Cheering songs in Western music that were hits in the ’90s. World-famous classics and popular tracks.
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Cheer songs of Western music that were hits in the 90s. World-famous classics and popular songs (11–20)
I’m The Only OneMelissa Etheridge
A song Melissa Etheridge wrote, inspired by her relationship with Julie Cypher.
It was released in 1993.
The music video, directed by David Hogan, won “Outstanding Music Video” at the GLAAD Media Awards.
Groove Is In The HeartDeee-Lite
A song released in 1990 by Deee-Lite, an American house and club dance music group consisting of DJ Dmitry, Towa Tei, and Lady Miss Kier.
It features a rap by Q-Tip, who was a member of A Tribe Called Quest at the time.
The whistle sound is sampled from Vernon Burch’s track “Get Up.”
Real WorldMatchbox Twenty
A song about dreaming of being someone else.
It was written by lead vocalist Rob Thomas.
Released as a single in 1998, it reached No.
3 on Billboard’s Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks chart.
Party Up (Up In Here)DMX
This work delivers a powerful impact with a raw rap that lays bare anger and frustration, paired with a striking beat reminiscent of a fire alarm.
The passionate performance and aggressive lyrics blend seamlessly, shaking the listener to the core.
Included on the December 1999 album “…And Then There Was X,” it was released as a single the following year.
It was also featured in the films Gone in 60 Seconds and Bad Boys, and grew into a song synonymous with DMX.
Interestingly, although DMX was initially reluctant to make it, it ultimately became one of the defining works of his career.
With its energetic sound and strong message, it’s an exceptionally effective track for boosting motivation or as workout background music.
Barbie GirlAQUA
A song released as a single in 1997 by Aqua, a group of Scandinavian musicians and DJs originally formed under the name “Joyspeed.” It sings about the distorted value of sex appeal in society.
It reached No.
1 on charts around the world, including in the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, and France.
No RainBlind Melon
Written by bassist Brad Smith and released as a single in 1993.
The girl in the music video wearing a bee costume later appeared in the 2007 remake film Balls of Fury of Little Princess.
Cheer songs in Western music that were hits in the ’90s: World-famous classics and popular tracks (21–30)
Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)C+C Music Factory ft. Freedom Williams
A track released as a single in 1990 by the American remix duo C+C Music Factory, composed of David Cole and Robert Clivillés.
It features vocals by Martha Wash, a member of The Weather Girls.
The music video stars singer and model Zelma Davis.