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From Eurodance anthems to hip-hop party starters, these 90s hits knew exactly how to pack a dance floor. Join us as we count down the tracks that defined a decade of sequins, synths, and unforgettable hooks. Our lineup includes classics like "What Is Love," "Wannabe," "Rhythm of the Night," and more! Which song still gets you moving?
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00:05Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the tracks that not only
00:10define the 90s dance scene, but also left a lasting mark on pop culture and music history.
00:21Number 30. Good Vibrations, Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch. Before Mark Wahlberg was lighting
00:27up the silver screen, he was Marky Mark, the poster child for 1991's pop rap Optimism.
00:40Good Vibrations pulse through every gym, dance floor, and backyard barbecue. Built on a towering,
00:46soulful sample of Lolita Holloway's love sensation, the track creates a massive wall of sound that
00:51defined the gym-toned shirtless bro of the early 90s.
01:02The heavy piano stabs and house-influenced beat provide a bridge between the shrinking
01:07disco era and the rising hip-hop scene. Just one listen, and you are instantly transported
01:12back to a world of boomboxes, bike shorts, and the kind of bass line that makes it impossible
01:16to sit still.
01:25Number 29. Baby One More Time, Britney Spears.
01:29When Britney Spears dropped this track in 1998, it catapulted her to the top of the musical
01:34A-list.
01:41The song was a pop juggernaut, making it to number one in every European country it charted
01:47in, eventually becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time.
02:02Baby One More Time has joined the ranks of 90s dance classics because it's the kind of
02:06song that is so iconic, it only comes around every couple of years. With this song, Spears
02:12would begin a long and enduring career as an absolute pop sensation.
02:26Number 28. No Diggity. Blackstreet featuring Dr. Dre and Queen Penn.
02:31While most 90s hits were busy turning up the BPM and fighting for your attention, No Diggity
02:36just coolly posted up in the corner, letting its swagger do the talking.
02:46This is mid-90s R&B at its absolute peak. Sophisticated, smooth, and effortlessly cool.
02:53That bluesy Bill Wither sample is pure velvet, grounding the track in a groove that feels both
02:57classic and fresh.
03:07The production strips away the decade's excess, leaving only the essentials. A gritty beat,
03:13Dr. Dre's unmistakable West Coast flavor, and Queen Penn's sharp, confident verse.
03:17Blackstreet's harmonies glide over it all, proving that sometimes, the most unforgettable
03:22songs are the ones that don't break a sweat.
03:31Number 27. Blue Dabba Dee. Eiffel 65. If you could bottle the glow of a neon blue lava lamp and
03:38turn
03:38it into a sound, you'd get this song.
03:47This is late 90s Europop at its most gloriously weird, with autotune cranked up to the max, and a hook
03:53that is equal parts alien transmission and playground chant.
03:56Blue is the ultimate earworm, a track so synthetic and catchy that it skips right past your critical faculties and
04:02sets up shop in your subconscious.
04:04Blue are the streets, and now the trees are blue. I have a girlfriend, and she is so blue.
04:11It's the soundtrack to the end of the millennium cyber obsession, a pixelated bouncy synth line that turns every dance
04:17floor into a living video game.
04:19Press play, and you are instantly back in the era of glow sticks and dial-up internet.
04:23April 6. Yeah.
04:31Eiffel 68. explains how this is.
04:33Number 26. Barbie Girl. Aqua.
04:43This Danish slash Norwegian trio burst onto the scene with the release of their debut album, Aquarium, in 1997.
