Color Me Badd

Color Me Badd achieved prominence with their debut album, C.M.B., released in July 1991. Selling over 6 million copies worldwide and earning triple-platinum certification in the U.S., the album spent 77 weeks on the Billboard 200, peaking at number 3. It was driven by chart-topping singles: ‘I Wanna Sex You Up’ (#1 Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs); ‘I Adore Mi Amor’ (topping both Hot 100 and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs); and ‘All 4 Love’ (#1 Hot 100). Their distinctive hip-hop doo-wop sound and four-part pop-soul harmonies solidified their R&B icon status.

The group’s third album, Now & Forever, released in 1996, achieved significant international success, reaching number 1 in Japan and featuring the Hot 100 hit ‘The Earth, the Sun, the Rain’ at number 21. They released their fourth studio album, Awakening, in 1998. Their lasting contribution was acknowledged with induction into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in 2000. After a period of solo endeavors from 1998 to 2010, the group began a new chapter.

Further demonstrating global appeal, Color Me Badd performed for U.S. Armed Forces at Okuma Beach, Okinawa, Japan, in 2016. Continuing their impactful return, Color Me Badd participated in the inaugural ‘I Love the ’90s Tour’ in 2016, performing alongside other notable artists. In 2019, the group performed at a Beverly Hills, 90210 charity event, connecting with their early pop culture presence.

With founding member Mark Calderon currently leading the group, Color Me Badd maintains a vibrant presence as R&B icons, continually evolving through various musical eras while performing globally.