[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!] Dance Music Hits from Western Artists in the 1990s (71–80)
Turn The Beat AroundGloria Estefan
Originally a disco track released in 1976 by Vicki Sue Robinson.
This cover version by Gloria Estefan was released as a single in 1994 and was used in the film The Specialist.
It reached No.
1 on the U.S.
charts.
Strike It UpBlack Box
A track released as a single in 1991 by the Italian band Black Box.
It features lead vocals by Martha Wash.
It was a hit around the world and reached No.
1 on the charts in the United States and Canada.
BelieveCher
American singer and actress Cher released this song, Believe, at the end of 1998.
With this track, she went on to win the Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording the following year.
Notably, the vocals feature an effect known as the “Cher effect.”
[Back to the ’90s!] Western dance music that was a hit in the 1990s (81–90)
Macarena (Bayside Boys Remix)Los Del Rio
A track released in 1995 by Los Del Rio, a Spanish flamenco-pop duo.
The title “Macarena” is a woman’s name meaning “Mother of God.” This remix version by Miami-based production team the Bayside Boys reached No.
1 on the U.S.
charts.
Back to Life (However Do You Want Me) [feat. Caron Wheeler]Soul II Soul
![Back to Life (However Do You Want Me) [feat. Caron Wheeler]Soul II Soul](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TB54dZkzZOY/sddefault.jpg)
The British music group Soul II Soul.
They’re a group that has released many tracks in the genre known in Japan as “ground beat.” Their song “Back to Life (However Do You Want Me) [feat.
Caron Wheeler]” is very famous, so many of you may already know it.
They also won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance.
If you’re interested, be sure to check it out!
Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ ThangDr. Dre and Snoop Dogg
A classic gangsta rap track.
It talks about a lifestyle filled with ease, money, and violence.
A now-legendary collaboration by rappers Dr.
Dre and Snoop Dogg, it was released in 1992.
It was inspired by Ronnie Hudson & The Street People’s 1982 track “West Coast Poplock.”
UnbelievableEMF
A track released as a single in 1990 by the British band EMF.
It became a hit across the world, starting in Europe, and reached No.
1 on the U.S.
charts.
The track was used in the 2000 romantic film “Coyote Ugly.”