BBMAK joins The Gist to look back on the whirlwind success of their 2000 hit “Back Here,” touring at the height of the boy band era with Britney Spears and *NSYNC, and what really happened after the spotlight faded.

In this exclusive interview, Christian Burns, Mark Barry, and Stephen McNally open up about BBMAK’s rapid rise in the early 2000s, the group’s hiatus in 2003, and the very different lives they built before reuniting in 2018. From global dance collaborations with Tiësto and Armin van Buuren to fatherhood, fitness, and new music, this is the side of BBMAK fans haven’t heard before.

If you grew up on early 2000s pop music, TRL, Britney Spears, *NSYNC, and the golden era of boy bands, this conversation is a must-watch.

In this episode:

The real story behind BBMAK’s “Back Here”
Touring with Britney Spears and *NSYNC
Why BBMAK parted ways in 2003
Life after the boy band era
BBMAK’s reunion and what’s next

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Chapters
00:00 The Rise of BBMAK

00:57 The Rise and Fall of BBMak

01:27 Life After BBMak: Individual Journeys

01:56 Reunion and Reflections

01:59 Nostalgia on Tour: BBMak's Return

06:06 The Unique Sound of BBMak

11:21 International Breakthrough: From UK to Japan

15:14 The Shift in the Music Landscape

20:12 Life After BBMak: Individual Journeys

23:33 Reunion: The Spark of BBMak's Comeback

24:34 Timeless Sound: Revisiting 'Back Here'

25:29 The Timelessness of 'Back Here'

26:40 Family Connections and Legacy

29:08 Reflections on Fame and Recognition

31:48 Underrated Songs and Special Performances

34:27 Creating New Music and Future Plans

35:53 The Pressure of Success and Songwriting

39:41 Memorable Moments from the Past

44:17 Looking Ahead: The Future of BBMak

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BBMAK on “Back Here,” Boy Band Fame, Britney Spears Tour & Their 2000s Comeback