5ive

5ive, also stylized as 5IVE, is an English boy band that first burst onto the music scene in 1997. The group originally consisted of Sean Conlon, Ritchie Neville, Scott Robinson, Abz Love, and Jason "J" Brown. Formed by music management through auditions and signed by Simon Cowell alongside BMG/RCA, they quickly found fame with their energetic pop and R&B-infused tracks. Their debut single "Slam Dunk (Da Funk)" reached the UK top 10, and their follow-up, "When the Lights Go Out," achieved international success, charting in the top 10 across multiple countries, including the US Billboard Hot 100. Their debut album, *Five* (1998), sold over 4 million copies worldwide, spawning several UK top 3 singles such as "Got the Feelin'," "Everybody Get Up," and "It's the Things You Do." Over their career, Five sold more than 20 million records globally and remain a notable name from the late '90s boy band wave.

Separately, there is another artist known as 5ive, an American musician from St. Louis whose work fuses hip-hop and R&B influences. This 5ive, whose real name is Will Porter, began gaining attention after a deeply personal song titled "Me and My Brother," a tribute following the loss of his twin brother. His music journey reflects a blend of soulful and heartfelt songwriting, often channeling his experiences and emotions into his art. After this breakthrough, he signed with RECORDS LLC via Columbia Records and has continued to release new material, steadily building his presence in the music industry.

Given the list of recent releases you provided—like "Let Me In," "Me Vs Me," and "Hard 2 Take"—these align more closely with the American artist's style and story rather than the British boy band. Therefore, this 5ive is known for blending R&B and hip-hop sounds with personal storytelling rooted in his life experiences.

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