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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.