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.

The Song Remains The Same
Introduction I once did a Runaway Train playlist. I intended it to be ten songs about trains, but I found ten songs with the same title.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago in Beat
Ja Rule’s Emotional Tribute, Monique The Star’s Breakout Moment & More: Summer Jam’s Biggest Highlights
Summer Jam 2025 Was a Heatwave of Nostalgia & New Vibes—And I Was There Let me tell you something—Summer Jam 2025 came back different. The energy, the lineup, the return of the festival stage—this wasn’t just a concert, it was a moment for hip-hop and R&B. And I was right there in the mix, sweating in the 90-degree heat but too damn hype to care.
By NWO SPARROWabout a year ago in Beat
90s Hidden Gems: Through Being Cool by Saves the Day
I'm starting a new article series here on Vocal! I decided I wanted to write some articles about some of my favorite albums growing up. Today is day one of this writing journey, and I'm hoping I'll be able to keep this up for a while, because I have so many great albums I could talk about! This week, I'm looking at the classic pop punk album "Through Being Cool" by Saves the Day.
By Slgtlyscatt3redabout a year ago in Beat
Michael Jackson’s HIStory 30th Anniversary
Michael Jackson’s 1995 double album HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I, is one of the most impressive album. As a double album, the first disc is known as HIStory Begins, consist of the King of Pop’s fifteen greatest hits. This includes Billie Jeans, The Way You Make Me Feel, Rock With You, Bad, Remember The Time, etc. The second disc is known as HIStory Continues, is the ninth studio album of the singer’s career. Tracks like Scream, They Don’t Care About Us, Stangers in Moscow, You Are Not Alone, Earth Song, and much more makes this album unique at the time. With a multiple genres blending greatly, as well as the features added to the albums identity. This reflects issues like environmental awareness, isolation, greed, and injustice. Several of the album's new songs pertain to the child sexual abuse allegations made against Jackson in 1993 and Jackson's perceived mistreatment by the media. Overall, it’s the most impressive album to be created.
By Bass Man Eddieabout a year ago in Beat
Guitar Mastery Secrets: What Separates Legends from Average Players
People have argued for decades about who deserves the title of best guitarist. The answer tells us more about personal priorities than objective truth. Kurt Cobain was technically an amateur guitarist, yet his simple power chords inspired a whole generation. B.B. King's self-description as a "one-note wonder" shows us a fascinating paradox in guitar mastery.
By Rudyardabout a year ago in Beat
On The Player Now III
Introduction This is now a sporadic series of the music that I listen to while on my computer or listening to my record collection. This was the last one:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago in Beat
Meztheprod Creates YN Bounce: A New Genre Built on Soul Chops and Club Energy
In an era overflowing with recycled trap loops and generic drum kits, one producer decided to carve out a brand-new lane. Meztheprod, a seasoned music producer and engineer with deep roots in soulful sample flipping, has officially introduced YN Bounce — a genre defined by fast-paced beats, chopped soul loops, and infectious bounce built for the club and the streets.
By News Leakabout a year ago in Beat
The Man They Never Understood: Michael Jackson and the Cost of Being Too Much for This World. AI-Generated.
Michael Jackson wasn’t just misunderstood—he was misinterpreted, mistranslated, and mythologized to the point where the real person disappeared behind the spectacle.
By Travis Johnsonabout a year ago in Beat
All That Jazz
Introduction There is a meme that says: A rock guitarist plays 3 chords to 1,000 people, a jazz guitarist plays 1,000 chords to 3 people
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago in Beat
EXCLUSIVE - The Curator's Touch: How DJ Drewski's Festival Stage Enhances Summer Jam's Legacy
When DJ Drewski's face popped up on our call screen, there was an instant energy, the kind you only get from someone who's lived hip-hop culture from every angle. As we dove into conversation, he took me through his incredible journey from an Elizabeth Jersey kid hustling as a HOT 97 intern to becoming the official curator of the Summer Jam Festival Stage—a position that puts him at the forefront of shaping hip-hop's future. "You gotta understand," he told me, leaning in with that signature Drewski passion, "this station isn't just a job—it's a legacy. And now, I'm helping write the next chapter."
By NWO SPARROWabout a year ago in Beat
Rate-O-Rama #35: Mama Said Knock You Out
Hello Vocalites!!! Are you ready to have fun, let’s play Rate-O-Rama! 🚀🎸🎹🥁🎺🎼 If you’d like to receive a notification when the next Rate-O-Rama post is published, let me know in the comments.
By Rick Henry Christopher about a year ago in Beat
Raven International’s ‘Periodt’ Is a Bar-Heavy Flex for the Girls Who Run It
Rapid Review of Raven International "Periodt" Beats: 7/10 Lyrics: 8/10 Concepts: 5/10 Rollout: 5/10 Replay Value: 8/10
By NWO SPARROWabout a year ago in Beat