: Eternal was the first album in over a decade to feature the group as a duo consisting of Ronald Isley and Ernie Isley . The transition occurred after Marvin Isley left the group due to complications from diabetes.
The album's success was fueled by high-profile collaborations with leading producers and artists of the early 2000s:
: Topped the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart at number 1.
: Certified Platinum on September 10, 2001, just over a month after its release.