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B2K
B2K (Boys of the New Millennium) is an American boy band from 1998 to 2004, and again from 2018 to present. In 1998, the group was formed by American dance choreographer Dave Scott and Interscope A&R Keshia Gamble. The members consisted of Lil' Fizz, J-Boog, Raz-B, and Omarion. The group released their self-titled debut album on March 12, 2002. The album peaked at number two on the ''Billboard'' 200 and number one on the U.S. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. They are back together since 2025 History The group was originally formed in 1998, when Jarell "J-Boog" Houston, De'Mario "Raz-B" Thornton and Dreux Pierre "Lil' Fizz" Frédéric were a part of another group called Melodic. On New Year's Eve in 1999, Omari "Omarion" Grandberry was invited to join the band. Together, they would adopt the name B2K, an acronym for "Boys of the New Millennium," and a reference to the Y2K era. In 2001, B2K released their debut single, " Uh Huh," produced by Tricky Stewart. Their self-titl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pandemonium! (album)
''Pandemonium!'' is the third and final studio album from the boy band B2K. The album was released through Epic Records, Epic on December 10, 2002. It reached number one on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and number 10 on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 chart, and spawned their number one single "Bump, Bump, Bump". The singles "Girlfriend (B2K song), Girlfriend" and "What a Girl Wants (B2K song), What a Girl Wants" were included on the special edition of the album, which was released on March 25, 2003. Composition ''Pandemonium'' is primarily an Contemporary R&B, R&B and Hip hop music, hip hop album with influences of pop music, pop. Critical reception AllMusic editor William Ruhlmann noted how the album's production goes over the usual topics of male hip-hop songs, ranging from "lust ("Bump, Bump, Bump"); undying love ("One Kiss"); apology ("Sleepin'"); and, sung with the greatest feeling, accusations that the woman addressed is only interested in money ("Would You Be Her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
B2K (album)
''B2K'' is the debut studio album by American boy band B2K. It was released by Epic Records on March 12, 2002 in the United States. The album debuted number 2 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and number 1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart selling 109,000 copies in the first week. Critical reception AllMusic editor Jason Birchmeier rated the album three out of five stars. He noted that "overall, with the girl-magnet looks, the trendy radio-ready production, and the limitless vocal hooks, Epic Records has all the makings of pop stardom in B2K ..The album gets progressively long-winded, running through 17 songs in total, none of them overly distinct. Of course, that's the nature of pop albums, particularly boy band albums, and B2K definitely follows in the grand tradition of its predecessors: Jagged Edge, Dru Hill, Blackstreet, and Bell Biv Devoe." ''Rolling Stone''s Adrian Zupp called ''B2K'' a "slick though less-than-distinctive recording. Think Jagged Edge and Silk – then take thre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bump, Bump, Bump
"Bump, Bump, Bump" is a song by American boy band B2K, featuring P. Diddy. It was released October 2002 as the lead single from B2K's third album '' Pandemonium!''. It was written by R. Kelly and Varick Smith and produced by Kelly. It became B2K's first and only top 10 hit on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 singles chart, and reached number one for one week starting on February 1, 2003. Formats and track listings CD single # "Bump, Bump, Bump" (radio edit) – 3:56 # "Bump, Bump, Bump" (Jiggy Joint radio remix) – 3:53 12" maxi # "Bump, Bump, Bump" (main version) – 4:47 # "Bump, Bump, Bump" (radio edit) – # "Bump, Bump, Bump" (instrumental) – 4:47 # "Bump, Bump, Bump" (a cappella) – 4:46 12" maxi – Remixes – Promo # "Bump, Bump, Bump" (club mix) – 6:27 # "Bump, Bump, Bump" (bonus beats) – 3:53 # "Bump, Bump, Bump" (radio edit) – 3:39 # "Bump, Bump, Bump" (percapella) – 3:53 Remixes * Bump, Bump, Bump (Official Remix) * Bump, Bump, Bump (Remix) (feat. DJ Wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Omarion
