The ’90s boy band 98 Degrees is about to re-record some of their classic hits. The brothers Nick and Drew Lachey, Jeff Timmons, and Justin Jeffre revealed that the person who inspired them to do it was none other than Taylor Swift after she started re-recording her own albums.
98 Degrees and Their Comeback
98 Degrees shared that they were working on a new project. Nick, one of the members, revealed that they were going to re-record five of the band’s mega hits. They are also about to release five new songs and a new single. Jeff shared that the band had been thinking about doing it for a long time.
Due to the success of the group throughout the years, it’s only natural for them to re-record their masters. They also added that Taylor Swift was the one who had “brought it to the forefront.” The band’s fans were obviously really keen on the idea, and that’s how the final decision was made. Drew believes that Swift can also inspire other artists to do the same and bring their classic hits back to life.
Taylor Swift’s Impact
Taylor Swift has had a huge impact on artists after she herself decided to take ownership of her older hits. Now many singers want to follow her steps and re-record their masters. 98 Degrees believes that fans have become very accepting and supportive of reviving old tracks.
Last month, the band teased a reunion, just like NSYNC did when they reunited for their 2023 MTV VMAs performance, and released a new single after 20 years of solo activities. When asked about how they feel about NSYNC’s reunion, the members said that they “stole the thunder,” and they were overall very happy for the group’s comeback. Eventually, after all the jokes, 98 Degrees expressed their support of all boy bands like NSYNC and Backstreet Boys, claiming that if one succeeded, it would be a success for all of them.