Nick & Max

Nick & Max were a pop duo best known for their 2003 single "Wanna Be." The song became a global hit, though the partnership between American singer Nick Lachey and Swedish songwriter-producer Max Martin was relatively brief. They had originally worked together as part of a trio called 98 Degrees before forming the duo.

Their music was often described as commercial pop, with "Wanna Be" serving as their most recognizable track. Other songs in their catalog included "This I Swear," "Don't Miss You," "Not a Love Song," and "I Need You." The duo's output was limited, and they didn't maintain a long-term collaborative presence in the charts beyond that initial burst.

While the existing history mentions rumors of creative differences and criticism about their sound being too commercial, the concrete details are sparse. What remains is that one big song and a handful of others from that period.