Intro (group)
{{short description|American contemporary R&B group}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
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| origin = Brooklyn, New York City, United States
| instrument = Vocals
| occupation = R&B group
| years_active = 1990–1997; 2012–2015; 2019–present
| label = Atlantic Records (1992–1997)
Innovative Entertainment (2012–2015)
Introcity Music (2019–present)
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| current_members = Clinton "Buddy" Wike
Jeff Sanders
Tao Soprano
| past_members = Kenny Greene (deceased)
Nelson Brown
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Intro is an American R&B trio from Brooklyn, New York City, New York & Queens, New York The trio consisted of members Jeff Sanders, Clinton "Buddy" Wike and lead singer/songwriter Kenny Greene. Formed in 1990,{{Cite web |title=Official Intro R&B on Instagram: "INTRO was formed in 1990 and consists of members Kenny Greene, Jeff Sanders, and Clinton "Buddy" Wike. It also originally included another member Nelson Brown who left the group early on. The group is known for their hit songs such as "Come Inside," "Let Me Be The One," and "Love Thang." Their debut album, "Intro," was released in 1993 and was certified gold by the RIAA. The album also earned the group a nomination for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group at the 36th Annual Grammy Awards. It's wonderful to see music lovers appreciating the great contributions that INTRO has made to the music industry over the past 30 years. Our music has undoubtedly brought joy and entertainment to countless fans around the world. 30Th Anniversary 💥💥💥💥 @jeff_official_rnb_group_intro @buddywikemusic @atlanticrecords @djeddief" |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqsf0AjAppv/ |access-date=2023-04-14 |website=Instagram |language=en}} the group was discovered by rapper Heavy D, who introduced the group to DJ Eddie F. Eddie F signed the group to Untouchables Entertainment, and struck a deal with Atlantic Records in 1992. The group name is an acronym for "Innovative New Talent Reaching Out".{{Cite web |title=Official Intro R&B on Instagram: "Repost from @apolloamateurnight • One time for @therealintrornb 🙌🏾 and lead singer & songwriter, Kenny Greene was such an amazing talent! 🌹 #ShowtimeAtTheApollo #90smusic #ForTheCulture #ShowtimeAtTheApollo #BlackHistory #TimelessClassic #90srnb #GrowingUpBlack" |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd12DwCNk_q/ |access-date=2023-04-14 |website=Instagram |language=en}}
The group had a string of US hits in the 1990s.{{cite web|author=Intro|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/intro-mn0000096423/biography|title=Intro - Music Biography, Credits and Discography|publisher=AllMusic|accessdate=2013-06-29}} Releasing two albums – 1993's Intro and 1995's New Life – they included the singles "Love Thang", "Let Me Be the One", a cover of Stevie Wonder's "Ribbon in the Sky", "Funny How Time Flies" and their highest-charting hit, "Come Inside". They additionally appeared on the Eddie F and the Untouchables collaboration album entitled Let's Get It On (in 1994), where their song "Never Again" was released as a single.{{Cite web |title=Intro Songs ••• Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography ••• Music VF, US & UK hits charts |url=https://www.musicvf.com/Intro.art |access-date=2023-04-14 |website=www.musicvf.com}}
They went on hiatus in 1997. Lead singer Greene, who had already penned early hits for Mary J. Blige, continued to write for other artists, like Will Smith, Cam'ron, 98 Degrees, Changing Faces and Tyrese. He later died in 2001, after suffering with AIDS.{{Cite web |last=Bowser |first=Edward |date=2013-11-27 |title=What Ever Happened to: Intro |url=http://www.soulinstereo.com/2013/11/what-ever-happened-to-intro.html |access-date=2023-04-14 |website=Soul In Stereo |language=en-US}} He sang background vocals on Will Smith's Chasing Forever on the Big Willie Style album, which also sampled Ribbon In the Sky.
In recent years, they have reformed, released new music and continue to tour worldwide as a duo.
On January 8, 2025, It was announced that singer Tao Soprano (formerly of fellow 90s R&B group Dru Hill) will being joining the group as their new lead singer. https://www.instagram.com/p/DEjAvvSPRJ8/
Discography
=Albums=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
|+ List of albums, with selected chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:16em;"| Album details ! scope="col" colspan="2"| Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;"| Certifications |
| scope="col" style="width:3.0em;font-size:90%;"| US ! scope="col" style="width:3.0em;font-size:90%;"| US |
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| scope="row"| Intro
| | 65 || 11 | |
| scope="row"| New Life
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| 86 || 16 | |
=Singles=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
|+ List of singles, with selected chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:16em;"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Year ! scope="col" colspan="2"| Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;"| Album |
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| US ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| US |
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| scope="row"| "Love Thang"
| rowspan="3"| 1993 | —{{efn|group=upper-alpha|"Love Thang" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 11 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.}}|| 28 | rowspan="4"| Intro |
| scope="row"| "Let Me Be the One"
| —{{efn|group=upper-alpha|"Let Me Be the One" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 12 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.}}|| 23 |
| scope="row"| "Come Inside"
| 33 || 9 |
| scope="row"| "Ribbon in the Sky"
| rowspan="2"| 1994 | —{{efn|group=upper-alpha|"Ribbon in the Sky" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 5 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.}}|| 11 |
| scope="row"| "Never Again"
| — || 60 |
| scope="row"| "Funny How Time Flies"
| 1995 | 90 || 25 | rowspan="2"| New Life |
| scope="row"| "Feels Like the First Time"
| 1996 | —{{efn|group=upper-alpha|"Feels Like the First Time" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 17 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.}}|| 52 |
| scope="row"| "I Didn't Sleep with Her"
| 2013 | — || — | rowspan="4" {{Non-album singles}} |
| scope="row"| "Lucky"
| 2014 | — || — |
| scope="row"| "Lose Control"
| 2015 | — || — |
| scope="row"| "Higher"
| 2021 | — || — |
| colspan="7" style="text-align:center; font-size:85%" | "—" denotes releases that did not chart. |
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Category:African-American musical groups
Category:Atlantic Records artists
Category:American contemporary R&B musical groups