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			\| current_members = Jacob Olds<br />Joshua Olds
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			'''FF5''' (formerly known as '''Family Force 5''', '''The Phamily''', '''Ground Noise''' and '''The Brothers''') is an American ] band from ], ].<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web \|author=Brown, Marisa \|title=Family Force 5 biography \|url={{AllMusic\|class=artist\|id=p756144\|pure_url=yes}}\|publisher=] \|access-date=October 31, 2009}}</ref> The band was formed in 2004 by brothers Solomon "Soul Glow Activatur" Olds, Joshua "Fatty" Olds, and Jacob "Crouton" Olds along with their two friends, Nathan "Nadaddy" Currin and Brad "20 Cent" Allen, who was later replaced by Derek "Chapstique" Mount. The group has released five ]s, nine ]s, and two ]s. They are often noted for their raucous, party-centric personae and eclectic mix of genres, ranging from ] to ].
	'''Family Force 5''' (often abbreviated '''FF5''', formerly known as '''The Phamily''' and '''The Brothers''') is a Christian ] band from ]. Since its formation, the band has quickly grown in popularity.<ref name="CT2"/>

			In 2018, the remaining two members, Jacob and Joshua Olds, re-branded the group as FF5 and released the EP ''El Compadre'' on March 2 of that year.<ref>{{cite magazine\|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8223803/ff5-new-ep-el-compadre-interview\|title=FF5 Talk Going From Gritty Rock to Funky Pop on New 'El Compadre' EP: 'It's a Little Bit More Sexy'\|magazine=]\|access-date=March 4, 2018}}</ref> The band played their most recent show on March 17 of that year.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|title=FF5 \|url=https://www.bandsintown.com/a/15152738-ff5 \|access-date=2023-04-04 \|website=Bandsintown}}</ref>
	Family Force 5 has played at ], which was their very first festival, as well as ], ], ], ], Joshua Fest, ], ], ], ], ] 2006, ] 2008 and performed on the Underground stage of ] in July 2006 and the main stage in 2007.<ref name="spread"> . Retrieved 2007-02-05.</ref> They also played at ] in ] in September 2007. Family Force 5 has appeared on ]'s "The Freshman Class", ]'s ] twice (First performing Love Addict, and the second time, Kountry Gentleman), ]'s ], and ]' ] with ] on ] ].<ref name="portable">. Retrieved 2007-02-05.</ref> They have also played a concert on the one hour show "Front Row Live" on ].

	==~~Musical~~ ~~career~~==		== History ==
	The three leading members of the band, Solomon, Jacob and Joshua, are all three sons of ], a Christian artist from the late 1980s. Growing up around music, the Olds brothers have been involved in it since a very young age. Prior to the formation of Family Force 5, the brothers were members of a "boy band" known as The Brothers, releasing '']'' (1995), and '']'' (1996). Both albums were released on ] Records, and produced by the brothers' father, ].<ref name="CT">Farias, Andree (2006-05-15). . Retrieved 2007-02-05</ref><ref name="CT2"/>

			=== Formation (1993–2003) ===
	Between the Brothers and Family Force 5 the Olds brothers had a band called Ground Noise, which they classified as "a really bad version of ]" Before the band chose the name Family Force 5, they had taken on the name "The Phamily". They had to change it later due to copyright issues with Prince's band, ].

			Family Force 5 was formed in ], ], under their original name, The Brothers. Three of the five original members, Solomon ("Soul Glow Activatur") and twins Joshua ("Fatty") and Jacob ("Crouton"),<ref name="Zwillinge">{{cite web\|url=https://www.cbn.com/cbnmusic/artists/ff5.aspx \|title=Family Force 5 \|publisher=Cbn.com \|access-date=September 9, 2013}}</ref> are sons of ], a Christian artist popular in the late 1980s. The Brothers released ''Fact and Reality'' in 1994 and ''RPM'' in 1995. Both albums were released on ] Records and produced by their father.<ref name="CT">Farias, Andree (May 15, 2006). {{webarchive \|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090911014327/http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/interviews/2006/familyforce5-0506.html \|date=September 11, 2009 }} {{webarchive \|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161229133530/http://www.christianitytoday.com/ \|date=December 29, 2016 }}. Retrieved February 5, 2007.</ref><ref name="CT2">Farias, Andre (2006-03). {{webarchive \|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090907013519/http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/reviews/2006/businessparty.html \|date=September 7, 2009 }} {{webarchive \|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161229133530/http://www.christianitytoday.com/ \|date=December 29, 2016 }}. Retrieved February 5, 2007.</ref>
	A decade later, the brothers had teamed up with two friends, Nathan Currin and Derek Mount and taken the aliases Soul Glow Activatur, Crouton, Fatty, Nadaddy, and Chap Stique. Also, the band would not be complete without the help of friend Xanadu, who is a glorified stage hand. The band signed with ] for distribution to the mainstream market before signing to ] for the Christian market. The band sought out a dual recording deal in order to better distribute their music to both the mainstream market and the Christian market.<ref name="CT2"/> According to Solomon Olds, "To me, and pretty much anybody that's under my age, most Christian music is a turnoff. I don't want to be affiliated with that. I want to be affiliated with something that is great music. I feel that Maverick and Gotee together can pull that off."<ref name="CT"/>

			The group changed their name to "Ground Noise", which they classified as "a really bad version of ]".<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/interviews/FamilyForce5.asp \|title=JfH Interview 2006 \|publisher=Jesusfreakhideout.com \|access-date=April 13, 2010}}</ref> Shortly after, the three brothers added Brad Allen ("20 Cent") and Nathan "Nate" Currin ("Nadaddy"). They then renamed their group ''The Phamily''.
	However, their debut album has been both disparaged and praised by Christian and non-Christian critics respectively for not containing overtly Christian content in any of its tracks (with the exception of "Peachy", which was apparently written to ] and calls ] by name). Although "Love Addict," "Supersonic" and "Replace Me" are not necessarily obvious faith-based songs, they are simultaneously praised and criticized by Christian critics for their subtly Christian themes.<ref name="CT"/><ref name="CT2">Farias, Andre (2006-03). Retrieved 2007-02-05.</ref> However, the band often does talk about singing for ] during their shows and occasionally one of the members (usually Fatty) leads a prayer at the end of the set.

			A decade later, the band signed with ], for distribution to the mainstream market before signing to ] for the Christian market. Under the name "The Phamily", the band sought a dual recording deal to better distribute their music to both the mainstream and Christian markets.<ref name="CT2"/> According to Solomon Olds, "To me, and pretty much anybody that's under my age, most Christian music is a turnoff. I don't want to be affiliated with that. I want to be affiliated with something that is great music. I feel that Maverick and Gotee together can pull that off."<ref name="CT"/> The group was then forced to change their name again, due to copyright issues with ]'s band, ].<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Matthews \|first=Kent \|date=2012-07-19 \|title='Family Force 5' talks near-death experience and name-changing \|url=https://www.chron.com/lifestyle/houston-belief/article/Family-Force-5-talks-near-death-experience-and-3720869.php \|access-date=2023-04-04 \|website=Chron \|language=en-US}}</ref>
	Family Force 5 has also contributed the song "Mind's Eye" for the compilation album ''Freaked! A Gotee Tribute to ]'s "]"''. For Christmas, Family Force 5 released a few Christmas-themed audio blogs, two of which ("Christmas Carol Blog" and "Christmas Memories Blog") are available to listen to on the (as of ] ]). They've also recorded "Grandma", a cover of ]. In March 2007, they re-released their debut album called"Business Up Front,Party In The Back: Diamond Edition", which contains three previously unreleased songs.<ref name="portable"/> Two of the three songs ("I Love You to Death" and "Never Let Me Go") are available to listen to on their , as well as their . A new unreleased song entitled "Whatcha G'on Do Wit It" can also be heard on their MySpace and has been made available for download via exclusively at the Wal-Mart music download store as an EP titled ''Business Up Front/Party In The Back (Diamond Edition) (Exclusive EP)''. This song will also be made available on a new compilation produced by ] labeled ''Hip Hope 2008''.<ref name="Rapzilla.com"></ref>

