by Geto Boys (1991) introduced dark, vivid paranoia to southern hip-hop.
by Coolio (1995) crossed over globally with dramatic, gothic choir arrangements.
by Santana ft. Rob Thomas (1999) blended classic Latin guitar work with modern rock vocals.
by R.E.M. (1991) used a mandolin hook to achieve global stardom. top 100 songs of the 90s
by Lisa Loeb (1994) made history as an unsigned artist's acoustic number-one hit.
Some songs define a summer and then disappear, yet they remain locked in the collective memory of the decade.
by Boyz II Men (1992) perfected modern, multi-part R&B vocal harmony. by Geto Boys (1991) introduced dark, vivid paranoia
by Celine Dion (1996) offered a sweeping, romantic adult contemporary staple.
by The Smashing Pumpkins (1995) captured nostalgic teenage dreaminess using electronic loops.
Curated from historical Billboard number-one singles and VH1 rankings, these songs are essential for any 90s feature: – Nirvana (1991) "I Will Always Love You" Whitney Houston "Gangsta's Paradise" – Coolio ft. L.V. (1995) "Wannabe" – Spice Girls (1996) "My Heart Will Go On" – Celine Dion "...Baby One More Time" – Britney Spears "No Scrubs" – TLC (1999) Experience the 90s Rob Thomas (1999) blended classic Latin guitar work
by Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men (1995) set historic chart-topping longevity records.
by Marky Mark & the Funky Bunch (1991) combined hip-house energy with fitness culture appeal.
Music in the 90s saw the rise of many different genres. Grunge, with bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam, took over the music scene, ... The Notorious B.I.G.