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The song was inspired by Coolio's desire to create a new party anthem.

The song was inspired by Billy Corgan's nostalgic memories of his youth.

The intimacy and connection in a romantic relationship.

Monica is an R&B singer, songwriter and actress from Atlanta. Her early experience included singing with the traveling choir Charles Thompson and the Majestics before a recording career that began with Miss Thang in...

The song was inspired by the idea of being a better partner than someone's current lover.

The song was inspired by the idea of eternal love.

The song was inspired by the group's desire to prove themselves as artists.

The song was inspired by Hawkins' relationship with her mother.

The song was inspired by the desire to reconcile a broken relationship.

The song was inspired by the desire for a passionate relationship.

The song was inspired by the joys and beauty of life.

Diane Warren wrote the song as a tribute to her father.

Monica is an R&B singer, songwriter and actress from Atlanta. Her early experience included singing with the traveling choir Charles Thompson and the Majestics before a recording career that began with Miss Thang in...

The song was inspired by the film "Roman Holiday," not "Breakfast at Tiffany's."

The song was inspired by Billy Corgan's feelings of being trapped in the music industry.

The song was inspired by the popular dance moves of the time.

The song was inspired by the West Coast hip-hop scene and California culture.

A blend of reggae and punk rock with Spanish and English lyrics about desire.

The song was inspired by Noel Gallagher's stream-of-consciousness writing style.

The song was written for the soundtrack of the film "Phenomenon."

The song was inspired by photographs of children affected by war.

Boyzone was assembled in Ireland by manager Louis Walsh in 1993. The five-member vocal group attracted attention through an early appearance on The Late Late Show and reached British listeners with its version of...

The song was written for the "Waiting to Exhale" soundtrack and inspired by friendship.

The song was inspired by a child's innocent questions about God and existence.

The song was inspired by Lynch's comedic take on relationships.

The song was inspired by the excitement of a new romantic interest.

Gusto is the recording alias of DJ and producer Ed Gusto, whose career was based in New Jersey. Disco's Revenge used material from Harvey Mason's Groovin' You and circulated through international licensing and...

East 17 formed in East London in 1991 and took its name from Walthamstow's postal district. The band's recordings brought elements of hip-hop and dance into a pop-group setting. House of Love began its run of...

LL Cool J entered recording as a teenage rapper associated with Def Jam, combining assertive battle rhymes with an ability to write intimate rap ballads. Radio introduced songs such as Rock the Bells, and Bigger and...

Seal emerged as a London-born singer and songwriter whose recordings connected soul vocals with electronic production. His self-titled 1991 debut, produced by Trevor Horn, included Crazy and Future Love Paradise. A...

Noel Gallagher's reflections on fame and the past.

The song was written about the end of Gwen Stefani's relationship with bandmate Tony Kanal.

The song was inspired by the concept of secret relationships.

The song was inspired by the group's rise to fame and their past experiences.

Busta Rhymes is a New York rapper known for a forceful voice and intricate, fast-moving delivery. His appearance on A Tribe Called Quest's Scenario was an early showcase. Solo albums including The Coming, When...

The song was written for the soundtrack of the film "Waiting to Exhale."

Celine Dion grew up in a musical family in Charlemagne, Quebec, and began recording in French before developing an English-language career. Unison marked that transition in 1990. Her repertoire includes film songs...

Samples Tom Tom Club's "Genius of Love" and expresses feelings of romantic fantasy.

The song was inspired by the concept of casual relationships.

Gin Blossoms formed in Tempe, Arizona, in 1987 and brought jangling guitars and concise melodic hooks to alternative radio in the early 1990s. New Miserable Experience included Hey Jealousy, Allison Road and Until I...

The recording developed around Stevie Wonder's Pastime Paradise, with Doug Rasheed producing and L.V. layering vocal parts into a choir-like sound. Coolio described the verses arriving quickly. Wonder required the...

The song was inspired by the group's desire to create a catchy dance track.

The Notorious B.I.G., also known as Biggie, was the recording name of Christopher Wallace. His rap performances combined a distinctive flow with detailed storytelling, heard across Ready to Die and Life After Death....

The song was inspired by Chapman's experiences in relationships.

The song was inspired by Gavin Rossdale's personal experiences and emotions.

The song was inspired by the feeling of being attracted to someone's rhythm and style.

Crucial Conflict is a Chicago hip-hop group whose members Wildstyle, Kilo, Coldhard and Never came from the city's West Side. Hay appeared during the group's breakthrough with The Final Tic. The quartet followed with...

The song was inspired by the idea of finding the perfect partner.

The song was inspired by the group's comeback and their new mature sound.

The song was inspired by the formulaic nature of pop music.

Take That developed as a British male vocal group after Manchester auditions brought singers and dancers together around Gary Barlow. Its early identity joined recorded pop with coordinated stage performance. After...

The song was inspired by 2Pac's experiences in the music industry.

Björk's work brings composition and singing together with electronic production, unusual instruments and visual design. Her solo album career from Debut onward has extended into films, videos, costumes and...

The song was written for the film "Space Jam" and inspired by the concept of self-belief.

