Fanmail by TLC

TLC achieved acclaim by critics, as well as gaining momentum through their second studio album "CrazySexyCool" which was a Diamond platinum awardee in the United States. It took years until they finally follow it up with their third album which was called "Fanmail", which the title was derived from their fans sending them mails with hopes for a new album. Creating the album has been tough for them due to professional conflicts among the members, producers, etc.

Finally, it was released and it featured the song "No Scrubs" as the lead single which was already a hit even with the absence of a music video. It finally had its music video released, and it was well-received. The single became a global hit, reaching number 1 both in Billboard Hot 100 and US Mainstream chart, and it had gone 5x platinum. It's also a hit in UK where it had peaked at number 3, and was certified 4x platinum. It was also a hit in continental Europe where it had gone to number 2.

TLC went on with releasing songs that has social relevance similar to what they did with "Waterfalls". This time it was "Unpretty" which is about inner beauty. The song has pop rock elements on it, and the music video has sample of their own song "I'm Good at Being Bad" at the rap part of Lisa Lopez. "Unpretty" was a success reaching number 1 in Billboard Hot 100, while it settled at number 3 in US Mainstream chart. It peaked at number 6 in UK Singles Chart.b

The ballad "Dear Lie" was released as the final single, which didn't receive much promotion. It only reached number 51 in Billboard Hot 100, and number 22 in US Mainstream chart. It peaked at number 31 in UK, while it charted at number 54 in European Hot 100 Singles.

"Fanmail" was also a successful album which became one of the top releases of 1999. It became a number 1 album in the United States where it has sold 6 million copies. It was platinum in UK with a peak at number 3.