New Boyz

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New Boyz
Legacy (left) and Ben J
Legacy (left) and Ben J
Background information
OriginHesperia, California, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Years active2008–2013
Labels
Past members
  • Dominic "Legacy" Thomas
  • Earl "Ben J" Benjamin

New Boyz were an American hip hop duo

Chris Brown. The New Boyz have also been featured on Hot Chelle Rae's song "I Like It Like That
", which peaked at No. 28 on the Hot 100.

History

2005–2008: Early life and formation

Benjamin and Thomas met as freshmen at

MySpace page to promote their self-published single "Colorz".[4]

2009–2012: Skinny Jeanz and a Mic and Too Cool to Care

In the summer of 2009, the New Boyz' single "You're a Jerk", based on the local dance style of jerkin', became a national hit. "You're a Jerk" peaked on No. 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 4 on the Hot Rap Tracks charts.[7] The New Boyz' debut album Skinny Jeanz and a Mic was released in September 2009.[4] Released by Shotty and Asylum Records, the album peaked at No. 56 on the Billboard 200 and No. 8 on the Top Rap Albums charts.[8] "Tie Me Down", featuring Ray J, was the second single from the New Boyz' debut album; that song contained Auto-Tune. "Tie Me Down" peaked at No. 22 on the Hot 100 and No. 5 on the Hot Rap Tracks.[7]

In July 2010, New Boyz collaborated with

Chris Brown, The single debuted at number 61 on the Billboard Hot 100 as a promotional single.[10] After being officially released, it re-entered the chart at number 75 and reached a peak of number 38.[11]

2013–2014: Hiatus and reunion

On February 28, 2013, Legacy announced via Twitter that the group had been working on their third album for Warner Music Bros. Records. However, on November 9, 2013, after many speculations that the group has gone their separate ways, member Earl "Ben J" Benjamin officially stated they have decided to split up in order to pursue solo careers. He stated in an interview: "We've shared our talents with the world as a duo and had a very successful career in doing so, our songs stayed on the charts and our videos always received millions and millions of organic views on YouTube and Vevo. But after selling out shows and touring all over the world, we've decided that we'd like to share our talents with our fans individually. Together or apart; we've made our mark in American music history and our imprint will never be forgotten. I wish my brother (Legacy) the best in all that he does, and can’t wait till we're both at the Grammy's getting nominated for our solo efforts; and so begins a New chapter, in a New book; with this New Boy."[12] The group reunited in the 2014 film "School Dance".

2021–2022: Reunion

On January 18, 2022, the duo released the sequel to their 2009 hit song You're a Jerk; after teasing the group's return in December 2021.[13]

Legal issues

On July 9, 2012, it was announced that New Boyz were being sued in a legal dispute due to a copyright issue over their name being similar to the Christian rock band, Newsboys, after confusion caused by the groups' names.[14]

Discography

Studio albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
US
[15] 		US
R&B
[16]
US
Rap
[17]
Skinny Jeanz and a Mic 56 12 8
Too Cool to Care
  • Released date: May 17, 2011
  • Label: Shotty, Asylum Records
  • Format: CD, music download
 41 9 7

Mixtapes

New Boy'z mixtapes and details
Title Mixtape details
Foolie Tape
  • Released: April 1, 2012

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[19] 		US R&B
[20] 		US Rap
[21]
US Pop
[22]
 AUS
[23] 		CAN
NZ
UK
"You're a Jerk" 2009 24 13 4 — — — — —
  • RIAA: Platinum
 Skinny Jeanz and a Mic
"Tie Me Down"
(featuring Ray J) 		22 42 5 23 — — — —
  • RIAA: Platinum
"Break My Bank"
(featuring Iyaz) 		2010 68 63 10 — 67 — — — Too Cool to Care
"Backseat"
(featuring The Cataracs and Dev) 		2011 26 — 12 17 89 52 30 55
  • RIAA: Platinum
"Better with the Lights Off"
(featuring Chris Brown) 		38 — 13 23 90 — — —
  • RIAA: Platinum
"FM$" 2012 108 33 — — — — — — Foolie Tape
"You're A Jerk 2" 2022 — — — — — — — —
"Skinny Jeanz" "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Promotional singles

List of singles, with chart positions and certifications
Title Year Peak chart
positions 		Album
US
[19]
"Colorz" 2008 — Skinny Jeanz and a Mic
"Spot Right There"
(featuring Teairra Marí) 		2010 — non-album single
"Crush On You"
(featuring YG) 		2011 — Too Cool to Care
"Tough Kids"
(featuring Sabi) 		—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

As featured artist

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
US Pop
 CAN
"Are You Feeling Me?"
(Keisha Liu featuring New Boyz) 		2009 — — — non-album single
"Dancin' Around the Truth"
(The Stunners featuring New Boyz) 		— — — The Stunners
"I Like It Like That"
(Hot Chelle Rae featuring New Boyz) 		2011 28 15 59
  • RIAA: Platinum[18]
  • ARIA: 2× Platinum[24]
  • RMNZ: Platinum[25]
 Whatever
"
Sex"
(Colette Carr
featuring New Boyz) 		— — — Skitszo
"Boyfriend"
(Big Time Rush featuring New Boyz) 		— — — non-album single
"
Stefano featuring New Boyz and Rock Mafia
) 		2012 — — — non-album single
"—" denotes items that did not chart or were not released.

