With their smooth harmonies and good looks, this foursome from Ohio have charmed America (and soon the world) with their self-titled debut album. And it's got lots of folks wondering what these guys are all about. Here's the total Teen Machine Scoop!

Former high school football player, Nick once studied Sports Medicine in College at Miami University of Ohio, but decided that singing was his real passion and jetted out to L.A. a few years ago to pursue music! Having younger bro Drew in 98° is one of Nick's biggest perks! "We're always been pretty close as far as brothers go," he explains. "It's good to have him in the group."
Nick's faves include R&B artists like Jodeci and Brian McKnight and he cites his stereo as his most prized possession. When he's not touring with 98°, Nick loves to hang out, watch sports or play basketball or football. What's the motto this November 11th-born cutie lives by? "To be successful at whatever I attempt to do," he reveals. It seems like Nick is already doing it!

The guy in 98° least likely to envision himself a star is definitely Jeff Timmons. "I didn't do too much singing through out my life," he admits. But one day, when harmonizing with some college buddies at Kent State University party, Jeff realized that he had what it takes to become a singer. The next day, he packed his bags and was California-bound!
This shy Taurean guy (his b-day is on April 30) is also one of the most active people you'll ever meet! He's always on the go! "I don't relax," he jokes. But when he takes a break, this sports freak can be found chilling out and rooting for his fave teams! And Jeff is really psyched that his dream has come true. "When I listen to the album, I just get a sense of excitement," he explains.

Who's responsible for that bass voice in 98°? It's Justin Jefree, the group's resident nice guy. "Justin is very laid back," explains Jeff, "yet he's very concerned about everybody's well-being. He wants everything to go smoothly." Justin, Nick and Drew hung out together their days at the Cincinnati School of Preforming Arts. It was Nick who commissioned his bud Justin to join 98° years later!
The guy's share an apartment in New York but, says justin, "We get along amazingly well for having to live together." When he's not at home with his fellow band members, February 25-born Justin loves to travel. His fave vacation spots are Los Angeles and Santa Fe, New Mexico! Above all, Justin's ultimate goal is "to be a superstar who makes a difference in the world."

Though he's the youngest member of 98°, 21-year-old Drew Lachey is the guy who takes command. "He's like the fatherly figure of the group, he's organized," says Jeff. "I look up to him that way." This former army guy was also an EMT in Brooklyn, New York when he got the call from bro Nick to join 98°!
Drew's completely proud of what the group has achived with their debut. "We covered so many different spectrums of music," he explains. "It's just a very well-rounded album that can appeal to many different people." When he's not in the spotlight, Drew likes to get away from it all by going to the mountains. He also loves to water ski and snowboard with his buds. "We're been exteremly blessed," he says of 98°'s success

Thanks to Angela Poon

From Teen Machine Magazine