[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 that was a hit in the 1990s (81–90)
MotownphillyBoyz II Men
Boyz II Men is a vocal group renowned for their world-class harmonies.
They’re indispensable when discussing R&B from the 1980s through the 1990s, so anyone who has delved even a little into the genre is likely familiar with them.
Among their works, a dance track I especially recommend is Motownphilly.
It features a track that mixes R&B and hip-hop, and the entire song is infused with a hot, energetic vibe.
Bodyrock (Fire)Moby
Moby is one of the artists who defined dance music in the 1990s.
Released in 1999, this track features a unique sound that fuses electronica and hip-hop.
It incorporates samples from classic rap while delivering an impressive up-tempo rhythm.
It became a big hit in the club scene, reaching No.
38 on the UK Singles Chart and No.
6 on the U.S.
Dance Club chart.
It was also used as the theme song for the TV shows Veronica’s Closet and Hype.
It’s a perfect track for when you want to get moving or are looking for something energetic!
How BizarreOMC
A quintessential dance music classic of the 1990s.
Created by New Zealand’s OMC, it’s a track known for its catchy rhythm and memorable lyrics.
Released in December 1995 as the lead single from the album “How Bizarre,” it became a worldwide hit.
The lyrics, written by OMC’s Pauly Fuemana, who grew up in South Auckland, vividly depict strange situations drawn from his own experiences.
Its unique sound, close to the pop-rap genre, really stands out.
This song captures the extraordinary within the everyday, expressing the surprise of unexpected events.
It’s perfect for listening to while driving, and an ideal pick for anyone seeking a sense of discovery or adventure.
Guide My SoulTodd Edwards Presents the Messenger
Nervous Records is a prestigious label in house music.
The house tracks released from this label are full of classics, and this song is surely one of them.
Todd Edwards is a master of the UK Garage sound—a uniquely British style of house music—and an originator who had a major impact on the scene.
Its soulful, urban, and faintly melancholic mood is the hallmark of UK Garage, a house subgenre that in modern times has broken into pop through artists like Disclosure.
Whatta ManSalt ‘N’ Pepa feat. En Vogue
A collaboration between the American hip-hop trio Salt-N-Pepa and the R&B vocal group En Vogue.
It was released in 1993.
It samples Linda Lyndell’s track “What a Man.” The music video, directed by Matthew Rolston, won an MTV Video Music Award.