Introduction
Songs of the 90s were eclectic. They had broadening that gave everyone a choice. You were not limited to a certain genre. There was something for everyone. Additionally, diversity did not mean that one genre was much better than another. It just meant that you had a multitude to select from. Thus, songs of the 90s were inclusive of everyone. If you did not have a particular genre you liked up until them, the range allowed for you to have a pick. Between hip hop, rap, RnB, Country, Rock, Soul, Reggae, Alternative country, Alternative pop/rock, etc. songs of the 90s were certainly wide-ranging.
Step 1
Here is a look at the most popular songs of the 90s, in no particular order. These are definitely a few that stand out and many people can at least sing along to most, if not all, of them.
Step 2
- mells like teen spirit by Nirvana
- Baby got back by Sir Mix-a-Lot
- Hard knock life (Ghetto Anthem) by Jay-Z – One of the memorable songs of the 90’s. With a string of lyrically catchy songs, Jay-Z has managed to change the hip hop scene.
- Losing my religion by R.E.M
- California love by Tupac ft. Dr. Dre
- Macarena by Los Del Rio – This song had the most infectious dance style out of the many songs of the 90’s. You’ll find people doing it at parties and kids have learnt how to do the Macarena too.
- Jump around by House of Pain
Step 3
- Nothing but a “G” thang by Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg
- Nothing compares 2 U by Sinead O’Connor
- Vogue by Madonna
- Believe by Cher – This song not only revived Cher’s career but, certainly one of the songs of the 90’s that has people always singing along.
- O.P.P. by Naughty by Nature
- Mama said knock you out by L.L. Cool J
- The humpty dance by Digital Underground
Step 4
- I will always love you by Whitney Houston
- Vision of love by Mariah Carey
- Under the bridge by Red Hot Chili Peppers
- I’ll be missing you by Puff Daddy and Faith Evans ft. 112
Step 5
- MMMMbop by Hanson
- My heart will go on by Celine Dion – One of the songs of the 90’s that racked in so much money as a soundtrack.
- My name is by Eminem
- Killing me softly by the Fugees
- Mo money mo problems by Notorious B.I.G. ft. Mase and Puff Daddy
Black or white by Michael Jackson – One of the popular songs of the 90’s produced by a legendary musician of all times.
Step 6
- Gonna make you sweat by C & C Music Factory
- A kiss from a rose by Seal
- Waterfalls by TLC – One of the leading girl groups, TLC made a major contribution to songs of the 90’s with this hit song.
- No diggity by Blackstreet
- I wanna sex you up by Color Me Badd
- Only wanna be with you by Hootie & the Blowfish
Tips
Songs of the 90’s were a great trend setter for many musicians who are now top artists. A number of the popular songs in the 90s also transformed musicians’ careers. They got longevity in their profession and they are now pioneers in certain music genres.
