Boyz on Block
Boyz on Block | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | BoB |
| Origin | London, United Kingdom |
| Genres | Pop |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Labels | DeeVu, Block |
| Members | |
Boyz on Block are an English–Irish pop supergroup formed in 2019, consisting of Abz Love from Five, Ben Ofoedu from Phats & Small, Dane Bowers from Another Level and Shane Lynch from Boyzone.[1]
Career
[edit]Having all met during their heyday, in 2019 while booked for the same show, Abz Love, Dane Bowers, Shane Lynch and Ben Ofoedu all found themselves on stage together and decided to form their own band.[2]
On 20 November 2020, the group released a cover of East 17's "Stay Another Day" featuring songwriter and former East 17 member Tony Mortimer with an accompanying music video.[3][4]
On 15 February 2021, their first official single, a cover of K-Ci & JoJo's "All My Life" was released along with an accompanying music video and some remixes. An album had been scheduled for a 2021 release.[5]
On 31 January 2022, they released their cover of "Unbelievable" as a single.
On 21 September 2021, Boyz on Block appeared in the relaunch episode of British comedy music quiz panel show Never Mind the Buzzcocks during the "Live Identity Parade" segment.[6][7][8]
Discography
[edit]Singles
[edit]| Single | Year |
|---|---|
| "Stay Another Day" (featuring Tony Mortimer) |
2020 |
| "All My Life" | 2021 |
| "Unbelievable" | 2022 |
References
[edit]- ^ Woodcock, Zara (22 September 2021). "Boyz on Block lift lid on trashing hotels and 'freeing zoo animals' in 90s". Daily Mirror.
- ^ Peake, Amber (22 November 2020). "Boyz on Block supergroup open up on origins amid Stay Another Day release". Daily Express.
- ^ Copsey, Rob (12 November 2020). "Boyband supergroup Boyz On Block unveil their first single, a cover of East 17's Stay Another Day". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Boyz On Block to cover East 17's Christmas classic 'Stay Another Day'". Music-News.com. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ^ "Boyband supergroup Boyz On Block announce debut single and album". Belfasttelegraph.co.uk. Belfast Telegraph.
- ^ Akinwumi, Stella (20 September 2021). "Boyband icons recreate challenge to celebrate Never Mind The Buzzcocks return". Metro. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ^ "Boyz On Block help relaunch Never Mind The Buzzcocks with live identity parade". The Irish News. 20 September 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ^ Green, Alex (20 September 2021). "Boyz On Block help relaunch Never Mind The Buzzcocks with live identity parade". independent.ie. Retrieved 23 February 2022.