[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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- Easy-to-dance songs [Perfect for dance beginners]
Back to the ’90s! Western dance music hits from the 1990s (31–40)
Red AlertBasement Jaxx
A track released as a single in 1999 by the British electronic music duo Basement Jaxx.
It was inspired by Parliament and Funkadelic.
It became a hit in places like Canada and Europe, and reached No.
1 on the charts in the United States.
Gonna Make You SweatC+C Music Factory
C+C Music Factory was a music group that worked across a range of styles, from orthodox dance music like house and Eurodance to new jack swing and hip-hop.
Their track Gonna Make You Sweat is one of their signature works and became a global hit in the 1990s.
Chances are you’ve heard the shout at the beginning at least once.
Highly recommended if you’re looking for a groovy, upbeat dance number.
Hip Hop HoorayNaughty By Nature
Naughty by Nature is a hip-hop group that defined the 1990s, releasing numerous hits on the legendary hip-hop label Tommy Boy Records.
The music video for this 1993 track also drew attention for being directed by Spike Lee.
ButterflySMiLE.dk
This song, Butterfly, was released in 1998 by Smile.dk, a Swedish female pop singer duo.
It’s well known from Dance Dance Revolution and Dance Mania.
Pacific 202808 State
If you’re looking to listen to slightly lesser-known ’90s dance music, I recommend “Pacific 202.” This track was composed by the British music group 808 State.
While it’s not very well-known in Japan, it spent 11 weeks on the UK charts and peaked at number 10.
Its invigorating melody is blended with natural sounds like birdsong.
Definitely give it a listen!