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The song's lyrics contain religious and spiritual symbolism, typical of Prince's work.

Peabo Bryson developed as a singer in South Carolina through work with Al Freeman and the Upsetters and Moses Dillard and the Tex-Town Display. His own albums included Reaching for the Sky and Crosswinds, while...

Written for the film "Poetic Justice," reflecting on rekindled love.

The song tells the story of a woman who uses men for her own gain.

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...

Jon Secada developed a bilingual recording career that connects pop singing with jazz training. He studied music at the University of Miami while also working in clubs and writing commercial material. Collaboration...

Suede are a British rock band associated with Brett Anderson's expressive singing and songs about desire, isolation and class. The early partnership between Anderson and guitarist Bernard Butler shaped The Drowners,...

The song celebrates love and commitment, with a smooth R&B sound.

The song celebrates love and commitment, with a smooth R&B sound.

The song explores the pain of heartbreak and lost love.

Lenny Kravitz is a singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist whose recordings combine rock with soul, funk and blues. His work draws on the music of the 1960s and 1970s while using his own studio...

Shai formed at Howard University in Washington, D.C., bringing Carl Martin, Darnell Van Rensalier, Marc Gay and Garfield Bright into an R&B vocal quartet. The singers drew on church harmony, doo-wop and unaccompanied...

Inner Circle is a Jamaican reggae group whose history includes backing singer Eric Donaldson on Cherry, Oh Baby. Jacob Miller later became a central voice, with Tenement Yard appearing in the band's repertoire and in...

Madonna is a singer, songwriter and producer whose first single, Everybody, appeared in 1982. Her early albums connect dance rhythms with concise pop songs; later records range from the ballads of Bedtime Stories to...

Faith No More developed in California's Bay Area from the earlier group Faith No Man. We Care a Lot and Introduce Yourself featured singer Chuck Mosley before Mike Patton joined for The Real Thing. Epic and Falling...

Jon Bon Jovi wrote the song while hungover in a hotel room, reflecting on his life.

Utah Saints is the Leeds electronic duo of Jez Willis and Tim Garbutt. Formed in 1991, the project combined club production with prominent samples and a forceful rhythmic backing. Willis had previously played with...

The upbeat hip-hop track showcases Will Smith's playful rapping style.

Tears for Fears developed from the partnership of Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith, who met in Bath and previously played in Graduate. The Hurting established an electronic pop approach, while Songs from the Big Chair...

The song addresses issues of gender roles and expectations in relationships.

Taylor Dayne emerged as an international pop performer with Tell It to My Heart in the late 1980s. Her subsequent repertoire includes Prove Your Love, I'll Always Love You and Love Will Lead You Back, connecting...

A reggae cover of Elvis Presley's 1961 hit, featured in the film "Sliver."

A cover of Harry Chapin's 1974 hit about the relationship between a father and son.

Jackson's memories of growing up along the Chattahoochee River in Georgia.

Ice Cube is rapper, writer and actor O'Shea Jackson. He performed with C.I.A. before becoming a central lyricist in N.W.A., whose Straight Outta Compton brought national attention to its West Coast perspective. His...

The song was inspired by the pursuit of freedom and independence.

The song explores themes of love, vulnerability, and personal growth.

Shai formed at Howard University in Washington, D.C., bringing Carl Martin, Darnell Van Rensalier, Marc Gay and Garfield Bright into an R&B vocal quartet. The singers drew on church harmony, doo-wop and unaccompanied...

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 power ballad explores themes of heartbreak and emotional vulnerability.

The song celebrates women wearing short shorts, popular in Miami's hip-hop scene.

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...

The song explores themes of love and self-discovery, with nods to disco music.

The song's upbeat tempo and playful lyrics were inspired by old-school hip-hop styles.

Jon Secada developed a bilingual recording career that connects pop singing with jazz training. He studied music at the University of Miami while also working in clubs and writing commercial material. Collaboration...

The song explores themes of love and relationships, with a blend of R&B and pop styles.

Carey wanted to create an upbeat, feel-good song with a retro 1950s and 1960s influence.

Collins' reflection on the importance of everyday moments in life.

Exterminate! belongs to Snap!'s The Madman's Return period and features Niki Haris, who also shares a writing credit with Benito Benites and John Virgo Garrett III. The song circulated in several mixes, including...

