The Boys - Lucky Charm

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Originating from Carson, California, the Boys are composed of brothers Khiry, Hakeem, Tajh and Bilal Abdulsamad. At first they performed as a boy band throughout Southern California as an act that incorporated R&B, hip hop and new jack swing. The Boys were eventually discovered by Jheryl Busby of MCA Records. MCA though were soon bought over by Motown and with Berry Gordy's retirement Busby became its new mogul. He soon got The Boys over to Motown where they issued their 1988 debut album, Messages from The Boys.

Their first single, "Dial My Heart" became an instant hit, charting at #1 and was soon followed by "Lucky Charm" which also reached #1 on the U.S R&B Chart. The album, produced by Babyface and L.A. Reid at first met with a dismal response from the group but eventually began to like it as well and it was certified Platinum and peaked at #32 on the Billboard 200.

Their fourth single "Crazy" became their third R&B number one in the fall of 1990. Written by all four Abdulsamad brothers, it was their last R&B number one and significant record. Pepsi featured "Crazy" in a commercial and Jabari established a 900 number that for $2.50 a minute, you could chat with the Abdulsamad brothers in supposedly "real time", and it was very successful.

Jabari did this without interference or compensation to Motown because he kept all of the Boys' ancillary rights. That four-week course taught him to hold on to things like merchandising rights, etc. Motown wanted to get a manager for the group, citing Jabari and Angela's inexperience as a weakness, but the couple stuck to their guns and never relinquished their managerial reins on their brood.

The group soon began to want more creative rights over their music and wrote and produced the single "Thing Called Love". The single, bearing a sound similar to that of "Messages from The Boys", was not as successful as "Crazy" and failed to break the Top 10, reaching #14 on the U.S R&B chart.

In 1992, Hakeem began production work on their third and final studio album, The Saga Continues. Released on his own HAK Records, the album bore 3 singles, the title track, "Doin' It wit' The B (Bilal)" and "Tonite". Only the title track managed to chart, reaching #15 on the U.S. R&B chart. The album was a critical and commercial failure, reaching only #191 on the Billboard 200.

After the initial contract ran out in 1993, Motown awarded them with a new six-year deal. They accepted, then decided that they did not want to record for Motown anymore. The label had failed to promote their album. The group did produce for the label, working on the albums of Jason Weaver and Shanice. In 1995, the group finally left the record industry.

The Boys moved to Gambia in West Africa, learned the native tongue, set up a studio and began recording under the new name The Suns of Light.
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Just here to relive my childhood for a minute

jaymefox
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This song alone is better than 98% of r&b songs on the radio today

raymitchell
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This makes me wanna cry. Me and my 2 two cousins would get up early Saturday morning and do these dance steps in the driveway. Saying "this was such a good time" is an understatement. This album and this moment had the magic to actually MAKE you have a great childhood... and if you experienced it, you're a better person because of it. Nothing but love for the Boys, Babyface, and the 80's!!! LOVE

hermanjonesii
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It's 2024 and I'm still in love with them❤

tanishakennedy
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Hakeem and Tahj were always killing those steps!

TheReneex
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The feelings of nostalgia runs deep with this one 😅

melloseven
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the kid singers in 1988 were better than the top singers of today 2024

nextstar
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The style came back!!! Believe they are now citizens of Nigeria

DanielleBautista
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This put a smile on my face, I was so young when I first heard this song… it was a favorite, my parents was stationed in Colorado and their friends use to play this for all us kids at the bbq’s in the early 90’s… (good times) bbq’s in the 90’s, there was nothing like it… good clean music with lots of love and laughter!

cantrellkey
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So sweeet. I remember when they came to my junior high to perform. Kid’s music. Nothing like this anymore exists.

crystalbirch
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This takes me back to the 3rd grade 1988 lol

sarahsimpkins
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My parents brought a bunch of records when i was young and this was one one of them. Ill never forget. Rip dad thank you

rhymezgalore
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clean music! 👍🏾😎
with bobby brown dance theactrics!

tribeofyasharal
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So much talent in these beautiful boys! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Ruth_Styles
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I still have this cassette, case and all! Lol them good ol' days

mizzluckycharms
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I was three when this came out. I'll be 38 tomorrow ( 01.11.2023). And this song still brings a smile to my face. Good music never dies.

misskelly
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Mad love to these Gods, righteous souls, positive energy, they left the money, fame, peace to they Dad Im so proud to say, I still love yall, peace Gods

JoshR-hf
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This take me back I was 16 or 17 when this came out 1988 good times back then

bw
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when I was a little girl I used to love listening to this song and dancing all over the room, I play it all the time now for my daughter we laugh and dance. she loves the song.

silly_doll
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they will Killin this song love the choreography

jamelbryant