Color Me Badd is a band formed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The original members of the group were lead singer Bryan Abrams, second tenor Mark Calderon, second tenor Sam Watters, and baritone Kevin Thornton. They formed in 1985 and broke up in 1998 before reuniting in 2010, with various lineups since. As of 2016, they operate as a trio with Abrams, Calderon and Adam Emil.
Best known for their singles "I Wanna Sex You Up", "I Adore Mi Amor" and "All 4 Love", the group has sold over 12 million records worldwide, had three number 1 hit singles, nine Top 40 hits and a triple-platinum album. They were nominated for two Grammy Awards, won two Soul Train Music Awards and one American Music Award and were nominated for five others. Their songs have been featured in movies and on television programs including New Jack City, Mo' Money, No Strings Attached and Glee. They made a cameo appearance as themselves on a 1992 episode of Beverly Hills, 90210.
Discography[]
- Studio Albums
- C.M.B. (1991)
- Time and Chance (1993)
- Now & Forever (1996)
- Awakening (1998)
- Remix Albums
- Young, Gifted & Badd: The Remixes (1992)
- Compilation Albums
- The Best of Color Me Badd (2000)
Awards[]
American Music Awards[]
- 1991 Favorite Single – Soul/R&B – “I Wanna Sex You Up”
- 1991 Nomination for Favorite New Artist - Pop / Rock
- 1991 Nomination for Favorite New Artist - Soul / Rhythm & Blues
- 1991 Nomination for Favorite Single - Pop / Rock – “I Wanna Sex You Up”
- 1991 Nomination for Favorite Single - Soul / Rhythm & Blues – “I Adore Mi Amor”
- 1991 Nomination for Favorite Band, Duo or Group - Pop / Rock
Grammy Awards[]
- 1992 Nomination for Best New Artist
- 1992 Nomination for Best R&B Vocal Performance – Duo or Group – “I Wanna Sex You Up”
Soul Train Music Awards[]
- 1991 Best R&B/Urban Contemporary Single - Group, Band or Duo – “I Wanna Sex You Up"
- 1991 Best R&B/Urban Contemporary Song of the Year – “I Wanna Sex You Up”