			=== Family Force 5 and mainstream success (2004–2007) ===
	They were the May/June Winner of ].<ref name="Yahoo"></ref> Their next project, currently untitled, is set to release in June or July of 2008.
			On March 21, 2006, the band released their first full-length album '']'' under their new name "Family Force 5", which was an instant hit in both the Christian and mainstream markets spawning several hit singles such as "]", "Replace Me", Love Addict" and "Earthquake". All of these songs, like many others on the album, are heavily focused around the guitar. Their debut album has been both disparaged and praised by Christian and non-Christian critics respectively for not containing overtly Christian content in any of its tracks. In March 2007, their debut album was re-released as ''Business Up Front/Party in the Back: Diamond Edition'', which contains three previously unreleased songs.<ref name="portable"> {{webarchive \|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070218082328/http://www.breathecast.com/Christian.Music.lyric.Tobymac.Rolls.Out.New.Project.with.'Portable.Sounds'.Tour/news_1432.htm \|date=February 18, 2007 }}. {{webarchive \|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161019014739/http://www.breathecast.com/ \|date=October 19, 2016 }}. Retrieved February 5, 2007.</ref>
			During this time, Family Force 5 contributed the song "Mind's Eye" for the compilation album '']'' A Gotee Tribute to ]'s '']''. For Christmas, Family Force 5 released a few Christmas-themed audio blogs. They also recorded "Grandma", a cover of "]". Also a new unreleased song, "Whatcha Gonna Do with It", was added to the ''Hip Hope Hits: 2008'' album.<ref> {{webarchive \|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071011203248/http://musicdownloads.walmart.com/catalog/servlet/AlbumServlet?id=230576 \|date=October 11, 2007 }}</ref> Another previously unreleased song, "Master of Disguise", was posted on ]. However, due to mixed fan reaction to the song it was not slated for release at the time.

			=== ''Dance or Die'' (2008) ===
	The music video for "Never Let Me Go" was leaked on YouTube on December 9th, 2007. It has since been removed. It made its world premiere at a Wesleyan convention in Orlando, FL on December 30, 2007.

			In June 2008, Family Force 5 released an EP entitled '']'' to debut three songs from their upcoming album '']''. On August 19, 2008, the full-length album was released taking on a more club oriented, electronic dance sound than '']'' with less guitar. The full-length album, ''Dance or Die'', received a favorable review in '']''.<ref> {{webarchive \|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120806122427/http://www.worldmag.com/articles/14168 \|date=August 6, 2012 }} ], David Sessions July 12, 2008</ref>
	Family Force 5 debuted a new song titled Fever <ref name= "Fever"> </ref> on the Heart Support Tour at ]. During a pre-concert, informal interview with Soul Glow, he stated that a new album will be released sometime in Fall of 2008.

			Blake Soloman of AbsolutePunk.net had the following to say about the album; "Even though Family Force 5 may be the musical equivalent of mixing Mentos and Coke—lots of build up for something that only ever happens one way—I find myself oddly pleased with ''Dance or Die''."
	==Musical style==

	Family Force 5 uses elements of ], ], and club oriented ]. The band often cites their own style as ''Crunk rock''.<ref name="ultimateguitar">{{cite web \|url=http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/video_news/family_force_5_bringing_crunk_rock_from_the_dirty_south.html \|title= Family Force 5 Bringing Crunk Rock From The Dirty South \|accessmonthday=2-20 \|accessyear=2008 }}</ref> Most songs contain heavy use of synthesizers and simple power chord riffs. Some songs make references to break dancing, the fact that they grew up in Atlanta, and the song ''Supersonic'' spells out the word Crunk in the lyrics.
			''Dance or Die'' sold 17,000 copies in its first week and debuted at 30 on the ]. By the end of January, the album had sold over 50,000 units and during early 2009 the band embarked on the AP tour from March to May promoting the album and headlining concerts throughout the U.S.<ref name="jesusfreakhideout.com">{{cite web\|url=http://jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2009/01/28.FAMILY%20FORCE%205%20HAS%20SIGHTS%20ON%20ROCK%20AND%20ROLL%20CONQUEST.asp \|title=Music News, January 2009: BAND MEMBER RON MCCLELLAND OF STORYSIDE: B DIES SUDDENLY OF APPARENT HEART CONDITION \|publisher=Jesusfreakhideout.com \|date=January 28, 2009 \|access-date=April 13, 2010}}</ref> In December 2008, the band won the Best Christian Rock Artist, Best Crunk Rock/Rap Artist and Best Rock Album for ''Dance or Die'' at the ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.rockonrequest.com/id218.html \|title=2008 Top in Rock Awards \|publisher=Rockonrequest.com \|date=January 1, 2009 \|access-date=October 23, 2011 \|url-status=usurped \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110715195217/http://www.rockonrequest.com/id218.html \|archive-date=July 15, 2011 }}</ref>

			=== Remix album and ''Christmas Pageant'' (2009) ===

			In May 2009, the band debuted their remix album of '']''; '']''. It featured remixes by ], ], ], Jasen Rauch of ], Matt Thiessen of ], David Crowder of ], Alex Suarez of ], and more.<ref name="jesusfreakhideout.com"/> The album debuted at No. 180 on the ''Billboard'' 200, No. 15 on the Christian Albums chart and No. 6 on the Dance/Electronic Albums chart.<ref>{{BillboardURLbyName\|artist=family force 5\|chart=all}}
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			Around this time, Solomon Olds created a remix of the song "Best Night of Our Lives" by Everyday Sunday.

			On September 5, the band unveiled a new song called "Keep the Party Alive" which was featured on an EP, titled ''Keep the Party Alive EP''. The EP was released exclusively at Target to promote the Halloween themed Skelanimals on September 15. Other tracks on the EP include three songs from ''Dance or Die with a Vengeance'', two songs from ''Dance or Die'', and two music videos.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2009/09/11/family-force-5-to-release-exclusive-target-ep/#comment-161467 \|title=News \| Family Force 5 To Release Exclusive Target EP \|publisher=Indie Vision Music \|access-date=April 13, 2010 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090913092214/http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2009/09/11/family-force-5-to-release-exclusive-target-ep/ \|archive-date=September 13, 2009 }}</ref> Next, The band embarked on their third Dance Rawr Dance Tour, along with ], ], ], and i-Rival.

			On October 6, the band released a Christmas album titled '']'', containing ten tracks including their own version of "]".<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2009/02/24/family-force-5-christmas-album/ \|title=News \| Family Force 5 Christmas Album \|publisher=Indie Vision Music \|access-date=April 13, 2010 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120401085845/http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2009/02/24/family-force-5-christmas-album/ \|archive-date=April 1, 2012 }}</ref> The album debuted at No. 14 on the US Dance charts.

			In mid-November 2009, the band hit the road on the Christmas Pageant Tour. On this tour was House of Heroes, Remedy Drive, and All Left Out. On the tour they performed their versions of Christmas classics as well as their very own originals. On November 30 it was announced by lead singer Soul Glow Activatur's Twitter that Joshua (Fatty) had been admitted to the ICU of a local hospital and that a kidney specialist had been called in after his condition deteriorated.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.newreleasetuesday.com/community/viewtopic.php?t=5697 \|title=View topic - please pray for Phatty from Family Force 5!!!!! \|publisher=NewReleaseTuesday.com \|access-date=April 13, 2010 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120318075301/http://www.newreleasetuesday.com/community/viewtopic.php?t=5697 \|archive-date=March 18, 2012 }}</ref> Later it was confirmed that he was suffering from kidney failure and that he was undergoing dialysis treatment. The band at first vowed to continue the current tour they were on, The Christmas Pageant Tour, so as not to disappoint fans. However, as Joshua's condition worsened, the band canceled a few shows, but then made a return for the rest of the tour. Joshua made a full recovery and returned to playing shows.<ref>{{cite web\|author=SoulGlowactivitr \|url=https://twitter.com/SoulGlowActivtr \|title=SoulGlowactivitr (SoulGlowactivitr) on Twitter \|publisher=Twitter \|access-date=April 13, 2010}}</ref>{{Primary source inline\|date=March 2018}}<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2009/12/01.FAMILY%20FORCE%205%20BASSIST%20JOSHUA%20FATTY%20OLDS%20HOSPITALIZED.asp \|title=Music News, September 2009: FAMILY FORCE 5 BASSIST JOSHUA "FATTY" OLDS HOSPITALIZED \|publisher=Jesusfreakhideout.com \|date=December 1, 2009 \|access-date=April 13, 2010}}</ref>

