Editing Billy Ocean (section)

== Later career ==
Ocean's eighth studio album ''[[Time to Move On (album)|Time to Move On]]'' (1993) failed to produce any major successes, but his 1989 ''[[Greatest Hits (Billy Ocean album)|Greatest Hits]]'' collection has been a steady seller over the years, and his 1997 compilation album ''L.I.F.E. – Love Is for Ever'' made no. 7 on the UK Albums Chart. Ocean's last studio album for [[Jive Records]] was ''Time to Move On'', which he recorded in Chicago with [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] star [[R. Kelly]].

In 2002, the University of Westminster in London awarded Ocean an honorary doctorate of music.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.weht.net/WEHT/Billy_Ocean.html|title=Whatever Happened to (weht.net) – accessed January 2008|website=Weht.net|date=5 August 2004|access-date=19 September 2014|archive-date=14 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141014141723/http://www.weht.net/WEHT/Billy_Ocean.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> The awards ceremony took place in the [[Barbican Centre]] in London.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://archives.tcm.ie/breakingnews/2002/11/11/story76283.asp|title=Billy Ocean given honorary degree|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081230033228/http://archives.tcm.ie/breakingnews/2002/11/11/story76283.asp|date=11 November 2002|access-date=8 July 2021|archive-date=30 December 2008}}</ref> He continues to tour and record in Europe. Ocean is now a patron for [[British and Irish Modern Music Institute|Tech Music Schools]] in London,<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.retroland.com/pages/retropedia/music/item/1608 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100328014055/http://www.retroland.com/pages/retropedia/music/item/1608 | archive-date=28 March 2010 | title=Retroland &#124; Billy Ocean }}</ref> made up of Drumtech, Vocaltech, Guitar-X and Keyboardtech. He regularly visits to hold clinics and seminars for the students.

In 2004, "Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)" was re-released as a digital single for its 20th anniversary, shooting up to no. 25 on the ''Billboard'' digital singles chart and garnering radio play across the United States and UK. A remix of the single by [[will.i.am]] was released in 2005.

In February and March 2008 he toured Australia and the Far East. His ninth studio album ''Because I Love You'' was released on 2 February 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tower.com/because-i-love-you-billy-ocean-cd/wapi/113190321|title=Because I Love You (CD)|work=Tower Records|access-date=19 September 2014|archive-date=25 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141025043336/http://www.tower.com/because-i-love-you-billy-ocean-cd/wapi/113190321|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In April 2010, an 18-track compilation album was released in the UK by [[Sony Music]] titled ''The Very Best of Billy Ocean'' to tie in with a 30-date tour of the UK and Ireland. Featuring Ocean's biggest hits, the album debuted in the [[UK Albums Chart]] at no. 17.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bluesandsoul.com/feature/532/billy_ocean_ive_got_soemthin_to_tell_ya/|author=Pete Lewis|title=Billy Ocean: I've Got Somethin' To Tell Ya |work=Blues & Soul|date=May 2010|access-date=19 September 2014}}</ref>

[[File:Cmglee Cambridge Billy Ocean.jpg|thumb|left|Ocean performing in [[Cambridge]], England, 2014]] In October 2007, Ocean commenced his first UK tour in more than 15 years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/entertainment/music/live_reviews/s/1021529_billy_ocean__opera_house|title=Billy Ocean @ Opera House|work=Manchester Evening News|author=Chris Osuh|date=25 October 2007|access-date=19 September 2014}}</ref>
On 20 October 2010, Ocean was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the [[MOBO Awards]] in London.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/photos/live/953176/tinie-tempah-jls-big-winners-at-mobo-awards |title=Tinie Tempah, JLS Big Winners at MOBO Awards |agency=Reuters|website=Billboard.com |access-date=21 October 2010}}</ref> On 29 July 2011, Ocean became a Companion of the [[Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts]].<ref name="LIPA"/> His title was presented by [[Paul McCartney]].<ref name="LIPA"/>

In 2012, Ocean made a cameo in the British comedy film ''[[Keith Lemon: The Film]]'' as [[Keith Lemon|Lemon]]'s father. In January 2016, Ocean appeared on ''[[The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon|The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon]]'' to perform some of his hits as part of a promo tour for his new album. Ocean toured the UK during March and April 2017.

Ocean recorded a new studio album in mid-2019 at Eve Studios in Stockport, working again with producer Barry Eastmond as co-writer. The album ''One World'' was to be released on 17 April 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://americansongwriter.com/billy-ocean-set-to-release-one-world-first-album-in-a-decade/ |title=Billy Ocean Set to Release 'One World,' First Album in a Decade « American Songwriter |website=Americansongwriter.com |date=9 January 2020 |access-date=14 April 2020}}</ref> After a delay, it was later released on 4 September 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Billy Ocean {{!}} The Official Website {{!}} Latest news|url=https://www.billyocean.com/news/article/#news-31073|access-date=17 October 2020|website=Billy Ocean {{!}} The Official Website|language=en}}</ref>