2nd Nature (boy band)

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2nd Nature
Origin Seattle, Washington, USA
Genres R&B, pop
Years active1993–1995
LabelsIntermix
Past membersJason Turner
Darnel Alexander
David Booker
Leland "L.A." Allen

2nd Nature was an American R&B group from the 1990s. They released one album, What Comes Natural, on March 21, 1995. [1]

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History

2nd Nature was formed by producers Don & Oman Quijano, who discovered Jason Turner, Darnel Alexander, and David Booker at Star Search. Leland "L.A." Allen, a former player for the San Diego Chargers and part-time singer, was added to round out the group. [2] David "SuperDave" James and KC Whitaker Schneider should also be credited with managing and promoting the band. They debuted with What Comes Natural, which turned out to be the only album they would release. The album produced a minor hit, "Can U Show Me."

Discography

  1. You
  2. Can U Show Me
  3. Since I Met U
  4. Kno Dat U Kno
  5. Later
  6. Iz It Enuf
  7. This Time
  8. Be Alright
  9. I Should Be With You
  10. Comeback
  11. Lift Every Voice and Sing

Chart history

YearTitleAlbum US R&B
1995"Can U Show Me"What Comes Natural89 [3]

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References

  1. "Amazon.com". Amazon.com. 1995. Retrieved 2011-09-01.
  2. 2nd Nature Allmusic.com Aaron Latham
  3. "2nd Nature - Chart History". Billboard.