The Official 4PM drop new single

Starting out in 1991 in Baltimore, Maryland, musicians Roberto Pena Jr., Larry McFarland, Martiz ‘Marty’ Ware and Reney ‘Ray’ Pena founded an a cappella group called IV Real and began competing at talent shows in the local area. Three years later, while playing one of their original compositions at a New York City party, they caught the attention of a label executive and within a few weeks they signed a deal and hit the studio to record their debut album under the new name 4pm – which acted as an acronym for ‘For Positive Music’.

The following year they hit the #8 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 with their debut single “Sukiyaki” which was lifted from their first album Now’s The Time, earning gold status in the USA, Canada and Japan and went platinum in Australia. After their quick success they built on their momentum by embarking on an international tour and then returned with their sophomore LP A Light In The Dark in 1997.

The next few years saw Martiz Ware leave the group to pursue a successful career as a university administrator as well as following his heart and becoming a pastor of his church. With Roberto, Ray and Larry returning with a third album after a brief hiatus, it wasn’t until 2020 that plans were set in motion for a reunion of the project.

Slightly delayed by the global pandemic, the group has now returned as The Official 4PM and bring us their brand new single titled “Some Of The Time”. Written about the ups and downs of an ordinary relationship, threaded with the encouraging message to ride out the storm and stick together, with their new single The Official 4pm is back to deliver more of their captivating R&B sound.

Laying down smooth and soulful vocal arrangements over a bouncy, danceable beat and piquant instrumental touches, on “Some Of The Time” the group offer an infectiously catchy new jam that showcases their accomplished vocal talents and songwriting skill.

Listen to Some of the Time below