[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 Active in the ’90s (11–20)
Call Me A MackUsher
Usher, the American talent who burst onto the 90s R&B scene like a comet.
His landmark debut single radiates a confidence and charisma that seem far beyond his 15 years at the time.
With a bold declaration of “Call me a cool guy,” he blends a boyish, slightly overreaching charm with an extraordinary spark that foreshadows his future stardom.
The track was featured on the soundtrack to the film Poetic Justice, released in August 1993, and reached No.
56 on the R&B chart.
Its groove-laden sound—an impressive fusion of pop-rap and funk—will put you in the best mood, whether you’re driving or just need an energy boost.
A must-hear track that lets you experience the very first step of his brilliant career.
Missing YouBackstreet Boys
The Backstreet Boys are a U.
S.
-born vocal group that dominated the music scene in the ’90s, and they’re also known for their 1999 album Millennium, which sold over 24 million copies worldwide.
This song is a hidden gem of a ballad quietly included on their classic 1997 release Backstreet’s Back, during the height of their fame.
The earnest longing to see a cherished person who has gone away is sung straight from the heart over a wistful melody.
The structure, with members taking turns as lead vocalists, and the beautiful harmonies woven by all five members are truly moving—simply mesmerizing.
It’s the kind of song that will gently comfort your heart when you want to bask in a bit of sentimentality at night or when an old love suddenly comes to mind.
Show Me The Meaning Of Being LonelyBackstreet Boys
The poignant ballad by the American group Backstreet Boys is a moving song themed around heartbreak and loneliness.
Featuring beautiful strings and a wistful melody, the members’ emotive vocals strike a chord.
Included on the May 1999 album “Millennium,” it was released as a single in December of the same year.
It became a global hit, reaching as high as No.
6 on the Billboard Hot 100.
As a song that offers solace to those grappling with a sense of loss, it continues to be beloved by many listeners today.
I’m In LuvJoe
Joe debuted in 1993 with Everything.
The single “I’m in Luv” reached No.
10 on the R&B chart and No.
64 on the pop chart.
His sexy, mature songs captivated women, and he went on to release tracks that expressed his unique artistic vision.
There she goesThe La’s
This song feels like it opened the door to the 1990s.
It was a huge hit by The La’s from Liverpool, England.
Its unadorned, simple acoustic sound, catchy melody, and Lee Mavers’ husky voice captivated many people.
I want it that wayBackstreet Boys
This is their signature 1999 hit—famous as “TMWY” by the Backstreet Boys, once dubbed the American SMAP—that they still perform live.
It has long been popular and well-known in Japan.
These days all the members are in their forties, and their hairlines are in a bit of trouble.
[Western Music] A Compilation of Male Singers Who Were Active in the ’90s (21–30)
PoisonBell Biv DeVoe
A unit composed of New Edition members Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ronnie DeVoe.
In 1990, they released “Poison,” which reached No.
1 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop chart.
They were the ones who helped establish the genre that fused New Jack Swing, R&B, and hip-hop.