			=== ''III'' (2010–2012) ===

			In January 2010 the band toured Australia and New Zealand, playing shows for the ] and its Australian offshoots.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.parachutemusic.com/festival/Sydney_Brisbane.html \|title=Leeland, Family Force 5, NewWorldSon Live in Sydney/Brisbane \|publisher=Parachutemusic.com \|access-date=April 13, 2010 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100125154136/http://www.parachutemusic.com/festival/Sydney_Brisbane.html \|archive-date=January 25, 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.parachutemusic.com/festival/index.php?option=com_content&id=12:line-up \|title=Parachute Festival 2010 - Line Up \|publisher=Parachutemusic.com \|date=August 24, 2009 \|access-date=April 13, 2010 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100201180742/http://www.parachutemusic.com/festival/index.php?option=com_content&id=12%3Aline-up \|archive-date=February 1, 2010 }}</ref> In February 2010, they toured with ] in the United Kingdom. In March and April 2010, they were part of the lineup of the Rock and Worship Roadshow with Mercy Me, David Crowder Band, Francesca Battistelli, Fee, Remedy Drive, and more.<ref name="bandweblogs1">{{cite web\|url=http://bandweblogs.com/blog/2009/12/01/family-force-5-february-2010-uk-tour-dates-w-cobra-starship-dance-or-die/ \|title=Family Force 5 – February 2010 UK tour dates w/ Cobra Starship + Dance Or Die - Band Weblogs - The Music Blog \| Music News \|publisher=Band Weblogs \|access-date=April 13, 2010 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100212055255/http://bandweblogs.com/blog/2009/12/01/family-force-5-february-2010-uk-tour-dates-w-cobra-starship-dance-or-die/ \|archive-date=February 12, 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.stereotruth.net/2010/01/rock-and-worship-roadshow-2010-tour-dates/ \|title=Rock and Worship Roadshow 2010 Tour Dates \|publisher=StereoTruth.net \|date=January 7, 2010 \|access-date=April 13, 2010 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100324203638/http://www.stereotruth.net/2010/01/rock-and-worship-roadshow-2010-tour-dates/ \|archive-date=March 24, 2010 }}</ref> During this time, the band also released their music to the UK market for the first time.<ref name="bandweblogs1"/>

			On March 2, 2010, Family Force 5 were confirmed to be playing the UK leg of the traveling festival, Sonisphere. This was the band's first UK festival appearance. The band also announced six UK and Ireland headline dates to coincide with their Sonisphere appearance.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://uk.sonispherefestivals.com/2010/03/skunk-anansie-apocalytpica-gallows-fightstar/ \|title=Skunk Anansie, Apocalyptica, Gallows, Funeral for a Friend, Fightstar \| Official Sonisphere Festival UK - 2010 - Knebworth House, 30th July, 1st August \|publisher=Uk.sonispherefestivals.com \|date=March 2, 2010 \|access-date=April 13, 2010 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100505182505/http://uk.sonispherefestivals.com/2010/03/skunk-anansie-apocalytpica-gallows-fightstar/ \|archive-date=May 5, 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=3575866&blogId=529507590 \|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707100749/http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=3575866&blogId=529507590 \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=July 7, 2012 \|title=Summer UK Tour - MySpace-blog \| van Family Force 5 - (404) 665-3421 \|publisher=Blogs.myspace.com \|access-date=April 13, 2010}}</ref>

			In December 2010 the band did their second annual Christmas Pageant Tour in the United States, with main support from Forever The Sickest Kids. The tour also had a one-off date for a London show, however this was later cancelled due to weather.

			The band confirmed a third studio album, which was tentatively slated for release in mid-2010.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://therockandworshiproadshow.com/artists/ \|title=Artists \|publisher=The Rock and Worship Road Show \|access-date=April 13, 2010 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100405081317/http://therockandworshiproadshow.com/artists/ \|archive-date=April 5, 2010 }}</ref> They stated that the third album will have more crunk-rock and "rock-and-roll" elements similar to ''Business Up Front/Party in the Back''. The band released a three-song preview EP, entitled ''III'', on April 15, 2011. In an interview with JesusFreakHideout.com, guitarist Chap Stique explained that the new album is tentatively titled ''III'' as well. He also mentioned that some of the tracks that may appear on the album are called "Paycheck", "Can You Feel It", "Get on Outta Here", "Not Alone", and "Tank Top", and that the album itself would contain more spiritual themes than the EP.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/interviews/FamilyForce52011.asp\|title=Dang Family Force 5! \|publisher=JesusFreakHideout \|date=May 17, 2011 \|access-date=May 17, 2011}}</ref> In another interview with Alt Press, Soul Glow Activatur also confirmed that the album will be called ''III'' and revealed a new track title, "Crash Down", and claimed that the CD "runs the gamut" from "straight-up electro" to "a little bit of redneckness". Tooth & Nail Records announced that they would be publishing '']'', and revealed the cover and track list on August 9.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.facebook.com/notes/tooth-nail-records/forces-unite-to-deliver-family-force-5s-new-album-iii/10150333612905149 \|title=Forces Unite To Deliver Family Force 5's New Album "III" \|publisher=Facebook \|date=October 18, 2011 \|access-date=October 23, 2011}}</ref>{{Primary source inline\|date=March 2018}} The album was released on October 18, 2011. The album has received mixed reviews. Critics have praised the album's musical diversity, while criticizing the quality of the lyrics.

			The band did a short spring tour called Tourantula, which ran from April 15 to May 15.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Tourantula\|website=]\|url=http://www.facebook.com/TOURANTULA\|access-date=February 23, 2011}}</ref>{{Primary source inline\|date=March 2018}}

			Family Force 5 played on the Warped Tour 2011 from July 26 through August 14.

			The band's 2012 tour was called Rise Up, and was scheduled to run from March through September. It was inspired by Fatty's near-fatal experience, and featured a short film by Isaac Deitz called "Vital Sign". The film documented the band's experience during the unexpected illness and how it has affected them long-term.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Jesusfreakhideout.com Music News, May 2012: FAN FAVORITE FAMILY FORCE 5 PREMIERES PERSONAL DOCUMENTARY "VITAL SIGN" AT TVU/RADIO U MAY 19-25 \|url=https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2012/05/16.FAN%20FAVORITE%20FAMILY%20FORCE%205%20PREMIERES%20PERSONAL%20DOCUMENTARY%20VITAL%20SIGN%20AT%20TVU%20RADIO%20U%20MAY%2019-25.asp \|access-date=2023-04-04 \|website=www.jesusfreakhideout.com}}</ref>

			An extended version of the album ''III'' called ''III.V'' was announced in April 2012. It was to feature five extra songs, two new ones and three acoustic.<ref>{{Citation \|title=III.V - EP by Family Force 5 \|date=2012-05-22 \|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/iii-v-ep/526868356 \|access-date=2023-04-04 \|language=en-US}}</ref> Instead, ''III.V'' was released as an EP of six songs, two new ones and four acoustic, on May 22, 2012.<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/FamilyForce5IIIVEP.asp \| title=III.V EP review at Jesus Freak Hideout}}</ref>

			=== Reanimated and departure of Soul Glow Activatur (2012–2013) ===

			Beginning in November 2012, Soul Glow Activatur began hosting his own radio show "Phenomenon" for Christian Radio Station ] every Friday Night at 10 pm.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=keelin150 \|date=2014-12-13 \|title=What happened to Soul Glow Activatur? \|url=https://christbuzz.wordpress.com/2014/12/13/what-happened-to-soul-glow-activatur/ \|access-date=2023-04-04 \|website=Christ Buzz \|language=en}}</ref> Several new songs have been debuted during the show including "Next Level", "Chainsaw", and title track, "Phenomenon", the latter two have been released as their own EP.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Jesusfreakhideout.com: Family Force 5, "Chainsaw EP" Review \|url=https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/ChainsawEP.asp \|access-date=2023-04-04 \|website=www.jesusfreakhideout.com}}</ref>

			Several photos were posted on February 25, 2013, in which the band was shown recording in ]'s studio, confirming that the band was in the process of writing and recording a new album.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://instagram.com/p/WLZ4RFm0qu/ \|title=Photo by familyforce5 • Instagram \|publisher=Instagram.com \|access-date=May 7, 2013 }} {{Dead link\|date=September 2023 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://instagram.com/p/WK_cZkm0qy/ \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/WK_cZkm0qy \|archive-date=2021-12-23 \|url-access=subscription\|title=Photo by familyforce5 • Instagram \|publisher=Instagram.com \|access-date=May 7, 2013}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://instagram.com/p/WK_XIbG0qs/ \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/WK_XIbG0qs \|archive-date=2021-12-23 \|url-access=subscription\|title=Photo by familyforce5 • Instagram \|publisher=Instagram.com \|access-date=May 7, 2013}}{{cbignore}}</ref>{{Better source needed\|date=February 2013\|reason=Secondary source showing that the event is notable is preferred.}}

