Suns of Light

Suns of Light are an American R&B boy band, originally known as the Boys.[1]

Suns of Light
OriginCarson, California, U.S.
GenresR&B, new jack swing
Years active1984–1993 (as the Boys)
1999–present (as Suns of Light)
LabelsMotown
MembersKhiry Abdulsamad
Hakeem Abdulsamad
Tajh Abdulsamad
Bilal Abdulsamad

Biography

Originating from Carson, California, the Suns of Light are composed of brothers Khiry, Hakeem, Tajh and Bilal Abdulsamad. Their parents are Angela Satterwhite and Jabari Abdulsamad (formerly Brown).

Their grandmother taught them singing, dancing, and acting. In the summer of 1984, ages 5 to 10 as "The Boys," the group began busking at the Venice Beach boardwalk.[1]

Their first single, "Dial My Heart" became a hit, charting at #1[2] and was soon followed by "Lucky Charm" which also reached #1 on the U.S. R&B chart. The album, produced by Babyface and L.A. Reid, was certified Platinum and peaked at #32 on the Billboard 200.

Their fourth single "Crazy" became their third R&B #1 in the fall of 1990.

In 1992, production began on their third and final studio album, The Saga Continues. The album was a critical and commercial failure, reaching only #191 on the Billboard 200.

Members

  • Khiry "Khiry the King" Abdulsamad (born November 10, 1973)
  • Hakeem "Hak/Hakim" Abdulsamad (born March 26, 1975) - starred in Ernest Goes to Camp", "Wildcats and voiced Franklin in This Is America, Charlie Brown.
  • Tajh "TJ" Abdulsamad (born December 8, 1976)
  • Bilal "Baby B" Abdulsamad (born April 17, 1979)

[1][3]

Discography

Albums

Year Album US
1988 Messages from the Boys 32
1990 The Boys 108
1992 The Saga Continues... 191

Singles

Year[1] Single[1] Peak chart positions Albums[1]
US Hot 100
[4]
US Hot R&B
[5]
AUS[6] UK

[7]

1988 "Dial My Heart" 13 1 61 Messages from the Boys
1989 "Lucky Charm" 1 94
"Happy" 57
"A Little Romance" 13
1990 "Crazy" 29 1 65 57 The Boys
"Heritage" with Earth, Wind & Fire 5 Heritage
1991 Thanx 4 the Funk 8 The Boys
"Thing Called Love 14
1992 "Tonite" The Saga Continues...
"The Saga Continues..." 15
"Doin' It with the B"

References

  1. "The Boys". Allmusic.com.
  2. Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 73.
  3. "Hakeem Abdulsamad". imdb.com.
  4. "The Boys: Hot 100". Billboard.com. Archived from the original on July 16, 2018.
  5. "The Boys: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard.com. Archived from the original on July 10, 2018.
  6. Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (pdf ed.). Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
  7. "BOYS | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
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