Bad Boys Inc
British boy band formed in 1993, signed to A&M Records.
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Bad Boys Inc were a British boy band, formed in 1993 by the record producer Ian Levine. Signed to A&M Records, the members were David W. Ross (born 15 March 1974 in Bournemouth), Matthew James Pateman (born 14 May 1971 in Sidcup, Kent), Tony Dowding (born 6 September 1972 in Welwyn Garden City) and Ally Begg (born 21 August 1972 in Bury St Edmunds). The group initially had commercial success following their debut UK hit single, "Don't Talk About Love", and went on to release a top 20 album and three top 20 singles, including the top 10 hit "More to This World". They were awarded Best International Newcomer in both Denmark and Finland in 1994, and were the first group to appear on the UK National Lottery television programme before announcing their split on 1 March 1995.
Background
Bad Boys Inc were a manufactured boy band of the 1990s, put together by producer Ian Levine and signed to A&M Records. Their debut single "Don't Talk About Love" became a UK hit, and they followed it with two more top 20 singles, including the top 10 hit "More to This World". Their self-titled album also reached the top 20. The group toured and promoted in Europe and Japan, achieving minor international success.
In 1994, they won Best International Newcomer in both Denmark and Finland. They were also the first group to appear on the UK National Lottery television programme. The band announced their split on 1 March 1995. After the group ended, member Matthew James Pateman competed in Eurovision: You Decide in 2016 under the name Matthew James with the song "A Better Man", which lost to Joe and Jake's "You're Not Alone".
In 2023, Pateman joined 1990s group Let Loose as a replacement for Richie Wermerling, and in 2024 he was announced as a new member of Bucks Fizz spin-off The Fizz, alongside Nikk Mager of Phixx.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bad Boys Inc from?
Bad Boys Inc originated in London, England.
What genre of music does Bad Boys Inc play?
Bad Boys Inc's music is classified as Pop and dance.
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