The song was inspired by the struggles of insomnia due to love.

The song was inspired by the practice of sharing the cost of marijuana.

A collaboration with Neil Young exploring personal identity.

Donna Lewis drew the song from H. E. Bates' novel Love for Lydia. It was initially called "Lydia" before she chose the familiar title. This literary origin replaces the different novel named in the supplied list....

Technohead was one of the electronic recording projects of Michael Wells and Lee Newman, who also released work under names including GTO and Tricky Disco. Its sound drew on hardcore techno and the faster end of...

The song was inspired by the desire to reconnect with a former lover.

Finding contentment and questioning societal expectations.

The song was inspired by the concept of infidelity and its consequences.

The song was inspired by the band's experiences moving from England to New York.

The song was inspired by the pain of unrequited love.

The song was inspired by life's unexpected twists and turns.

The song was written by Jim Steinman and inspired by Wuthering Heights.

Björk's work brings composition and singing together with electronic production, unusual instruments and visual design. Her solo album career from Debut onward has extended into films, videos, costumes and...

The song was inspired by the complex emotions of jealousy in relationships.

George Michael moved from the British pop duo Wham! into a solo catalog that combined melodic pop, soul and dance music. Careless Whisper appeared as a solo single in 1984, before Faith established a broader album...

No Doubt formed in Anaheim in 1986, drawing on ska, punk and new wave. Early founders included Eric and Gwen Stefani and John Spence. After a self-titled debut and the independently released Beacon Street Collection,...

The song was inspired by the importance of perseverance.

John Mellencamp is an Indiana singer and songwriter whose music connects garage rock with folk traditions and portraits of American life. His early records appeared under the John Cougar name. American Fool brought...

A cover of Roberta Flack's song about being emotionally moved by a performer.

The song was inspired by the passion of a new romantic relationship.

The song was inspired by D'Angelo's experiences with love and relationships.

Az Yet developed in Philadelphia as an R&B vocal group, with Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds helping bring its recordings to a wider audience. Ballad singing and layered vocal harmony shaped its early repertoire. Last Night...

Toni Braxton developed her R&B recording voice with producers L.A. Reid and Babyface. Her self-titled debut appeared in 1993, with Another Sad Love Song and Breathe Again introducing her low vocal tone and ballad...

Lighthouse Family developed in Newcastle as the partnership of singer Tunde Baiyewu and keyboard player Paul Tucker. Their debut album, Ocean Drive, appeared in 1995 and included Lifted. Postcards from Heaven...

Monica is an R&B singer, songwriter and actress from Atlanta. Her early experience included singing with the traveling choir Charles Thompson and the Majestics before a recording career that began with Miss Thang in...

Pearl Jam formed in Seattle in 1990, with Eddie Vedder, Stone Gossard, Jeff Ament and Mike McCready central to its recording career. Dave Krusen played drums on Ten, the 1991 debut produced with Rick Parashar and...

The song was inspired by the idea of relaxing with a romantic partner.

The song's early idea arose when Antonio Romero Monge responded to dancer Diana Patricia Cubillan Herrera's performance at a gathering in Venezuela. Los del Rio first released a Spanish-language recording. This entry...

The underlying song originated after a dancer's performance impressed Los del Rio in Venezuela. Miami-based Bayside Boys later added an electronic dance setting and English-language material in response to local...

The song was inspired by the feeling of being in a state of emotional distress.

The song was inspired by a long-distance relationship.

The song was inspired by the power of words in relationships.

Ghost Town DJ's included Darryl Demp Andrews, Rodney Kool Kollie Terry and Vickie Boo Washington. My Boo appeared on So So Def Bass All-Stars, pairing a sung melody with Miami bass production. The group also released...

The song was inspired by the idea of seeing things as they truly are.

The song was inspired by lead singer John Rzeznik's childhood memories.

The song was inspired by the slang term "no doubt."

The song was inspired by the idea of exclusive love.

The song was inspired by the idea of exclusive love and devotion.

The song was inspired by personal experiences of heartbreak.

Meat Loaf was a Dallas-born singer and actor who brought musical-theatre scale to rock records. His early stage work included Hair and Jim Steinman's More Than You Deserve, and he appeared in The Rocky Horror Picture...

The song was written for the "Waiting to Exhale" soundtrack and inspired by relationship struggles.

Hootie & the Blowfish formed through friendships at the University of South Carolina in the 1980s. Darius Rucker's baritone became a central feature of the group's mixture of folk, rock and pop. Cracked Rear View...

Cher emerged in the 1960s alongside Sonny Bono before developing a solo recording career across folk-pop, rock, disco and electronic dance music. Her contralto voice links otherwise different records, from Gypsys,...

The song was inspired by philosophical questions about the nature of God.

After losing her friend and collaborator David Cole, Carey began reflecting on bereavement with Walter Afanasieff. She left the idea open for a collaboration with Boyz II Men. The resulting song expresses grief and...

A lighthearted love song with references to Bob Dylan.

The song was inspired by the idea of a perfect, exclusive love.

Mariah Carey is a singer, songwriter and producer whose self-titled debut appeared in 1990. Her catalog places expansive ballads alongside rhythmic pop and R&B, with collaborations involving Boyz II Men, Jay-Z,...

