NINETIES boyband Another Level have announced a reunion – just days after fellow chart-toppers 5ive confirmed their comeback tour.
Four-piece Dane Bowers, Wayne Williams, Mark Baron, and Bobak Kianoush shot to fame in 1997 and became one of the UK's most successful R&B groups, racking up seven top 10 hits.
Another Level first made waves with their debut single Be Alone No More in 1998, which peaked at number six on the UK charts.
They quickly followed up with their biggest hit, Freak Me, a cover of Silk's 1993 R&B slow jam, which shot to number one.
Their self-titled debut album, released in 1998, was a huge success, featuring further hits like Guess I Was a Fool and I Want You for Myself.
Their second album, Nexus, arrived in 1999, spawning the club anthem Summertime and the high-energy Bomb Diggy, which peaked at number four.
Despite their success, the group disbanded in 2000, with members pursuing separate paths in the entertainment industry.
Dane Bowers was the most high-profile member after the split. He collaborated with Victoria Beckham on the 2001 garage hit Out of Your Mind, which reached number two.
He also worked with True Steppers, scoring another hit with Buggin' featuring DJ Luck.
Dane's personal life also made headlines – he famously dated Katie Price in the early 2000s and, more recently, Laura Anderson.
He has also appeared on reality shows including Celebrity Big Brother and joined the short-lived 2014 reunion project 5th Story, alongside Gareth Gates, Kavana, Adam Rickitt, and Kenzie from Blazin' Squad.
Wayne Williams went on to work as a music producer and songwriter, Mark Baron moved into artist management, and Bobak Kianoush largely left the public eye.
While the band are yet to announce tour dates or new music, an Instagram reel of their highlights advises fans to contact their agent at Fireproof Talent for bookings.
Their reunion comes hot on the heels of 5ive's comeback tour announcement.
All five members of the British boyband, made up of Abz Love, J Brown, Ritchie Neville, Scott Robinson and Sean Conlon are on board for the reunion after they split back in September 2001.
They will hit the road for 12 huge arena dates on the Keep On Movin' 2025 Tour – starting in Brighton on 31 October.
Five will then perform around the country with shows in Bournemouth, Cardiff, Nottingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Newcastle, Aberdeen and Glasgow, as well as London's O2 Arena.
Insiders told The Sun the tour would see the group performing their biggest hits including If Ya Getting' Down, Everybody Get Up, Let's Dance and When The Lights Go Out.
Singer Naughty Boy is booked as the warm-up act for all 12 shows.
A source said: "No one thought they'd see the day that Abz, J, Ritchie, Scott and Sean would reunite.
"But after 25 years the time felt right and they couldn't be more excited to be back together."
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