42 Songs From the 90s You Can’t Stop Listening to

Any kid of the 90s knows that the music was the best combo of cool, angsty and fun. Even though it’s been years, we still can’t stop listening to these hits that continue to haunt us decades later.

1. …Baby One More Time – Britney Spears

2. Everybody – The Backstreet Boys

3. Mambo No. 5 – Lou Bega 

4. Wanna Be – The Spice Girls

5. Waterfalls – TLC

6. Creep – Radiohead

7. I Want You Back – NSYNC

8. Can’t Fight the Moonlight – LeAnn Rimes

9. Killing Me Softly – Fugees

10. Barbie Girl – Aqua

11. Only Wanna Be With You – Hootie And The Blowfish

12. Genie in a Bottle – Christina Aguilera 

13. Mo Money Mo Problems – Biggie Smalls 

14. Livin’ La Vida Loca – Ricky Martin

15. Hurt – Nine Inch Nails 

16. Gettin’ Jiggy With It – Will Smith

17. Don’t Speak – No Doubt

18. Bittersweet Symphony – The Verve

19. (You Drive Me) Crazy – Britney Spears

20. My Heart Will Go On- Celine Dion

21. Gangsta’s Paradise – Coolio

22. The Thong Song – Sisqo

23. Hero – Mariah Carey

24. La Macarena – Los Del Rio

25. Blue (Da Ba Dee) – Eiffel 65

26. Lucky – Britney Spears

27. California Love – 2pac

28. Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) – Green Day

29. Nuthin’ But a G Thang – Dr. Dre, Snoop Dog

30. I’ll Make Love to You – Boyz II Men

31. My Name Is – Eminem

32. Un-Break My Heart – Toni Braxton

33. You Oughta Know- Alanis Morissette

34. Smells Like Teen Spirit – Nirvana

35. Always be My Baby – Mariah Carey

36. The Boy is Mine – Brandy and Monica

37. Baby Got Back – Sir Mix-a-Lot

38. Back at One – Brian McKnight

39. Wonderwall – Oasis

40. I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston

41. U Can’t Touch This – MC Hammer

42. Bitch – Meredith Brooks

There’s no single answer to why music felt so good in the nineties, but here’s a combination of factors that likely contributed:

• Diversity of Genres: The 90s saw a flourishing of various musical styles. Grunge, with its raw emotions,challenged the hair metal dominance of the 80s. Hip-hop continued its rise, incorporating diverse influences like soul and funk. Britpop celebrated British rock heritage. Pop music embraced dance and electronica. This rich tapestry offered something for everyone.

• Innovation and Experimentation: Artists weren’t afraid to push boundaries and experiment with sounds. Grunge bands incorporated punk and alternative rock elements. Electronic music blended genres like techno, house, and hip-hop. This experimentation led to new and exciting soundscapes.

• Cultural Significance: Music in the 90s reflected the social and cultural movements of the time. Grunge expressed a generation’s disillusionment. Hip-hop addressed social issues and celebrated diversity. This connection between music and culture made it more impactful.