Next with Silk, Hi-Five, and more

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.

R&B singer Pleasure P, born in Miami, rose to fame with Pretty Ricky, known for hits like "Grind with Me." His solo career launched with "Did You Wrong," and he starred on VH1's Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. Reunited with Pretty Ricky in 2014; his work includes collaborations with DJ Clue and Amara La Negra.