Nathan Morris
Morris performing in 2008
Background information
Born (1971-06-18) June 18, 1971
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • businessman
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • bass guitar
  • keyboards
  • trumpet
Years active1988–present[1]
Labels
Member ofBoyz II Men
Websiteboyziimen.com

Nathan Bartholomew Morris (born June 18, 1971) is an American baritenor, singer, businessman, and the founding member of the vocal group Boyz II Men.[2]

Career

Boyz II Men

Originally named Unique Attraction, the group was formed in 1985 by Morris, Michael Grimaldi, Marc Nelson, George Baldi, Jon Shoats, and Marguerite Walker, at the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts. After signing to Motown in 1991, they released their debut album, Cooleyhighharmony Boyz II Men would quickly start to climb music charts with songs such as; I'll Make Love to You (1994) and Water Runs Dry (1995). In 1996, the group released the single One Sweet Day featuring Mariah Carey.

Boyz II Men are best known for their vocal harmonies. Morris sings baritone vocals in the group.

Morris still tours with Boyz II Men as of 2023, and is the only founding member in the current lineup, consisting of: Nelson (1985-present), Wanya Morris (1987-present) and Shawn Stockman (1988-present).

Hit Properties

In 2018, he was the host of the show Hit Properties on the DIY Network where he bought and renovated a multi-million dollar home.[3][4][5] The show ran between October 6 to October 27 2018, for one season and four episodes.[6]

Boyz II Men Discography

Albums

Title Album details
Cooleyhighharmony
Christmas Interpretations
  • Released: October 5, 1993
  • Label: Motown
  • Format: LP, CD, cassette
II
  • Released: August 30, 1994
  • Label: Motown
  • Format: LP, CD, cassette
Evolution
  • Released: September 23, 1997
  • Label: Motown
  • Format: LP, CD, cassette
Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya
  • Released: September 12, 2000
  • Label: Universal
  • Format: CD, cassette
Full Circle
  • Released: June 11, 2002
  • Label: Arista
  • Format: CD, cassette
Throwback, Vol. 1
Winter/Reflections
  • Released: December 1, 2005
  • Label: MSM, Urban
  • Format: CD, digital download
The Remedy
  • Released: October 25, 2006
  • Label: Koch, MSM
  • Format: CD, digital download
Motown: A Journey Through Hitsville USA
  • Released: November 13, 2007
  • Label: Decca
  • Format: CD, digital download
Love
  • Released: November 24, 2009
  • Label: Decca
  • Format: CD, digital download
Covered: Winter
  • Released: December 22, 2010
  • Label: MSM, Rhythm Zone
  • Format: CD, digital download
Twenty
  • Released: October 25, 2011
  • Label: MSM, Benchmark
  • Format: CD, digital download
Collide
  • Released: October 21, 2014
  • Label: BMG, MSM
  • Format: CD, digital download
Under the Streetlight
  • Released: October 20, 2017
  • Label: Tango, MasterWorks, MSM
  • Format: CD, digital download

Singles

Year Single
1991 "Motownphilly"
"It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday"
"Uhh Ahh"
1992 "Please Don't Go"
"End of the Road"
1993 "In the Still of the Nite (I'll Remember)"
"Let It Snow" (featuring Brian McKnight)
1994 "I'll Make Love to You"
"On Bended Knee"
1995 "Thank You"
"Water Runs Dry"
"Vibin'"
"I Remember"
1997 "4 Seasons of Loneliness"
"A Song for Mama"
1998 "Can't Let Her Go"
"Doin' Just Fine"
"I Will Get There"
2000 "Pass You By"
"Thank You in Advance"
2002 "The Color of Love"
"Relax Your Mind" (featuring Faith Evans)
2004 "What You Won't Do for Love"
2007 "The Tracks of My Tears"
2008 "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)"
"War"
"Mercy Mercy Me"
2009 "I Can't Make You Love Me"
"Iris"[7]
2011 "More Than You'll Ever Know" (featuring Charlie Wilson)[8]
"One Up for Love"[9]
"Flow"[10]
2012 "One More Dance"
2014 "Better Half"
"Diamond Eyes"
"Losing Sleep"
2017 "Ladies Man"

References

  1. ↑ Kenneth Partridge (February 15, 2016). "Boyz II Men's 'Cooleyhighharmony' at 25: Classic Track-by-Track Album Review". Billboard. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
  2. ↑ "Boyz II Men get Hollywood star". BBC News. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
  3. ↑ Flamer, Keith. "Boyz II Men Crooner Restores Orlando Mansion For DIY Network Series". Forbes. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
  4. ↑ "Nathan Morris say it's not the right "climate" for another Boyz II Men album - Music News - ABC News Radio". abcnewsradioonline.com. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
  5. ↑ Correspondent, Dana Bash, CNN's Chief Congressional (April 30, 2015). "Singer Nathan Morris embraces homeless Senate worker - CNNPolitics". CNN. Retrieved October 24, 2019. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  6. ↑ Hit Properties with Nathan Morris (TV Series 2018– ) - IMDb, retrieved March 28, 2023
  7. ↑ hmvdigital UK - Iris by Boyz II Men
  8. ↑ "Amazon.com: More Than You'll Ever Know (Feat. Charlie Wilson) - Single: Boyz II Men: MP3 Downloads". amazon.com.
  9. ↑ "Artists matching". hmvdigital.com.
  10. ↑ "Artists matching". hmvdigital.com.

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