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United States Color Me Badd has maintained their presence as R&B icons, evolving through various musical eras while continuing to perform globally.
Universal Attractions Agency's Epstein and Sauberman added: "Color Me Badd are R&B icons and have been so vital to the 'I Love The 90s Tour.' We ..."
Color Me Badd originally contributed their hit single "I Wanna Sex You Up" to the soundtrack of Ice-T's film 'New Jack City'.
Bryan Abrams co-wrote and recorded an appearance on the Insane Clown Posse song "Truth Dare" for their compilations "Psychopathics from Outer Space 3" (2007) and "Featuring Freshness" (2011). Abrams and Calderon also collaborated on "Ghetto Rainbows (Soft Ass R-N-B Remix)" on "The Mighty Death Pop!" bonus CD (2012).
Color Me Badd's Bryan Abrams, Mark Calderon, and Sam Watters joined country singer Brad Paisley to perform "I Wanna Sex You Up" for Kimmel's "Mash-Up Monday" series, where they were renamed Color Me Bradd for the occasion.
Color Me Badd, an American R&B group, was formed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1985. The original members included Bryan Abrams, Mark Calderon, Sam Watters, and Kevin Thornton. The group gained prominence for their hip-hop doo-wop sound, characterized by four-part pop-soul harmonies with a hip-hop influence. They were notable for their racially diverse lineup, featuring Bryan Abrams (White and Native American), Mark Calderon (Latino), Sam Watters (White), and Kevin Thornton (Black). This diversity and their distinct musical style contributed to their widespread appeal in the early 1990s.
The group’s debut album, “C.M.B.,” released in July 1991, achieved significant commercial success, selling over 6 million copies worldwide and earning triple-platinum certification in the U.S. It spent 77 weeks on the Billboard 200, peaking at number 3. This album featured hit singles such as “I Wanna Sex You Up,” “I Adore Mi Amor,” and “All 4 Love,” all of which reached number 1 on national charts. Their songs were also featured in prominent films and television programs including “New Jack City,” “Mo’ Money,” and “Beverly Hills, 90210,” where they made a cameo appearance. They also received two Grammy Award nominations, two Soul Train Music Awards, and one American Music Award in 1992, recognizing their impact in the music industry.
Following their initial success, the group continued to release music, including “Time and Chance” (1993) and “Now & Forever” (1996), with the latter reaching number 1 in Japan. After a period of solo endeavors from 1998 to 2010, Color Me Badd reunited in 2010, with Bryan Abrams and Mark Calderon initially forming a duo before Kevin Thornton rejoined. The group has since participated in various tours, including the inaugural “I Love the ’90s Tour” in 2016, performing alongside other notable artists. Despite changes in lineup, Mark Calderon, a founding member, currently leads the group, continuing their legacy in contemporary R&B.
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