For Real

For Real was a Grammy and Soul Train-nominated R&B;/Soul quartet that formed in 1993. After forming in 1986, For Real tried to land a record deal but had no luck. When they finally did get signed, it happened by accident. "We were picking up our manager from the airport. So we decided to greet him with an acappella song. Someone from A&M; records just happened to be in the airport and heard them perform. Not long after, they were signed," says L... more

For Real was a Grammy and Soul Train-nominated R&B;/Soul quartet that formed in 1993. After forming in 1986, For Real tried to land a record deal but had no luck. When they finally did get signed, it happened by accident. "We were picking up our manager from the airport. So we decided to greet him with an acappella song. Someone from A&M; records just happened to be in the airport and heard them perform. Not long after, they were signed," says Latanyia Baldwin. The band released their debut album It's a Natural Thang with production from Brian McKnight on A&M; Records in 1994 and it became a critical success, including a rare four stars from Rolling Stone Magazine. Their first single "You Don't Wanna Miss" hit #28 on the Billboard charts, courtesy of a danceable new jack swing remix by Steve "Silk" Hurley which was featured in the song's music video. A second single, "Easy To Love," peaked at #65 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The spawning album scored another chart hit with the... less