Suns of Light are an American R&B

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, originally known as the Boys.

Biography

Originating from

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, 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

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at the

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boardwalk. Their first single, "Dial My Heart" became a hit, charting at #1 and was soon followed by "Lucky Charm" which also reached #1 on the U.S. R&B chart. The album, produced by

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, 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 ''

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''. * Tajh "TJ" Abdulsamad (born December 8, 1976) * Bilal "Baby B" Abdulsamad (born April 17, 1979)

Discography

Albums

Singles

References

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