Boyz N Girlz United, also known for Boyz n Girlz, was an American pop group consisting of members (two male, two female) Robbie Carrico (born November 13, 1981), Daniel Dix (born May 11, 1980), Rina Mayo (born April 25, 1981) and Criss Ruiz (born April 15, 1979). The group was signed to Johnny Wright's record label, Wire Records in 1999.

Overview

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. The single peaked at #82 on the

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. They also released their self-titled full-length album that same year choreographed by Keith Junior. From 1999 to 2001, they opened for

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' "Baby One More Time" U.S. tour and "Oops I Did It Again" European tour, N'Sync's "No Strings Attached" U.S. tour, and were also part of the All That Music and More Festival. The same year, they co-headlined the Generation WB Concert at the Wichita River Festival in

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, along with Irish band

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(now

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). However, by the end of the year, the group disbanded. Carrico was also a member of the short-lived

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trio, B-Factor in 2001. Former member Robbie Carrico auditioned for season 7 of ''

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'' and was able to make it to the top 24. He was eliminated in the top 20 after just two weeks. During his time in the competition,

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questioned Carrico's authenticity as a rock singer. Responding to the comments, Carrico said that both his passion for rock n' roll, and his hair, are completely real. He said that claims he was wearing a wig during the competition were ridiculous.

Discography

Albums

*''Boyz-N-Girlz United'' (released June 20, 2000)

Singles

*"Messed Around" (June 21, 2000) *"That's What You Get" (1999)

References

External links

Album reviewHip Online BiographyBoyz-N-Girlz United-Starz of the Millennium!
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