Boys to Men - New Edition - MP3 instrumental karaoke

"Boys to Men" is a song from American R&B group New Edition's fifth studio album Heart Break, released in 1988. The track was put together by the acclaimed songwriting and production duo, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. "Boys to Men" holds the unique distinction of being the closing track on the group's first album to feature Johnny Gill. Interestingly enough, the newly added member sang lead vocals on the song despite considering it subpar. However, his initial displeasure was later overshadowed as the song ascended to become one of the album's most renowned tracks. The track’s layered harmonies and emotive lyrics are a testament to New Edition's evolving sound, marking their transition from pop to a more mature R&B approach. Despite not having been released as a promotional single, the song's influence transcended chart numbers, serving as the inspiration behind the hugely successful Philadelphia R&B vocal group, Boyz II Men. Heart Break, its parent album, peaked at Number 2 on the US R&B charts and reached Number 12 on the Billboard 200.