			On May 3, 2013, the band released a music video for "]" featuring an additional verse from Christian rapper ], and the same day released this new version of the song as a single.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Family Force 5 – Chainsaw (ft. Tedashii)\|url=http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2013/05/04/family-force-5-chainsaw-ft-tedashii/\|work=Indie Vision Music\|publisher=Brandon Jones\|access-date=May 20, 2013\|author=JoshIVM\|date=May 4, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Chainsaw (feat. Tedashii) - Single\|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/chainsaw-feat.-tedashii/id644006395\|publisher=]\|access-date=May 20, 2013\|date=May 3, 2013}}</ref>

			''Reanimated'', an album featuring both new songs and remixes of older songs, was released on June 18, 2013,<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Family Force 5 - Reanimated \|url=https://www.louderthanthemusic.com/product.php?id=1240 \|access-date=2023-04-04 \|website=www.louderthanthemusic.com}}</ref> to reception ranging from mixed to negative.{{Citation needed\|date=January 2014}}

			The band announced on their website<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://familyforce5.com/#!/2013/09/705/ \|title=FF5 \|access-date=September 23, 2013 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001154819/http://familyforce5.com/ \|archive-date=October 1, 2016 }}</ref> on September 23, 2013, that Soul Glow Activatur would be leaving the band to focus on songwriting, remixing, and DJ Phenomenon, but he would still be a behind-the-scenes part of the group. Pictures on the website and Facebook were updated to show the new band lineup, moving Crouton from the drums to lead singer, and adding Teddy "Hollywood" Boldt as the new drummer.

			=== ''Time Stands Still'' (2014–2015) ===

			On April 30, 2014, the band announced they had signed with ]<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://familyforce5.com/#!/2014/04/family-force-5-signs-with-word-entertainment/ \|title=FF5 \|access-date=May 1, 2014 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001154819/http://familyforce5.com/ \|archive-date=October 1, 2016 }}</ref> for their fourth studio album, set to release in the year. Their single "Let It Be Love" was released along with the news.

			On May 23, 2014, Family Force 5 released their first music video from their upcoming album, ''BZRK''. The song features Christian rapper ].<ref name="bzrk video">{{cite web\|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au7of6Bd47Q\|title = Family Force 5 - BZRK (Official Music Video) \|date = May 23, 2014\|access-date = May 27, 2014\|via = ]}}</ref> The band announced that the title of the upcoming album would be ''Time Stands Still'', along with its artwork on May 26, 2014.{{Citation needed\|date=May 2014}} On May 27, 2014, the band released the album for pre-order on iTunes.{{Citation needed\|date=May 2014}}

			The band was part of the 2015 ] in the central and eastern parts of the United States.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Jesusfreakhideout.com Concert Reviews and Photos: Winter Jam 2015 \|url=https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/concerts/WinterJamTour2015.asp \|access-date=2023-04-04 \|website=www.jesusfreakhideout.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.breathecast.com/articles/winter-jam-2015-lineup-announced-skillet-headlines-tour-as-event-celebrates-20th-year-21170/\|title=Winter Jam 2015 Lineup Announced: Skillet Headlines Tour as Event Celebrates 20th Year\|date=October 28, 2014\|website=BREATHEcast\|access-date=April 3, 2019}}</ref> They were also a part of the Winter Jam Tour 2015 West Coast.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Peterson \|first=Tyler \|title=Western Leg of Winter Jam Tour Spectacular Set for Taco Bell Arena in November \|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Western-Leg-of-Winter-Jam-Tour-Spectacular-Set-for-Taco-Bell-Arena-in-November-20150825 \|access-date=2023-04-04 \|website=BroadwayWorld.com \|language=en}}</ref>

			Their remix album, ''Time Still Stands'', was released on November 6, 2015, featuring six remixes of songs from the album ''Time Stands Still'', and two new additional songs.<ref name="TSS">{{cite web\|url=https://www.amazon.com/Time-Still-Stands-Family-Force/dp/B010ELLWQU \|title=Time Still Stands\|website=Amazon\|access-date=March 2, 2018}}</ref>{{failed verification\|date=March 2018\|reason=This lists songs, bit not their origin or that there are any "additional songs". It requires additional investigation by the reader.}}

			=== Label issues and additional line-up departures (2015–2018) ===

			On May 3, 2017, lead guitarist ] (aka Chapstique) announced that he would be leaving the band to pursue other projects.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Derek 'Chapstique' Mount Announces Departure from Family Force 5 \|url=https://www.newreleasetoday.com/news_detail.php?newsid=2292 \|access-date=2023-04-04 \|website=www.newreleasetoday.com}}</ref> Shortly after, keyboardist and original member Nathan Currin also parted ways with the group,<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Nathan 'Nadaddy' Currin Leaves Family Force 5 \|url=https://www.newreleasetoday.com/news_detail.php?newsid=2349 \|access-date=2023-04-04 \|website=www.newreleasetoday.com}}</ref> although no statement has officially been given from either him or the band regarding his departure.

			In April 2017, Family Force 5 announced that their fifth album, ''Audiotorium'', was almost complete, but due to label conflicts could not be released yet. The band went on a tour in which they performed the unreleased album live in its entirety at each show.

			In January 2018, Teddy Boldt, also known as Hollywood, announced his departure from the band, making the only remaining members Jacob and Joshua Olds.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.newreleasetoday.com/news_detail.php?newsid=2917\|title=Teddy Boldt Departs Family Force 5\|website=newreleasetoday.com\|access-date=January 12, 2018}}</ref>

			=== Rebranding, and ''El Compadre'' (2018) ===

			On January 18, 2018, they released the single "Fire on the Highway" and rebranded as "FF5": a duo consisting of two of the Olds brothers.<ref>{{cite tweet\|number=954203147848769536\|user=ff5band\|title=#FIREONTHEHIGHWAY OUT NOW \| Give it a spin!<!-- full text of tweet that Twitter returned to the bot (excluding links) added by TweetCiteBot. This may be better truncated or may need expanding (TW limits responses to 140 characters) or case changes. --> \|accessdate=March 2, 2018\|date=January 19, 2018}}</ref>{{Primary source inline\|date=March 2018}}<ref>{{cite magazine\|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8223803/ff5-new-ep-el-compadre-interview\|title=FF5 Talk Going From Gritty Rock to Funky Pop on New 'El Compadre' EP: 'It's a Little Bit More Sexy'\|magazine=]\|access-date=March 2, 2018}}</ref> They released the EP ''El Compadre'' on March 2.<ref>{{Cite magazine \|last=Weatherby \|first=Taylor \|date=2018-03-01 \|title=FF5 Talk Going From Gritty Rock to Funky Pop on New 'El Compadre' EP: 'It's a Little Bit More Sexy' \|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/ff5-new-ep-el-compadre-interview-8223803/ \|access-date=2023-04-04 \|magazine=Billboard \|language=en-US}}</ref> The band never formally broke up, but they played their most recent show on March 17 of that year.<ref name=":0" />

			== Other projects ==
			The band contributed a song to the '']'' soundtrack (titled '']''), called "Topsy Turvy". The song did not make the standard soundtrack,<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/artists/FamilyForce5.asp \|title=Family Force 5 Discography, Family Force 5 Artist Database, Family Force 5 Lyrics \|publisher=Jesusfreakhideout.com \|access-date=April 13, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/articles/news/Topsy_Turvy/38674/p1/ \|title=Topsy Turvy: "Topsy Turvy" track by Family Force 5 not on Alice In Wonderland soundtrack CD \|publisher=Crossrhythms.co.uk \|date=February 3, 2010 \|access-date=April 13, 2010}}</ref> but it is one of three bonus songs on the special ] edition of the soundtrack. The song premiered on their MySpace page on February 8. It was released with the ''Almost Alice (Deluxe Version)'' on ] June 1, 2010.

			Family Force 5's vocalist, Soul Glow Activator, was featured on the opening track of the 2008 concept album ''Nervosa'' by Christian post-hardcore band, Showbread.

