B2K is the name of the boy band's first album. Epic Records definitely did its homework before unleashing B2K into the pop market. The boy band of clean-cut and suave young black men is everything a marketing department dreams about: attractive teens-becoming-men who make the girls melt with a little bit of a rugged, tough-guy attitude and flashy clothes. Of course, there are also the dance beats that are as much dance-pop as hip-hop; in fact, you might even wager a bet that the many producers and songwriters on this album had been listening to a bit of Craig David and other British 2-step pop stars. Plus, the group members are capable singers as well, which is another bonus. 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, including a market-testing hit single in "Uh Huh" that set the stage for the group's debut album. B2K, a self-titled album, gets off to a good start, jumping right into some of its best songs -- "Gots ta Be," "Understanding," and "Why I Love You" -- before unleashing the album highlight, the aforementioned "Uh Huh." From there, 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. ~ Jason Birchmeier, All Music Guide A studio album is a collection of previously unreleased, studio-recorded tracks by a recording artist. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... March 12 is the 71st day of the year (72nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Rhythm and blues (or R & B) is a musical marketing term introduced in the United States in the late 1940s by Billboard magazine. ... For popular forms of music in general, see Popular music. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... EPIC can refer to: Engineering Pathways Integrated Curriculum Electronic Privacy Information Center Explicitly Parallel Instruction Computing Enhanced Programmable ircII Client - an Internet Relay Chat client for Unix-like systems El Paso Intelligence Center End Poverty in California movement European Product Information Co-operation Evergreen Political Information Center, a student group... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... Jermaine Dupri also known simply as JD (born Jermaine Dupri Mauldin on September 23, 1973) is an American record producer and rapper. ... Bryan Michael Cox (born December 18, 1977)[] is an award winning American songwriter and record producer. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Epic Records is an American record label, owned and operated by Sony BMG. // Epic was launched originally as a jazz and classical music label in 1953 by CBS. Its bright-yellow, black and blue logo became a familiar trademark for many jazz and classical releases. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Craig Ashley David (born May 5, 1981 in Holyrood, Southampton) is an English R&B singer. ... For popular forms of music in general, see Popular music. ... Jagged Edge are an American R&B singing group that were originally signed through Jermaine Dupris SoSo Def Records to Columbia Records. ...

Track listing

1. "Gots Ta Be" – 5:21
2. "Understanding" – 3:52
3. "Why I Love You" – 4:00
4. "Uh Huh" – 3:43
5. "B2K Is Hot (Skit)" – 0:35
6. "B2K Is Hot" – 3:39
7. "Fantasy" – 3:44
8. "I'm Not Finished" – 4:26
9. "Come On" – 4:05
10. "Hey Little Lady (Interlude)" – 0:28
11. "Hey Little Lady" – 3:52
12. "Baby Girl" – 4:50
13. "Your Girl Chose Me" – 2:53
14. "Shorty" – 3:22
15. "Feel This Way" – 3:53
16. "Last Boyfriend" – 3:27
17. "Here We Go Again" – 4:07

Album Singles

• "Uh Huh"
• "Gots Ta Be"
• "Why I Love You"