R&B heads, what are your thoughts on 112?

[Street Knowledge]

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Another entry in my series. Today we will discuss 112

1.)Do you think 112 has a classic album, how good is their discography?

2.)Where did they rank among R&B groups of their era/generation?

3.)How much credit would you give Diddy/Hitman production with their success?

4.)Do you consider them to be a legendary group?

 

[Plankton]

First 3 albums were perfect mood makers albums.

 

[Danie84]

Cupid / Only You Remix / Come See Me / All Cried Out with Allure / Love Me / Stay With Me / It's Over Now / Dance With Me is still in heavy rotation

 

[AlbertPullhoez]

Never understood how the worst singer in the group was the lead singer

 

[H. Selassie]

Never understood how the worst singer in the group was the lead singer

They spoke on this in a few interviews. He was not the lead singer at first. Puff felt like he had the most unique voice in the group and if he sang lead people would know instantly “this is a 112 joint” and standout. So he made that call.

EDIT: Here’s the explanation

 

[FTBS]

I would say Part III is classic. I got them 2nd to Dru Hill for the era (mid to late 90s/early 2000s).

 

[L. Deezy]

I would say Part III is classic. I got them 2nd to Dru Hill for the era (mid to late 90s/early 2000s).

112 or Jagged Edge?

 

[FTBS]

112 or Jagged Edge?

112

 

[L. Deezy]

S0

112

Imteresting..

 

[Dem313wayz]

I used to hoop with Deron at LA Fitness. Was a chill dude. His personality would prevent him from being lead.

I never thought they were the best singers but saw them perform live at an HBCU battle of the bands and I was surprised how good they sound

 

[H. Selassie]

In real time I viewed them as a step beneath Dru Hill & Jagged Edge.

The combo of Slim’s voice and Bad Boy’s commercially driven production made me look at them as less “soulful”/adult than the others groups.

 

[010101]

when they had the right team in the studio they did what they were supposed to*

 

[Big Boss]

even R Kelly wrote for 112

 

[Pegasus Jackson]

They weren't no goddamn Jodeci. I'll tell you fukking that much.

 

[tremonthustler1]

In real time I viewed them as a step beneath Dru Hill & Jagged Edge.

The combo of Slim’s voice and Bad Boy’s commercially driven production made me look at them as less “soulful”/adult than the others groups.

and they sucked at dancing.