The 1990s was an interesting decade. The millennials that grew up in those years have a strong attachment to it. They fondly remember the music, the pop culture, the movies, television shows and sitcoms, the fashion, the toys and video games, and all the weird neon-colored trends that made it so unique. The music from the 1990s also represents a particularly interesting time in the industry.
The music of the 1990s was a menagerie of different genres. It had pop, hip hop, boy bands, techno, and alternative music artists as well as a plethora of one-hit wonders. Those who remember the 1990s musical era might feel it was more organic and less commercially driven than the music we hear today.
Let's see how well you remember the most popular songs from the '90s. If you can pass this quiz featuring the top hits of those years then we feel confident in saying you are a true '90s kid.
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A True '90s Kid Would Ace This Song Quiz, But I'd Be Impressed If Anyone Else Can Pass It Questions
The song "I Will Always Love You" spent 14 weeks at the top of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Who sang it?
Whitney Houston
Madonna
Janet Jackson
Celine Dion
Who sang the song "Un-Break My Heart" which spent 11 weeks in the number 1 position from 1996-97?
Lauryn Hill
Toni Braxton
Mariah Carey
Seal
Which 90s grunge band sang "Black Hole Sun"?
Pearl Jam
Stone Temple Pilots
Soundgarden
Nirvana
Who recorded the song "I'll Be Missing You" in honor of the deceased Notorious BIG in 1997?
Usher
The Fugees
Coolio
Puff Daddy
In 1995, which major recording artist released "You Are Not Alone"?
Sting
Bryan Adams
Will Smith
Michael Jackson
Which California punk rock group released the song "Basket Case" in 1994?
Green Day
The Offspring
Rancid
Blink-182
Who lamented in 1992 that "This Used To Be My Playground"?
Janet Jackson
Sinéad O'Connor
Mariah Carey
Madonna
What is the name of the rapper who released "Gangsta's Paradise" in 1995?
Snoop Dogg
Wu Tang Clan
Coolio
Fresh Prince and DJ Jazzy Jeff
What group made it clear they wanted "No Scrubs" with a song released in 1999?
En Vogue
TLC
Salt-N-Pepa
Destiny's Child
In 1993, what recording artist declared "I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)"?
George Michael
Meatloaf
Elton John
David Bowie
In 1990, what boy band spent 3 weeks at #1 with "Step By Step"?
'N Sync
Backstreet Boys
New Kids on the Block
Boyzone
What rock band spent 4 weeks at #1 with the song "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing"?
Pearl Jam
Bon Jovi
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Aerosmith
What recording artist spent 14 weeks at #1 in 1994 with "I'll Make Love To You"?
Take That
Westlife
Boyz II Men
Blackstreet
What recording artist saw "The Sign" in 1994?
Gloria Estefan
Aqua
Gwen Stefani
Ace of Base
What recording artist asked the question "Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman" with a song released in 1995?
Seal
Bryan Adams
Robbie Williams
George Michael
3 Comments
I grew up in the 50’s
You got 8 out of 15!
You passed! Great job! You clearly remember the ’90s well. Growing up in those years must have been a joy, with so many great songs that continue being good even today.
I passed! I am a 2010s kid yay