A tribute to R&B legends Boyz II Men is set to hit the streets of Philadelphia's Point Breeze neighborhood, just blocks away from where the group's members first met. Mural Arts has announced plans for a new mural honoring the iconic quartet, with an artist selection process underway.
The 1122 Broad St building will serve as the backdrop for the tribute, situated near the CAPA (Creative and Performing Arts) school, where Nathan Morris, Shawn Stockman, and Wayaná Morris attended. The Boyz II Men crooners rose to fame in 1991 with their debut album "Cooleyhighharmony," which included the hit single "Motownphilly." Over the years, the group has undergone lineup changes, but Nathan Morris, Shawn Stockman, and Wayaná Morris have carried on the legacy.
The mural project is part of Mural Arts' broader plans to celebrate Philadelphia's musical heritage as the city approaches its semiquincentennial. Other tributes in the works include a piece honoring Questlove and an LGBTQ rights champion, Gloria Casarez. While no artist has been selected yet, Mural Arts is now accepting submissions until February 13th.
The final mural design should capture the essence of Boyz II Men's career and their place in Philadelphia's musical history. The nonprofit aims to create a lasting tribute that showcases the group's impact on the city's cultural landscape.
The 1122 Broad St building will serve as the backdrop for the tribute, situated near the CAPA (Creative and Performing Arts) school, where Nathan Morris, Shawn Stockman, and Wayaná Morris attended. The Boyz II Men crooners rose to fame in 1991 with their debut album "Cooleyhighharmony," which included the hit single "Motownphilly." Over the years, the group has undergone lineup changes, but Nathan Morris, Shawn Stockman, and Wayaná Morris have carried on the legacy.
The mural project is part of Mural Arts' broader plans to celebrate Philadelphia's musical heritage as the city approaches its semiquincentennial. Other tributes in the works include a piece honoring Questlove and an LGBTQ rights champion, Gloria Casarez. While no artist has been selected yet, Mural Arts is now accepting submissions until February 13th.
The final mural design should capture the essence of Boyz II Men's career and their place in Philadelphia's musical history. The nonprofit aims to create a lasting tribute that showcases the group's impact on the city's cultural landscape.
I'm so stoked about this new mural project! Can't believe it's gonna be dedicated to Boyz II Men, who have been bringing us those smooth R&B vibes for decades 
. The fact that it's in Point Breeze neighborhood where they first met is just too cool 
. It's awesome that Mural Arts is giving them the tribute they deserve. I'm all for celebrating Philly's musical heritage - we're so lucky to have such a rich history of talented artists! 
, this is so cool! I love how Mural Arts is bringing together Philly's rich music scene by honoring Boyz II Men - it's like, they're basically putting the 'City of Brotherly Love' in the spotlight 
. The fact that the mural will be near CAPA school where Nathan, Shawn, and Wayaná attended is giving me major nostalgia vibes 
. Can't wait to see who gets selected for the artist spot - hopefully it's someone who'll do justice to their legacy 
! It's amazing how their legacy lives on and now we'll have a beautiful tribute to look at in the Point Breeze neighborhood. The fact that it's near where they first met makes it even more special 
. Nathan, Shawn, and Wayaná are total legends and their music still gives me chills 
! Mural Arts is doing an amazing job bringing more tributes to Philly, we need more of this kind of love 
. Can't wait to see the final design and catch a glimpse of it in person 
I'm so stoked about this new mural project for Boyz II Men in Philly! 
I hope the artist selected for this project captures the group's essence - their smooth harmonies, classic R&B sound, and contributions to Philadelphia's music scene. 
They're one of those groups that still hold up today, you know what I mean? And to see a tribute like this in Philly, where it all started... it's just the icing on the cake. 
! those guys brought so much soulful goodness to our city with boyz ii men. gotta love how mural arts is giving them the recognition they deserve in point breeze. it's amazing that nathan, shawn, and wayaná are still carrying on the legacy even though there have been changes over the years. this tribute should be a beautiful throwback to their early days 
. I mean, who wouldn't want a mural of Nathan, Shawn, and Wayaná on the side of a building? 
It's like, a piece of history being brought to life right before our eyes! The fact that they're accepting submissions until February 13th means we can all get in on the action too 
. I'm all about celebrating Philly's musical heritage and this tribute is gonna be everything and more 
. And, btw, Questlove and Gloria Casarez are also getting tributes? This is gonna be an epic celebration of Philly's musical heritage 
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Just kidding, kinda... Seriously though, a mural for Boyz II Men is actually pretty cool! It's awesome that they're gonna be honored in their hometown like that. Philadelphia has such a rich music history and it's great to see the city giving back to its own legends.
. I'm definitely gonna check out the submissions and see if there are any Philly artists who'll be selected - it'd be amazing to see some local talent get showcased like this! Can't wait to see how the final design turns out! 
This new mural project is going to be amazing, I'm so hyped to see my hometown pay tribute to one of its most iconic musical groups! The fact that it's being done through a community-driven process with submissions from artists and locals makes it even more special. It'll be dope to see the final design come together and know that it's going to represent not just Boyz II Men, but the entire city's musical heritage. Can't wait to check it out in Point Breeze!