Blackstreet

Blackstreet was an American R&B and soul group founded in 1994 (see 1994 in music) by Teddy Riler, a New Jack Swing pioneer known for his work as a member of Guy. Their debut, Blackstreet, was a moderate success due to singles like "Before I Let You Go". The follow-up, 1996's Another Level (see 1996 in music) was a breakthrough success due to the top single "No Diggity" (with Dr. Dre). It won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal by a Duo or Group and went four times platinum in the United States. Personnel shifts wracked the group and contributed to the relative failure of Finally (1999, 1999 in music) and Blackstreet soon broke up. After rumors of legal action and a preemptive countersuit, the group disbanded and released Level II in 2003 (see 2003 in music).