UB40 and Soul II Soul

UB40, a reggae band formed in Birmingham, rose from working-class roots to global fame, selling 100M records. Known for hits like "Red Red Wine", they became icons in the genre.

Soul II Soul, led by Jazzie B, emerged from London in the late '80s blending hip-hop, house, and R&B. Known for hits "Keep On Movin'" and "Back to Life," the group achieved Grammy wins, international acclaim, and U.K. chart success. Featuring rotating vocalists like Caron Wheeler, they released several successful albums and singles throughout the '90s. Despite disbanding by the decade's end, Jazzie B, awarded an OBE, continues to lead reunion performances.