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== Chart Dominance ==

Boyz II Men's debut album, "Cooleyhighharmony" (1991), established them as major stars, with the single "Motownphilly" reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100. The album's combination of new jack swing production with traditional R&B harmonies appealed to audiences across generational and stylistic boundaries. But their greatest success came with "End of the Road" (1992), from the "Boomerang" soundtrack, which held the number-one position for thirteen weeks, breaking Elvis Presley's record for the longest-running number-one single.<ref name="george"/>

Subsequent releases maintained their chart dominance. "I'll Make Love to You" (1994) tied the thirteen-week record they had just set, while "One Sweet Day" (1995), their collaboration with Mariah Carey, held number one for sixteen weeks, setting a record that would stand for decades. These romantic ballads showcased the group's vocal abilities, their intricate harmonies creating emotional depth that resonated with millions of listeners. The recordings represented R&B at its most commercially successful while maintaining artistic standards that earned critical respect.<ref name="nickson"/>

Their albums "II" (1994) and "Evolution" (1997) continued their success, though changing musical fashions gradually diminished their chart presence. The group represented a moment when traditional vocal harmony could dominate popular music, their success demonstrating that audiences valued singing ability even as technology increasingly shaped pop production. Their Philadelphia roots, evident in their approach to harmony and their connection to soul traditions, distinguished them from contemporaries whose influences were more narrowly contemporary.<ref name="george"/>