98 Degrees (stylized as 98°) is the debut album by American male vocal group 98 Degrees. The album debuted and peaked at number 145 and number 88 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums respectively. The album sold over 500,000 copies in the U.S.
Track listing
Original version
Re-released version The album was re-released on March 10, 1998, and "You Are Everything" was replaced with "Was It Something I Didn't Say", which was produced by Daryl Simmons.
Singles "Invisible Man", the first single from the group was released on June 24, 1997. The song managed to enter the top twenty of the Billboard Hot 100 peaking at number twelve. "Was It Something I Didn't Say" was the second and final single from the album and it was released on March 10, 1998. The song did not enjoy the success of the former single, but was able to help make the album reach Gold certification.
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1997–1998) PeakpositionMalaysian Albums (IFPI)8
Certifications
Credits 98° Jeff Timmons—vocals Nick Lachey—vocals Justin Jeffre—vocals Drew Lachey—vocals
Additional musicians Bernard Grubman – all instruments (1, 6, 11) Kim Morrow – vocals (2) Montell Jordan – vocal arrangements (2) Shep Crawford – keyboards (2), vocal arrangements (2) Jazzy D. – additional keyboards (2) James Genus – electric bass guitar (3) Dane DeViller – acoustic guitar (3) Tony "Downtown" Brown – bass guitar (4) Maxx Frank – keyboards (4), string arrangement (4) Nathan Maxxwell – keyboard overdubs (4) Craig McCreary – acoustic guitar (4) Mario Winans – all instruments (5) Tommy Martin – guitar (7, 10) Tricky & Sean – all instruments except guitar (7, 10), all instruments (12), keyboards (9) Armando Colon – keyboards (13) Rashad Smith – drum programming (13)
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