B4-4, later known as Before Four (both stylized in lowercase), was a

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from

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. The band was composed of twins Ryan and Dan Kowarsky, along with Ohad Einbinder. They were signed to

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and achieved commercial success in Canada and later toured as Before Four in Germany."RyanDan grew up through B4-4 experiences"
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As B4-4

The Kowarskys and Einbinder were friends for several years before the group officially formed in 1998. After an audition for

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of Toronto's

studios, they were signed to the label. They also signed a publishing deal with Sony/ATV." TWINS PEAK"
Elizabeth Renzetti, LONDON — ''Globe and Mail'', Oct. 13, 2007 In 2000, they released their self-titled debut album. B4-4 achieved success in Canada with the single "

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" and its accompanying video, and later "Go Go". Other releases included "Everyday", and "Ball and Chain". The album was certified Platinum in Canada. In the summer of 2001, B4-4 joined

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on the YTV PsykoBlast Tour and opened for

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. They were also nominated for Best New Group at the 2001 Juno Awards. Also in 2001, they starred in the episode ''Howlin' with B4-4'' in the TV series ''Eddy the Eco-Dog Unleashed''.

As Before Four

Following their success in Canada, the trio B4-4 headed to

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, signing with

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under the name Before Four. In 2003, they released their second album, ''In Your Face''. That album generated three singles: "Player (You're My Ecstasy)", "I'll Be There" and "Feel Free (To Say No)". B4-4 disbanded in 2004. Ryan and Dan Kowarsky went on to form the vocal, musical, songwriting and producing duo

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. In 2021, "Get Down" was used as a Lip Sync for Your Life number in episode 7 of Canada's Drag Race second season, with which

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won her

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competition.

Discography

Albums

Singles

Music videos

References

External links

Ohad Einbinder
at

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RyanDan.com
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