B5, previously known as TNT Boyz and Audio, is an American R&B group originating from

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, which later relocated to

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. The group consists of the five Breeding family brothers, Dustin Michael (b. October 8, 1987), Kelly Allen (b. February 27, 1989), Patrick Owen (b. September 19, 1990), Carnell Frederick (b. Hunnicutt, November 30, 1991), and Bryan Jesse (b. October 14, 1994). Formerly known as the TNT Boyz, consisting of the four oldest brothers, the band renamed to B5 after the youngest brother Bryan, joined the group. Since 2018, the members of the band have been working together once more as B5.

Career

TNT Boyz (1998–2001)

The band started in 1998 with Dustin, Kelly, Patrick, and Carnell. The four-member band was known as TNT Boyz. Dustin, the oldest of the brothers, and Patrick were the lead singers of TNT Boyz. The young boys were encouraged by their mother and aunt to pursue music careers. They entered and won numerous competitions, including shows put together by

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. The band changed its name to B5 when Bryan, the youngest of the brothers, joined in. The name B5 was chosen to denote Breeding 5. This is similar to

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, denoting "J5"

B5 (2001–2014)

The band took part in tours and appearing in shows alongside acts including

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, Usher,

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and

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; after meeting Sean "

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" Combs, they were signed by

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. Diddy produced B5's self-titled debut album along with other top producers including

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and was suggested to them by Jerkins. The album ''B5'' reached number seven on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop chart, after entering at #19 in its first week of release on the Billboard 200 and #11 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Their next single, "U Got Me", did not make Billboard Top 200. The debut album included the hit singles "All I Do" and "U Got Me" which peaked at #9 on

and hung on the

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, thousands of girls rushed the stage and at the group and a riot ensued. Members of the group were stripped of shirts, shoes and earrings. ''

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'' was the second album released, with the help of producers such as

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, Danja, Blaze, The Underdogs, Insomoniax, and Mischke. "Hydrolics", featuring Bow Wow, was the first single. The CD was executive produced by Diddy, Kevin Wales and

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. It was released on September 11, 2007, and was their last album on

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. After having little success with the name Audio, the group returned to the name B5. The single "Say Yes" was released in May 2013 with an associated music video. In 2015, Dustin began focusing on his solo career. In November 2015, he released his single "Pay It Forward" as the lead track from his ''Different'' EP.

2018: The Return of B5

On July 27, 2018, B5 released their comeback single "Do That", which was their first song together in five years.

Discography

Studio albums

* '' B5'' (2005) * ''

'' (2007)

EPs

* ''Still Think About You'' (2025)

Singles

* "All I Do" (2005), Bad Boy Records/Universal * "U Got Me" (2005), Bad Boy Records/Universal * "Hydrolics" (featuring Bow Wow) (2007), Bad Boy Records/Warner * "Say Yes" (2013), Upfront Megatainment/Motown Records * "Cookie" (2013), Upfront Megatainment/Motown Records * "Do That" (2018) * "Wave" (2019) * “Give It Back” (2024)

Tours

*"Radio Disney Jingle Jams Tour" (2005) B5 (Head Liner), Everlife, and SAVVY (

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References

External links

B5's official Twitter
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