When NSYNC Breaks the American Market

NSYNC was initially unknown in the the United States, and they focused in certain European countries Germany, United Kingdom, etc. They were also received well im Asia but not at the Backstreet Boys level. Hence, NSYNC was considered as just another boyband or Backstreet Boys clone.

Their single "I Want You Back" was already a success in European countries and also in Asia back in 1997, until they tried to break the US market, and didn't fail. Initially, sales of their debut album was slow but "I Want You Back" already became top 20 hit in Billboard Hot 100. It also peaked at number 5 in UK Singles Chart.

The lads released the single "Tearin' Up My Heart" as the second from the album. It actually sounds like their debut but it it still became a UK top 10 hit, and reached number 6 on Billboard Mainstream chart.

NSYNC released the songs "Here We Go", "For the Girl Who Has Everything", "Together Again", and "U Drive Me Crazy" in European countries, and in Asia. However, the single "(God Must Have Spent) A Little More Time on You" was released in United States and Canada. This song, which was undoubtedly dedicated to mothers, became a number 8 hit in Billboard Hot 100 and number 5 in Mainstream chart. "(Thinking of You) I Drive Myself Crazy" was released as the final single, and it peaked at number 14 in Billboard Mainstream chart.

"NSYNC" album was a huge seller that it has sold an estimated 15 million copies worldwide. In America, it achieved a diamond platinum award.