B4-4
Encyclopedia
b4-4 later on Before Four (stylized as before four) was a Canadian
boy band
from Toronto
, Ontario
. The band was composed of the twins Ryan and Dan Kowarsky, and Ohad Einbinder. They were signed to Sony Records and achieved commercial success in Canada and later on as Before Four in Germany. After split-up, Ryan and Dan Kowarsky went on to form the vocal, musical, songwriting and producing duo RyanDan
.
Their debut was with the album b4-4
. They also signed a publishing deal with Sony/ATV. b4-4 achieved major success in Canada with notable singles; "Get Down
" and "Go Go". Other releases included "Everyday", and "Ball and Chain". The self-titled album went platinum.
They headlined YTV's Psykoblast Tour and also toured with Destiny's Child
in the TRL tour. They were also nominated for Best New Group at the 2001 Juno Awards
.
signing with Universal Music / Polydor under the name Before Four. They released a second album In Your Face which debuted at top 10. Before Four did a Non-Smoking Campaign for the European Union alongside Moby
.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
boy band
Boy band
A boy band is loosely defined as a popular music act consisting of only male singers. The members are expected to dance as well as sing, usually giving highly choreographed performances. More often than not, boy band members do not play musical instruments, either in recording sessions or on...
from Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
. The band was composed of the twins Ryan and Dan Kowarsky, and Ohad Einbinder. They were signed to Sony Records and achieved commercial success in Canada and later on as Before Four in Germany. After split-up, Ryan and Dan Kowarsky went on to form the vocal, musical, songwriting and producing duo RyanDan
RyanDan
RyanDan is a Canadian musical, songwriting and producing duo, consisting of identical twins Ryan and Dan Kowarsky, whose music is a mix of pop, opera, and classical....
.
As b4-4
The three were friends for several years, however, the group did not officially form until 1999. Spontaneously walking into Toronto Sony Records studios, they got an audition from A & R President at Sony Canada, Mike Roth and were signed to the label.Their debut was with the album b4-4
B4-4 (album)
b4-4 is the debut album by Canadian boy band b4-4, released in 2000. It includes the successful tracks "Get Down", "Go Go", "Everyday", and "Endlessly"...
. They also signed a publishing deal with Sony/ATV. b4-4 achieved major success in Canada with notable singles; "Get Down
Get Down (B4-4 song)
"Get Down" is the debut single by Canadian boy band b4-4 from their debut self-tited album, B4-4. The song was very successful in Canada, peaking at #4 on Canada's Singles Chart. The song was also featured on MuchDance 2001. Since its release, the song has become infamous for its controversial...
" and "Go Go". Other releases included "Everyday", and "Ball and Chain". The self-titled album went platinum.
They headlined YTV's Psykoblast Tour and also toured with Destiny's Child
Destiny's Child
Destiny's Child was an American R&B girl group whose final line-up comprised lead singer Beyoncé Knowles alongside Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. Formed in 1997 in Houston, Texas, Destiny's Child members began their musical endeavors in their pre-teens under the name Girl's Tyme...
in the TRL tour. They were also nominated for Best New Group at the 2001 Juno Awards
Juno Awards of 2001
The Juno Awards of 2001 were held in Hamilton, Ontario Canada during the weekend of 3-4 March 2001.The primary ceremonies were hosted by Rick Mercer at Copps Coliseum on 4 March 2001 and broadcast on CBC Television...
.
As Before Four
Following their success in Canada, the trio b4-4 headed to GermanyGermany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
signing with Universal Music / Polydor under the name Before Four. They released a second album In Your Face which debuted at top 10. Before Four did a Non-Smoking Campaign for the European Union alongside Moby
Moby
Richard Melville Hall , better known by his stage name Moby, is an American musician, DJ, and photographer. He is known mainly for his sample-based electronic music and his outspoken liberal political views, including his support of veganism and animal rights.Moby gained attention in the early...
.
