What makes Step by Step by New Kids on the Block notable?

'Step by Step' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing the group's enduring popularity in the late '80s and early '90s. Its title track became a defining anthem for the boy band era, influencing subsequent teen pop acts and solidifying NKOTB's place in pop culture history. Released on May 10, 1990, 'Step by Step' marked New Kids on the Block's fourth studio album, following their commercial peak with the album 'Hangin' Tough'. At this stage, the group was solidifying their status as teen pop icons, leveraging their previous success to create a more polished pop sound aimed at the mainstream audience.