The Boys (American band the Boys album)

The Boys
Studio album by
the Boys
ReleasedSeptember 18, 1990 (1990-09-18)[1]
Recorded1989–1990
GenreR&B
Length49:20
LabelMotown
ProducerDaryl Simmons, Kayo[2]
the Boys chronology
Messages from the Boys
(1988) 		The Boys
(1990) 		The Saga Continues…
(1992)
Singles from The Boys
  1. "Crazy"
    Released: March 18, 1990
  2. "Thing Called Love"
    Released: September 14, 1990
  3. "Thanx 4 the Funk"
    Released: February 5, 1991
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

The Boys is the eponymous second album from American R&B group Suns of Light (originally known as the Boys), released in September 18, 1990 (1990-09-18) via Motown Records.[1] Although L.A. Reid and Babyface produced 3 songs on their debut album Messages from the Boys, instead one song is produced by Daryl Simmons and Kayo, who were a part of the LaFace production and songwriting camp.

Three singles were released from the album: "Crazy", "Thing Called Love" and "Thanx 4 the Funk". "Crazy" is the last song the group has released to date to reach #1 on the Billboard R&B chart,[3] as well as the last song to date to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #29.[3]

The album peaked at #108 on the Billboard 200.[3] In addition to original songs, it contains a cover of the Michael Jackson song "Got to Be There".

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