Nineties music is an eternal vibe, truly. I find it baffling to think that the 90s was over three decades ago – I mean, it feels like the music is so customary in our lives, it’s almost like these tunes were made yesterday!
Picking 7 top songs from the 90s is a mean feat. How can we pick the top songs from this period of consistent musical highs? However, don’t worry, we’ve narrowed it down but by no means is this list exhaustive…
[1]
“Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana (1991)
This song is literally implanted into 90s kids’ souls! The song accurately captures the rebellion and nonchalant attitudes of the youth. The song has become the bop a household name, truly a classic.
[2]
“Say My Name” by Destiny’s Child
Ok, aside from the colour blocking in this video, the song remains *iconic*. The outfit, the lipgloss and the general made us all superfans of the song!
[3]
“Barbie Girl” by Aqua
Who would’ve known an electronica and Europop song would’ve made it to international charts? This peppy, bizarrely catchy EDM song took over the world then and still is one of the most fun songs we hear!
[4]
“I Want It That Way” by The Backstreet Boys
“Tell me why ain’t nothin but a heartache” is the face of many memes but real talk, the song is one of the greatest pop jams we’ve ever heard.
[5]
“Ironic” by Alanis Morisette
While the whole album, Jagged Little Pill was angry and hilarious, this song definitely stands out. The song is definitely a karaoke go-to and obv, planted a feminist seed into our brain that is germinating into our adult years. LOL.
[6]
“Wannabe” by The Spice Girls
The chorus of this song is what stands out the most, truly and the supporting verses are rife with personality! The song is super syrupy, but dang, what a bop.
[7]
“You Make Me Wanna” by Usher
This song is about the special someone you think about even when you’re with someone else. Nah, but truly, hits us right in the feels.