Omari Ishmael Grandberry (born November 12, 1984), better known by his stage name Omarion, is an American R&B singer, dancer and actor. He rose to prominence as lead vocalist of the boy band B2K, which was formed in 1998 and managed by record executive Chris Stokes. The group achieved success in the early 2000s with their singles " Gots ta Be", " Uh Huh", " Girlfriend", and the ''Billboard'' Hot 100-number one hit " Bump, Bump, Bump" (featuring P. Diddy). After the group's 2004 disbandment, Omarion promptly embarked on a solo career. He signed with Epic Records to release his first two studio albums, '' O'' (2005) and '' 21'' (2006), both of which debuted atop the ''Billboard'' 200. The former was led by the ''Billboard'' Hot 100-top 40 single " O" and was nominated for Best Contemporary R&B Album at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards, while the latter spawned the single " Ice Box", which remains his highest-charting song on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at number 12. Om ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raz-B
De'Mario Monte Thornton (born June 13, 1985), known as Raz-B, is an American singer, rapper and actor, He is a founding member of R&B boy band B2K. Career Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Raz B was a creator and member of the group B2K as a teen. During his time in the group, B2K released their album, '' Pandemonium!'', and performed on an accompanying tour. The group’s first feature film, '' You Got Served'', was released in 2004, shortly before they announced their break-up. Distributed through his own production company, RazBeatz Entertainment, Raz released his first single, ''Fire'', in May 2007. ''Fire'' officially debuted on the ''Billboard'' charts (the week of 5/12/07). Landing a spot on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales chart and debuting at #2, it also hit the Billboard Hot Singles Sales chart at #2. There was no promotion behind the single as it debuted, because Raz B was pushing his music on an independent level. On March 19, 2010, Raz B released his first mixtape titl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gots Ta Be
"Gots ta Be" is the second single by R&B group B2K off their self-titled debut album. The song was released in February 26, 2002 and it peaked at number 17 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number 13 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Music video The video was directed by Dave Meyers. It was released on iTunes iTunes is a media player, media library, and mobile device management (MDM) utility developed by Apple. It is used to purchase, play, download and organize digital multimedia on personal computers running the macOS and Windows operating s ... on April 28, 2003. Formats and track listing *;US 12" **A1. "Gots Ta Be" (Radio Edit) – 4:17 **A2. "Gots Ta Be" (Instrumental) – 5:22 **A3. "Gots Ta Be" (Acappella) – 5:03 **B1. "Gots Ta Be" (Remix) (featuring Nazkar) – :56 **B2. "Gots Ta Be" (Album Version) – 5:21 **B3. "Gots Ta Be" (Instrumental) – 5:22 *US 12" promo (remixes) **A1. "Gots Ta Be" (Clue/Duro Remix) – 4:17 **A2. "Gots Ta Be" (Platinum Status Remix) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
J-Boog
Jarell Damonté Houston Sr. (born August 11, 1985), known as J-Boog, is an American R&B singer, rapper, producer and actor. He is a member of R&B group B2K. The group achieved success in the early 2000s with singles like "Bump, Bump, Bump", " Uh Huh", and "Girlfriend", which all reached success on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Career B2K As a teenager, J-Boog became a member of the boy group B2K, alongside Lil' Fizz, Raz-B, and Omarion. In 2004, he starred as Rico, the peacemaker of the group, in the hit dance movie, '' You Got Served'', with his B2K bandmates and Marques Houston. ''Post-B2K'' After the break-up of B2K, J-Boog collaborated with Lil Fizz on an EP album titled ''"Night Life"'' in 2006. He then partnered with long-time music manager Chris Stokes and Marques Houston, becoming Vice President and Producer at their film production company, Footage Films, where he also acted in a few films. Additionally, J-Boog has appeared in '' Step Up 2: The Streets'', and was a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You Got Served
''You Got Served'' is a 2004 American dance drama film written and directed by Chris Stokes, who was also the business manager of the performers who were the film's main characters: recording artist Marques Houston and the boy band B2K. The plot follows a group of dancers who take part in a street dancing competition. ''You Got Served'' was produced by Marcus Morton, Cassius Vernon Weathersby, Billy Pollina, and Kris Cruz Toledo, and filming took place Between May 1, 2003, and June 25, 2003. The Sony Pictures division Screen Gems released the film on January 30, 2004—the weekend of Super Bowl XXXVIII. It opened at #1 at the box office during its opening weekend, and grossed $16 million in its first week. Despite negative reviews from critics, the film was a financial success, grossing over $50 million against an $8 million budget. It was followed by one sequel, '' You Got Served: Beat the World'' (2011). Plot In Los Angeles, California, Elgin and David lead their prom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uh Huh (B2K Song)
