90s music
Music for 90s babies and fans of timeless pop music; explore the decade defined by boybands, Europop, girl groups, rap, and so much more.
An Anti-Valentine's Day: the Soundtrack
8:39 AM. Morning sunlight stabs your eyelids through the window, waking you up from your slumber. Still in a daze, you reach for your phone to get your morning dose of social media distraction. As your eyes meet your lock screen, however, you notice the date, and it dawns on you that today is no normal day...
By Olivier Savard5 years ago in Beat
Love Stinks (Yeah, Yeah)
As a 90's kid, my earliest memories of feeling emotions through the power of music were of staring wistfully out of the window with my Discman headphones on from the comfort of mum and dad's car. Avril Lavigne sang directly into my soul about her latest breakup drama, and I could pretend I was the sad girl from the film clip - which was even easier to do if it was a miserable, rainy day.
By J. K. Cook5 years ago in Beat
90’s Alternative Rock is the Anti-Valentine’s Day Playlist You’ve Been Waiting For
We need to talk about 90’s alternative rock music. This is the era of music I grew up in; it’s where and when I refined my musical tastes. I was born in 1984, but I have never seen War Games or purchased a Guns N Roses album so I can’t truly lay claim to being an 80’s kid. I will lay claim to being a 90’s kid, especially when it comes to rock and roll. To be clear, I will not assert it was the best decade of rock.
By Horace Wheatley5 years ago in Beat
Music In My Eyez
Music to me is very special in my eyes since I can remember I have used music as an outlet. Finally, I have a way to share my story with the world and I plan to do so independently. MJAXN MUSIK is my production company name and MJAXN is the artist name that my music is under. The love I have for music is undeniable. In my youth I remember my grandfather Roy Lee playing that old school blues joint on the eight track player. My grandparents on both sides (mother and father) played plenty of rhythm and blues so the love for music came at a very early age. My dream is not to be rich, but to tell my story the way I want to tell my story through my music. My mother listened to lots of rhythm and blues. My father listened to pretty much everything when I was growing up. The goal of my production company is too be versatile and work with every genre. My cousin Raydell inspired me to pursue my dreams with the music. Collaborating with him on projects is something that we are continuing to do more of in the near future. I just want to bring that old school feel back to music that I felt when I listened to it back in the day. This movement is going to be everlasting and nobody gets left behind. Family over everything it's tatted on my arm. The way that I express myself through my music is tell good stories that people can relate to and get a good feeling at the same time. Some are false and then some are true, but the material is just relatable. I have come up with my own sound so it doesn't sound like anything that has ever been heard past or present. Things that I am planning on pursuing in the near future is expanding my production business into merchandising so that the name can go on but the merchandise won't just include the production label on it. Many different products will be available at the time of launch. Already I have wrist bracelets that symbolize my passion for music and have the production company's name embedded on them. The time is now is a slogan that I use because success in my world is long overdue and the time is now. I believe as individuals we must take a stand in our lives and do what we feel we are great at in life in order to be successful. If you aren't doing what you love and having fun with it what is the point of pursuing it because most likely you will fail at that task and any other task that you attempt if it is something that you are not passionate about in life. Music just happens to be the craft that I am passionate about that I chose to perfect. There is no other reason that music chose me other than I am great at it. So when I say follow your dreams because they are not just dreams they have the chance to become reality if you pursue them the way you should. With God all things are possible there is power in prayer. Just chase your dreams, believe, pray and the things in life that you thought was impossible will become possible. Trust and believe that each and every one of us was born for greatness you just have to find out what your greatness is and run with it. Open your eyes to the clearer picture and think if I feel this way about music what is it that you feel a deep passion for? What makes you happy when you are doing it? Just think about those things and you will make a big difference in your life doing what you love. MJAXN Apple Music Spotify My music is on all major platforms https://www.facebook.com/MJAXNMUSIKINC https://show4me.com/mjaxn
By Michael Lee Jackson5 years ago in Beat
Playlist of a 90's Stripper. Second Place in Melodic Milestone Playlist Challenge. Top Story - June 2023.
In my 20s, I loved clubbing and dancing the night away. A couple of weekends a month, I would get a babysitter for my two young daughters and hit the club scene with my girlfriends. It was a great way to unwind, socialize with old pals, and meet new people. I enjoyed getting a break from my usual mom gear (t-shirts & jeans, or sweats) to swap out for some heels, a sexy new dress, a fresh hairdo, and makeup. Oh, those sure were the days. My friends and I could move on that dance floor which caught much attention.
