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Nepo baby boyband made up of four brothers go viral on Instagram – but can you guess who their famous dad is?
Nepo baby boyband made up of four brothers go viral on Instagram – but can you guess who their famous dad is?

Scottish Sun

time18-05-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Scottish Sun

Nepo baby boyband made up of four brothers go viral on Instagram – but can you guess who their famous dad is?

Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS nepo baby boyband is made up of four brothers who share a famous dad - but can you guess who it is? The group boasts nearly one million followers on Instagram and were the first artists to be signed by a major US singer's label. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 This nepo baby boyband is made up of four brothers who share a famous dad Credit: Alamy 5 Their famous dad was apart of one of the biggest boyband's in the nineties Credit: Alamy Boyband Wanmor rose to fame in 2023 and includes four brothers who all have the same name Wayna. To distinguish between the four they all go by different stage names which include, Tyvas, Big Boy, Rocco and Chulo. The quartet derive their band name from their own father's name and deliver a soulful R&B sound. And If you haven't already guessed who their famous dad is, it's none other than Boyz II Men legend Wayna Morris. Father to six children, Wayna's four sons are carving out a name for themselves in the music industry. Back in 2023, Wanmor were the first artists to be signed to US singer Mary J Blige's record label Beautiful Life Productions. Many fans have likened the group to the nineties boyband with many taking to Instagram to gush over the brothers, one user said: ' They sound just like Boyz II Men.' 'An apple sure doesn't fall too far from a tree !' added another. A third chimed: 'You all are so amazing and gifted!!' I've played for the pope and princes, but new artists don't want anything to do with us, says R&B legend Superstar dad Wayna Morris shot to international stardom alongside Nathan Morris and Marc Nelson along with George Baldi, Jon Shoats, and Marguerite Walker. The group originally formed in 1985 and was named Unique Attraction. Wayna Morris joined the group in 1987. In 1988, Baldi, Shoats, and Walker left the group after graduation and the remaining members recruited Shawn Stockman and Michael McCary. Conflicts caused Nelson to leave the group leaving the four members that reached international fame: Michael McCary, Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris, and Shawn Stockman. They released their first album Cooleyhighharmony in 1991, which sold over nine million copies and won them a Grammy. Their single, End Of The Road, broke a record for most weeks at the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1992. Michael McCary left the group in 2003 due to chronic back pain from multiple sclerosis and the group has been performing as a trio ever since. They have won a slew of awards including four Grammys, three Billboard Music Awards, and a whopping nine American Music Awards. The trio continues to perform till this day and are currently on the Japan leg of their tour. Wanmor are sure to follow their father's success, their 2024 hit Alone With You received over half a million views on YouTube. The group often takes to social media to upload videos of the group singing renditions of R&B classics which amass thousands of likes and views. 5 Wanmor were the first artists to be signed to US singer Mary J Blige's record label Credit: Instagram / @wanmorofficial 5 Superstar dad Wayna Morris shot to international stardom with band Boyz II Men Credit: Getty

Nepo baby boyband made up of four brothers go viral on Instagram – but can you guess who their famous dad is?
Nepo baby boyband made up of four brothers go viral on Instagram – but can you guess who their famous dad is?

The Irish Sun

time18-05-2025

  • Entertainment
  • The Irish Sun

Nepo baby boyband made up of four brothers go viral on Instagram – but can you guess who their famous dad is?

THIS nepo baby boyband is made up of four brothers who share a famous dad - but can you guess who it is? The group boasts nearly one million followers on Instagram and were the first artists to be signed by a major US singer's label. 5 This nepo baby boyband is made up of four brothers who share a famous dad Credit: Alamy 5 Their famous dad was apart of one of the biggest boyband's in the nineties Credit: Alamy Boyband Wanmor rose to fame in 2023 and includes four brothers who all have the same name Wayna. To distinguish between the four they all go by different stage names which include, Tyvas, Big Boy, Rocco and Chulo. The quartet derive their band name from their own father's name and deliver a soulful R&B sound. And If you haven't already guessed who their famous dad is, it's none other than Boyz II Men legend Wayna Morris. READ MORE ON NEPO BABIES Father to six children, Wayna's four sons are carving out a name for themselves in the music industry. Back in 2023, Wanmor were the first artists to be signed to US singer Mary J Blige's record label Beautiful Life Productions. Many fans have likened the group to the nineties boyband with many taking to Instagram to gush over the brothers, one user said: ' They sound just like Boyz II Men.' 'An apple sure doesn't fall too far from a tree !' added another. Most read in Showbiz A third chimed: 'You all are so amazing and gifted!!' I've played for the pope and princes, but new artists don't want anything to do with us, says R&B legend Superstar dad Wayna Morris shot to international stardom alongside Nathan Morris and Marc Nelson along with George Baldi, Jon Shoats, and Marguerite Walker. The group originally formed in 1985 and was named Unique Attraction. Wayna Morris joined the group in 1987. In 1988, Baldi, Shoats, and Walker left the group after graduation and the remaining members recruited Shawn Stockman and Michael McCary. Conflicts caused Nelson to leave the group leaving the four members that reached international fame: Michael McCary, Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris, and Shawn Stockman. They released their first album Cooleyhighharmony in 1991, which sold over nine million copies and won them a Grammy. Their single, End Of The Road, broke a record for most weeks at the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1992. Michael McCary left the group in 2003 due to chronic back pain from multiple sclerosis and the group has been performing as a trio ever since. They have won a slew of awards including four Grammys, three Billboard Music Awards, and a whopping nine American Music Awards. The trio continues to perform till this day and are currently on the Japan leg of their tour. Wanmor are sure to follow their father's success, their 2024 hit Alone With You received over half a million views on YouTube. The group often takes to social media to upload videos of the group singing renditions of R&B classics which amass thousands of likes and views. 5 Wanmor were the first artists to be signed to US singer Mary J Blige's record label Credit: Instagram / @wanmorofficial 5 Superstar dad Wayna Morris shot to international stardom with band Boyz II Men Credit: Getty 5 Boyz II Men continue to perform till this day and are currently on the Japan leg of their tour Credit: Getty

