The Difference (formerly known as 4IIC), is a group known for their unique vocal style
& smooth harmonies. They are currently in the studio working on their upcoming album "Transition", produced by former BlackStreet member Levi Little. They have released a single from the album entitled "Must Be Love."
As individuals their professional careers span over 30 years in the music industry.
They are becoming one of the most sought after male vocal groups along
the East Coast.
The Difference (4 II C) has performed at the legendary Apollo Theater and at some of the area's premier events such as: The Virginia Beach Funk Fest, The Hampton Jazz Festival's After Party, held at The Hampton Convention Center, Portsmouth's Umoja Festival, The Virginia Beach Soul Fest, CIAA & MEAC Basketball Tournaments and The Virginia Beach Events Concert Series.
They have contributed their time and talents to Community Non-Profit National Awareness Foundations such as; D.A.R.E., The Kidney Foundation, The Cancer Walk for Life Marathons and The Southeast Community Crime Watch Coalition; sponsored in part by the Newport News Police Department.
Their commitment to community service garnered them an invitation
to perform at the 2009 & 2011 Summer Stage "Salute to the Legends" in Harlem, N.Y.
The Honorees for this event were Keith Sweat, Black Ivory, Freddy Jackson, Ray, Goodman & Brown, Blue Magic, The Manhattans, Melissa Morgan & Chuck Jackson. The Artists in attendance were filled with delight as 4IIC performed the legendary ballads "Any Day Now" and "Special Lady."
The Difference (4IIC) has opened for national recording artists such as, The Manhattans, Keith Sweat, The Ohio Players, Melissa Morgan and Cherelle. They have also shared the stage with Nationally Recognized Comedians Capone, Marc Curry, Coco Brown, Sherri Sinclair and Kool Bubba Ice.
In early 2009 they released their first single "Believe in Change" which was
written & dedicated to President Barrack Obama.
Jazz Saxophonist Brian Pinner was honored to have 4IIC perform the title track
on his newly released CD "Just Being Me." This song was also selected as one of the top 50 songs requested and played in the United Kingdom in 2010.
The Difference (4IIC) will be legends in their own time as the road to success seems to be in front of them. The trio has been in the studio and have released "THE INTRO" which is their first CD, containing all original songs, but certainly not their last.