04:5097, but everyone knows that it was the album's third single that turned the group into a household name
04:58Barbie girl might just be the strangest song on our list, but if you grew up in the 90s, it's
05:04nothing less than pure
05:06unadulterated nostalgia
05:14The lyrics are straight-up bonkers and the music video is
05:18interesting
05:26Renee Diff's throaty vocals combined with Lenny Nystrom's cutesy voice is so uniquely 90s that the moment they burst through
05:33the speakers
05:34You are instantly transported back to a time when Beanie Babies and Game Boys ruled the world
05:39I'm a Barbie girl
05:41In the Barbie world
05:43I've been classic
05:45It's fantastic
05:48Jump
05:48Crisscross
05:49Jump quickly became a cultural earthquake
05:52Probably because we were all jumping as one
06:01It turned every school yard into a dance floor and every kid into a rebel with a cause
06:06And their clothes on backwards
06:08The production is a master class in less is more
06:11A restless bounce and just enough space for Mac Daddy and Daddy Mac to unleash their signature high-octane energy
06:16You can understand every word
06:19As you listen to my smooth melody
06:21The daddy makes you J-U-M-P
06:23The track's simplicity is its secret weapon
06:25Making it instantly accessible and impossible to resist
06:28More than a hit
06:29Jump became the unofficial anthem of youthful rebellion
06:33Marking the moment when hip-hop swagger took over the playground and the dance charts alike
06:37Jump, jump
06:38The magic that'll make ya
06:39Jump, jump
06:41The magic that'll make ya
06:41A daddy that'll make ya
06:42Jump, jump
06:43Chris Clark to make ya
06:44Jump, jump
06:45Number 24
06:47Poison
06:47Bell Biv DeVoe
06:48Poison remains the definitive blueprint for the New Jack Swing movement
06:52Girl I must warn you
06:55I sense something strange in my mind
06:59It is famous for that iconic canned snare hit and a bass line that drives the groove with incredible precision
07:05that compels you to show off your running man
07:07When the members of New Edition branched off to form Bell Biv DeVoe
07:10They traded their boy band sweetness for a streetwise grit that felt dangerous and sleek
07:15Can't get it out of my head
07:19Miss her kiss her lover
07:21Wrong mood
07:22The song's lyrical warning about a femme fatale provided a darker narrative than the bubbly pop R&B of the
07:27time
07:27It is a masterclass in tension and release
07:30Where smooth harmonies provide a brief respite from the aggressive driving and industrial percussion
07:42Number 23
07:43Rhythm is a dancer
07:44Snap
07:45Snap almost single-handedly could keep us on the dance floor from the dawn of the decade to its close
07:50Power! Power! Power! Power!
07:53We bring the heart of love
07:55We bring the heart of love
07:56We bring the heart of love
07:57We bring the heart of love
07:59I got the power!
08:00I got the power!
08:00While the power might be their most famous banger
08:03Rhythm is a dancer brought an equally infectious albeit slightly more melodic energy to the clubs
08:08Rhythm is a dancer
08:09It's a source of anger
08:11You can feel it everywhere
08:14The song's driving beat, soaring female vocals and powerful synth melodies created an electrifying atmosphere that was impossible to resist
08:22This is the sound that made you forget your worries and surrender to the rhythm
08:33The kind of anthem that turns strangers into instant friends on the dance floor
08:38The title says it all
08:39Resistance is futile, so let the music take over and just dance
08:42Lift your hands and voice them
08:44Bring your mind and thunder
08:46You can feel it in the end
08:49Number 22
08:50Believe
08:51Cher
08:52Having been a media icon for decades, Cher famously delivered a career-changing song at the end of the 90s
08:59No matter how hard I try
09:02You keep pushing me aside
09:05Her 1998 single Believe embraces the electronic pop sounds of the period
09:09It also features a famous usage of autotune
09:13One of the first mainstream appearances of the technology
09:16The singer brings a huge dose of positivity to the lyrics
09:19Built around her one-of-a-kind star power
09:28Listeners can dance along to the upbeat production even if they're reeling from a breakup
