Backstreet Boys Leaves Jive Records

The Backstreet Boys leaves Jive Records, their long time record label for 16 years. Their last album released under Jive Records was "This Is Us" which gave them a recognition as the second ever group to have their seventh studio album to make it in the Top 10 of the Billboard Top 200 Albums when it debuted #9.

The Backstreet Boys signed to Jive Records in 1994 and have released seven albums which catapulted their careers as the biggest selling boy band of all time. The Backstreet Boys announced their departure from Jive Records in their official website, the post was titled "Freedom"

“So the news is out! The Backstreet Boys are no longer signed to long time record label Jive Records. The amicable split is very exciting for the group.”

via: Backstreet Boys official site

The post will dismiss all the rumors that they were dumped by their record labels because of falling album sales.

Backstreet Boys member Brian Litrell added:

“This is the best thing, at the best time that could have ever happened for us. We are confident in the future of our band, and are looking forward to the new things to come."

The Backstreet Boys are hoping for a good 2011 outside Jive Records where they could have a full control over the music they will be producing. I guess 16 years have been such long time and the group should try something current and contemporary and not just the old school boy band that Jive wants them to keep. After all these guys are great singers and deserves to do more than just the boy band antiques.