achieved multi-platinum success with "Rated Next" under Arista. The group, mentored by Reverand James Grear, and Sounds of Blackness' Ann Nesby, worked with producers like KayGee and Darren Lighty. They released three albums before splitting in 2003. They reunited in 2018 with original members RL, T-Low, and Tweet.

Born in Mississippi but raised in Atlanta, Bobby V is a smooth R&B artist known for hits like "Slow Down." Originally part of the group Mista, he later joined Ludacris' DTP crew. His solo albums have topped the R&B charts, featuring collaborations with Tim & Bob, Carlos McKinney, and Raphael Saadiq. His music blends contemporary and sultry sounds, earning spots on both Billboard and BET.

Day26, an urban vocal group formed on MTV's Making the Band, blends 112 and *NSYNC sounds. Signed by Puff Daddy, they debuted with "Got Me Going" in 2008.