09:32Here, Cher climbed the charts with a number one release that captured her vitality as an artist in her 50s
09:48MC Hammer is synonymous with Flashy Pants and this hit single from 1990
09:53Sometimes relegated to the pop-rap sub-genre, this song encompasses all of the highs of early 90s dance culture
10:05You don't need Hammer's wardrobe to shimmy along with this undisputed classic
10:09The rapper's swaggering performance keeps the energy up
10:12While the beat functions as the ultimate springboard for dancing
10:15Either work hard or you might as well quit
10:17This is in part because of the artist's sampling of Rick James' Super Freak
10:21Winning two Grammys
10:23You Can't Touch This is still the performer's most prominent release
10:26And an undeniably great listen
10:29You can't touch this
10:30You can't touch this
10:33Number 20
10:34Boom Boom Boom Boom
10:36Vanga Boys
10:37Vanga Boys might not have been producing a complex symphony
10:40But Boom Boom Boom Boom is absolutely entertaining in every way
10:45Vanga Boys are back in town
10:52The Eurodance track contains a lively chorus that is gleefully simple
10:56And is full of lyrics that you can easily remember
10:59It also allows for further emphasis on an enjoyable beat that pushes everything along at a thrilling pace
11:08Partly inspired by an ABBA song
11:10This release has all the DNA of a fun-loving piece of vintage pop with a 90s twist
11:15The Dutch group managed to make the charts across Europe and other countries for its bouncy rhythms
11:20Boom Boom Boom Boom
11:22I wanna go boom boom
11:24Let's spend the night together
11:25Let them in my room
11:28Number 19
11:29Gettin' Jiggy Wit It
11:30Will Smith
11:31This wasn't Will Smith's first rodeo with music
11:34But Gettin' Jiggy Wit It was actually from his debut solo album
11:37The same record features other worthy entries that come in a close second
11:45Including the always groovy Miami
11:48With an amazing presentation
11:49This single represents perhaps Smith's most crowd-pleasing work
11:57A sister sledge sample gives this track an irresistible spirit
12:01Full of funkiness from start to finish
12:03Smith's smooth vocals are a welcome addition to the tightly wound sound
12:07It's also a hip-hop song that promotes and explores the joys of dancing
12:11Fun for all ages
12:13The release welcomes everyone to get jiggy along with it
12:21Number 18
12:22Sandstorm
12:23Darude
12:24EDM jams were quickly becoming popular in the late 90s
12:27There's arguably no track in the genre more famous than Sandstorm by Darude
12:39While it took on another life in the 2000s
12:41The song originated in dance clubs during the late decade
12:45It features a basic hook that is nothing short of hypnotic
12:48An entrancing effort that works for any rave
12:51And encourages lots of excited jumping from dancers
13:01Let's not forget about the slow build and cataclysmic drop either
13:04Sandstorm later became a viral sensation along with a platinum release
13:09At its core, the production stands the test of time as a genuine banger
13:18Number 17
13:19Ice Ice Baby
13:20Vanilla Ice
13:21Many people like to poke fun at Vanilla Ice
13:24But he was definitely in the right place at the right time
13:32Infamously borrowing the bass line from Under Pressure
13:34The performer entered pop culture history with this hip-hop track
13:37It was also the first of its genre to reach number one on the Hot 100 charts
13:42Ushering in a new era of hip-hop dominance in the 90s
13:45I'm gonna roll, it's time to go solo
13:47The extensive sampling of the Queen and David Bowie song
13:50Gives the production a strong foundation
13:52Priming the audience to dance
13:54The entire beat draws something out of the listener that compels people to move
14:04Number 16
14:05No Scrubs
14:06TLC
14:07The 90s were the golden age of girl groups
14:10And TLC was right up there with the best of them
14:18And, while we'd be remiss not to mention Waterfalls when discussing their greatest songs
14:23It's No Scrubs that continues to get people on the dance floor all these years later
14:34This chart topper from 1999 is as popping today as it was back then
14:38Something that's made all the more evident by the fact that No Scrubs has well over 340 million views on
14:45YouTube
14:45Clearly, people are still jamming to this awesome tune
