They gained popularity during the 1990s, when they became label-mates with Selena then landed their first Billboard number-one song entitled "Donde Quiera Que Estés" (Where Ever You Are) in 1993, from the album of the same name.

[2] They initially wanted to crossover as mainstream American pop singers, similar to Gloria Estefan, Jon Secada, and Selena.

[3] The following year, they released their debut album, Crazy Coolin', which they toured in middle and high schools across New York City, and made motivational speeches.

The song helped the Barrio Boyzz crossover to Southern United States.

On 5 April 2005, during the benefit concert Selena ¡VIVE!, the Barrio Boyzz reunited and sang "Dreaming of You" along with Colombian-American singer Soraya,[12] who died of breast cancer within a year.