A unique group of six diversely talented musicians, Fatty Koo is a band whose story and development is as fascinating as its music. Five members - Eddie B., Gabrielle, Marya, Ron and Valure - met in Columbus, Ohio on board the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus, the non-profit, mobile recording studio that provides free hands-on programs to high schools and colleges. The sixth member, Josh, joined the group in 2005. The group's songs reflect their distinct and varied backgrounds, resulting in a unique fusion of Hip-Hop, R&B, Pop and Latin. Their refreshing stylistic mix brought them to the attention of DAS Communications, who signed on as their manager; Sony/Urban, their label; television network BET, who worked with the group to create Blowin' Up: Fatty Koo, a reality series which debuts April 21, 2005; and TNT, who will feature the song "Bounce" as part of the NBA playoff season. Fatty Koo's first album, House of Fatty Koo, hits stores in June.