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b4-4
(Before Four)Origin Toronto, Ontario, Canada Genres Pop Years active 1999—2006 Labels Sony Music & Universal Music / Polydor Associated acts RyanDan Members Ryan Kowarsky
Dan Kowarsky
Ohad Einbinderb4-4 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.
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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.[1] 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.
As Before Four
Following their success in Canada, the trio b4-4 headed to Germany signing with Universal Music / Polydor under the name Before Four.[2] 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.
After break-up
- After breaking up from the band, twin brothers Ryan and Dan Kowarsky formed their own duo group RyanDan 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 Wives on ABC. Ohad is also a co-founder of the headphones known as "Boomphones", the first headphones with external speakers.
Discography
Albums
Year Album details Peak Notes CA GER 2000 b4-4 - Released:
CA: 2000 - Label: Sony Music
- Format: CD
CAN: Platinum 2003 In Your Face - Released:
- 30 June 2003 (General edition)
- 30 June 2003 (Limited German Edition)
- 17 Nov 2003 (Special Edition)
- Label: Polydor, Universal Music
- Format: CD
Limited Edition released only in Germany Singles
Year Single Peak positions Album CAN[3][4] GER AUT SUI 2000 "Get Down" 4 b4-4 "Go Go" 21 "Everyday" * 2001 "Ball and Chain" * "Endlessly" * 2003 "Player" * 29 * * In Your Face "I'll Be There" * 11 * 57 "Feel Free (To Say No)" * 8 50 * See also
References
- ^ Amazon Album Info
- ^ B44 - Album Interview (In Your Face)
- ^ "Top Singles - Volume 71, No. 12, July 24, 2000". RPM. http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/rpm/028020-119.01-e.php?brws_s=1&file_num=nlc008388.7187&type=1&interval=24&PHPSESSID=lbbjsji7ber76lcig219kbfe50. Retrieved 2010-05-14.
- ^ "Top Singles - Volume 71, No. 22, October 02 2000". RPM. http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/rpm/028020-119.01-e.php?&file_num=nlc008388.7094&type=1&interval=20&PHPSESSID=c6btf3r8hs459qqt5ln3o3dcv5. Retrieved 2011-02-01.
External links
Categories:- Canadian boy bands
- Musical groups established in 1999
- Musical groups established in 2006
- Canadian pop music groups
- Canadian musical group stubs
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