No Beginning No End 2 is the eighth studio album by José James, released on October 30, 2020. It is the sequel to his 2013 album No Beginning No End and marks his first release on his own label, Rainbow Blonde Records.
The album was recorded between 2019 and 2020 in various studios across the United States. James collaborated with musicians such as Jharis Yokley, Ben Williams, and Kris Bowers, blending jazz, soul, and contemporary R&B.
The record received positive reviews for its cohesion and artistic maturity. It features collaborations with artists like Lalah Hathaway and Ebban Dorsey, and was promoted with singles such as You Know I Know and Brown Skin.