Color Me Badd

Color Me Badd
Background information
Also known asC.M.B.
OriginOklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
GenresR&B, new jack swing
Years active
  • 1985 (1985)–1998
  • 2010–2019
  • 2022–present
LabelsEpic, Giant
Members
  • Mark Calderon
  • Kris "$iyaStylz" Campbell
  • Erick "Eion" Footman
Past members
  • Sam Watters
  • Kevin "K.T." Thornton
  • Bryan Abrams
  • Adam Emil
  • Martin Kember
Websitecolormebadd.com

Color Me Badd is an American contemporary R&B group that was formed in 1985 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, by lead singer Bryan Abrams (born November 16, 1969), tenor Mark Calderon (born September 27, 1970), second tenor Sam Watters (born July 23, 1970) and baritone Kevin Thornton (born June 17, 1969). Color Me Badd broke up in 1998 before reuniting in 2010, with various lineups since.

Best known for their singles "I Wanna Sex You Up", "I Adore Mi Amor", and "All 4 Love", the group has sold over 12 million records worldwide,[1] had two number 1 hit singles, nine Top 40 hits and a triple-platinum album. They were nominated for two Grammy Awards, won two Soul Train Music Awards and one American Music Award, and were nominated for five others.[2] Their songs have been featured in movies and on television programs including New Jack City, Mo' Money, No Strings Attached and Glee. They made a cameo appearance as themselves on a 1992 episode of Beverly Hills, 90210.