Terrorvision developed a four-piece rock sound in Bradford, combining forceful metal guitar riffs with accessible melodies and a sharp lyrical approach. Tony Wright supplied the lead vocals. Following the band's...

Po Pimp helped take Chicago trio Do or Die from a local-label release to a deal with Houston's Rap-A-Lot Records. The collaboration with fellow Chicago rapper Twista preceded the group's album Picture This. It...

The song was inspired by Ginuwine's experiences in the club scene.

The song was inspired by the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.

The song was inspired by the concept of unconditional love.

Morrison's comeback after personal setbacks and legal troubles.

The song was inspired by the desire to escape from life's pressures.

Cast is the British guitar band led by John Power, who previously played bass with the La's. Its mid-1990s sound emphasized clear melodies and chiming guitars, with singles including Sandstorm, Walkaway and Flying....

The importance of reliability and trust in relationships.

Planet Soul was the Miami dance project built around producer George Acosta and featured vocal performances. Set U Free used Nadine Renee's voice, while contemporary coverage of Feel the Music names Brenda Dee...

The song was written by Babyface for the "Waiting to Exhale" soundtrack.

The Bluetones developed in Hounslow, near London's Heathrow Airport, where their early members rehearsed together in a garage. Singer Mark Morriss and guitarist Adam Devlin were part of a group that first released...

Faith Evans is an R&B singer, songwriter, arranger and producer whose solo catalog began with Faith and continued through Keep the Faith, Faithfully and The First Lady. She later established Prolific Music Group and...

Babylon Zoo was the recording project led by Jas Mann after his time in the Sandkings. Early demos led to a record deal, and Spaceman reached a wider audience through a Levi's advertisement. The project released The...

Blur are an English band formed in London by Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James and Dave Rowntree. They became closely associated with the 1990s Britpop movement, drawing on British groups including the Kinks,...

Radiohead's group recordings bring together Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Ed O'Brien and Philip Selway. Their music has moved across rock boundaries through a wide range of influences and studio...

The song was inspired by the band's frustration with societal expectations of women.

The song was inspired by the desire for a perfect romantic relationship.

The song was inspired by the desire for honesty in relationships.

The song was written as a tribute to the group's late mentor, Eazy-E.

Shaggy was born Orville Richard Burrell in Kingston, Jamaica, and later developed his music in New York. Early dancehall recordings included Mampie and Big Up. Pure Pleasure began his album career in 1993, followed...

The song was inspired by the beauty of nature and its connection to love.

The song was inspired by lead singer Ed Roland's observations of the world around him.

Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen developed their Mission: Impossible work while U2 was preparing Pop. Clayton described the instrumental project as a chance for the rhythm-section pair to update the television theme for...

Amber is a singer and songwriter born in the Netherlands and raised in Germany. Studio singing and club performances preceded her Tommy Boy career, which developed around This Is Your Night and later songs including...

Three Lions joined comedians David Baddiel and Frank Skinner with the Lightning Seeds for England's Euro 96 tournament. Ian Broudie wrote the music, while Baddiel and Skinner supplied the lyrics. The collaboration...

The song was written for the film "Empire Records" and inspired by miscommunication in relationships.

The song was inspired by the passage of time and its effects on relationships.

The song was inspired by the film "A Trip to the Moon" by Georges Méliès.

Kris Kross joined Atlanta performers Chris Kelly and Chris Smith in a rap duo developed with producer Jermaine Dupri. Their debut album Totally Krossed Out appeared through Ruffhouse and Columbia in 1992, with Jump...

Case is an R&B singer from New York who developed through backing-vocal work before signing with Def Jam. His self-titled debut followed the appearance of Touch Me Tease Me on The Nutty Professor soundtrack. Personal...

The song was inspired by the complexities of relationships.

The song was written by Diane Warren about the pain of heartbreak.

The song was inspired by James Hetfield's father's battle with cancer.

Girl power and the importance of friendship over romantic relationships.

The song was inspired by the pain of separation in relationships.

The song was inspired by the complexities of love and relationships.

The song was inspired by Jewel's observations of people in a shopping mall.

Monica is an R&B singer, songwriter and actress from Atlanta. Her early experience included singing with the traveling choir Charles Thompson and the Majestics before a recording career that began with Miss Thang in...

Natalie Merchant began her recording career with 10,000 Maniacs as lead vocalist, lyricist and occasional pianist. She left the group in 1993 and released her solo debut Tigerlily in 1995, followed by Ophelia and...

The song was written by Noel Gallagher for his then-girlfriend.

The song was inspired by Busta Rhymes' unique rap style and energy.

The song was inspired by life lessons and personal growth.

Written about a bitter breakup, rumored to be about actor Dave Coulier.

An R&B song comparing a woman to a luxury car.

The song was inspired by Madonna's determination to overcome personal challenges.

The song was inspired by the feeling of falling in love.

SWV entered the recording scene as an R&B vocal trio with the RCA album It's About Time. Early repertoire included I'm So Into You, Weak and Right Here, whose Teddy Riley remix expanded the group's sound. New...