[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 hits from the 1990s (21–30)
Dub-I-DubMe & My
Me & My are a sister duo from Denmark.
Their 1995 debut single was this song, known in Japan as “Doobi Doobi.” With publicity centered on cosplay imagery such as nurses and bunny girls, the song became a hit in Japan.
PoisonBell Biv DeVoe
It’s a unit formed by New Edition members Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ronnie DeVoe.
The song is about a dangerous, untrustworthy woman, and it’s characterized by a catchy, addictive rhythm.
At the time, it became an anthem that rapidly propelled the New Jack Swing scene into the mainstream, featuring innovative sound production by the cutting-edge duo Jam & Lewis, former producers for Prince.
Back to the ’90s! Western dance music hits from the 1990s (31–40)
Samba de JaneiroBellini
It’s also often used as a soccer chant, right? Since this track was a big hit, I bet most people have heard it somewhere.
In fact, it’s not from Brazil, but a debut single released under an alias by the German techno group Hardfloor, who put out a poppy track.
Not many people know this, so if you’re curious, be sure to check out the original too!
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.
Waiting For TonightJennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez has appeared in numerous classic films as an actress.
She is also active as a singer, enjoying particular success from the 1990s through the 2000s.
One of her signature songs is “Waiting for Tonight.” While she primarily focuses on Latin music, this track is crafted as a fresh, relatively mellow dance tune.
For those who aren’t fond of intense dance music, it’s a very approachable song.
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.
Rhythm Is A DancerSnap!
Snap! is a music duo known for their hip house sound.
Younger listeners today might not be familiar with them, but they enjoyed worldwide success in the 1990s.
Among their works, the track I especially recommend is Rhythm Is a Dancer.
It’s a song that blends strong Eurodance elements into hip house, resulting in a stylish vibe throughout.
Be sure to check it out.