Show Picks: Boyz II Men, Anthem and Tunggu Sekejap: The P. Ramlee Suite
Show Picks: Boyz II Men, Anthem and Tunggu Sekejap: The P. Ramlee Suite

Straits Times

time15-05-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Straits Times

Show Picks: Boyz II Men, Anthem and Tunggu Sekejap: The P. Ramlee Suite

American vocal group Boyz II Men scored some of the biggest ballads of the 1990s with songs such as End Of The Road. PHOTO: BOYZ II MEN/FACEBOOK Boyz II Men Live In Singapore Time to bring back the 1990s, as American R&B group Boyz II Men will be back in Singapore for a show. The Philadelphia trio with the smooth vocals – Nathan Morris, Shawn Stockman and Wanya Morris – are behind some of the biggest ballads of that decade, such as End Of The Road (1992), I'll Make Love To You (1994) and One Sweet Day (1995), their duet with American diva Mariah Carey. The former quartet saw their bass singer Michael McCary leaving in 2003 due to health issues. Even though their most popular hits charted some 30 years ago, the group continued to put out new releases in the succeeding decades. In 2017, they released their latest and 15th album, Under The Streetlight, which mostly comprises renditions of songs from the 1950s, including Why Do Fools Fall In Love, a 1956 track by American band Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers. Where: The Star Theatre, The Star Performing Arts Centre, 1 Vista Exchange Green MRT: Buona Vista When: May 23, 8pm Admission: From $98 via Sistic (go to or call 6348-5555) Anthem – 40th Anniversary Japanese band Anthem's debut show in Singapore is part of their 40th anniversary celebrations. PHOTO: ANTHEM_OFFICIAL/FACEBOOK One of the pioneers of Japan's heavy metal scene, Anthem, are is finally playing a show in Singapore. The concert is part of Anthem's 40th anniversary tour that celebrates their self-titled debut album released in 1985. The band split up in 1992 after releasing six more albums. They reunited in 2000 and released comeback album Heavy Metal Anthem, and have regularly put out new material over the years. Their most recent album, Crimson & Jet Black, dropped in 2023. Anthem's current line-up includes bass player Naoto Shibata, the only member who has been with the band since they formed in 1980. The quartet are fronted by singer Yukio Morikawa, who joined in 1988. Where: Annexe Studio, Esplanade, 1 Esplanade Drive MRT: Esplanade When: May 24, 8pm Admission: From $98 via BookMyShow, go to Tunggu Sekejap: The P. Ramlee Suite P. Ramlee made significant contributions to the Malay film and music industry from the late 1940s to his death in the early 1970s. PHOTO: WILD RICE In this concert, Singaporean musician, composer and music director Julian Wong re-composed the works of Malay film and music icon P. Ramlee into three movements. These include some of the late maestro's most beloved songs such as Azizah (written in 1945), Getaran Jiwa (Soul Vibration, 1960) and Tunggu Sekejap (Wait A Moment, 1958). Singaporean musician and composer Julian Wong re-composed P. Ramlee's music into three movements. PHOTO: WILD RICE Directed by Wild Rice founding artistic director Ivan Heng, the music will be performed by the 30-member chamber orchestra re: mix, led by maestro Foo Say Ming. Wong, who received the Young Artist Award in 2023, He is also known for writing Don't Call Him Mr Mari Kita (2021), the acclaimed musical show about the late local composer Zubir Said. Where: Wild Rice @ Funan, 107 North Bridge Road MRT: City Hall When: May 15 to 31, 7.30pm (Wednesdays to Fridays), 2.30 and 7.30pm (Saturdays) and 2.30pm (Sundays) Admission: From $35 to $85 via Sistic Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.

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