			"Radiator" and "Love Addict" have been released on the ''Rock Band'' network.<ref>{{Citation \|title=Family Force 5 - Radiator - Rock Band Network Expert Guitar \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ho6N6jSyjvA \|access-date=2023-04-04 \|language=en}}</ref>

			"Can You Feel It" was used in a trailer for the 2012 film '']''.<ref> {{dead link\|date=October 2020}}</ref><ref> {{dead link\|date=October 2020}}</ref>

			The band also appeared on the album '']'' with their cover version of ]'s "]". The album was released on November 2, 2010.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_ready_set_mayday_parade_12_more_revealed_on_punk_goes_pop_vol._3/ \|title=The Ready Set, Mayday Parade, 12 more revealed on Punk Goes Pop Vol. 3 - News - Alternative Press \|website=] \|access-date=April 1, 2018 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180402035413/https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_ready_set_mayday_parade_12_more_revealed_on_punk_goes_pop_vol._3/ \|archive-date=April 2, 2018 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>

			The band's song "]" was used in the advertisements for the movie '']''.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Young \|first=Paul \|date=2010-10-01 \|title=New Trailer for Martial Arts Film The Warrior's Way \|url=https://screenrant.com/warriors-way-trailer/ \|access-date=2023-04-04 \|website=ScreenRant \|language=en}}</ref>

			On December 8, 2010, '']'' gave out a free CD with their magazine containing a new version of "Love Addict" and a demo of their new song "Every Night of the Week". Also in promotion of their new album a clip of "Dang Girl" was posted on their ] channel.

			On January 25, 2012, they released a new five-song EP titled ''Junk in the Trunk'' which included previously unreleased songs and alternate versions of others.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Jesusfreakhideout.com: Family Force 5, "Junk in the Trunk EP" Review \|url=https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/JunkintheTrunkEP.asp \|access-date=2023-04-04 \|website=www.jesusfreakhideout.com}}</ref>

			On January 8, 2013, ] released their self-titled debut album, '']'', featuring Soul Glow Activatur on "The Paradigm".<ref>{{Citation \|title=Capital Kings - The Paradigm. (feat. Soul Glow Activatur) \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Uv-YYUVx28 \|access-date=2023-04-04 \|language=en}}</ref>

			The band's 2005 song, "]", was used in the 2019 film, '']''.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hough \|first=Q.V. \|date=October 11, 2019 \|title=El Camino Soundtrack: Every Song In The Breaking Bad Movie \|url=https://screenrant.com/el-camino-breaking-bad-movie-soundtrack-songs/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191021234851/https://screenrant.com/el-camino-breaking-bad-movie-soundtrack-songs/ \|archive-date=October 21, 2019 \|access-date=April 30, 2020 \|website=]}}</ref>

			== Musical style ==

			Family Force 5 has been cited as a ] band,<ref name="allmusic" /> mixing a diverse set of music styles including ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ]<ref name="CR Crunk">{{cite web \|url=http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/articles/music/Making_With_The_Crunk/18850/p1/ \|title=Making with the Crunk \|author=Cummings, Tony \| date=February 2, 2006 \| publisher=] \|access-date=January 29, 2011}}</ref><ref name=absolute >{{cite web\|author=Solomon, Blake \|title=Family Force 5 – Business Up Front/Party in the Back (Diamond Edition) \|date=August 8, 2007 \|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=258078 \|publisher=] \|access-date=February 1, 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|last1=DiBiase \|first1=John \|last2=Fryberger \|first2=Scott \|title=Family Force 5, "Dance Or Die" Review \|date=August 17, 2008 \|url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/DanceOrDie.asp \|publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout \|access-date=February 1, 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|last=Lester\|first=Paul\|title=New band of the day - Family Force 5 (No 722)\|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2010/feb/09/new-band-family-force-5\|work=The Guardian\|access-date=April 6, 2011\|date=February 9, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|first=Jamie Lee \|last=Rake \|title= The Rock and Worship Road Show: MercyMe/David Crowder Band/Family Force 5/Fancescsa Battistelli/Fee/Remedy Drive/Sidewalk Prophets \|date= March 19, 2010 \|publisher= The Phantom Tollbooth \|access-date= December 12, 2015 \|url= http://www.tollbooth.org/2003/reviews/ew.html \|quote= What FF5 call "krunk rock" can be translated as nu metal taken a further degree toward hip-hop with a patina of extra electronics.}}</ref> with positive, party lyrics.

			== Band members ==

			'''Current members'''
			* Jacob "Crouton" Olds – lead vocals <small>(2013–2018)</small>, drums, vocals <small>(2004–2013, 2018)</small>
			* Josh "Fatty" Olds – bass, vocals <small>(2004–2018)</small>, lead and rhythm guitars, synthesizer <small>(2017–2018)</small>

			'''Former members'''
			* Brad "20 Cent" Allen – lead guitar <small>(2004–2005)</small>
			* Derek "Chapstique" Mount – lead guitar, vocals <small>(2005–2017)</small>, rhythm guitar <small>(2013–2017)</small>
			* Nate "Nadaddy" Currin – synthesizer, percussion <small>(2004–2017)</small>
			* Soul Glow Activatur – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, synthesizer <small>(2004–2013)</small>
			* Teddy "Hollywood" Boldt – drums <small>(2013–2018)</small>

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	== Discography ==		== Discography ==
	===Albums/EPs===

			=== Studio albums ===
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	! Album Cover
			{\| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
	! Album Title
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	! Date
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			! scope="col" colspan="3"\| Peak chart positions
			\|-
			! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"\| ]<br /><ref name="BB200">{{cite magazine \|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/family-force-5/chart-history/tlp/ \|title=Family Force 5 Chart History: Billboard 200 \|magazine=] \|access-date=March 25, 2021}}</ref>
			! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"\| ]<br /><ref name="BBCA">{{cite magazine \|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/family-force-5/chart-history/ill/ \|title=Family Force 5 Chart History: Top Christian Albums \|magazine=] \|access-date=March 25, 2021}}</ref>
			! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"\| ]<br /><ref name="NZ">{{cite web \|url=https://charts.nz/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Family+Force+5 \|title=Discography Family Force 5 \|website=charts.nz \|access-date=March 25, 2021}}</ref>
	\|-		\|-
			! scope="row"\| '']''
	\|		\|
			* Released: March 21, 2006
	\| ''Family Force 5 EP''
			* Label: ], ]
	\| 2005
			* Formats: CD, digital download
			\| — \|\| 17 \|\| —
	\|-		\|-
			! scope="row"\| '']''
	\| ]
			\|
	\| '']''
			* Released: August 19, 2008
	\| 2006
			* Label: ]
			* Formats: CD, digital download
			\| 30 \|\| 1 \|\| 12
	\|-		\|-
	\| ]		! scope="row"\| '']''
			\|
	\| '']''
			* Released: March 9, 2011
	\| 2007
			* Label: Tooth & Nail
			* Formats: CD, digital download
			\| 61 \|\| 3 \|\| —
	\|-		\|-
			! scope="row"\| '']''<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.facebook.com/familyforce5/photos/a.379385374841.162234.6179654841/10152260860879842/\|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140527185040/https://www.facebook.com/familyforce5/photos/a.379385374841.162234.6179654841/10152260860879842/?type=1\|url-status=dead\|title=Log In or Sign Up to View\|website=Archive.today\|archive-date=May 27, 2014}}</ref>
	\|
			\|
	\| ''Untitled''
			* Released: August 5, 2014
	\| June 2008
			* Label: ]
			\| 30 \|\| 1 \|\| —
			\|}

			=== Christmas albums ===
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			! scope="col" rowspan="2"\| Details
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	\|-		\|-
			! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"\| ]<br /><ref name="BBCA"/>
			! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"\| ]<br /><ref name="BBDEA">{{cite magazine \|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/family-force-5/chart-history/elp/ \|title=Family Force 5 Chart History: Top Dance/Electronic Albums \|magazine=] \|access-date=March 25, 2021}}</ref>
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| '']''
			\|
			* Released: October 6, 2009
			* Label: Tooth & Nail, Transparent
			* Formats: CD, digital download
			\| 24 \|\| 11
	\|}		\|}

	===~~Music~~ ~~videos~~===		=== Remix albums ===

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			! scope="col" rowspan="2"\| Title
	! Song
			! scope="col" rowspan="2"\| Details
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			! scope="col" colspan="4"\| Peak chart positions
	\|-		\|-
			! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"\| ]<br /><ref name="BB200"/>
	\| 2005
			! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"\| ]<br /><ref name="BBCA"/>
	\| "Kountry Gentleman"
			! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"\| ]<br /><ref name="BBDEA"/>
	\| '']''
			! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"\| ]<br /><ref name="NZ"/>
	\|-		\|-
			! scope="row"\| '']''
	\| 2006
			\|
	\| "Grandma"
			* Released: May 19, 2009
	\| ''
			* Label: Transparent
			* Formats: CD, digital download
			\| 180 \|\| 15 \|\| 6 \|\| 27
	\|-		\|-
			! scope="row"\| '']''
	\| 2006
			\|
	\| "Love Addict"
			* Released: June 18, 2013
	\| '']''
			* Label: ]
			* Formats: CD, digital download
			\| — \|\| 10 \|\| 9 \|\| —
	\|-		\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''Time Still Stands''<ref name="TSS" />
	\| 2007
			\|
	\| "Never Let Me Go"
			* Released: November 6, 2015
	\| '']''
			* Label: Word
	\|-
			* Formats: CD, digital download
			\| — \|\| 44 \|\| — \|\| —
	\|}		\|}

