[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 Compilation of Male Singers Who Were Active in the ’90s (21–30)
I Want HerKeith Sweat
Keith Sweat debuted in 1987 with the album Make It Last Forever.
The single I Want Her drew attention as a pioneering new jack swing track, and he became known as someone who helped popularize new jack swing.
This Is How We Do ItMontell Jordan
He debuted in 1995 with the album This Is How We Do It, which reached No.
1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No.
1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart.
The album’s title track achieved remarkable success, spending seven consecutive weeks at No.
1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
ScatmanScatman John
It’s a song that suddenly became a hit in 1995, sung by some baffling older guy rapping so fast you couldn’t tell what he was saying, but thanks to the catchy “pee-pappa-parappo” sound and upbeat rhythm, it became a worldwide hit.
It was hugely popular in Japan too, and even appeared in a commercial for Pucchin Pudding.
For some reason, I once ran into the actual singer in town.
1985Kazumasa Oda
This is the solo debut song released by Kazumasa Oda, who was the lead vocalist of Off Course.
The present-day Kazumasa Oda has a wonderful, mature depth, but he was also truly great back then.
Having been active as a solo artist even during his Off Course days, Kazumasa Oda fully blossomed as a singer-songwriter after the band broke up.
Changes ft. Talent2Pac
A masterpiece has emerged that confronts American social issues head-on, incisively addressing crucial themes such as racism, poverty, and police brutality.
The searing social critique depicted by 2Pac serves as a mirror reflecting the realities of American society at the time, carrying a universal message that remains undimmed to this day.
Set to a striking piano riff sampled from Bruce Hornsby & The Range’s “The Way It Is,” it powerfully voices a desire for social change.
Released in October 1998, it reached No.
32 on the Billboard chart.
In 2000, it was also nominated for a Grammy, earning high acclaim as a landmark in hip-hop.
This is a recommended track for those who want to reflect on society through music and experience the essence of 1990s hip-hop.
My BodyLSG
R&B vocalists Keith Sweat, Gerald Levert, and Johnny Gill came together and released the album ‘Levert.
Sweat.
Gill’ in 1997.
The single ‘My Body’ reached No.
1 on the R&B chart.
All for loveBryan Adams, Rod Stewart & Sting
It’s a song that was a hit in 1994 and served as the theme for the film The Three Musketeers.
It’s sung by Rod Stewart, Sting, and Bryan Adams—an all-star trio of vocalists from the US and the UK in a dream collaboration.
In Japan, the film didn’t really catch on, and despite the star-studded lineup, the song also seems to be relatively little known.