{"id":2187051,"date":"2025-12-04T18:10:57","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T18:10:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2187051"},"modified":"2025-12-04T18:10:57","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T18:10:57","slug":"blackstreet-and-b2k-ink-new-record-deals-ahead-of-new-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/blackstreet-and-b2k-ink-new-record-deals-ahead-of-new-music\/","title":{"rendered":"Blackstreet and B2K Ink New Record Deals Ahead of New Music"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-id=\"page-content\" data-og-area=\"article-blocks\">\n<div class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-paragraph paragraph css-50tlrn\" data-og-block-area=\"article-blocks\" data-og-block-nth=\"1\" data-og-block-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-rawhtml=\"1\">\n<p>The sound of classic R&amp;B is getting ready for a big comeback, and two legendary groups are leading the way. Blackstreet and B2K, both known for shaping different eras of the genre, have signed new record deals that signal fresh starts and exciting futures. For longtime fans and younger listeners alike, it means new music, live performances, and a chance to relive the magic in real time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-h3 heading css-1q3znxj\" data-og-block-area=\"article-blocks\" data-og-block-nth=\"1\" data-og-block-type=\"core\/heading\" data-rawhtml=\"1\" id=\"h-blackstreet-begins-a-new-chapter\">Blackstreet Begins a New Chapter<\/h3>\n<div class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-paragraph paragraph css-50tlrn\" data-og-block-area=\"article-blocks\" data-og-block-nth=\"2\" data-og-block-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-rawhtml=\"1\">\n<p>Blackstreet has officially partnered with <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/news.theurbanmusicscene.com\/2025\/12\/blackstreet-signs-w-xoxo-entertainment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">XOXO Entertainment<\/a>, a label and management company that is helping guide the group into its next era. The current lineup includes Chauncey \u201cBlack\u201d Hannibal, Levi Little, Mark Middleton, and Eric Williams, a group that has been performing together since 2014.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-paragraph paragraph css-50tlrn\" data-og-block-area=\"article-blocks\" data-og-block-nth=\"3\" data-og-block-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-rawhtml=\"1\">\n<p>In a statement released to <em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/lists\/blackstreet-b2k-labels-new-music-signings\/b2k-bpc-music-group\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Billboard<\/a><\/em>, XOXO president Adam H. Hurstfield shared his excitement about the partnership.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-paragraph paragraph css-50tlrn\" data-og-block-area=\"article-blocks\" data-og-block-nth=\"4\" data-og-block-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-rawhtml=\"1\">\n<p>\u201cWe are beyond excited to partner with Blackstreet,\u201d Hurstfield said. \u201cAs some of the greatest architects of that legendary 90\u2019s R&amp;B sound, their music shaped the soundtrack of our lives, defined an era, and left an unmistakable imprint on global culture. Around the world, fans have been yearning for that authentic feeling again, and at XOXO Entertainment, we are devoted to bringing it back, side by side with the very legends who created it.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-paragraph paragraph css-50tlrn\" data-og-block-area=\"article-blocks\" data-og-block-nth=\"5\" data-og-block-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-rawhtml=\"1\">\n<p>Blackstreet is best known for timeless hits like \u201cNo Diggity\u201d featuring Dr. Dre and \u201cBefore I Let You Go,\u201d songs that still fill dance floors and playlists decades later. The group also released its own statement showing that the excitement is shared on both sides.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"MuiBox-root css-f4ttfq\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Blackstreet - No Diggity (Official Music Video) ft. Dr. Dre, Queen Pen\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3KL9mRus19o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-paragraph paragraph css-50tlrn\" data-og-block-area=\"article-blocks\" data-og-block-nth=\"6\" data-og-block-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-rawhtml=\"1\">\n<p>\u201cBlackstreet has always stood for timeless music, true artistry, excellence, and evolution,\u201d the group said. Partnering with XOXO Entertainment feels like the perfect alignment, where vision, passion, and creativity meet. As a group, we\u2019re excited and honored to join forces with a team that shares our energy and commitment to taking BLACKSTREET into a new era. This partnership is powerful, and together we\u2019re ready to create moments the world will remember. This next chapter will be iconic.