98° are finally looking out for No. 1 on their latest album Full Circle — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
For decades, the music industry thrived on contracts that kept artists from owning their own work, but those days are over. 98°, the multi-platinum, chart-dominating vocal group that soundtracked an era, is reclaiming their catalog and their career with Full Circle. A bold blend of past and present, the record features five brand-new tracks alongside re-recordings of their biggest hits, giving the group full ownership of the songs that helped define late ’90s and early 2000s pop.
“Everything about this album is intentional,” says Nick Lachey. “We wanted to revisit these songs not just because fans love them, but because they’re part of our story. We lived them, we built this career from them, and now, we own them. That’s what Full Circle is about.”
This isn’t just nostalgia — it’s a reclamation. In an era where legendary acts are rewriting the rules, Full Circle proves that 98° are not just reflecting on their past but shaping their future. The album’s five new tracks showcase their evolution while staying true to the R&B-infused harmonies and heartfelt storytelling that first captured audiences. Lead single Got U — written by Lachey, Soulshock & Karlin (Whitney Houston, Usher), and Alex Cantrell (JoJo, Fantasia), and produced by Anders Bagge (Janet Jackson, Celine Dion, Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, Enrique Iglesias) — sets the tone.
Other highlights include Stranger Things (Have Happened), produced by Noah Conrad (BTS, Chappell Roan), and Tremble, crafted by Grammy-winning producer Dave Audé (Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Coldplay) and Mona Lisa, featuring international superstar Janine Teñoso, and produced by multi-platinum hitmaker Adam H. Hurstfield (Ne-Yo, BoA, DJ Khaled).
“We’ve lived with these hit songs for so many years they feel almost like old friends,” says Justin Jeffre. “I think we’ve grown as artists and singers through the years so it was exciting to revisit those hits and try to capture that same feeling that made them hits while trying to make them even better than the original recordings.”
Then come the re-recordings — massive pop and R&B hits that once ruled the Billboard charts and now belong fully to the band. Because of You, The Hardest Thing, Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche) and I Do (Cherish You) all return with a fresh yet faithful approach, reaffirming 98°’s legacy as one of the most enduring vocal groups of their generation. Fans can also expect an exclusive Taglish version of I Do (Cherish You), featuring powerhouse vocalist Katrina Velarde, bridging the group’s deep-rooted connection to their loyal Filipino fanbase.
“The old industry model was built to keep artists in the passenger seat of their own careers,” says Drew Lachey. “We’ve spent decades performing these songs, and now we finally own them. This isn’t just a win for us — it’s a message to every artist out there.”
Unlike their peers, 98° weren’t manufactured by a label — they formed organically, built their fanbase from the ground up, and defied the pop industry’s formulaic mold. Their commitment to staying authentic and adaptable has kept them a force in music for decades. As they prepare to take Full Circle on the road, they are proving that longevity in pop music is about taking control of your own history.
“98° isn’t just a moment in time,” says Jeff Timmons. “This album is about more than nostalgia — it’s about legacy. We’re not just revisiting our history, we’re owning it.”
Listen to Full Circle below, check out some of 98°’s recent videos above, and join the circle on their website, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
