6 Underrated Boyband Songs for #FlashbackFriday (ONTD Original)
ONTD Original - 6 Underrated Boyband Songs
This generation currently has an abundance of boybands more than ever, even when people are considering M*gos in this category. Some particular bandmates have been accused of heinous crimes in recent times so we'll have to skip out on mentioning that certain band. But lettuce not forget the other acts that have been established/around for a while.
Here's a lil flashback Friday to 6 underrated singles and album cuts from boybands that OP routinely plays.
6. New Kids on the Block - "Single"
I truly can't recall a classic NKOTB tune besides the "step by step, ooOOoh baby" line, so I was really introduced to them with "Single" which was written by Ne-Yo in his golden era. This was an excellent comeback song because it gave 90's r&b FEELS, and I personally prefer it over Ne-Yo's solo version off his Year of the Gentleman album.
Click to view5. Jodeci - "Every Moment"
Another comeback single from the legendary boyband Jodeci, they picked right where they left off in "Every Moment" with their classic bass-y harmonies, rich melodies, and K-Ci runs. They did their original sound justice after a 20 year hiatus.
Honorable mention: "I'm Still Waiting"
4. NSYNC - "Do Your Thing"
This is a more recent discovery via independent pop icon LIZ who wrote with JC Chasez for her song "Do I Like U", which has a similar vibe to the album track "Do Your Thing" off of Celebrity.
3. BIGBANG - "Ego"
"Ego" is on their rerelase of the Alive album and I was 100% here for it and for them up until this era. I prefer this Japanese version bc the rhymes flowed better, but it's still a simple and underrated gem.
2. Blackstreet - "Think About You"
"Think About You" sonically reminds me of their remix version of Janet's "I Get Lonely". This Teddy Riley production is reminiscent of the popular late 90's r&b sound that was happening at the time a la other Timbaland songs and SftP's "My Love is the Shhh", another freaknasty bop.
1. Shai - "Waiting For the Day"
This pure and innocent album cut about abstinence has the definitive new jack swing sound of the early 90's. The beat makes ya wanna dance and the airy synths just makes ya nostalgic about a time you didn't even live in.
Do these songs give you the feels?
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