	==~~Band~~ ~~members~~==		=== EPs ===
	===Current members===

			* ''The Phamily EP'' (2004)
	*Soul Glow Activatur- lead ], ]
			* '']'' (2005)
	:AKA Solomon Olds (born ] ]) was married in January 2007 to his wife Lauren aka Lalipop, and they recently had their first child, Cash Solomon (aka Boopers), on September 6, 2007. Solomon was homeschooled as a child. He and Jacob sang scales backwards in their elementary years. Besides being the lead singer, Solomon is also a music producer, producing for ], John Reuben, and Falling Up among others. He is also featured in one of ]'s new albums, ]. Solomon and his family reside in ]. Solomon often gets the crowd pumped up by break-dancing.
			* ''Business Up Front, Party in the Back Diamond Edition EP'' (2006)
	*Crouton - drums, vocals
			* '']'' (2008)
	:AKA Jacob Olds (born ], ]) is from Atlanta, Georgia. He is the twin of Joshua Olds. He is missing a large portion of one of his teeth due to an accident on an unstable drum riser at ] in May 2007. He often performs a handstand on his drums during the songs. He married singer/fiddler on ], 2007.
			* ''Keep the Party Alive EP'' (2009)<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2009/09/11/family-force-5-to-release-exclusive-target-ep/#comment-161453 \|title=News \| Family Force 5 To Release Exclusive Target EP \|publisher=Indie Vision Music \|access-date=April 13, 2010 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090913092214/http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2009/09/11/family-force-5-to-release-exclusive-target-ep/ \|archive-date=September 13, 2009 }}</ref> ] exclusive.
	*Fatty - ], vocals
			* ''III EP'' (2011)
	:AKA Joshua Olds (born ], ]) is from Atlanta, Georgia. He is the twin of Jacob Olds, and has filled in as front man for 5 shows to date. According to the Really Real Shows, he takes care of the band's accounting. His name is often misspelled "Phatty," but he has made it clear that it is spelled correctly as Fatty. He has three tattoos. He appeared as an extra in the children's TV show ].
			* ''Junk in the Trunk EP'' (November 25, 2011)
	*Nadaddy - ], ], vocals, hardcore tambourine.
			* ''III.V EP'' (May 22, 2012)
	:AKA Nathan Currin (born ], ]) is from Ellington, Connecticut. He has many roles in the band, such as deejay, percussion, and his very own "hardcore tambourine" (which is basically a very violent version of everyday tambourine-ing).
			* ''Crank It Like a Chainsaw EP'' (January 21, 2013)
	*Chap Stique - guitar
			* ''FF5 EP (2017) online exclusive
	:AKA ] (born ], ]) is from the Indiana. He is a self-proclaimed "health geek," but he will splurge for Red Vines. He is engaged to be married to his long-time girlfriend, Sarah, in ].{{fact\|date=February 2008}}
			* ''El Compadre'' (March 2, 2018)
	*One of the band's greatest assets is its video man, "" (aka Isaac Deitz), the mind and hands behind "". He hails from ] and has produced 21 Really Real Shows to date (11/03/2007)

			=== Singles ===
	*The band also includes "Xanadu" who is their stage tech, and primarily dances and plays tambourine during shows while checking monitor mixes and fixing any technical problems on stage. Xanadu is responsible for helping the band get through hectic touring situations. According to their ] series, Xanadu was formerly responsible for driving their tour van.
			* "]" (2005)
			* "Love Addict" (2006)
			* "Replace Me" (2006)
			* "Earthquake" (2006)
			* "I Love You To Death" (2007)
			* "Radiator" (2008)
			* "Dance or Die" (2008)
			* "Not Alone" (2011)
			* "Get On Outta Here" (2011)
			* "Wobble" (2011)
			* "Paycheck" (2012)
			* "Cray Button" <small>(featuring ])</small> (2012)
			* "]" <small>(featuring ])</small> (2013)
			* "Let It Be Love" (2014)
			* "BZRK <small>(featuring ])</small> (2014)
			* "Walk on Water" <small>(featuring Melanie Wagner (of Young & Free))</small> (2015)
			* "Hold Your Hand" (2015)
			* "Fire on the Highway" (2018)

			=== Non-album tracks ===
	*The band also now includes "Tofu Pup", their merchandise girl and the replacement for Ziplok, named "Qwygon."

			* "]"<ref>{{Citation \|title=Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer - Family Force 5 Official Music Video \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaIEwLywYh0 \|access-date=2023-04-04 \|language=en}}</ref>
	===Former members===
			* "Here Comes Santa Claus"<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zm7jqmOyluw \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211214/Zm7jqmOyluw \|archive-date=2021-12-14 \|url-status=live\|title=Here Comes Santa Claus - Family Force 5 (free download) \|via=YouTube \|date=February 4, 2010 \|access-date=October 23, 2011}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
			* "Repeat the Sounding Joy"<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_htqhB8xhm4 \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211214/_htqhB8xhm4 \|archive-date=2021-12-14 \|url-status=live\|title=Repeat The Sound of Joy - Family Force 5 (Free Download) \|via=YouTube \|date=February 8, 2010 \|access-date=October 23, 2011}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
			* "Every Night of the Week"
			* "Love Addict" (2011 demo)

			=== Compilation appearances ===
			* '']'', 2007 .... "Whatcha Gonna Do with It"
			* '']'', 2006 .... "Mind's Eye"
			* '']'' (Hot Topic Edition), 2010 ... "Topsy Turvy"
			* '']'', 2010 .... "]" originally recorded by ]<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_ready_set_mayday_parade_12_more_revealed_on_punk_goes_pop_vol._3/ \|title=News \| The Ready Set, Mayday Parade, 12 more revealed on Punk Goes Pop Vol. 3 \|work=Alternative Press \|date=August 25, 2010 \|access-date=October 23, 2011}}</ref>
			* ''Jingle Jam'', 2010 ... "Here Comes Santa Clause" and "Repeat the Sounding Joy"<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://secure.rethinkgroup.org/store/product.php?productid=249&cat=0&page=1 \|title=The reThink Group :: Music :: Jingle Jam \|publisher=Secure.rethinkgroup.org \|access-date=October 23, 2011 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110727213312/https://secure.rethinkgroup.org/store/product.php?productid=249&cat=0&page=1 \|archive-date=July 27, 2011 }}</ref>

			== Awards ==

			; ]

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			! Award
			! Result
			\|-

			\| ]
			\| Rock Album of the Year ('']'')
			\| {{nom}}
			\|-

			\| ]
			\| Christmas Album of the Year ('']'')
			\| {{nom}}
			\|}

			== References ==
	*20 Cent - guitar
			{{Reflist}}
	:AKA Brad Allen (2004-2005), who was later replaced by Derek, can be seen in their 'Kountry Gentleman' video. He signals the start of the race. He left the band to join Everyday Sunday and is Currently a member of ].

			== External links ==
	*Ziplok - Tour Manager
	:left in May 2007 "to spend more time with his family" and was replaced recently with "Qwygon." He returned for Really Real Show 21 in one of Crouton's nightmares.

			* {{Official website\|ff5music.com}}
	*Intern - intern
	:was with the band for ]; he left to return to school.

			{{Family Force 5}}
	==Notes==
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			{{Authority control}}
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American crunkcore group

FF5
From left to right: Joshua, Jacob, Soul Glow, Nathan, Derek
Background information
Also known as	The Brothers Ground Noise The Phamily Family Force 5
Origin	Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres	Christian rock crunk rock
Years active	2004–2018 (hiatus)
Labels	Curb Star Song Word Maverick Gotee Tooth & Nail Transparent Media Group III Entertainment Reanimated

Members	Jacob Olds Joshua Olds

Past members	Brad Allen Derek Mount Nate Currin Soul Glow Activatur Teddy Boldt

Website	ff5music.com

FF5 (formerly known as Family Force 5, The Phamily, Ground Noise and The Brothers) is an American Christian rock band from Atlanta, Georgia. The band was formed in 2004 by brothers Solomon "Soul Glow Activatur" Olds, Joshua "Fatty" Olds, and Jacob "Crouton" Olds along with their two friends, Nathan "Nadaddy" Currin and Brad "20 Cent" Allen, who was later replaced by Derek "Chapstique" Mount. The group has released five studio albums, nine EPs, and two remix albums. They are often noted for their raucous, party-centric personae and eclectic mix of genres, ranging from rap metal to dance-pop.

