2NU (pronounced "two new", and later 2NU2) is an American pop music group based in Seattle, Washington. Their music consists of spoken word performances accompanied by beats and sound effects. They are best known for their single "This Is Ponderous", which reached #46 on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in 1991. Original band members included Michael Nealy (lyrics), Jock Blaney (lyrics, lead and background vocals), Phil DeVault (keyboard, synclavier, guitar), Tom Martin (bass). In 2009, their song "Crossroads" was featured in a television commercial for Johnnie Walker.

Name

When "This Is Ponderous" began getting radio play in 1990, the band had not formally come together. A disc jockey, DJ introducing the song said it was from a group "too new" to have a name, and "2NU" came from that.

Discography

Albums

*''Ponderous'' (1991) *''2NU2.com'' (2000) *''Raging Skies'' (2017)

EPs

*''This Is Ponderous'' (1991) *''Command Z'' (1999)

Singles

References

External links

HomepageJohnnie Walker commercial featuring "Crossroads"
American spoken word artists Musical groups established in 1990 Atlantic Records artists 1990 establishments in Washington (state) Musical groups from Seattle Musical groups disestablished in 1991 Musical groups reestablished in 1997 {{US-pop-band-stub