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4 P.M. (For Positive Music) is an American male R&B group best known for their cover version of "Sukiyaki", which peaked at number 8 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in February 1995. 4 P.M. is an acronym meaning 'For Positive Music' meaning the band's music would not contain explicit lyrics, does not promote violence, and does not degrade women. The band has toured worldwide and remains popular, most notably in Japan. The group was started in 1991 in the suburbs of Baltimore, Maryland by brothers Roberto Pena, Jr. and Reney (Ray) Pena with Larry McFarland and Martiz Ware. They were originally known as IV Real,and played local talent shows. After a 1994 performance at a record release party, they were signed by Next Plateau Records and moved to New York City. Their debut album, ''Now's the Time'', which peaked at #96 on the ''Billboard'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart,〔(4 P.M. album chart history ) at Billboard.com〕 included a cover version of Kyu Sakamoto's 1960s hit "Sukiyaki". The group's version of "Sukiyaki" peaked at #8 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 singles chart and was certified gold in 1995.〔(4 P.M. singles chart history ) at Billboard.com〕〔(RIAA certification database ) (search "Sukiyaki")〕 It also reached the top 5 in Australia and New Zealand.〔(australian-charts.com - 4 P.M. (For Positive Music) - Sukiyaki )〕 ''Now's the Time'' earned gold status in Canada and Japan, and went platinum in Australia. Their second album, 1997's ''A Light in the Dark'', did not fare as well, but did include the minor hit "I Gave You Everything", which peaked at #67 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart.〔 After a brief hiatus, the group—minus Martiz Ware—regrouped and started Pena Brothers Productions. In 2000, they released a third album, ''For Positive Music''—a mix of pop, R&B, hip hop, and Latin music—on their own 4PM label.〔(4PM Bio )〕 In 2001, they released a fourth album, ''Sweet Soul'' on the Japanese Pony Canyon label. In 2008, they released "Tracks 4 The Mass Movement". Larry McFarland has also recorded a solo album entitled, "The Urban Project," under the name Lil Mac. ==Discography== 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「4 P.M. (group)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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