14:49And all it takes is one listen to understand why
14:52Let me give you something to think about
14:54Inundate your mind with intentions to turn you out
14:57Can't forget to focus on the picture in front of me
14:59You were clear as DVD on digital TV screen
15:02Number 15
15:02Be My Lover
15:03La Bouche
15:04Melanie Thornton possessed a powerhouse voice that could have fronted a soul band
15:08But she placed that talent into the center of a high-speed Eurodance engine
15:12Looking back on all the time we spent together
15:15You oughta know right now if you wanna be my lover
15:18The result was Be My Lover
15:20A track that feels remarkably big compared to its peers
15:23It utilizes the classic 90s recipe
15:26A deep rhythmic tongue-click synth
15:28And a relentless four-on-the-floor beat
15:30But elevates it with a vocal performance that feels genuinely commanding
15:40The track's polished production gave it an expensive sound
15:43Allowing it to dominate both the radio airwaves and the club scene
15:46It is a quintessential example of mid-90s euphoria
15:49Capturing a sense of romantic urgency
15:52For me my lover
15:54Oh yeah
15:55Oh yeah
15:56Oh yeah
15:57Oh yeah
15:58Oh yeah
15:59Oh yeah
16:01Number 14
16:02Vogue
16:03Madonna
16:03This track kicked off the 90s in style
16:06Vogue is so named for the unique Harlem-based dance moves that inspired it
16:11And which are featured prominently in the music video
16:15Which is directed by David Fincher we might add
16:18Strike a pose
16:22All these years later it remains one of Madonna's most enduring hits
16:26All else fails and you long to see
16:29Something better than you are today
16:32The track won her multiple awards and topped charts around the world
16:37But nowadays it's just another staple in the standard 90s throwback playlist
16:42And for good reason
16:51The song is dance pop at its finest
16:54A pulsing beat layered beneath lyrics advocating one thing
16:58And that is to get up and move your body
17:06As you wish Madonna
17:10Number 13
17:11Mr. Vane
17:13Culture beat
17:13This is Eurodance at its most mechanical and relentless
17:24From the first beat it is a techno sprint
17:27All sharp edges and relentless drive
17:29The magic is in the contrast
17:31I see spoken word verses crash into a chorus that soars with frantic high octane vocals
17:36Culture beat mastered the era's signature light and dark dynamic
17:39But here it feels almost industrial
17:41Like a machine built for the dance floor
17:51That jagged synth hook is pure adrenaline
17:53Instantly recognizable and impossible to resist
17:56Close your eyes and you are right back in a packed club in 1993 at 2am
18:01Lights spinning and the whole room moving as one
18:04I know what I want and I want it now
18:07I want you
18:09Cause I'm Mr. Vane
18:11Number 12
18:12No Limit
18:132 Unlimited
18:14If you could bottle the roar of a stadium crowd and blast it through a pair of speakers
18:18You'd get No Limit
18:19No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, there's no limit
18:262 Unlimited didn't just make Eurodance
18:28They made it louder, faster and more unstoppable than ever
18:32This track is pure unfiltered energy
18:34Built on a techno rave riff that jolts you awake and keeps you moving
18:38No, no limit
18:39No reach for the sky
18:41No valley too deep
18:42No mountain too high
18:44The repetitive vocal hooks are not just catchy
18:47They are universal
18:48Turning No Limit into a global rallying cry
18:51One listen and you are instantly swept up in its adrenaline rush
18:54Ready to take on the world
18:56In fact, there's no, no, no, no, no, no limit to how much we love this one
19:01No, no limits won't give up the vibe
19:04We do what we want and we do it for pride
19:07Number 11, Baby Got Back, Sir Mix-a-Lot
19:11I like big butts and I cannot lie
19:13You other brothers can't deny
19:15There was a time when you couldn't walk down the street without hearing this song emanating from a house party,
19:21car or club
19:22But nowadays it's the go-to track for 90s kids who just want to shake their booty and reminisce about
19:27an era when Sir Mix-a-Lot was still relevant
19:30Oh my god, Becky, look at her butt
19:34The beginning of Baby Got Back is the 1990s at their very best
19:38The beat is straight-up hypnotic
19:40And the lyrics?
