98 Degrees vs. Backstreet Boys

98 Degrees: Formed independently before signing to Motown, they leaned heavily into an R&B-soul aesthetic. Known for their “gym-honed” physiques and mature harmonies, they focused on ballads like “I Do (Cherish You)” rather than the heavy choreography of their peers. Backstreet Boys: The commercial gold standard of the era, BSB relied on