90s music
Music for 90s babies and fans of timeless pop music; explore the decade defined by boybands, Europop, girl groups, rap, and so much more.
Celebrating the Vocals of Lisa Fischer
When we think of all the dominant African American female voices in music, the mention of first names like Aretha, Whitney and Tina get instant recognition. The truth is that there is a powerhouse of other female singers providing background vocals who do not receive the same consideration as their frontrunner counterparts... Today, I am recognizing a woman spending years in the music industry both as a backbone for other artists, and as an incredibly fierce soloist. Join me as I celebrate the vocals of Lisa Fischer.
By Marilyn Glover5 years ago in Beat
Black women in music
Growing up as a kid in the 80's and as a pre-teen/adolescent in the 90's. I honestly can't point to one particular black female artist that made a impact on my life, but I can take you down a path through memory lane from the very first that did to the very last. The first black female singer I absolutely fell in love with was Whitney Houston. When I tell you this very day. I still get goosebumps whenever I listen to her songs(I'll Always Love You, my fav song from her) She had such an angelic voice. I literally can picture her in heaven playing the harp, just singing away. Janet Jackson most definitely make the list, but before we knew Janet the singer. We all fell in love with "Penny" her character in the sitcom "Good Times". She was Michael Jackson's baby sister , who made a name for herself with her own brilliance. As far as the title of princess. Janet was the first princess of pop and r&b. I thought she was just the Prettiest Young Thing. I still want to marry Janet lol. Favorite song from her is "Anytime, Any place" .Mariah Carey was another black female artist who I enjoyed listening to. She was literally the female version of Michael Jackson at the time. She set records as far as number 1's on the Billboard. I can play any of her albums with no skips in between. "My All" is my favorite song from her. Hey get your pen and paper now, because when I'm done writing this you gonna make a playlist from it. Keep in mind I'm not listing my personal top list. I'm listing based off the chronological order I first heard their music. The top list is for another story. Toni Braxton is next on my list. I just thought she was drop dead gorgeous. She has that sultry , sensual silk like voice. I really enjoyed her music because she didn't bite her tongue yet she was vulnerable. I remember listening to her songs and thinking I do not want to be the type of guy who she made the sad songs about. My favorite song from her is "unbreak my heart". I want to mention the female groups here, because TLC is the only group from the 90's I'm writing about, because if I wrote about SWV, Total, Xscape, EnVogue, Changing Faces, Salt-N-Pepa, 702, Blaque, Brownstone, Divine, Jade, Kut Klose . This would be a book instead of an article:) I'm just gone put this out there. Chili was my favorite out the group, but damn this group right here. Anytime there was a house party anywhere. TLC music was played. Didn't matter if the tempo was fast or a slow jam. Parties and dances were made memorable because of TLC. My favorite song from them is "Creep". As we exit one of the best decades of my lifetime, but before we do I can't leave without mentioning "Baby girl" Aaliyah was the Princess Of R&B for my generation. She was a classic beauty. A classy woman all around. You know the kind of girl that stands out in a crowd, make the toughest homeboyz fall deep in love. I cried when I heard she died. She was truly special. Anytime I see her in movies. I get that same feeling I get when I watch any 2pac movie. She wasn't your average star. She was a shooting star. You rarely see shooting stars. My favorite song from her is "The one I gave my heart to". Last but definitely not least is Destiny's Child closing out the 90's. This most definitely was the start of the independent woman. TLC set the stage for them to come out with the type of music they made and Destiny's Child took the torch and ran like Forrest Gump with it. My favorite song by them is "Emotion". The last artist I'm speaking on and it's other singers after her that's definitely worth mentioning, but she still the standard, at least to me. I'm getting goosebumps as I write this(omg)Ladies and gentlemen without further ado. I'd like to talk about the incomparable Alicia Keyes. My fantasy wife. The love I never experienced. Alicia is amazing. One can only be so lucky(swizz beats)I'm a band geek so the fact she plays the piano too is icing on the cake. She's such a younique talent. I'm not a star struck type of guy like I don't go crazy insane over celebrities, but if I could pick a celebrity I would like to meet. It's definitely Alicia, no doubt. She's a musical genius plus she's beautiful. The Most High definitely showed out when He created Alicia. I know I sound like a 15 year school girl talking about her crush, but the woman is phenomenal. Hell the "Girl is on fire" and "No One" can put her out. It's "Un-Thinkable" that I've "Fallen" for this beautiful woman through her music. She definitely made me appreciate "A Woman's Worth" and Alicia "You Don't Know My Name" but we have something "In Common" but I'll keep that a "Secret" . You are truly a "Superwoman" and I will continue to watch your videos "Like I'll Never See You Again" Keep living the way you want and I'm "So Done" with this article..
By Matthew Haywood5 years ago in Beat
An Anti-Valentine's Day: the Soundtrack
8:39 AM. Morning sunlight stabs your eyelids through the window, waking you up from your slumber. Still in a daze, you reach for your phone to get your morning dose of social media distraction. As your eyes meet your lock screen, however, you notice the date, and it dawns on you that today is no normal day...
By Olivier Savard5 years ago in Beat
Love Stinks (Yeah, Yeah)
As a 90's kid, my earliest memories of feeling emotions through the power of music were of staring wistfully out of the window with my Discman headphones on from the comfort of mum and dad's car. Avril Lavigne sang directly into my soul about her latest breakup drama, and I could pretend I was the sad girl from the film clip - which was even easier to do if it was a miserable, rainy day.
