[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] A roundup of male singers who were active in the ’90s (91–100)
GirlfriendBobby Brown
Bobby Brown, who debuted as a member of New Edition, left the group in 1986 and made his solo debut the following year with the album King Of Stage.
The single Girlfriend, released from the album, reached number one on the Billboard Black Contemporary chart.
Just Got PaidJohnny Kemp
He debuted in 1986 with the album “Johnny Kemp,” which featured his most successful track, “Just Got Paid.” It reached No.
1 on the R&B and dance charts and also broke into the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Turn This Mutha OutMC Hammer
MC Hammer released the album ‘Let’s Get It Started’ in 1988, propelling him to stardom.
With ‘U Can’t Touch This’ from his next release, he cemented his popularity and became one of the defining artists of the 1990s.
‘Turn This Mutha Out,’ a single from his debut album, has become a dance classic.
Are You Gonna Go My WayLenny Kravitz
A hit song by the wild and sensual artist Lenny Kravitz, known as “LeniKura.” Still used today in Wilkinson Tansan commercials, this long‑loved track showcases Kravitz’s exhilarating wildness in full force.
A Whole New WorldPeabo Bryson & Regina Belle
When it comes to theme songs from foreign films that became record-breaking hits in the 1990s, the first that comes to mind is the timeless classic by Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle.
Sung by these two American artists, the song was featured over the end credits as the theme for Disney’s 1992 film Aladdin.
It reached No.
1 on the U.
S.
Billboard Hot 100 and achieved great success worldwide.
With lyrics full of dreams and hope and a melody that resonates deeply—like setting off on a magic carpet to explore the unknown—it has captivated countless hearts.
Portraying an adventure into a new world, discovery, and a longing for freedom, the song beautifully conveys the rising emotions of two people in love, drawing listeners into an enchanting world.
CreepRadiohead
A band from Oxfordshire, England, with a smash hit that served as the UK’s answer to America’s Kurt Cobain.
The vocalist, Thom Yorke, partly due to his background, enjoyed tremendous support from sensitive and vulnerable young people.
I Want You Back*NSYNC
The American male pop group that Justin Timberlake was a member of is *NSYNC.
They were a group that split popularity with the Backstreet Boys, who were active around the same time.
One of their early hit songs is “I Want You Back.”