[Back to the ’90s!] Dance music in Western pop that was a hit in the 1990s
The 1990s were a period in which electronic music saw remarkable growth compared to any previous era.
Genres like Eurobeat and dance-pop attracted particular attention and went on to influence modern styles such as artcore and deep house.
In this piece, I’d like to introduce dance music from the 1990s.
Alongside global smash hits, I’ve also included more niche tracks with a Eurobeat flavor.
For those interested in the evolution of electronic music, there are many must-hear tracks here, so please take your time and enjoy.
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[Back to the ’90s!] Western dance music hits from the 1990s (51–60)
JumpKriss Kross
A track released as a single in 1992 by the hip-hop duo Kris Kross.
Jermaine Dupri was involved in its production.
The track samples songs such as The Jackson 5’s “I Want You Back,” and it reached No.
1 on charts around the world.
FinallyCeCe Peniston
CeCe Peniston, an American singer who was hugely successful in the early 1990s.
She’s an artist known for house and dance-pop, but rather than orthodox house or dance-pop, she mixes in elements of Black music like R&B and soul.
One of her classic tracks is Finally.
It’s chic, smooth house, with a stylish vibe maintained throughout.
Mo Money Mo Problems (feat. Puff Daddy & Mase)The Notorious B.I.G.
A gangsta rap track released in 1997 by The Notorious B.I.G.
The slick rhythm and choral work shine, but the song’s subject is a harsh money problem.
As your income goes up and you get rich, life gets easier but you’re more likely to get dragged into trouble.
He’s a gangster, not a regular working stiff.
The man in this song doesn’t hesitate to take risks to get money.
He refuses to lose any confrontation.
It makes you realize there are worlds like this out there.
Black or WhiteMichael Jackson
A track released as a single by Michael Jackson in 1991.
It reached No.
1 on charts around the world and was certified platinum in countries such as the United States and Australia.
The music video features actors Macaulay Culkin and George Wendt.
Halcyon and On and OnOrbital
Orbital, once known in Japan as one of the “Techno Four Heavenly Kings,” were hugely popular.
This track is built from sampled material taken from their earlier hit singles.
The vocal sample comes from Kirsty Hawkshaw of “It’s a Fine Day.” Another element is traced from Yes’s 1983 album 90125.
The track was initially released only in the United States as a single on the Radiccio EP.
It later gained popularity through numerous remixes, and an original edit appeared on compilations and the like.