New Edition's rich harmonies, wide-eyed romanticism, and fleet footwork invented the template for the modern-day boy band. In the late ‘80s, New Kids On the Block followed their example by blending Boston-bred charm with swooning harmonies; during the ‘90s, R&B-forward acts like Next and Shai brought in new jack swing influences. Millennial boy bands like Mindless Behavior and B2K took cues from New Edition's later work, adding hip-hop swagger to their mix.