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Dustin, 16, Kelly, 15, Patrick, 14, Carnell, 13, and Bryan 10, known collectively as B5, merge the old school flair and finesse of the Jackson Five with the modern day pop appeal of N’Sync and the raw energy of New Edition to create a musical phenomenon that carves a unique niche in the music industry.

Stationed in the crunk capitol of the world, Atlanta, GA, B5 dares to be different but anyone who witnesses their electrifying, high-energy stage show – complete with street dancing, old school stepping and eye-popping acrobatics – will agree that these kids really know how to get crunk. But B5 does it their way, with clean lyrics, age-appropriate content and good old- fashioned charm. Add to that, the boys’ good looks, and you clearly have the recipe for the next big boy band sensation.

Originally known as “TNT Boyz”, B5 started performing professionally about seven years ago, at the urging of the boys’ mom and aunt. The boys did the usual run of talent competitions, winning most of them, including shows put together by Radio Disney. Manager Jim McMahan of JAMM Entertainment Group, said he immediately saw the group’s potential when they were presented to him by one of his associates over 5 years ago. Later the group’s name changed to “B5” when younger brother Bryan joined the lineup.

B5 continued to do shows and make the rounds throughout the music industry, performing with the likes of Mario Winans, Kanye West Ginuwine Usher, Fantasia, Bow Wow Joe and others. The dazzling quintet even hit Monte Carlo and performed for Prince Albert of Monaco. On a vacation trip through Atlanta in 2001, B5 was introduced to executive producer Kevin Wales of “World Wide Entertainment”(Abc 112, Monica, Lil’ Zane, and Jagged Edge) who signed the group and knew the perfect distribution for the boys. That’s when “B5” landed on the doorstep of “Bad Boy Entertainment”.

In true teenage boy fashion, B5 spends the better part of their debut cd talking to and about girls and having fun. The mostly up-tempo album is definitely one to ride to. B5 lays back a bit on the mid tempo love song “Nobody,” while Patrick slows the pace even more on the sweet ballad, “Teacher’s Pet.”