Dru Hill

Dru Hill, an American R&B boy band, was formed in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1992 by Tamir “Nokio the N-Tity” Ruffin. The group’s original members included lead singer Mark “Sisqó” Andrews, Tamir “Nokio” Ruffin, Larry “Jazz” Anthony, and James “Woody” Green. They gained popularity in the late 1990s, achieving widespread recognition for their blend of soul, hip hop soul, and gospel music. The group’s name is derived from Baltimore’s Druid Hill Park, a common local abbreviation. Their career began notably when members worked at The Fudgery at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, entertaining guests with performances while making fudge.

After securing a deal with Island Black Music in 1994, Dru Hill released their self-titled debut album on November 19, 1996. This album peaked at number twenty-three on the Billboard 200 and sold over one million copies by mid-1997. It featured hit singles such as “In My Bed,” “Tell Me,” and the R&B number-one hit “Never Make a Promise.” Their success continued with their second album, “Enter the Dru,” released on October 27, 1998, which reached number two on the Billboard 200 and sold two million copies by May 1999. This album included the top 20 pop hit “How Deep Is Your Love” from the “Rush Hour” film soundtrack and the top 5 R&B single “These are the Times.

The group faced internal challenges and label changes during their career. Following a shooting incident at a concert, member Woody Rock departed from the group in 1999. Sisqó pursued a successful solo career during this period with hits like “Thong Song” and “Incomplete.” Dru Hill reunited in 2002, adding Scola as a fifth member for their third album, “Dru World Order,” which included the top thirty pop hit “I Should Be…”. The group has undergone lineup changes over the years, with new members joining and former members returning, consistently touring and releasing new music, including their fourth album, “InDRUpendence Day,” in 2010. As of 2025, the group continues to tour with a lineup including Sisqó, Nokio, Jazz, Scola, Smoke, and Black.