Boyz N Girlz United
| Company type | Pop music group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Defunct | 2001 |
| Headquarters | United States |
Key people | Robbie Carrico, Daniel Dix, Rina Mayo, Criss Ruiz, Johnny Wright (manager) |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Boyz N Girlz United, occasionally referred to as Boyz n Girlz, was a U.S.-based pop ensemble composed of Robbie Carrico (born 1981), Daniel Dix (born 1980), Rina Mayo (born 1981), and Criss Ruiz (born 1979). In 1999, the group secured a contract with Wire Records, managed by Johnny Wright, known for managing NSYNC.
Overview
Boyz N Girlz United achieved modest success in 2000 with the single "Messed Around," penned by JC Chasez of *NSYNC, which reached number 82 on the UK Singles Chart. That same year, they released their eponymous album, accompanied by music videos featuring choreography from Keith Junior. From 1999 through 2001, they served as opening acts on prominent tours such as Britney Spears' …Baby One More Time Tour across the United States and her Oops!… I Did It Again World Tour in Europe, along with *NSYNC’s No Strings Attached Tour in the U.S. Their performances also included appearances at L'Oréal’s Summer Music Mania and Nickelodeon’s All That Music and More Festival in 1999. Additionally, they co-headlined the Generation WB Concert at Wichita River Festival that year alongside the Irish group Mytown, which later became The Script. The band dissolved by the conclusion of 2000. Following this, Robbie Carrico became a member of B-Factor, a short-lived boy band trio formed in 2001.
Carrico later participated in season 7 of American Idol, advancing to the top 24 before being eliminated in the top 20 round. During his time on the show, judge Simon Cowell questioned his credibility as a rock vocalist; Carrico responded by defending his artistic persona and refuting allegations that he wore a wig.
Albums
- Boyz-N-Girlz United (released June 20, 2000)
Singles
- "Messed Around" (June 21, 2000)
- "That's What You Get" (1999)