[Western Music] A roundup of male singers who were active in the ’90s
When it comes to the Western music scene of the ’90s, genres like grunge, country pop, R&B, and hip-hop were all fiercely competing with one another.
The artists who thrived in each of these scenes are still remembered as legends today and have influenced many of the artists active now.
In this article, we’ll focus on male singers among the overseas artists who were prominent in the ’90s and introduce our recommended picks.
Take this opportunity to explore the voices of many singers and find your new favorite artist.
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[Western Music] Roundup of Male Singers Who Were Active in the ’90s (71–80)
Little WalterTony Toni Tone
Led by producer Raphael Saadiq, Tony! Toni! Toné! debuted in 1988 with the album “Who?”.
The lead single, “Little Walter,” reached No.
1 on the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart and gained widespread popularity.
Save The Best For LastVanessa Williams
One of the great ballads of the 1990s, this heartwarming song centers on the unpredictability of love and life’s unexpected turns.
Vanessa Williams—also the first African American Miss America—captivated many with her warm, soulful voice and the song’s resonant melody.
Released in February 1992, it reached No.
1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
It became a worldwide smash, earning Gold and Platinum certifications in the United States and Australia.
The piece symbolizes the hope that the most wonderful love can arrive after failures and disappointments, and it’s a number I highly recommend to anyone open to life’s surprising twists.
End Of The RoadBoyz II Men
Speaking of Boyz II Men, they’re a male vocal group from Philadelphia, USA, that enjoys immense popularity in Japan as well.
Their songs, woven from overwhelming vocal prowess and exceptional harmonies, are the kind that people of all generations have heard at least once.
Among them, their signature track “End of the Road,” released in 1992, set a record by topping the U.
S.
charts for 13 consecutive weeks.
It’s no exaggeration to say the song encapsulates everything that makes them renowned masters of the ballad form—its wonderful melody and vocals create a warm, moving experience.
As an aside, that 13-week record was broken later the same year by Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You,” which just goes to show how incredibly high the level of competition was.
Gangsta’s ParadiseCoolio
For a man’s birthday, I think this song is really great.
It’s a masculine track and a big hit by Coolio from 1995.
In the U.
S.
, you might hear this at a birthday party, the vibe shifts, and everyone starts dancing.
This was right around the time rap was starting to become popular, so that context might have something to do with it.
this gift98degrees
Do you remember 98 Degrees, who were active in the late ’90s? They’re an American R&B group known for many beautiful ballads and they resumed their activities in 2012.
In the R&B world, where there was a tendency for white singers not to score many hits, they were a bit like Eminem in the way they broke through.
“This Gift” became a big hit and made their name resonate on the Billboard charts.
Celluloid City, too, as the sun setsKAN
This is a famous song included on KAN’s debut album “Terebi no Naka ni” (“Inside the Television”).
You’re drawn in from the lovely grand piano intro.
It’s a moody track that portrays the loneliness at the end of the day.
A song that transcends time and still hits you right in the heart.
Song of the Delinquent Big BrotherTatsuo Kamon
This is the debut song of Tatsuwo Kamon, Japan’s number one when it comes to funny songs.
Before this, he made his singing debut with a song called “Juguemu No.
1,” but his debut as a singer-songwriter was this “Yankee no Niichan no Uta.” It’s a hilarious, enjoyable song that was popular among elementary school children.