Sure, 98* have tons of talent. Otherwise, the hipsters - Nick Lachey, Drew Lachey, Jeff Timmons, and Justin Jeffre - wouldn't be climbing the charts with red-hot hits like "Because Of You" from their super-cool 1998 CD, 98* And Rising. But these guys have also got some secret (well, until now, that is) stategies that keep the skip in these singers' steps. 

"We say a prayer before each show," 25-year-old Jeff reveals to BOP about their pre-show practices. "We pray to make sure everybody is healthy and has a good show and perfoms to the best of our ability. It's just something that's very important to us. We've done that since we've been together." 

While the guys engage in the baskstage bonding ritual together, Justin, 26, reveals that silly-boy Jeff's got a solo ceremony that pumps him and sensaysh songmates up right before the show! "Jeff has this little hip shake that he likes to do before a show - it's sort of a muntant-Elvis sort of thing," the plantium-coiffed crooner giggles as he tries to explain. "It's very hard to describe it, but once you see it, you'll never see anything like it again!" (Can you say "watch it wiggle, see it giggle"?) 

That may seem silly, but i sure dosen't sound like these sweet-to-the-bone babes are off their rocker with these absolutely essential acts, considering that they've alredy released two CDs and their first-ever headlining tour in the works! 

And you can bet this cute quartet is stoked about it! "It's exactly what we've been waiting for," Drew, 22, beams. His 25-year-old brother, Nick modestly adds, "We're just grateful and enjoying it." Well, wait no more, guys, and good luck!