Boyz N Girlz United
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Boyz N Girlz United was an American
pop group
consisting of members (two male; two female) Robbie Carrico (born November 13, 1981), Daniel Dix (born May 11, 1980), Rina Mayo (born April 25, 1981) and Criss Ruiz (born April 15, 1979). The group were signed to Johnny Wright's record label, Wire Records in 1999.
' "Baby One More Time" U.S. tour and "Oops I Did It Again" European tour, Nsync's "No Strings Attached" U.S. tour, and also were part of the All That Music and More Festival
. The same year, they co-headlined the Generation WB
Concert at the Wichita River Festival in Wichita, Kansas, along with Irish band Mytown (now called The Script). However, by the end of the year, the group disbanded. Carrico was also a member of the short-lived boy band
trio, B-Factor in 2001.
Former member Robbie Carrico auditioned for season 7 of American Idol and was able to make it to the top 24. He was eliminated in the top 20 after just two weeks. During his time in the competition, Simon Cowell
questioned Carrico's
authenticity as a rock singer.
United States
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pop group
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
consisting of members (two male; two female) Robbie Carrico (born November 13, 1981), Daniel Dix (born May 11, 1980), Rina Mayo (born April 25, 1981) and Criss Ruiz (born April 15, 1979). The group were signed to Johnny Wright's record label, Wire Records in 1999.
Overview
Boyz N Girlz United had a minor hit in 2000 with "Messed Around", the single that was written by former *NSYNC member JC Chasez, and released a full album that same year. From 1999 to 2001 they opened for Britney SpearsBritney Spears
Britney Jean Spears is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album...
' "Baby One More Time" U.S. tour and "Oops I Did It Again" European tour, Nsync's "No Strings Attached" U.S. tour, and also were part of the All That Music and More Festival
All That Music and More Festival
All That Music and More Festival was a summer festival promotional tour for All That, during June 2000 - September 2000. It was hosted by the season 6 cast of All That, and features musical guest, mostly the ones that were on All That. During every tour location, The cast have performed live...
. The same year, they co-headlined the Generation WB
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Concert at the Wichita River Festival in Wichita, Kansas, along with Irish band Mytown (now called The Script). However, by the end of the year, the group disbanded. Carrico was also a member of the short-lived boy band
Boy band
A boy band is loosely defined as a popular music act consisting of only male singers. The members are expected to dance as well as sing, usually giving highly choreographed performances. More often than not, boy band members do not play musical instruments, either in recording sessions or on...
trio, B-Factor in 2001.
Former member Robbie Carrico auditioned for season 7 of American Idol and was able to make it to the top 24. He was eliminated in the top 20 after just two weeks. During his time in the competition, Simon Cowell
Simon Cowell
Simon Phillip Cowell is an English A&R executive, television producer, entrepreneur, and television personality. He is known in the United Kingdom and United States for his role as a talent judge on TV shows such as Pop Idol, The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent and American Idol...
questioned Carrico's
authenticity as a rock singer.
Album
Boyz-N-Girlz United Release Date: June 20, 2000- 1 Messed Around (JC Chasez; Alexander Greggs; Brad Daymond) 3:04
- 2 Dance With Me (Robbie Carrico; Daniel Dix; Rod Maruice; Tai Wilson) 3:18
- 3 Can't Stop Loving You (JC Chasez; Alexander Greggs; Brad Daymond) 3:17
- 4 Beautiful You (Jim Beenman; Rod Maurice; Tai Wilson) 3:41
- 5 That's What You Get (Gary Baker; Jason Blume; Jerry Williams) 3:21
- 6 Don't Get What You See (Rod Maurice; Tai Wilson) 3:10
- 7 Always (David Lewis; Jonathan Lewis; Wayne Lewis) 4:46
- 8 They Say (Rod Maurice; Tai Wilson) 3:28
- 9 Light Of Love (Rod Maurice; Tai Wilson) 3:41
- 10 Lifetime (Rod Maurice; Tai Wilson) 4:45
- 11 Just Gotta Make You Mine (Rod Maurice; Tai Wilson) 3:09
- 12 Lost (Rod Maurice) 4:08
- 13 Messed Around [Extended Rough House Remix] 6:41
- 14 That's What You Get [Extended Dance Remix] 5:38
Singles
- Messed Around - June 21, 2000 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004WH2M