Next (band)

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Next are an American R&B trio fronted by R.L. Huggar along with members T-Low and Tweety. Possessing a sound similar to Dru Hill and BLACKstreet, Next scored mainstream success in the late 90's and early 00's. They scored a number one hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 with "Too Close" (1998), later covered by the British boyband Blue in 2003 and reaching number two in the UK. Next's follow up singles "Wifey" (2001), and "Beauty Queen" (2001) reached the Billboard top twenty. All singles were featured on the group's debut album Rated Next.

In 2002, R.L. released his solo debut which featured the singles "Good Man" and "Model Chick". The album however was poorly received both critically and commercially.

In late 2005, Next's record company Interscope Records released details of the band's first album in four years, which has yet to be given a title. The album is slated for a late 2006 release, with Interscope Records employing Award Winning producers Jermaine Dupri and Rich Harrison to provide the melodies along with respected songwriters Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and Jon Bryant to write lyrics..

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