TNT Boyz (1998–2001) The band started in 1998 with Dustin, Kelly, Patrick, and Carnell. The four-member band was known as TNT Boyz. Dustin, the oldest of the brothers, and Patrick were the lead singers of TNT Boyz. The young boys were encouraged by their mother and aunt to pursue music careers. They entered and won numerous competitions, including shows put together by
Radio Disney. The band changed its name to
B5 when Bryan, the youngest of the brothers, joined in. The name B5 was chosen to denote
Breeding 5. This is similar to
The Jackson 5, denoting "J5"
B5 (2001–2014) The band took part in tours and appearing in shows alongside acts including
Akon,
Mario Winans,
Kanye West,
Ginuwine,
Usher,
Fantasia,
Bow Wow,
Chris Brown,
T-Pain,
Omarion,
Soulja Boy and
NSYNC. While passing through Atlanta, GA, their Manager Jim McMahan introduced them to
L. A. Reid and
Jermaine Dupri; after meeting Sean "
P.Diddy" Combs, they were signed by
Bad Boy Entertainment. Diddy produced B5's
self-titled debut album along with other top producers including
Rodney Jerkins,
Ryan Leslie,
Sean Garrett, Corna Boyz and Veit Renn. The lead single, "All I Do" is based on a cover of The Jackson 5's original single "
All I Do Is Think of You". It is similar to a cover released by
Troop and was suggested to them by Jerkins. The debut album included the hit singles "All I Do" and "U Got Me" which peaked at #9 on
Radio Disney and hung on the
BET "106 & Park" Top 10 for weeks. On November 12, 2005, while performing on the Radio Disney Jingle Jam Tour at
Brookdale Mall, thousands of girls rushed the stage and at the group and a riot ensued. Members of the group were stripped of shirts, shoes and earrings. ''
Don't Talk, Just Listen'' was the second album released, with the help of producers such as
Bryan Michael Cox, Mario Winans,
Soul Diggaz,
Danja, Blaze,
The Underdogs, Insomoniax, and
Mischke. "Hydrolics", featuring Bow Wow, was the first single. The CD was executive produced by Diddy, Kevin Wales and
Harve Pierre. It was released on September 11, 2007, and was their last album on
Bad Boy Records. After having little success with the name Audio, the group returned to the name B5. The single "Say Yes" was released in May 2013 with an associated music video. In 2015, Dustin began focusing on his solo career. In November 2015, he released his single "Pay It Forward" as the lead track from his
Different EP.
2018: The Return of B5 On July 27, 2018, B5 released their comeback single "Do That", which was their first song together in five years. == Discography ==