By J. K. Cook5 years ago in Beat
90’s Alternative Rock is the Anti-Valentine’s Day Playlist You’ve Been Waiting For
We need to talk about 90’s alternative rock music. This is the era of music I grew up in; it’s where and when I refined my musical tastes. I was born in 1984, but I have never seen War Games or purchased a Guns N Roses album so I can’t truly lay claim to being an 80’s kid. I will lay claim to being a 90’s kid, especially when it comes to rock and roll. To be clear, I will not assert it was the best decade of rock.
By Horace Wheatley5 years ago in Beat
Music In My Eyez
Music to me is very special in my eyes since I can remember I have used music as an outlet. Finally, I have a way to share my story with the world and I plan to do so independently. MJAXN MUSIK is my production company name and MJAXN is the artist name that my music is under. The love I have for music is undeniable. In my youth I remember my grandfather Roy Lee playing that old school blues joint on the eight track player. My grandparents on both sides (mother and father) played plenty of rhythm and blues so the love for music came at a very early age. My dream is not to be rich, but to tell my story the way I want to tell my story through my music. My mother listened to lots of rhythm and blues. My father listened to pretty much everything when I was growing up. The goal of my production company is too be versatile and work with every genre. My cousin Raydell inspired me to pursue my dreams with the music. Collaborating with him on projects is something that we are continuing to do more of in the near future. I just want to bring that old school feel back to music that I felt when I listened to it back in the day. This movement is going to be everlasting and nobody gets left behind. Family over everything it's tatted on my arm. The way that I express myself through my music is tell good stories that people can relate to and get a good feeling at the same time. Some are false and then some are true, but the material is just relatable. I have come up with my own sound so it doesn't sound like anything that has ever been heard past or present. Things that I am planning on pursuing in the near future is expanding my production business into merchandising so that the name can go on but the merchandise won't just include the production label on it. Many different products will be available at the time of launch. Already I have wrist bracelets that symbolize my passion for music and have the production company's name embedded on them. The time is now is a slogan that I use because success in my world is long overdue and the time is now. I believe as individuals we must take a stand in our lives and do what we feel we are great at in life in order to be successful. If you aren't doing what you love and having fun with it what is the point of pursuing it because most likely you will fail at that task and any other task that you attempt if it is something that you are not passionate about in life. Music just happens to be the craft that I am passionate about that I chose to perfect. There is no other reason that music chose me other than I am great at it. So when I say follow your dreams because they are not just dreams they have the chance to become reality if you pursue them the way you should. With God all things are possible there is power in prayer. Just chase your dreams, believe, pray and the things in life that you thought was impossible will become possible. Trust and believe that each and every one of us was born for greatness you just have to find out what your greatness is and run with it. Open your eyes to the clearer picture and think if I feel this way about music what is it that you feel a deep passion for? What makes you happy when you are doing it? Just think about those things and you will make a big difference in your life doing what you love. MJAXN Apple Music Spotify My music is on all major platforms https://www.facebook.com/MJAXNMUSIKINC https://show4me.com/mjaxn
By Michael Lee Jackson5 years ago in Beat
Playlist of a 90's Stripper. Second Place in Melodic Milestone Playlist Challenge. Top Story - June 2023.
In my 20s, I loved clubbing and dancing the night away. A couple of weekends a month, I would get a babysitter for my two young daughters and hit the club scene with my girlfriends. It was a great way to unwind, socialize with old pals, and meet new people. I enjoyed getting a break from my usual mom gear (t-shirts & jeans, or sweats) to swap out for some heels, a sexy new dress, a fresh hairdo, and makeup. Oh, those sure were the days. My friends and I could move on that dance floor which caught much attention.
By Marilyn Glover5 years ago in Beat
Grace
Many know Jeff Buckley for his triumphant rendition of Leonard Cohen’s 'Hallelujah’, but avid fans will always remember him as the Shakespearean tragedy smothered in his own timeless soundtrack. Since his untimely death in 1997 he has gathered a cult following, growing with every passing day. Ethereal and enchanting, Buckley’s music has proven to stand the test of time. Standing out in his discography, is Buckley’s magnum opus, the pivotal 90’s album Grace. This was the only studio album by the American singer-songwriter. Widely regarded nowadays by critics and listeners as one of the greatest albums of all time, it’s initial reception was mixture of poor sales and conflicting reviews. Here’s all you need to know about Grace.
By Paul Heder5 years ago in Beat
It's a Bittersweet Symphony this life.
I used to really hate the song Bittersweet Symphony, by The Verve. It started in my youth. Back when I was a budding music fan, all the way in Primary school, I was too involved in splitting my fervour between By The Way by the Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Steps debut album. Looking back, perhaps my tastes weren’t as developed as I thought they were. Once I imprisoned my parents and their friends in the living room and made them listen to the entirety of STEPS, as well as my own commentary.
By Ella sadie5 years ago in Beat
80’s Maybes but it’s the 90’s Divinely
It was so close. So tantalizingly torturing of what we call the final decision. I mean really. The 80’s blessed us with some heavy hitters. There was Michael Jackson, Prince, Janet Jackson, Babyface, Anita Baker, New Edition, Bobby Brown, Cameo, George Clinton, Gap Band, Guy, Al B. Sure, Quincy Jones, Rick James, Teena Marie if my fingers had a respiratory system they would be out of breath right now. That was just the R&B side of things. The MTV ushered in a new era of visual music along with some Pop and Rock & Roll. Some of my favorites like Tears For Fears, Huey Lewis & The News, Pat Benatar, Guns & Roses, Phil Collins, Genesis, The Police, Sting, Billy Idol, Queen, Culture Club, Wham!, Cyndi Lauper, Aerosmith just to name a few. Prince and Michael Jackson hit all three in the 80’s effortlessly.
By Malcolm Batten6 years ago in Beat