In 2018, the remaining two members, Jacob and Joshua Olds, re-branded the group as FF5 and released the EP El Compadre on March 2 of that year. The band played their most recent show on March 17 of that year.

History

Formation (1993–2003)

Family Force 5 was formed in Atlanta, Georgia, under their original name, The Brothers. Three of the five original members, Solomon ("Soul Glow Activatur") and twins Joshua ("Fatty") and Jacob ("Crouton"), are sons of Jerome Olds, a Christian artist popular in the late 1980s. The Brothers released Fact and Reality in 1994 and RPM in 1995. Both albums were released on Star Song Records and produced by their father.

The group changed their name to "Ground Noise", which they classified as "a really bad version of Third Day". Shortly after, the three brothers added Brad Allen ("20 Cent") and Nathan "Nate" Currin ("Nadaddy"). They then renamed their group The Phamily.

A decade later, the band signed with Maverick Records, for distribution to the mainstream market before signing to Gotee Records for the Christian market. Under the name "The Phamily", the band sought a dual recording deal to better distribute their music to both the mainstream and Christian markets. According to Solomon Olds, "To me, and pretty much anybody that's under my age, most Christian music is a turnoff. I don't want to be affiliated with that. I want to be affiliated with something that is great music. I feel that Maverick and Gotee together can pull that off." The group was then forced to change their name again, due to copyright issues with Prince's band, The Family.

Family Force 5 and mainstream success (2004–2007)

On March 21, 2006, the band released their first full-length album Business Up Front/Party in the Back under their new name "Family Force 5", which was an instant hit in both the Christian and mainstream markets spawning several hit singles such as "Kountry Gentleman", "Replace Me", Love Addict" and "Earthquake". All of these songs, like many others on the album, are heavily focused around the guitar. Their debut album has been both disparaged and praised by Christian and non-Christian critics respectively for not containing overtly Christian content in any of its tracks. In March 2007, their debut album was re-released as Business Up Front/Party in the Back: Diamond Edition, which contains three previously unreleased songs. During this time, Family Force 5 contributed the song "Mind's Eye" for the compilation album Freaked! A Gotee Tribute to DC Talk's Jesus Freak. For Christmas, Family Force 5 released a few Christmas-themed audio blogs. They also recorded "Grandma", a cover of "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer". Also a new unreleased song, "Whatcha Gonna Do with It", was added to the Hip Hope Hits: 2008 album. Another previously unreleased song, "Master of Disguise", was posted on YouTube. However, due to mixed fan reaction to the song it was not slated for release at the time.

Dance or Die (2008)

In June 2008, Family Force 5 released an EP entitled Dance or Die EP to debut three songs from their upcoming album Dance or Die. On August 19, 2008, the full-length album was released taking on a more club oriented, electronic dance sound than Business Up Front/Party in the Back with less guitar. The full-length album, Dance or Die, received a favorable review in World Magazine.

Blake Soloman of AbsolutePunk.net had the following to say about the album; "Even though Family Force 5 may be the musical equivalent of mixing Mentos and Coke—lots of build up for something that only ever happens one way—I find myself oddly pleased with Dance or Die."

Dance or Die sold 17,000 copies in its first week and debuted at 30 on the Billboard 200. By the end of January, the album had sold over 50,000 units and during early 2009 the band embarked on the AP tour from March to May promoting the album and headlining concerts throughout the U.S. In December 2008, the band won the Best Christian Rock Artist, Best Crunk Rock/Rap Artist and Best Rock Album for Dance or Die at the Rock on Request Awards.

Remix album and Christmas Pageant (2009)

In May 2009, the band debuted their remix album of Dance or Die; Dance or Die with a Vengeance. It featured remixes by The Secret Handshake, 3OH!3, Danger Radio, Jasen Rauch of Red, Matt Thiessen of Relient K, David Crowder of David Crowder Band, Alex Suarez of Cobra Starship, and more. The album debuted at No. 180 on the Billboard 200, No. 15 on the Christian Albums chart and No. 6 on the Dance/Electronic Albums chart.

Around this time, Solomon Olds created a remix of the song "Best Night of Our Lives" by Everyday Sunday.

On September 5, the band unveiled a new song called "Keep the Party Alive" which was featured on an EP, titled Keep the Party Alive EP. The EP was released exclusively at Target to promote the Halloween themed Skelanimals on September 15. Other tracks on the EP include three songs from Dance or Die with a Vengeance, two songs from Dance or Die, and two music videos. Next, The band embarked on their third Dance Rawr Dance Tour, along with Breathe Carolina, Cash Cash, Queens Club, and i-Rival.

On October 6, the band released a Christmas album titled Family Force 5's Christmas Pageant, containing ten tracks including their own version of "My Favorite Things". The album debuted at No. 14 on the US Dance charts.

In mid-November 2009, the band hit the road on the Christmas Pageant Tour. On this tour was House of Heroes, Remedy Drive, and All Left Out. On the tour they performed their versions of Christmas classics as well as their very own originals. On November 30 it was announced by lead singer Soul Glow Activatur's Twitter that Joshua (Fatty) had been admitted to the ICU of a local hospital and that a kidney specialist had been called in after his condition deteriorated. Later it was confirmed that he was suffering from kidney failure and that he was undergoing dialysis treatment. The band at first vowed to continue the current tour they were on, The Christmas Pageant Tour, so as not to disappoint fans. However, as Joshua's condition worsened, the band canceled a few shows, but then made a return for the rest of the tour. Joshua made a full recovery and returned to playing shows.

III (2010–2012)

In January 2010 the band toured Australia and New Zealand, playing shows for the Parachute Music Festival and its Australian offshoots. In February 2010, they toured with Cobra Starship in the United Kingdom. In March and April 2010, they were part of the lineup of the Rock and Worship Roadshow with Mercy Me, David Crowder Band, Francesca Battistelli, Fee, Remedy Drive, and more. During this time, the band also released their music to the UK market for the first time.

On March 2, 2010, Family Force 5 were confirmed to be playing the UK leg of the traveling festival, Sonisphere. This was the band's first UK festival appearance. The band also announced six UK and Ireland headline dates to coincide with their Sonisphere appearance.

In December 2010 the band did their second annual Christmas Pageant Tour in the United States, with main support from Forever The Sickest Kids. The tour also had a one-off date for a London show, however this was later cancelled due to weather.

The band confirmed a third studio album, which was tentatively slated for release in mid-2010. They stated that the third album will have more crunk-rock and "rock-and-roll" elements similar to Business Up Front/Party in the Back. The band released a three-song preview EP, entitled III, on April 15, 2011. In an interview with JesusFreakHideout.com, guitarist Chap Stique explained that the new album is tentatively titled III as well. He also mentioned that some of the tracks that may appear on the album are called "Paycheck", "Can You Feel It", "Get on Outta Here", "Not Alone", and "Tank Top", and that the album itself would contain more spiritual themes than the EP. In another interview with Alt Press, Soul Glow Activatur also confirmed that the album will be called III and revealed a new track title, "Crash Down", and claimed that the CD "runs the gamut" from "straight-up electro" to "a little bit of redneckness". Tooth & Nail Records announced that they would be publishing III, and revealed the cover and track list on August 9. The album was released on October 18, 2011. The album has received mixed reviews. Critics have praised the album's musical diversity, while criticizing the quality of the lyrics.

The band did a short spring tour called Tourantula, which ran from April 15 to May 15.

Family Force 5 played on the Warped Tour 2011 from July 26 through August 14.

The band's 2012 tour was called Rise Up, and was scheduled to run from March through September. It was inspired by Fatty's near-fatal experience, and featured a short film by Isaac Deitz called "Vital Sign". The film documented the band's experience during the unexpected illness and how it has affected them long-term.

An extended version of the album III called III.V was announced in April 2012. It was to feature five extra songs, two new ones and three acoustic. Instead, III.V was released as an EP of six songs, two new ones and four acoustic, on May 22, 2012.

Reanimated and departure of Soul Glow Activatur (2012–2013)

Beginning in November 2012, Soul Glow Activatur began hosting his own radio show "Phenomenon" for Christian Radio Station NGEN Radio every Friday Night at 10 pm. Several new songs have been debuted during the show including "Next Level", "Chainsaw", and title track, "Phenomenon", the latter two have been released as their own EP.

