‘The Truth’: Nick Lachey Drops Bombshell That Motown Tried to Change 98 Degrees’ Sound and Image After a Popular Black Group Dominated the Charts
In the late 1990s, 98 Degrees weren’t some label-manufactured overnight sensation. They grinded for their moment and earned the attention of Motown Records on the strength of their talent. But earning a seat at the table came with conditions — a very specific blueprint that demanded they become something they were never built to be….