By Marilyn Glover5 years ago in Beat
Grace
Many know Jeff Buckley for his triumphant rendition of Leonard Cohen’s 'Hallelujah’, but avid fans will always remember him as the Shakespearean tragedy smothered in his own timeless soundtrack. Since his untimely death in 1997 he has gathered a cult following, growing with every passing day. Ethereal and enchanting, Buckley’s music has proven to stand the test of time. Standing out in his discography, is Buckley’s magnum opus, the pivotal 90’s album Grace. This was the only studio album by the American singer-songwriter. Widely regarded nowadays by critics and listeners as one of the greatest albums of all time, it’s initial reception was mixture of poor sales and conflicting reviews. Here’s all you need to know about Grace.
By Paul Heder5 years ago in Beat
It's a Bittersweet Symphony this life.
I used to really hate the song Bittersweet Symphony, by The Verve. It started in my youth. Back when I was a budding music fan, all the way in Primary school, I was too involved in splitting my fervour between By The Way by the Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Steps debut album. Looking back, perhaps my tastes weren’t as developed as I thought they were. Once I imprisoned my parents and their friends in the living room and made them listen to the entirety of STEPS, as well as my own commentary.
By Ella sadie5 years ago in Beat
80’s Maybes but it’s the 90’s Divinely
It was so close. So tantalizingly torturing of what we call the final decision. I mean really. The 80’s blessed us with some heavy hitters. There was Michael Jackson, Prince, Janet Jackson, Babyface, Anita Baker, New Edition, Bobby Brown, Cameo, George Clinton, Gap Band, Guy, Al B. Sure, Quincy Jones, Rick James, Teena Marie if my fingers had a respiratory system they would be out of breath right now. That was just the R&B side of things. The MTV ushered in a new era of visual music along with some Pop and Rock & Roll. Some of my favorites like Tears For Fears, Huey Lewis & The News, Pat Benatar, Guns & Roses, Phil Collins, Genesis, The Police, Sting, Billy Idol, Queen, Culture Club, Wham!, Cyndi Lauper, Aerosmith just to name a few. Prince and Michael Jackson hit all three in the 80’s effortlessly.
By Malcolm Batten6 years ago in Beat
Say Its Name: The 90s
In case you were wondering, yes, the 90s were "All That". And I'm not just talking about the show. The 90s was a colorful era; a different kind of color compared to the 80s. I guess that's why we were blessed with "In Living Color". It was an era full of trendy fashion and new technology. It's an era that every 90s kid say they want to go back to. And more importantly, it was an era full of the greatest hits of all time. Every genre of music during this time was thriving; from pop to rock to hip hop and R&B. I believe a great era is defined by its music, which this decade definitely had. Of course the 70s, 80s, and even 2000s had their fair share of great music, however, in this case, the melodies of the 90s are what take it back for me. It's takes me back...ALRIGHT.