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-paragraph paragraph css-50tlrn\" data-og-block-area=\"article-blocks\" data-og-block-nth=\"7\" data-og-block-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-rawhtml=\"1\">\n<p>The deal comes at a time when many fans are returning to the smooth sounds of 1990s R&amp;B. XOXO has confirmed that announcements about new music and live performances from Blackstreet are coming soon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-h3 heading css-1q3znxj\" data-og-block-area=\"article-blocks\" data-og-block-nth=\"2\" data-og-block-type=\"core\/heading\" data-rawhtml=\"1\" id=\"h-b2k-returns-with-new-music-and-a-tour\">B2K Returns With New Music and a Tour<\/h3>\n<div class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-paragraph paragraph css-50tlrn\" data-og-block-area=\"article-blocks\" data-og-block-nth=\"8\" data-og-block-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-rawhtml=\"1\">\n<p>While Blackstreet looks ahead, another major name from the early 2000s is also making a long-awaited return. B2K has signed a new deal with BPC Music Group, a label launched by <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/blackpromoterscollective.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Black Promoters Collective<\/a> cofounders Gary Guidry and Troy Brown.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-paragraph paragraph css-50tlrn\" data-og-block-area=\"article-blocks\" data-og-block-nth=\"9\" data-og-block-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-rawhtml=\"1\">\n<p>The group, made up of Omarion, J Boog, Raz B, and Lil Fizz, is preparing to release its first new album in more than twenty years. The album is set to drop on February 13, a date that many fans have already circled on their calendars.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-paragraph paragraph css-50tlrn\" data-og-block-area=\"article-blocks\" data-og-block-nth=\"10\" data-og-block-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-rawhtml=\"1\">\n<p>B2K rose to fame with energetic hits like \u201cBump, Bump, Bump,\u201d \u201cGots Ta Be,\u201d and \u201cGirlfriend.\u201d Their music soundtracked school dances, movie nights, and early teen crushes for a generation of listeners. Along with the album, the group plans to hit the road for a nationwide tour, giving fans a chance to see them together on stage once again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"MuiBox-root css-f4ttfq\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"B2K, P. Diddy - Bump, Bump, Bump (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CgiX53hjAPc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-h3 heading css-1q3znxj\" data-og-block-area=\"article-blocks\" data-og-block-nth=\"3\" data-og-block-type=\"core\/heading\" data-rawhtml=\"1\" id=\"h-a-big-moment-for-r-and-b-fans\">A Big Moment for R and B Fans<\/h3>\n<div class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-paragraph paragraph css-50tlrn\" data-og-block-area=\"article-blocks\" data-og-block-nth=\"11\" data-og-block-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-rawhtml=\"1\">\n<p>With both Blackstreet and B2K stepping back into the spotlight, it is a powerful moment for R&amp;B music. These announcements show that the sound that once ruled radio and streaming playlists still has a place in today\u2019s music world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-paragraph paragraph css-50tlrn\" data-og-block-area=\"article-blocks\" data-og-block-nth=\"12\" data-og-block-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-rawhtml=\"1\">\n<p>For older fans, it is a wave of nostalgia. For younger listeners, it is a chance to discover the roots of the style they hear today. With new music on the way and tours planned, the return of these groups is not just about looking back. It is about building something new from a sound that never really went away.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"MuiBox-root css-b2hcix\">\n<p>Kayla is the midday host on Detroit\u2019s 105.1 The Bounce. She started her career  in radio back in 2016 as an intern at another Detroit station and worked her way here. She&#8217;s made stops in Knoxville, TN, Omaha, Ne and other places before returning to Detroit. She\u2019s done almost everything in radio from promotions to web, creating content on social media, you name it.  &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\nShe\u2019s a true Michigander, born and raised. So, you can catch her camping or vacationing up north to exploring the downtown Detroit or maybe even catching a sports game. During her free time, Kayla enjoys watching movies, roller-skating, crafting, and music festivals. She and her husband together dip into many of the great things Michigan has to offer.  Together they also like to travel. &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\nA few hobbies of hers include wine and beer tastings, crafting, hiking, roller skating, movies, home improvement projects, gardening, and festivals. She\u2019s always looking to take on more local events happening in the community.  &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\nShe loves connecting with the community. When writing, Kayla covers topics including lifestyle, pop culture, trending stories, hacks, and urban culture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source v1019.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The sound of classic R&amp;B is getting ready for a big comeback, and two legendary groups are leading the way. Blackstreet and B2K, both known for shaping different eras of the genre, have signed new record deals that signal fresh starts and exciting futures. 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