![]() ![]() In his unrelenting commitment to CMB's success, Abrams would pass up countless opportunities to embark upon his solo career over the years. Enamored with the brotherhood and acceptance he found within his band at the time, Abrams declined the offer out of loyalty to the group's best interests. Before the group's signing with Giant Records executive Cassandra Mills, Abrams was privately offered a solo recording deal by late, legendary Uptown Records executive Andre Harrell. His ultimate dream of becoming a successful solo artist presented itself early on. In 1985, Abrams auditioned several singers and assembled the members of CMB, teaching them harmonies as the self-proclaimed "music nerd" in the group. After observing Vandross' weight loss transformation and receiving pressure from his potential bandmates, he became ablaze with a determination to slim down his look and achieve success in music. While academics were never his strong suit, Abrams poured his heart and soul into music from his early teens. As he sought mental refuge from bullying and insecurity surrounding his childhood struggles with obesity, he would obsessively study legendary performers such as Luther Vandross, Lionel Richie and the Commodores, Michael Jackson, Donny Hathaway, Luciano Pavarotti and Plácido Domingo. Losing his father to murder at the tender age of two years, and raised by a single mother, Abrams learned to survive, entertaining himself while watching iconic artists like Elvis Presley light up the television. ![]() Born on November 16, 1969, in his hometown of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Abrams discovered the roots of his fighting spirit run as deep as his proud Choctaw Nation heritage. Having faced many public challenges including substance use disorders, a life-long battle with obesity and tensions within the group he founded, Abrams is painfully aware of the toll that being self-sacrificing can take on a person's mental health. The legendary R&B/pop vocalist, known around the globe for his sultry "blue tone," has rediscovered his will to live and reignited his passion for music. He has dedicated his life and musical artistry to raising addiction awareness and mental health care advocacy, focusing on issues affecting minorities, marginalized and underserved communities as well as philanthropy work. Having lived with addiction for over 25 years, Abrams has now put his focus on his mental and physical health, and is proudly in his fourth year of recovery. As a 30-year entertainment veteran, Abrams dedicated his entire professional career to songwriting, performing and recording as a founding member of the iconic, 90's group Color Me Badd. Phil (2019), and a variety of talk shows, such as Jimmy Kimmel, The View, Jay Leno and more. Abrams also has starred as himself in an episode of Beverly Hills 90210 (1992), a reality TV series, Mission: Manband (2007), Rock & A Hard Place (2008), appeared on an episode of Dr. With a variety of songs placed in a diverse portfolio of radio, TV, commercials, soundtracks and film, Abrams' voice is recognizable across virtually all genres and demographics. Abrams has cemented an indisputable musical legacy that transcends generations. ![]() ![]() Bryan is best known around the world as the original lead singer, frontman and founding member of the hit 90's crossover group Color Me Badd. Bryan Abrams is an internationally-recognized, two-time Grammy-nominated, American Music Award and two-time Soul Train Award-winning, R&B/pop singer-songwriter with over 12 million albums sold worldwide, three Billboard #1 Hot 100 and R&B hits and is an Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame inductee. ![]()
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