By Raven Ramadell6 years ago in Beat
Why the 90's was the 'Illest'
Let’s cut to the chase. If any era of music is deserving of being played on repeat for the course of a lifetime, it’s the 90’s! You heard it right, I said the 90’s! Don’t get me wrong, I respect and pay homage to the mellifluous eras of music that came before then: Rhythm and Blues, Soul, Jazz, Rock, Pop, Electric, etcetera, but the 90’s birthed a sound unlike any other, and that was both, Hip-Hop and R&B. Although Hip-Hop’s origin is in the 1980’s, it wasn’t considered “mainstream,” mainly due to public outrage about the interpretation of its lyrics. Also, because the genre was aboriginal, there was no variation in its field, so the range of music produced was limited, calling for a very small niche. But then came the 90’s…and with it, emerged the birth of rap: an amalgamation of lyricism, conscious flow, melodic choruses and raw energy. Even to date, some of the most influential rappers in the world, coined themselves in this era. I’m uncertain of whether this was his intent, but when Dr. Dre released his first album, The Chronic, which he debuted in 1991, he set off a domino effect for aspiring rappers worldwide. I was a small child when that album was released, but I can still remember the excited energy from people blasting his cassette tape on large boomboxes in the streets of Brooklyn. It was enrapturing. After The Chronic, we only saw the creativity and highlight given to Hip-Hop, steadily increase. We had the explosive birth of East coast rappers: The Notorious B.I.G, Nas, DMX, The Wu-Tang Clan, Mobb Deep, and many others, who delivered us songs like Juicy, Hypnotize, Party Up, Ruff Ryder’s Anthem, C.R.E.A.M., NY State of Mind, and more, which exploded on the airway. And following in the footsteps of its hometown protégé, Dr. Dre, we had the rise of many West coast rappers who dominated the game with their own unique sound: Snoop Dogg, Tupac Shakur, Ice Cube, Eazy-E, MC Hammer, and others, who also brought us hits like, U Can’t touch this, Nuthin’ But a G thing, It Was A Good Day, I Get Around, Gin & Juice, and so much more, which also gained much traction. Aside from the fresh beats, and thought-provoking lyrics, my personal appreciation for 90’s Hip-Hop, stems from the voice I watched it lend to the otherwise voiceless. Prior to the 90’s, never had so many young Black men been given a platform to express their own creativity, in their way, in their words. This genre gave many young Black children something to aspire toward and allowed for mainstream society to a gain perspective into a world typically overlooked, the life of the poor. Hip-Hop offered a lens into the creativity of the streets while also fostering relatability throughout communities alike. To have music, but more specifically, Hip-Hop, serve as a platform to the pain of the underserved, undervalued, and the oppressed, well, that resonates in my spirit in a deeply profound way. Now don’t get me wrong, other genres of music have been produced during this decade, but 90’s Hip-Hop and R&B has penetrated me in a way that no alternate genre of music has been able to accomplish. (Not to mention, the fashion at the time was epic!) To support my already esteemed deference in musical choice, many young artists today, overly sample both the songs AND the fashion from the decade, solidifying the notion that there is just a little extra sauce in the nineties bowl. Now, let’s talk R&B, a genre so sexy, so cool, with the added ability to move you to tears in a heartbeat. When you think of 90’s R&B, I’m sure staple names automatically pop into your head: Aaliyah, TLC, Usher, 112, Jodeci, Boys II Men, Mariah Carey, Destiny’s Child, Dru Hill, The Fugees, Mya, 702, Sade, etc. Now after dropping these names, if not many, at least one hit record came to mind per artist, right? These artists gave us so many hit records during the decade: One in a Million, Back and Forth, Waterfalls, Creep, My Way, Nice & Slow, Cupid, Love You like I did, Bills, Bills, Bills, Ready or Not, Tell me, Always Be My Baby, Come and Talk to me, It’s All About Me, etc. I want to name more, but I’ll respectfully digress, lol. What was most captivating to me about 90’s R&B was the sheer amount of raw talent you had to expel to even become considered in the playing field. Record labels were not dishing out deals to artists of any gender who didn’t have a large base talent which made the music industry highly competitive, but also forced artists who wanted to make it big, to step their game up. So, when you look at the billboard charts from this decade, you find songs that actually show off vocal range and skill. Because of this, 90’s R&B became a powerhouse of voices: Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Lauren Hill, Sade, Brandy, Sisqo, Ginuwine, Mary J. Blige, Beyoncé, and these are just a few. R&B created a world opposite to that of Hip-Hop. It called for sensuality, gentleness, romanticism, and seduction, but also lent a lens into the raw emotions of heartbreak and pain. It allowed for myself to personally explore the depths of my imagination and paint my own perceptions of love. There were times I used to sit in my dining area with a notebook and pen, writing alternate endings to songs, or changing the endings of music videos to incorporate myself in the tale and I think that speaks to the level of creative genius produced during the time. Either that, or I’m just really crazy. But for real guys, so many high-profile artists were pushing the best out of themselves, to not only claim a spot at the top, but to maintain it as well. There was a certain level of hunger, of sheer aspiration that contributed to my desire of wanting to become a Writer. I saw minorities, both Blacks and Women, entering a filed and coming out on top. This helped me to dream about achieving in an unconventional, uncomfortable, large and explosive way, so yeah, if I were stuck on an island with nothing else to soothe me, hand me an iPhone with nothing but a 90’s playlist, I’ll be just fine. As I said before: 90’s for the win!
By Patricia Ranee 6 years ago in Beat
