Black Men United (B.M.U.) was a collaboration of many

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male R&B,

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and

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artists. Their only song "U Will Know", written by a young

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, was released in 1994. It was featured in the film '' Jason's Lyric'', and on the film's soundtrack.

History

Artists involved

Many artists contributed to this effort. They include: * Aaron Hall *

After 7 After 7 is an American R&B group founded in 1987 by brothers Melvin and Kevon Edmonds, and their friend Keith Mitchell. The Edmonds brothers are the older siblings of pop/R&B singer-songwriter and record producer Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, w ...

* Al B. Sure! *

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* Brian McKnight * Christopher Williams * D.R.S. *

(songwriter) *

Damion Hall Damion Hall, also known as Damion "Crazy Legs" Hall is an American R&B singer. He is a member of the new jack swing group Guy and is the brother of Guy member, Aaron Hall. He has released one solo album, Straight to the Point in 1994, which ...

* El DeBarge *

Gerald LeVert Gerald Edward Levert (July 13, 1966 – November 10, 2006) was an Americans, American singer-songwriter and producer. Levert was best known for singing with his brother, Sean Levert, and friend Marc Gordon of the vocal group LeVert. Levert ...

* H-Town *

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Keith Sweat Keith Sweat (born July 22, 1961) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and an early figure in the new jack swing musical movement. He is known for his collection of hits including "I Want Her", " Make It Last Forever", "I'll Give A ...

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(guitar) *Lil' Joe (from The Rude Boys) *

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*Sovory * Stokley (lead singer of

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) *

Tevin Campbell Tevin Jermod Campbell (born November 12, 1976) is an American singer and songwriter. He performed gospel in his local church from an early age. Following an audition for jazz musician Bobbi Humphrey in 1988, Campbell was signed to Warner Bros. Re ...

* Tony! Toni! Toné! ( Raphael saadiq and Dwayne Wiggins) *

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Charts

References

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