100 Top 90s Songs

The ‘90s perfected smooth vocals, lavish production, and eventually, conscious soul.

Backstreet Boys’ "I Want It That Way" introduced a Max Martin-produced precision that would define pop for the next 20 years. Standout Tracks by Genre Genre Essential Track Impact Grunge "Smells Like Teen Spirit" - Nirvana Defined a generation's disillusionment. Hip-Hop "California Love" - 2Pac The definitive West Coast anthem. Britpop "Wonderwall" - Oasis The ultimate global singalong. Pop "Wannabe" - Spice Girls Launched "Girl Power" as a global brand. R&B "No Scrubs" - TLC A masterclass in 90s production and sass. Critical Verdict The 90s were the last decade before the internet completely decentralized music discovery. A "Top 100" from this era feels remarkably cohesive because, despite the variety, these songs were shared experiences via 100 top 90s songs