
23 June 1990 · 37 YEARS
Step By Step
New Kids On The Block
The record relies on synth-heavy dance tracks and smooth R&B production. It documents the transition of the group as they moved toward a mature image during the early nineties.
By integrating hip-hop beats and funk arrangements, the band adapted to current trends. The title song functioned as a major anthem for their audience at the time, helping to define the musical identity of the period.