"Uh Huh" is the first single by R&B group B2K, from their self-titled debut album. The song was released in July 2001 and it peaked at number 37 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number 20 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. It also peaked at number 35 in the UK on its first entry and reached a new peak at number 31 on a re-release. Music video In the music video, directed by Erik White, B2K are dancing in a room with a background of speakers and they are wearing zipped vests showing their bodies in the video. There are also girls dancing in the video. It also features Jhene Aiko (who at the time was marketed as Lil' Fizz Dreux Pierre Frédéric (born November 26, 1985) better known by his stage name Lil' Fizz, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and actor best known for being the youngest member and rapper of the R&B group B2K. Formerly, he starred on ...'s cousin). Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts References 2001 songs 2001 debut singles B2K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lil' Fizz
Dreux Pierre Frédéric (born November 26, 1985) better known by his stage name Lil' Fizz, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and actor best known for being the youngest member and rapper of the R&B group B2K. Formerly, he starred on the television show '' Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood''. Early life Frédéric was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and raised in Los Angeles, California. He is of Louisiana Creole heritage. Career Known as the rapper of the group, Lil' Fizz was a member of B2K from 1998 to 2004. After the group broke up, he began his independent rap career. His debut EP, ''Payday'', was released on July 17, 2007, on iTunes as a digital download release. He reconnected with former fellow B2K member J-Boog and long time friend and business manager Damuer H. Leffridge to launch a new record label, Popular Entertainment. Under Popular Ent., they released a 5-song EP titled ''Night Life'', available for digital download on iTunes in September 2009. Personal lif ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tricky Stewart
Christopher Alan "Tricky" Stewart (born January 4, 1974) is an American record producer, record executive, songwriter, and music publisher. Stewart, a five-time Grammy Award recipient, began producing music in 1992 and has contributed to unit sales of over 50 million for his work on hip hop, R&B and pop releases. Often in tandem with production partner and R&B singer The-Dream, he has been credited on the singles " Case of the Ex" (2000) by Mýa, " Me Against the Music" (2003) by Britney Spears, "Umbrella" (2007) by Rihanna, "Just Fine" (2007) by Mary J. Blige, "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" (2008) by Beyoncé, " Touch My Body" (2008) and " Obsessed" (2009) by Mariah Carey, " One Time" (2009) and "Baby" (2010) by Justin Bieber, " Ride" (2010) by Ciara, and "Water" (2023) by Tyla, among others. Stewart co-founded the record company RedZone Entertainment in 1995, which signed R&B singer Frank Ocean prior to his mainstream breakthrough. In 2012, he was included in ''Billb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Why I Love You (B2K Song)
"Why I Love You" is the third single from B2K their self-titled debut album and the song was released in May 2002 and it peaked at number 73 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number 19 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. The song is also featured on the group's second album, '' Pandemonium!''. Music video Directed by Erik White, the video shows the guys are playing at a basketball court with their label mates IMx wearing the original Laker jerseys and Omarion is singing to the late Naya Rivera in the basketball court as she walks away from him. The guys are also wearing jean jackets unbuttoned all the way to the bottom showing their bodies. In another scene, the guys put on a show outside wearing matching red and black leather jackets. There are also scenes of Lil' Fizz sitting down singing the chorus with recording artist Jhené (who at the time was marketed as his cousin and makes a cameo as his girlfriend), while they are sitting down on the bleachers with rottweilers. TG4, IMx ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