19:41Well, the lyrics haven't really aged all that well
19:44Don't want none unless you got buns, hon
19:50I'm a terrible father
19:51That being said, no 90s playlist is complete without it
19:55It's a thumping, funky track that wills you into busting a move
19:59Till the break of dawn, baby got it going on
20:02A lot of simps won't like this song
20:04Number 10, This Is How We Do It, Montel Jordan
20:07This is how we do it
20:10The moment you hear Montel Jordan proclaim that this is how we do it
20:14It's impossible not to feel as if a bolt of lightning just shot through your veins
20:19This is how we do it
20:21It's Friday night
20:23And I feel alright
20:25The party's here on the west side
20:28This song is, in a word, iconic
20:31It topped the charts when it was released in 1995
20:33And two decades later, it's still a track that makes even the most ardent of 90s music critics want to
20:39get up and dance
20:49The music video is hilariously dated, but let's be honest
20:53We listen to this track for two things
20:55The heart pumping beat
20:56And Jordan's party loving lyrics
21:03Now turn up your speakers and get the party started
21:06Especially if it's Friday
21:08Number 9, Macarena
21:10Bayside Boys Mix
21:11Los Del Rio
21:12A Latin pop song that's part novelty and part classic
21:16Macarena by Los Del Rio received a remix from the Bayside Boys
21:20Which became an international hit
21:26It went to number one on the Hot 100
21:29Achieving unprecedented success
21:31The flamenco-inspired track cut through language barriers to get people dancing
21:39With its unique position in pop culture, the beat also inspired a dance craze all its own
21:45The simple dance helped the entire production become a beloved and universal piece of music
21:50Some only see it as a one-hit wonder
21:52But Macarena has taken on a life beyond its 90s release
21:58Number 8, Livin' La Vida Loca
22:00Ricky Martin
22:01When Ricky Martin transitioned to English recordings
22:04The world of music was never the same
22:07She's into superstitions
22:09Black cats and blue dogs
22:11Livin' La Vida Loca serves as a historic statement for the Latin pop genre
22:15But also works as a major dance hit for 1999
22:18The acclaimed single garnered praise and award nominations for its high-quality instrumentations
22:24She never drinks the water
22:26Makes you order French champagne
22:29Martin lays it all on the line in his most successful recording
22:33That resonated with audiences of all ages and cultures
22:37No party was complete without this bright number livening up the room
22:40For anyone that questioned its greatness
22:43The ending of Shrek 2 reminded us all of the song's power
22:47Upside, inside out
22:49She's in La Vida Loca
22:51Number 7, Groove is in the Heart
22:54Delight
22:54Groove is in the Heart remains a certifiable dance landmark from the early part of the decade
22:59We're going to dance
23:01We're going to dance and have some fun
23:04The song mixes funky grooves, electronic elements, and a crisp production all into one
23:09With the help of Bootsy Collins and Q-Tip
23:12The group features music icons that bring nuance and authenticity to the track
23:20Who could forget that bass line or the titular beat?
23:23Few tracks have a signature sound as identifiable or eminently danceable
23:28It also features a notable use of the slide whistle
23:31While it remains arguably the only identifiable work from Delight
23:35This song was way ahead of its time upon its 1990 release
23:52The moment the first note hits your ears, any chance you had of staying on the sidelines flies out the
23:58window
23:59Jump around's funky, throbbing beat is infectious
24:02Get up, stand up, come on, throw your hands up
24:04It permeates your eardrums and seeps into your brain's pleasure center
24:08Causing a no-holds-barred reaction that forces you to shake parts of your body you didn't even know you
24:14had
24:14I came to get down, I came to get down
24:16So get out your seat and jump around, jump around
24:20Jump around
24:22Jump around isn't just a title, it's an order
24:26One that music lovers have had no problem following since the song was released in 1992
24:32Back on the fact that the lyrics are as solid today as they were more than two decades ago
24:36And you have a song that will never lose its staying power
24:40Number 5
24:41Rhythm of the Night, Corona
24:42While much of the era's Eurodance relied on a rigid, synthesized precision
24:47Rhythm of the Night radiated a sun-soaked warmth that set it apart from the pack
24:56It's more melodic and celebratory than its harder-edged techno cousins
25:00Anchored by vocals that burst with genuine joy
25:03The track perfectly captures that magical shift from the day's carefree energy to the neon-lit promise of the night
25:09Think of me a burn
25:11And let me hold your hand
25:13With its instantly recognizable synth melody and driving beat
25:16It became the unofficial anthem for a decade obsessed with dancefloor euphoria
25:21It'll take you right back to a 90's nightclub
25:23Lights swirling, friends laughing, and the whole world spinning to the rhythm
25:27The rhythm of the night
25:31This is the rhythm of the night
25:34Number 4
25:35Gonna Make You Sweat
25:36Everybody Dance Now
25:37C&C Music Factory
25:39Is there any better way to get a dance party started?
