It’s not always easy for a veteran act to return to the spotlight they once dominated and gain that same momentum years later. We met B2K [Omarion, J-Boog, Raz-B, and Lil Fizz] when they were teenagers. They took R&B by storm in 2001— following in the footsteps of Dru Hill, Jodeci, and those alike. Millennials witnessed their rise and fall in real time and the beloved quartet has risen again.
The group reunited in 2019 for the The Millennium Tour, marking their first trek together in over 15 years since disbanding in 2004. Their brotherhood has been stretched and tested, but B2K's core has always been rooted in love. They were once singing about infatuation and trivial matters of the heart, but now they’re grown men having “matured conversations” about romance and relationships as heard on their latest single, “Mileage,” and forthcoming album, Eclipse, out November 6, 2026.
“It’s almost like we’re picking up where we left off at,” said Raz-B. “It feels like a complete full circle moment. Being mature, old enough, wise enough, intelligent, enlightened enough to live in the moment and enjoy it.”
The release of its lead single unintentionally aligned with the 25th anniversary of their debut single, “Uh Huh.” For them, that synchronicity further cements just how magical this current era is for the group. YAMS spoke with the group to break down how “Mileage” came to be, the origins of the new Eclipse album, and what it truly means to be “boys for life.”
I’m loving this new era of B2K. What’s the story behind “Mileage,” and how long has the new music been in the making?
Fizz: We started recording almost a year ago now. We took our time with it. We all brought records to listen to, and vibe to, and try to come up with our sound. We created “Mileage” on the spot. The process has just been amazing. We all are on the same frequency.
Omarion: We ran the miles up. Shoutout to Ant Clemons, who helped us write, and our boy Ethos, who produced this record. This song is special. We definitely wanted the audience to understand we’re back and in a real way. Not just nostalgia, but the essence of R&B and how important it is to uphold what that means sonically. We need the world to overstand that B2K is in that classic era of R&B.
Fizz: Initially, we were gonna drop the album in two parts, but being that it got pushed back, we were like, ‘We got to give the fans the whole project.’
Omarion: Yeah, and possibly some bonuses. I always liken our process to cooking. It’s been a minute since we all been in the same kitchen. Everybody bringing [their own] seasoning and flavors to the table, you know what I mean? When you’re really creating a project that you wanna be intentional, it takes a little time to cook that. You can’t rush a good meal now, but we’re excited for November 6th.
“Mileage” represents where B2K is today. How does Eclipse also represent that?
Raz-B: Eclipse is about alignment, right? Us being able to mature past the human error, we’re able to look past these small little hiccups in the road as, like, why do we waste so much time, right? The bond that we shared and the work that we accomplished at such a young age, we were able to come back. It allowed for us to have a foundation to build on.
Boog: I could elaborate on that. Where we are today and how the album reflects that is we really put our conversations into the music. Us coming together after so many years, just sharing stories of catching up and what’s been going on and where we are with our relationship status, dating experiences— we put all of it into the music, and you will hear it in certain songs. I think this album, more than anything, is really us. When we did the albums back in the day, we were young. We didn’t have a lot of control, and you had a big company like Sony that was kinda really controlling the narrative and how they wanted to brand us. Finally, we’re in the driver’s seat and we’re putting our lives and our experiences into the music. As far as it being named Eclipse, O came up with that name.
Omarion: Yeah. So, there’s many phases of the moon. I don’t wanna get too deep on you because I could go into the cycles and everything, which is the essence of really timing. Eclipse is very profound. It’s a type of merging of celestial energies. This journey for us has been pretty cosmic and we’re also coming to eclipse the game in a real way, you know what I mean? We got a record called “Today.” That really speaks about letting go and forgiveness. This album got that depth.
“Mileage” peaked at No. 1 on the charts. The fans are obviously loving the single. How did you guys feel about the fans’ reaction?
Fizz: It definitely feels really good, overwhelming. To have the fans embrace it the way they are, it feels really rewarding. I think we knew it was some buzz there, but we didn’t know exactly the response it would get. We just believed in it and put our passion and love behind it like we did before. So, to see the acceptance of it— it’s very appreciated on our end. Definitely getting out of that nostalgic bubble. Like the bubble popped and now we’re here, back and better than ever.
Speaking of back and better, can we expect a 2026 version of “Boys For Life?”
Fizz: Yes, for sure. I just really wanted to get back into my rap bag and they were fully supportive of it. They were like, ‘Don’t make it about B2K. Just do you.’ When we did “Boys For Life” 20 years ago, I heard the beat, and I was just like, ‘Man, I wanna make a record about us see how the boys feel about it.’ They walked in and were like, ‘Man, this is dope. Let’s put a hook on it, add some more substance to it.’ So, this time around when we were in the studio and Eric [Bellinger] had sent over a pack to me. I heard the “Proud” record and the more I kept listening to it, I was like, you know what? We need a “Boys for Life,” part two. I’d like to say it’s a letter to my brothers— where we were, where we at, and how proud I am of all of us for stepping up and just taking the initiative to come back together and heal.
What are you most excited about when it comes to this next era of B2K?
Raz-B: I’m most excited about giving the people what they really want. The people want B2K. They want all four of us. They want us in all of the interviews, all the concerts. It’s endless on what this group could be doing within the next five to 10 years. There’s momentum. It could be a movie. It could be a biopic. It could be a residency. It could be another album. It doesn’t feel to me like we’re just back for a reunion. It feels like something was missing in music and expand the B2K Cares Foundation. It’s for the youth and here to encourage the enrichment and welfare of children, especially at-risk youth.
Fizz: I like this question. I definitely wanna get out of associating B2K with nostalgia. Me personally, I feel like we still young and vibrant. Yeah, we’re 40, but our energy is the same. We picked things up right where we left off. The nostalgia’s always gonna be there, but it’s an evolution. This time around we’re really trying to put the stamp on the legacy of B2K. Like, don’t forget what we did and what we still can do.
Boog: In a nutshell, I look forward to being 100% more present in all of these moments because these will be new memories, not only for me and my bros, but our fans too and we shall ride off into the sunset the way we were supposed to with all the great memories, and we leave it on a positive note because they really wanted B2K to leave it on a negative note. If you know what I’m saying.
Omarion: I look forward to that and a lot of other things. I look forward to our star being on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Yes. Some more awards. I look forward to really lending our experience to the new generation. We’re four guys that have a wealth of knowledge and experience, and I feel we’re necessary as pillars of our community. So, I’m hoping for all of that. Music is a special medium to have. We wanna bring joy to the world and that’s always gonna be necessary in life.
B2K’s new album Eclipse is out November 6th, 2026.
The way I clicked my notification so fast seeing B2K mentioned. 😭 I will be back during my break or after work to read.