Music videos

  • You're a Jerk
  • Dot Com
  • Tie Me Down featuring Ray J
  • So Dope
  • Found My Swag featuring The Bangz
  • Cricketz featuring Tyga
  • Break My Bank featuring Iyaz
  • Crush On You featuring YG
  • Backseat featuring The Cataracs and Dev
  • Tough Kids featuring Sabi
  • Better With the Lights Off featuring Chris Brown
  • Dancing Around the Truth (the Stunners)
  • New Kid Swag featuring Brandon Soo-Hoo from Incredible Crew
  • Hot Chelle Rae - I Like It Like That ft. New Boyz
  • FM$
  • Stefano - I'm on a Roll ft. Rock Mafia, New Boyz
  • Tydis - Make Me Say Feat New Boyz

Filmography

Films

Year Title Role Notes
2012 We the Party As H-One & Stunner Support role
2014 School Dance Themselves Support role

References

  1. ^ "Video: New Boyz Declare They Don't Jerk No More After Hearing Odd Future Say "If You Jerk, You're A Faggot"!". Worldstarhiphop.com. 16 June 2011. Retrieved 2012-03-31.
  2. ^ "21 Under 21: New Boyz". billboard.com. Retrieved April 7, 2011.
  3. ^ "New Boyz". MySpace. Retrieved January 22, 2010.
  4. ^ a b c Thurston, Jason (2009). "New Boyz > Biography". allmusic. Retrieved April 2, 2010.
  5. ^ a b Reid, Shaheem (July 13, 2009). "New Boyz Say They're More Than Just Jerkin' Rappers". MTV News. Retrieved January 22, 2010.
  6. ^ Weiss, Jeff (August 5, 2009). "We're Jerkin' (Starring the New Boyz, J-Hawk and Pink Dollaz)". LA Weekly. LA Weekly. Retrieved January 22, 2010.
  7. ^ a b c "New Boyz: Charts & Awards: Billboard Singles". allmusic. Retrieved January 22, 2010.
  8. ^ "New Boyz > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums". allmusic. Retrieved April 2, 2010.
  9. ^ Roberts, Steven (2010-09-20). "New Boyz Move on From 'Jerkin' With Too Cool To Care". MTV News. MTV. Retrieved 2010-12-18.
  10. ^ Grein, Paul (May 11, 2011). "Week Ending May 8, 2011. Songs: Rolling In The Dough | Chart Watch – Yahoo! Music". New.music.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2011-12-27.
  11. ^ "New Boyz Album & Song Chart History". Billboard. August 24, 2011. Retrieved August 24, 2011.
  12. ^ Goddard, Kevin (9 November 2013). "The New Boyz Officially Call It Quits". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 24 September 2015.
  13. ^ "Ben J đ&#x;'Żtho #SkinnyJeanKing đ&#x;'–đ&#x; on Instagram: "This Nigga Dom is crazy gotta love him #NewBoyz #2022 #Reunion #100tho"". Instagram.com. Retrieved 2022-03-20.
  14. ^ Allhiphop (9 July 2012). "Hip Hop News, Interviews and Music: Allhiphop.com » EXCLUSIVE: Legal War Breaks Out Between Newsboys and New Boyz Over Name". Hip Hop News, Interviews and Music: Allhiphop.com. Retrieved 24 September 2015.
  15. ^ "New Boyz Album & Song Chart History - Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved October 22, 2010.
  16. ^ "New Boyz Album & Song Chart History - R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Retrieved October 22, 2010.
  17. ^ "New Boyz Album & Song Chart History - Rap Albums". Billboard. Retrieved October 22, 2010.
  18. ^ a b "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Retrieved 2019-03-15.
  19. ^ a b "New Boyz Album & Song Chart History - Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved October 22, 2010.
  20. ^ "New Boyz Album & Song Chart History - R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved October 22, 2010.
  21. ^ "New Boyz Album & Song Chart History - Rap Songs". Billboard. Retrieved October 22, 2010.
  22. ^ "New Boyz Album & Song Chart History - Pop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved October 22, 2010.
  23. ^ "Break My Bank": Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 201.
  24. Australian Record Industry Association. Archived from the original on February 6, 2012. Retrieved February 5, 2012. Archived by WebCite from the original Archived 2011-05-18 at the Wayback Machine
    on February 05, 2012.
  25. ^ "Latest Gold / Platinum Singles". RadioScope New Zealand. Archived from the original on 2011-07-24.

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