4PM

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4PM (For Positive Music), is a male R&B group best known for "Sukiyaki (song)" from their 1995 debut album, "Now's the Time". "Sukiyaki", remake of a Japanese song by Kyu Sakamoto, is 4PM's most successful song that climbed and peaked at number 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in February 1995.

Following a lifelong dream, the group was founded by two American brothers Roberto Pena Junior and Reney (Ray) Pena along with Larry McFarland and Martiz Ware. They were originally known as "IV Real", who performed in local talent shows, in the suburbs of Baltimore, Maryland. The year was 1991.

In 1994 an executive of Next Plateau Records approached 4PM after their performance at a record release party. A recording contract with Next Plateau Records in New York City was the result, and weeks later, they recorded their first and greatest song: "Sukiyaki".

With the success their debut album, "Now's The Time", reaching international acclaim, it was not long before 4PM began touring Canada, the United States, and Asia. The debut album earned Gold status in the Canada, the US, and Japan, while being award Platinum status in Australia.

Like their first album, their second album ("A Light in the Dark") also gained international acclaim in 1997. In the following year, their luck appeared to run out.

In 1998, Martiz Ware left 4PM and Next Plateau went out of business. With these two setbacks the group took a hiatus until they decided to start their own record label. With the exception of Martiz, 4PM regrouped and launched their new company: Pena Brother Productions.

A few years later, in May of 2000, they began recording a self-titled album. This third album, titled "For Positive Music", would deliver a mix of Pop, R&B, Hip-hop, and Latin style music.

As they, themselves, say: 4PM -- For Positive Music means

"Music that does not contain explicit lyrics, does not promote violence, does not degrade women, music for anyone and everyone to enjoy. Our motto is and always will be... Stay Positive!"

1 Discography
2 Sources
3 External links/Sources

[edit] Discography

[edit] Now's the Time

CD Production Date: March 23, 1995
Original Release Date: April 20, 1995
Number of Discs: 1
Label: PolyGram International

Track	Title
1	Sukiyaki
2	Lay Down Your Love
3	Forever in My Heart
4	Gift of Perfect Love
5	Yes
6	In This Life
7	Naturally
8	For What More
9	Father and Child
10	Time (Clock of the Heart)
11	Then Came You
12	Glad You Said the Words
13	Years from Here [4 A.M. Lover's Groove]

[edit] Light in the Dark

CD Production Date: September 23, 1997
Original Release Date: June 24, 1997
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Next Plateau Records / Red

Track	Title
1	I Gave You Everything
2	Livin' a Lie
3	Searchin'
4	Never Knew What You Meant
5	Let It Be Known
6	Cravin'
7	Writing You This Letter
8	Love Me for a Reason
9	Get Your Groove On [Groove Remix]
10	Family Reunion
11	I Can't Let Go
12	Dreamin'

[edit] For Positive Music

Released: 2000

Track	Title
1	Anyway You Wannit
2	Where Re the Words?
3	What We Are Sayin'
4	Breakin' My Heart
5	Querida
6	I'll Be There
7	Wastin' Time
8	Suddenly I
9	Eye-N-Me
10	Honeymoon
11	Querida (My Love) [in the Club Mix]