Album: 98 Degrees and Rising by 98 Degrees (1998)
Genre: Pop | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Intimate
Record Label: Motown Records
Format: Album

Description: 98 Degrees and Rising is the second album released by American male vocal group 98 Degrees. It was recorded at Blue Wave Studios in Vancouver Canada. It went 4x platinum in the United States and included the singles "Because of You" and "The Hardest Thing", which peaked at No. 3 and No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 respectively. The album also features two covers, Mark Wills "I Do (Cherish You)" and "She's Out Of My Life", made famous by Michael Jackson. It also contains a duet with labelmate Stevie Wonder, "True to Your Heart", which was featured on the soundtrack of the 1998 film Mulan.

Artist Background: 98 Degrees (or 98°) is an American adult contemporary boy band consisting of four vocalists: brothers Nick and Drew Lachey, Justin Jeffre, and Jeff Timmons. The group was formed by Timmons in Los Angeles, California. Despite forming in Los Angeles, all of the members originate from Ohio. Unlike most boy bands, they formed independently and were later picked up by a record label, as opposed to being assembled by a label or a producer. They have sold over 10 million records worldwide and achie... Part of the Los Angeles, California, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Los Angeles, California, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Pop, Rock/Pop, Intimate, 1990s, Album, Motown Records

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98 Degrees and Rising is the second album released by American male vocal group 98 Degrees. It was recorded at Blue Wave Studios in Vancouver Canada. It went 4x platinum in the United States and included the singles "Because of You" and "The Hardest Thing", which peaked at No. 3 and No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 respectively. The album also features two covers, Mark Wills "I Do (Cherish You)" and "She's Out Of My Life", made famous by Michael Jackson. It also contains a duet with labelmate Stevie Wonder, "True to Your Heart", which was featured on the soundtrack of the 1998 film Mulan.

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