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A roundup of debut songs by male Western artists/singers from the ’90s

The 1990s were a golden era when a wave of new male international artists and singer-songwriters burst onto the scene, crossing genre boundaries from pop and R&B to neo-soul and alternative rock.

In this article, we introduce the debut tracks that marked the starting point for the male international artists who captivated the world in the ’90s.

Whether you remember the music scene from back then or you’re just beginning to explore ’90s music, you’re sure to discover something new!

Playlist

A roundup of debut songs by male Western artists/singers from the ’90s
show_chartTitlePlaylistReview
1eastLoserBeck
LoserBeckplay_arrow
A masterpiece that expresses Beck's despair with humor
2eastBrown SugarD’Angelo
Brown SugarD'Angeloplay_arrow
D'Angelo's signature neo-soul songs
3eastGraceJeff Buckley
GraceJeff Buckleyplay_arrow
The appeal of Jeff Buckley’s debut song
4eastBirds Without WingsDavid Gray
Birds Without WingsDavid Grayplay_arrow
David Gray's debut song
5eastNeedle in the HayElliott Smith
Needle in the HayElliott Smithplay_arrow
Elliott Smith’s debut single depicting loneliness and despair
6eastBarely BreathingDuncan Sheik
Barely BreathingDuncan Sheikplay_arrow
Duncan Sheik's debut single is a big hit
7eastCrazySeal
CrazySealplay_arrow
Seal's debut song, featuring a crazy message
8eastShe’s So HighTal Bachman
She's So HighTal Bachmanplay_arrow
Tal Bachman's debut work, a bittersweet love song
9eastCall Me A MackUsher
Call Me A MackUsherplay_arrow
Introduction to Usher’s debut single
10eastFreedomRobbie Williams
FreedomRobbie Williamsplay_arrow
Robbie Williams's solo debut single
11eastSave TonightEagle-Eye Cherry
Save TonightEagle-Eye Cherryplay_arrow
Eagle Eye Cherry’s debut single
12eastLet’s Stay TogetherEric Benét
Let's Stay TogetherEric Benétplay_arrow
Eric Benét’s sincere love ballad
13eastWhatever It TakesKenny Chesney
Whatever It TakesKenny Chesneyplay_arrow
Kenny Chesney’s straight-up affectionate debut song
14east…Til The Cops Come Knockin’Maxwell
...Til The Cops Come Knockin'Maxwellplay_arrow
Maxwell’s neo-soul love-expression song
15eastRound And RoundTevin Campbell
Round And RoundTevin Campbellplay_arrow
Tevin Campbell’s Prince-produced debut song
16eastGotta LoveJodeci
Gotta LoveJodeciplay_arrow
Jodeci’s 1991 debut was a success
17eastDon’t Be AfraidAaron Hall
Don't Be AfraidAaron Hallplay_arrow
Aaron Hall, successful solo
18eastI’m In LuvJoe
I'm In LuvJoeplay_arrow
Joe debuted in 1993 and found success in R&B.
19eastShe’s Got That VibeR. Kelly & Public Announcement
She's Got That VibeR. Kelly & Public Announcementplay_arrow
R. Kelly's solo debut