112

112 is an American R&B quartet from Atlanta, Georgia. Founded by Mr. Sean "Diddy" Combs (owner of Bad Boy Records). The group left Bad Boy and signed with Def Soul in 2002. The members of the group are, Marvin Scandrick, Michael Keith, Quinnes Parker and Daron Jones. 112 was the first urban group from the Bad Boy label. The group started in high school performing at talent shows, church, and school. During one of their performances they were discovered by Courtney Sils and Kevin Wales, who later introduced them to Mr. Combs. They were quickly signed in front of a club in Atlanta named 112, which is where they get their name from. Their first album was released in 1996 which went double platinum. Since then the group has been doing numerous tours and as of today as sold over 16 million records world wide.