B2k in San Jose

About B2k

B2K was the late-90s/early-2000s R&B boy band that actually had staying power beyond the usual manufactured run. Formed in 1998, the group—Omarion, Fizz, J-Boog, and Raz-B—hit their stride with their second album, which spawned "Bump, Bump, Bump," a track that became unavoidable for like three years straight. That song alone defined a specific moment in pop radio, but they weren't just a one-hit situation. They made solid R&B records with actual songs underneath the hits, toured relentlessly, and built a fanbase that actually stayed invested. Their catalog holds up better than you'd expect from a boy band product, partly because they could sing and partly because they caught a wave where throwback-leaning R&B actually dominated mainstream radio. They've reunited periodically since their initial breakup in 2004, which tells you something about how they're remembered.

Known for Bump, Bump, Bump, Girlfriend, Why I Love You, Uh Huh, Cradle 2 The Grave

B2k in San Jose News

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• Kanye West Brings Out Kid Cudi During Saint Pablo Tour VIBE.com · Nov 20, 2016
• Adele Will Say "Hello" To A Venue Near You In 2016 VIBE.com · Dec 14, 2015
• Metroactive Music | Boy Bands Metro Silicon Valley · Sep 4, 2002

Live Music in San Jose

San Jose's music scene has always been about forward motion—from the city's roots in hip-hop and R&B to its current blend of indie, electronic, and contemporary urban music. B2K fits into that lineage of artists who bridged early-2000s R&B sensibilities with pop crossover appeal, something the Bay Area has always understood and championed.

San Jose road trip to see B2k?

Stay in Willow Glen, where tree-lined streets and local galleries give you something to do before the show. Hit Adega for Portuguese cuisine that actually justifies the price, then walk off dinner around the neighborhood's vintage shops. If you've got afternoon time, the San José Museum of Art is legitimately worth an hour—it's small enough to not feel like a chore, and their contemporary collection is better curated than you'd expect. Grab coffee at Chromatic before heading to the venue. The area's low-key enough that you won't feel like you're in a tourist trap, but established enough that everything works.