After break-up
- After breaking up from the band, twin brothers Ryan and Dan Kowarsky formed their own duo group RyanDanRyanDanRyanDan is a Canadian musical, songwriting and producing duo, consisting of identical twins Ryan and Dan Kowarsky, whose music is a mix of pop, opera, and classical....
and have released two albums, RyanDan in 2007 and Silence Speaks in 2010. - Ohad Einbinder has worked in the production, development and management of musical artists. He also co-wrote the song "Home" on the hit show Army WivesArmy WivesArmy Wives is an American drama series that follows the lives of four army wives, their families, and an army husband whose wife is in the army. The series, shot at ABC Studios, premiered on Lifetime on June 3, 2007...
on ABCAmerican Broadcasting CompanyThe American Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network. Created in 1943 from the former NBC Blue radio network, ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Company and is part of Disney-ABC Television Group. Its first broadcast on television was in 1948...
. Ohad is also a co-founder of the headphones known as "Boomphones", the first headphones with external speakers.
Albums
| Year | Album details | Peak | Notes | |
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| CA Canadian Albums Chart The Canadian Albums Chart is the official album sales chart in Canada. It is compiled every Wednesday by U.S.-based music sales tracking company Nielsen Soundscan, and published every Thursday by Jam! Canoe and Billboard, along with its sister charts the Canadian Singles Chart and the Canadian BDS... |
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| 2000 | b4-4 B4-4 (album) b4-4 is the debut album by Canadian boy band b4-4, released in 2000. It includes the successful tracks "Get Down", "Go Go", "Everyday", and "Endlessly"...
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CAN Canadian Recording Industry Association Music Canada is a Toronto-based, non-profit trade organization that was founded 9 April 1963 to represent the interests of companies that record, artists, manufacture, production, promotion and distribution of music in Canada... : Platinum |
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| 2003 | In Your Face In Your Face (b4-4 album) In Your Face is the second album of Canadian boy band b4-4 released in 2003 in three editions: the general release and the Limited Edition and a Special Edition. The release dates were 30 June and 17 November 2003...
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Limited Edition released only in Germany Germany Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate... |
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Singles
| Year | Single | Peak positions | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAN Canadian Singles Chart The Canadian Singles Chart is currently compiled by the U.S.-based music sales tracking company, Nielsen SoundScan . The chart is compiled every Wednesday, and is published by Jam! Canoe on Thursdays.... |
GER GER GER or Ger may refer to:* Great Eastern Railway, a British railway company formed in 1862* The Olympic and FIFA country code for * Great Eastern Run, a running event in Peterborough, United Kingdom* Granular endoplasmic reticulum, a cell organelle... |
AUT Ö3 Austria Top 40 Ö3 Austria Top 40 is the name of the official Austrian singles chart, as well as the radio show which presents it, aired Fridays on Hitradio Ö3. The show presents the Austrian singles, ringtones and downloads chart. It premiered on 26 November 1968 as Disc Parade and was presented by Ernst Grissemann... |
SUI | |||
| 2000 | "Get Down Get Down (B4-4 song) "Get Down" is the debut single by Canadian boy band b4-4 from their debut self-tited album, B4-4. The song was very successful in Canada, peaking at #4 on Canada's Singles Chart. The song was also featured on MuchDance 2001. Since its release, the song has become infamous for its controversial... " |
4 | b4-4 B4-4 (album) b4-4 is the debut album by Canadian boy band b4-4, released in 2000. It includes the successful tracks "Get Down", "Go Go", "Everyday", and "Endlessly"... |
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| "Go Go" | 21 | |||||
| "Everyday" | * | |||||
| 2001 | "Ball and Chain" | * | ||||
| "Endlessly" | * | |||||
| 2003 | "Player" | * | 29 | * | * | In Your Face In Your Face (b4-4 album) In Your Face is the second album of Canadian boy band b4-4 released in 2003 in three editions: the general release and the Limited Edition and a Special Edition. The release dates were 30 June and 17 November 2003... |
| "I'll Be There" | * | 11 | * | 57 | ||
| "Feel Free (To Say No)" | * | 8 | 50 | * | ||
External links
- Ohad Einbinder at MySpaceMySpaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
- RyanDan.com