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Released | September 18, 1990[1] | |||
Recorded | 1989–1990 | |||
Genre | R&B | |||
Length | 49:20 | |||
Label | Motown | |||
Producer | Daryl Simmons, Kayo[2] | |||
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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 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".