By Yuri Woodfall – Soundcheck Entertainment
Edmonton, AB – July 27, 2025
If you were anywhere near the KDays grounds on Sunday night, you probably heard it: the scream of thousands of fans, the unmistakable harmonies, and the thunderous singalongs. 98 Degrees—yes, those 98 Degrees—closed out the festival with a show that was equal parts vocal masterclass, boy band throwback, and unexpected party playlist that sent fans of every age home happy.
🔥 Can’t Get Enough? Neither Could Edmonton.
The guys hit the stage with “Can’t Get Enough / Heat It Up”, immediately fusing slick choreography with old-school charm. And then—because why not—slid straight into “Finesse”, giving Bruno Mars a run for his money. That opening sequence alone made it clear: this wasn’t just a legacy act dusting off their hits—they came to work.
And from there? Liftoff.
✈️ Soaring Vocals and Emotional Landings
They kept things flying high with “Fly With Me / Do You Wanna Dance”, gliding into a heartfelt, pin-drop-silent “Invisible Man” that showed just how timeless their harmonies still are. Every note landed like it had something to prove—and Edmonton was eating it up.
But the real twist? The Divas Medley.
👑 Enter the Queens… via Boy Band
One minute we were floating through a 90s dreamscape, and the next we were hit with a whirlwind of iconic covers. I’m talking:
- “Proud Mary” (yes, CCR—done with hips swinging and feet stomping),
- “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” (pure Whitney joy),
- “Rolling in the Deep” (Adele-approved drama),
- “My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It)” (En Vogue sass and all),
- “Thank God I Found You” (with all the Mariah emotion you could ask for).
I mean… if you’re going to cover the queens, you better bring it. And they did.
💘 Ballads, Bangers, and TRL Madness
The crowd got cozy with “Got U,” “My Everything,” “Still,” and a soulful “True to Your Heart” that could melt the most frozen Alberta hearts. But just as we were settling into that smooth zone, “If She Only Knew” and “I Do (Cherish You)” sent couples swaying and singles daydreaming across the festival field.
Then came the knockout punches: “Because of You” and “The Hardest Thing.” You could practically feel the collective flashback to high school heartbreaks, slow dances, and homemade mixtapes.
📺 A TRL Medley to End All Medleys
And just when it felt like the night couldn’t get any more nostalgic, they dropped the TRL Medley. It was like a time machine exploded on stage:
- “Oops!… I Did It Again”
- “Livin’ la Vida Loca”
- “Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)”
- “Thong Song” (yes, really)
- “Tearin’ Up My Heart”
- “Say My Name”
- “Larger Than Life”
It was chaotic, campy, brilliant—and the crowd loved every minute. People were dancing like nobody was watching, even though everyone was.
🎤 Encore Worthy
After a quick breather and more than a few “Una Noche!” chants, the boys returned with the one-two punch of “Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche)”. It was the perfect closer: high energy, tight harmonies, and a final reminder that 98 Degrees still has all the right moves.
🌅 Final Thoughts
With an audience that spanned generations and a VIP section bursting at the seams, 98 Degrees proved they’re more than just a 90s memory—they’re still here, still tight, and still bringing the heat.
Whether you came for the classics, the covers, or just the chance to scream-sing in public, you got what you came for—and then some. Edmonton couldn’t have asked for a warmer, smoother send-off.