25:42C&C Music Factory catapulted to the top of the charts with this hip-hop mashup
25:46Becoming hugely popular for its quotable title
25:49Everybody Dance Now
25:54The vocals from Martha Wash at the center of the song create a powerful call to action
25:58This doesn't discount the rap verses from rapper Freedom Williams either
26:02Which also gives the music a strong dynamic
26:05Here is the gold
26:06Back with the bass
26:07Pajamas live in effect and I don't waste time
26:10An impressive debut for the group
26:12The track's crossover appeal boosted its initial performance
26:15It's widely remembered throughout the world for its famous hook
26:19And the vintage production values
26:21Everybody Dance Now
26:23Number 3
26:24Everybody Backstreet's Back
26:26Backstreet Boys
26:29It isn't a 90's party without a little Backstreet Boys
26:33Backstreet's Back
26:37The lead single off of their 1997 album Backstreet's Back
26:41This song is guaranteed to get people on the dance floor the moment you hit play
26:46Am I original?
26:49Yeah
26:51Am I the only one?
26:53The song is a crucial part of a rare era of music that to this day
26:57Can put listeners into a nostalgic trance
27:00A trance that makes them want to dance and sing like it's 1997
27:05Everybody
27:07Rock your body right
27:13Backstreet's Back
27:13Honestly, it's just good old fashioned fun
27:17Oh, and don't get us started on the music video
27:20Which is so impossibly 90's
27:23But in the best way possible
27:25Also, if you didn't learn that dance, you were doing it wrong
27:28Number 2
27:29Wannabe
27:30Spice Girls
27:35It literally doesn't get more 90's than this song
27:39As soon as the first note hits, the hair on your arms will stand up and a shiver will roll
27:45down your spine
27:46If you want my future, forget my past
27:50If you wanna get with me, better make it fast
27:54That's the sign of a song that has never and will never lose its ability to make people forget their
28:00troubles
28:00And simply enjoy what they're hearing
28:02Wannabe topped charts around the world upon release
28:05And turn the Spice Girls into a household name
28:08If you wanna be my lover
28:09You gotta get with my friends
28:11Make it last forever
28:14Friendship never ends
28:16Today, it's considered one of the quintessential tracks of the 1990's
28:21A fun-loving pop song overflowing with youthful enthusiasm
28:24That future generations have continued to embrace
28:27Everybody down the wine it's all about
28:29Everybody down the wine it's all about
28:32Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!
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29:06Number 1
29:07What is Love?
29:08Hataway really arrived in the mid-90's with his own particular take on the dance-pop genre
29:14What is Love?
29:19What is Love? might be his most recognizable single
29:22But it checks every box to become a moody masterpiece
29:26The artist belts his vocals while a surprisingly powerful beat supports him every step of the way
29:32I don't know, what can I do?
29:36It's also become a part of entertainment history
29:39With its inclusion on Saturday Night Live
29:41The club-going characters in the sketch bob their heads in an iconic move that carries on to this day
29:47Whether you're a music lover or an SNL fan, this track brings down the house every time
29:52What is Love?
29:54Baby don't hurt me
29:56Don't hurt me
29:58No more
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