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* Many great songs were produced in the decade of the '90s.
* Some are nostalgic and some are still being played years later.
* Many were featured in movies.
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The '90s were an epic time for music. Grunge was at its peak, rap and hip hop gained even more commercial and artistic success, and the decade saw countless boy bands and pop stars rise to the top of the charts.
While some artists hit their stride in the '90s, for others it was just the beginning of a long-lasting career they've continued today.
The following 100 songs are some of the best from the decade, chosen by award wins and charts, "best of" playlists, and personal preference, and are in no particular order.
"I Have Nothing" — Whitney Houston
This is one of powerhouse vocalist Whitney Houston's most well-known songs. It was also one of the singles off of "The Bodyguard" soundtrack, which it was written for.
You can listen to it here.
"I Swear" — All-4-One
This sweet song snagged a Grammy for best pop performance by a duo or group in 1994.
Listen to it here.
"Bidi Bidi Bom Bom" — Selena Quintanilla
Selena Quintanilla is known as La Reina de Tejano (Queen of Tejano music). Despite her tragically short life, this song will forever stir people's hips to move.
Listen to it here.
"Tearin' Up My Heart" — *NSYNC
This song was the second single off the band's self-titled album. They recently joined Ariana Grande at Coachella to perform the hit.
Listen to it here.
"I Want It That Way" — Backstreet Boys
This song is one of the Backstreet Boys most-iconic songs ever. So iconic even Jake Peralta sang it with some suspects on "Brooklyn Nine-Nine."
Listen to it here.
"You Oughta Know" — Alanis Morissette
Alanis Morissette was the epitome of '90s angst. This song was the lead single from her third album "Jagged Little Pill," and has since been covered by many great artists likes Beyoncé and Britney Spears.
Listen to it here.
"The Boy Is Mine" — Brandy ft. Monica
Brandy's and Monica's voices were a match made in heaven during this song. It was the biggest song of 1998,...