Prodigy mindless behavior biography

Comprised of four energetic boys (all born in ) – Prodigy, Roc Royal, Ray Ray and Princeton – Mindless Behavior employs an insane sleek and futuristic fashion style, epic dance moves, and.

Mindless Behavior

American boy band

Mindless Behavior was an American boy band who were best known for the singles "My Girl" and "Mrs. Right", produced by Walter Millsap. The band was put together in Los Angeles in , by Keisha Gamble, Vincent Herbert and Walter Millsap.

The band trained in dance and singing for two years before releasing a recording in Japan Music.[1] The members were all in their early teens when the band was created.[2]

Shortly after, guide singer Crippen separated himself from the group, leaving behind the original three members.

The organization would then introduce two other members, singer EJ and Mike.

Career

They performed "My Girl" on The Today Show in November [1] Their debut album, #1 Girl, was released on September 20, [3] It debuted on the US Billboard album chart at number seven.[4]

Mindless Behavior toured with the Backstreet Boys, Justin Bieber, Jason Derülo, and was the opening act for Janet Jackson's tour.[5] Mindless Behavior also headlined the first BET Closer to My Dreams Tour alongside Diggy Simmons, Lil Twist, Tyga, Trevante, and Jawan Harris.[6] In , Mindless Behavior headlined the SCREAM Tour with Diggy Simmons featuring OMG Girlz, Jacob Latimore, and Hamiliton Park.

They contain been predicted as Future Stars by This Must Be Pop.[7]

In July , they embarked their own city tour, (#1 Miss Tour) with opening acts Jacob Latimore, Lil Twist, and rising star Kayla Brianna.[8]

In March , the band released their second studio album, All Around the World on March 12, and their feature film documentary, Mindless Behavior: All Around the World.

Mindless Behavior announced the All Around The World Tour starting in July

On June 17, , they released the tune video for their third available, #OverNightBag. They announced that they were going on a tour their third album "No Parents Allowed Tour" but was cancelled soon after for unexplained reasons and are getting ready to release an independent movie titled "Misguided Behavior”.

In February , rumors started spreading around that the group had disbanded after Princeton announced it after answering a fan question as he claimed that the group wasn't getting the rights to their music and the members decided that they wanted to perform solo careers.

Band members

Past members

  • Prodigy (Craig Crippen, Jr.) – advantage singer (–; –)
  • Princeton (Jacob Perez) – backing vocalist, spokesperson (–)
  • Ray Ray (Rayan Lopez) – backing vocalist, sub-rapper, main rapper (–)
  • Roc Royal (Chresanto August) – backing vocalist, main rapper (–)
  • EJ (Elijah Johnson) – lead singer (–)
  • Mike (Michael Martin) – backing vocalist, sub-lead singer (–)

Timeline

Member adjustments

The community experienced a lot of adjustments since their formation in that included original members Prodigy, Princeton, Ray Ray and Roc Royal.

Mindless Behavior is a dynamic group of young men armed with limitless talent, drive, drive and a fearless passion for music and performing. Comprised of four energetic boys all born in — Prodigy, Roc Royal, Ray Ray and Princeton — Mindless Behavior employs an insane sleek and futuristic fashion manner, epic dance moves, and global-ready pop songs. Their sound resonates with lush harmonies and messages that speak to listeners of all ages. Prodigy was named after his ability to adv master all new things connected to dancing and playing music.

In November , it was announced that lead singer Prodigy left the group to pursue a solo career, which he proved to be untrue. He left the group because of bullying and mistreatment received from the camp.[9] This left Princeton, Ray Ray and Roc Royal as a trio.

In April , the group announced that EJ would replace Prodigy as the group's new lead singer.[10]

In December , Roc Royal was fired from the group due to his ill-mannered behavior. This included beating up a drug addict over money, having a baby at an early age and accusations of him stealing a producer's car.[11] This in turn prompted Prodigy to give back to the group to substitute Roc Royal, who served a two-year sentence in prison for battery and robbery.[12][13][14]

In June , Prodigy left the group again, and it turned out that Prodigy was only a placeholder in the group to preserve it a quartet.

He left when Mike (who was the actual replacement of Roc Royal) joined the group.[citation needed]

In September , Ray Ray decided to leave the group to pursue a solo career. This left EJ, Mike and Princeton (who was the only original member of the group left) as a trio until the disbandment of the group in February

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

Awards and nominations

References

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