Backstreet Boys are a band.
Backstreet Boys . The group consists of AJ McLean , Howie D. , Nick Carter , Kevin Richardson , and Brian Littrell . The group rose to fame with their debut international album , Backstreet Boys ( 1996 ) . The Backstreet Boys have sold over 130 million records worldwide , making them the best-selling boy band in history , and one of the world 's best-selling music artists .