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Hi-Five was an American R&B quintet from Waco, Texas. The group originally formed in 1989 as a trio consisting of Tony Thompson, Russell Neal, and Toriano Easley. They were later joined by Roderick "Pooh" Clark and Marcus Sanders before signing with Jive Records. Their debut album Hi-Five, released on September 25, 1990, was produced by Teddy Riley and went platinum. The album included the hit single "I Like the Way (The Kissing Game)", which reached Number 1 on both the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and the U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in 1991. Their second LP, Keep It Goin' On, was released on August 11, 1992, featuring notable tracks like "She's Playing Hard to Get" and "Quality Time". In 1993, Hi-Five released their third album, Faithful, which included the songs "Unconditional Love" and "Never Should've Let You Go". The group faced several challenges, including legal issues, injuries, and label disputes. Tony Thompson died on June 1, 2007, from inhaling a toxic amount of freon. In 2012, former members Treston Irby, Shannon Gill, and Marcus Sanders reunited to honor Thompson's legacy.