Several photos were posted on February 25, 2013, in which the band was shown recording in Tommy Lee's studio, confirming that the band was in the process of writing and recording a new album.

On May 3, 2013, the band released a music video for "Chainsaw" featuring an additional verse from Christian rapper Tedashii, and the same day released this new version of the song as a single.

Reanimated, an album featuring both new songs and remixes of older songs, was released on June 18, 2013, to reception ranging from mixed to negative.

The band announced on their website on September 23, 2013, that Soul Glow Activatur would be leaving the band to focus on songwriting, remixing, and DJ Phenomenon, but he would still be a behind-the-scenes part of the group. Pictures on the website and Facebook were updated to show the new band lineup, moving Crouton from the drums to lead singer, and adding Teddy "Hollywood" Boldt as the new drummer.

Time Stands Still (2014–2015)

On April 30, 2014, the band announced they had signed with Word Entertainment for their fourth studio album, set to release in the year. Their single "Let It Be Love" was released along with the news.

On May 23, 2014, Family Force 5 released their first music video from their upcoming album, BZRK. The song features Christian rapper KB. The band announced that the title of the upcoming album would be Time Stands Still, along with its artwork on May 26, 2014. On May 27, 2014, the band released the album for pre-order on iTunes.

The band was part of the 2015 Winter Jam Tour Spectacular in the central and eastern parts of the United States. They were also a part of the Winter Jam Tour 2015 West Coast.

Their remix album, Time Still Stands, was released on November 6, 2015, featuring six remixes of songs from the album Time Stands Still, and two new additional songs.

Label issues and additional line-up departures (2015–2018)

On May 3, 2017, lead guitarist Derek Mount (aka Chapstique) announced that he would be leaving the band to pursue other projects. Shortly after, keyboardist and original member Nathan Currin also parted ways with the group, although no statement has officially been given from either him or the band regarding his departure.

In April 2017, Family Force 5 announced that their fifth album, Audiotorium, was almost complete, but due to label conflicts could not be released yet. The band went on a tour in which they performed the unreleased album live in its entirety at each show.

In January 2018, Teddy Boldt, also known as Hollywood, announced his departure from the band, making the only remaining members Jacob and Joshua Olds.

Rebranding, and El Compadre (2018)

On January 18, 2018, they released the single "Fire on the Highway" and rebranded as "FF5": a duo consisting of two of the Olds brothers. They released the EP El Compadre on March 2. The band never formally broke up, but they played their most recent show on March 17 of that year.

Other projects

The band contributed a song to the Alice in Wonderland soundtrack (titled Almost Alice), called "Topsy Turvy". The song did not make the standard soundtrack, but it is one of three bonus songs on the special Hot Topic edition of the soundtrack. The song premiered on their MySpace page on February 8. It was released with the Almost Alice (Deluxe Version) on iTunes June 1, 2010.

Family Force 5's vocalist, Soul Glow Activator, was featured on the opening track of the 2008 concept album Nervosa by Christian post-hardcore band, Showbread.

"Radiator" and "Love Addict" have been released on the Rock Band network.

"Can You Feel It" was used in a trailer for the 2012 film Battleship.

The band also appeared on the album Punk Goes Pop 3 with their cover version of La Roux's "Bulletproof". The album was released on November 2, 2010.

The band's song "Kountry Gentleman" was used in the advertisements for the movie The Warrior's Way.

On December 8, 2010, Rock Sound gave out a free CD with their magazine containing a new version of "Love Addict" and a demo of their new song "Every Night of the Week". Also in promotion of their new album a clip of "Dang Girl" was posted on their YouTube channel.

On January 25, 2012, they released a new five-song EP titled Junk in the Trunk which included previously unreleased songs and alternate versions of others.

On January 8, 2013, Capital Kings released their self-titled debut album, Capital Kings, featuring Soul Glow Activatur on "The Paradigm".

The band's 2005 song, "Kountry Gentleman", was used in the 2019 film, El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie.

Musical style

Family Force 5 has been cited as a crunk rock band, mixing a diverse set of music styles including punk, rap, post-hardcore, R&B, funk, dance, electronica, rap metal and nu metal with positive, party lyrics.

Band members

Current members

Jacob "Crouton" Olds – lead vocals (2013–2018), drums, vocals (2004–2013, 2018)
Josh "Fatty" Olds – bass, vocals (2004–2018), lead and rhythm guitars, synthesizer (2017–2018)

Former members

Brad "20 Cent" Allen – lead guitar (2004–2005)
Derek "Chapstique" Mount – lead guitar, vocals (2005–2017), rhythm guitar (2013–2017)
Nate "Nadaddy" Currin – synthesizer, percussion (2004–2017)
Soul Glow Activatur – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, synthesizer (2004–2013)
Teddy "Hollywood" Boldt – drums (2013–2018)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title	Details	Peak chart positions
Title	Details	US	US Christ.	NZ
Business Up Front/Party in the Back	Released: March 21, 2006 Label: Gotee, Maverick Formats: CD, digital download	—	17	—
Dance or Die	Released: August 19, 2008 Label: Tooth & Nail Formats: CD, digital download	30	1	12
III	Released: March 9, 2011 Label: Tooth & Nail Formats: CD, digital download	61	3	—
Time Stands Still	Released: August 5, 2014 Label: Word	30	1	—

Christmas albums

List of Christmas albums, with selected chart positions
Title	Details	Peak chart positions
Title	Details	US Christ.	US Dance
Family Force 5 Christmas Pageant	Released: October 6, 2009 Label: Tooth & Nail, Transparent Formats: CD, digital download	24	11

Remix albums

List of remix albums, with selected chart positions
Title	Details	Peak chart positions
Title	Details	US	US Christ.	US Dance	NZ
Dance or Die with a Vengeance	Released: May 19, 2009 Label: Transparent Formats: CD, digital download	180	15	6	27
Reanimated	Released: June 18, 2013 Label: Capitol Formats: CD, digital download	—	10	9	—
Time Still Stands	Released: November 6, 2015 Label: Word Formats: CD, digital download	—	44	—	—

EPs

The Phamily EP (2004)
Family Force 5 EP (2005)
Business Up Front, Party in the Back Diamond Edition EP (2006)
Dance or Die EP (2008)
Keep the Party Alive EP (2009) Target exclusive.
III EP (2011)
Junk in the Trunk EP (November 25, 2011)
III.V EP (May 22, 2012)
Crank It Like a Chainsaw EP (January 21, 2013)
FF5 EP (2017) online exclusive
El Compadre (March 2, 2018)

Singles

"Kountry Gentleman" (2005)
"Love Addict" (2006)
"Replace Me" (2006)
"Earthquake" (2006)
"I Love You To Death" (2007)
"Radiator" (2008)
"Dance or Die" (2008)
"Not Alone" (2011)
"Get On Outta Here" (2011)
"Wobble" (2011)
"Paycheck" (2012)
"Cray Button" (featuring Lecrae) (2012)
"Chainsaw" (featuring Tedashii) (2013)
"Let It Be Love" (2014)
"BZRK (featuring KB) (2014)
"Walk on Water" (featuring Melanie Wagner (of Young & Free)) (2015)
"Hold Your Hand" (2015)
"Fire on the Highway" (2018)

Non-album tracks

"Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer"
"Here Comes Santa Claus"
"Repeat the Sounding Joy"
"Every Night of the Week"
"Love Addict" (2011 demo)

Compilation appearances

Hip Hope Hits 2008, 2007 .... "Whatcha Gonna Do with It"
Freaked!: A Gotee Tribute to dcTalk's "Jesus Freak", 2006 .... "Mind's Eye"
Almost Alice: Songs Inspired by "Alice in Wonderland" (Hot Topic Edition), 2010 ... "Topsy Turvy"
Punk Goes Pop 3, 2010 .... "Bulletproof" originally recorded by La Roux
Jingle Jam, 2010 ... "Here Comes Santa Clause" and "Repeat the Sounding Joy"

Awards

GMA Dove Awards

Year	Award	Result
2007	Rock Album of the Year (Business Up Front/Party in the Back)	Nominated
2010	Christmas Album of the Year (Family Force 5 Christmas Pageant)	Nominated

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External links

Official website

v t e Family Force 5
Studio albums	Business Up Front/Party in the Back Dance or Die III Time Stands Still
Other albums	Dance or Die with a Vengeance Family Force 5 Christmas Pageant
EPs	Family Force 5 EP Dance or Die EP III.V

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