The Boys
2 songs or works across all MusicAtlas lists. Distinct recording versions remain separate.
About The Boys
The Boys was the R&B group formed by the Abdulsamad brothers, combining singing, dance routines, songwriting and production. Their recording career moved from MCA to Motown with executive Jheryl Busby. Babyface and L.A. Reid contributed material to Messages from the Boys, while the later Crazy included writing by Khiry and Hakim Abdulsamad.
Artist background sources
The Boys - AllMusic biography
Read Abdulsamad family identity, Busby/MCA/Motown history, debut collaborators and Crazy writing credit. Distinct from the British punk band and other acts called The Boys. | Retrieved 2026-10-19
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-19. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
All songs for this credit
Recording years are first-release years where available; * marks a reported year awaiting verification. Classical work dates are labeled comp., prem. or pub.. Open an entry for its date evidence and background. Artists sort without a leading "The"; composers sort by surname.
- (1990*) Crazy
- (1988*) Dial My Heart
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