Backstreet Boys Score First No. 1 Album in Nearly 20 Years With “DNA”

Backstreet Boys at the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball, Toronto, Canada in 2017. Photo by Michael Hurcomb/REX/Shutterstock (9272527e)

Backstreet Boys are making a big comeback with their new studio album DNA and it’s already one of their biggest hits to date. The legendary boy band climbed to the top of Billboard 200 chart thanks to their latest record, after almost two decades without a no. 1 album.

DNA was released on January 23, but Backstreet Boys knew they have another hit on their hands long before it hit the shelves. Lead single “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” proved to be one of their biggest success stories and the band even received their first Grammy nod since 2002 thanks to this catchy track.

DNA is the first album they released in six years, and each member poured their heart and soul into the final product. Kevin Richardson explained this record perfectly reflects who they are, and that’s why they decided to go with this symbolic title.

“We were able to bring all of our influences and styles into one coherent piece of work. These songs are a great representation of who we are as individuals and who we are as a group. It’s our DNA. We’re really proud of that,” said Richardson.