Before Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, and 98 Degrees, a "boy band" from Philly called Boyz II Men ruled the charts. But despite ushering in a new template for crossover R&B success, the group is often overlooked as a seminal part of 90s boy band explosion. In this episode series producer Amanda Burt, episode director Chelsea McMullan, and journalists Del Cowie and Kelley L. Carter break down the legacy of legendary group from Philly, what Boyz II Men reveal about the cost of cultural appropriation, and what it means to age and evolve with your fans. This Is Pop is now streaming internationally on Netflix. Follow us on Instagram to stay in the loop. The theme music for this podcast was created by Ryan Hemsworth.