Like I reported last year, 98 Degrees’ Nick Lachey will be following in the footsteps of Nick Carter, Justin Timberlake and JC Chasez to try his luck at solo commerical success.

The husband of Jessica Simpson has completed about a dozen songs for his as-yet-untitled solo album, all planned to drop this summer.

Apparently, the new material is funky and more guitar-driven than that of his group. That, according to Nick Lachey’s spokesperson.

Although one hasn’t been chosen yet, a single is expected to surface and played on radio stations in about two months time.