112

112 emerged from Atlanta as a cornerstone of Sean Combs' Bad Boy Records empire, serving as the label's primary R&B vocal group during its 1990s dominance. Discovered by Tim & Bob, the quartet - comprising Q, Mike, Slim, and Daron - brought a foundational gospel background to the 'Hip Hop Soul' movement.

Their sound identity is built on dense, four-part vocal harmonies and a frequent use of falsetto leads, often set against crisp, sample-heavy production. They played a pivotal role in the crossover success of Bad Boy, notably on the global hit 'I'll Be Missing You.' Their career arc saw a successful transition from the Arista-distributed Bad Boy era to Def Soul in the mid-2000s, maintaining commercial relevance with hits like 'Peaches & Cream.' Critically, they are regarded as one of the most consistent male vocal groups of their generation, bridging the gap between New Edition's pop-soul and the more aggressive trap-influenced R&B that followed. Their influence is felt in the vocal arrangements of modern acts like dvsn and 6LACK, who mirror their blend of vulnerability and rhythmic precision.