The song explores themes of loyalty and commitment in relationships.

Iron Maiden was formed in East London by bassist Steve Harris in 1975. The band's early albums emerged during the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, pairing forceful guitars with Harris's galloping bass patterns. Paul...

A cover of Peggy Lee's 1958 version, with a more dance-oriented arrangement.

Sting wrote the song after buying a house near a barley field in England.

Kenny G is Seattle-born saxophonist Kenneth Gorelick, whose early professional experience included Barry White's Love Unlimited Orchestra and the Jeff Lorber Fusion. His solo work brought the soprano saxophone into a...

The song was written to showcase the group's smooth R&B style and vocal harmonies.

The song was a response to perceived disses from Eazy-E and Uncle Luke.

Pop Will Eat Itself is a British group that developed from mid-1980s independent rock into music built around hip-hop breaks, sampling and electronic production. This Is the Day... This Is the Hour... This Is This!...

Michael Jackson moved from childhood performances with the Jackson 5 into a separate adult solo career. Off the Wall combined funk, disco and soul, while Thriller brought pop, rock and R&B into a broader studio...

The song encourages letting go of negative emotions and moving forward.

Bobby Brown began recording with New Edition before pursuing his own solo career. King of Stage appeared in 1986, followed by Don't Be Cruel in 1988. Working with producers and writers including Teddy Riley, Babyface...

A cover of Van Morrison's 1989 song, interpreted as both a love song and a prayer.

Jackson's desire to make a positive impact on the world and promote unity.

Portrait is an R&B vocal group whose original quartet included Phillip Johnson, Eric Kirkland, Michael Saulsberry and Irving Washington. Its self-titled Capitol debut combined vocal harmonies with new jack swing...

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 song celebrates the power of music and dancing at clubs.

The song is a celebration of hip-hop culture and the group's success in the genre.

McCartney wrote the song as a message of hope during troubled times.

Shabba Ranks is a Jamaican dancehall performer whose deep, sharply accented vocal delivery helped carry the deejay style to international audiences. His early work developed through sound-system performance and...

Theme song for the TV show "The Heights" about approaching someone seemingly perfect.

The song reflects on Turner's tumultuous relationship with Ike Turner.

Depeche Mode formed in England in 1980 and developed an electronic sound built around synthesizers. Their songs often combine dark, industrial textures with themes of love, and live performance became a central part...

Tupac Shakur recorded as 2Pac and became a central voice in 1990s West Coast rap. His conversational delivery moved between forceful political commentary, party records and more reflective rap ballads. The 1991 debut...

Positive K is a Bronx rapper whose early independent work included I'm Not Havin' It with MC Lyte and Nightshift, produced by Big Daddy Kane. The Skills Dat Pay da Bills brought his conversational style to a wider...

Written for the film "The Bodyguard," the power ballad showcases Houston's vocal range.

Originally written by Dolly Parton in 1973, Houston's version was recorded for the soundtrack of "The Bodyguard."

A soulful R&B ballad about intense romantic devotion.

Written by Jim Steinman, the song is a theatrical rock ballad about the limits of love.

The song explores the pain of realizing a former partner has moved on.

Faith No More developed in California's Bay Area from the earlier group Faith No Man. We Care a Lot and Introduce Yourself featured singer Chuck Mosley before Mike Patton joined for The Real Thing. Epic and Falling...

A cover of Chaka Khan's 1978 hit, celebrating female empowerment.

The song expresses the excitement and intensity of a new romantic relationship.

The song explores sexual fantasies and desires with a blend of rock and R&B elements.

The group's desire to create a soulful, a cappella ballad about love and commitment.

Sting, born Gordon Sumner, is an English singer, bassist and songwriter whose early experience included jazz groups in northeast England. After recording with the Police, he developed a solo career with The Dream of...

The song explores the idea of true love versus materialistic relationships.

A cover of the Five Satins' 1956 doo-wop classic, showcasing the group's vocal harmonies.

A cover of the Five Satins' 1956 doo-wop classic, showcasing the group's vocal harmonies.

Bon Jovi formed in New Jersey in 1983 around Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, David Bryan, Tico Torres and Alec John Such. Their early albums paired hard-rock playing with prominent pop melodies, reaching a much wider...

Snow's experiences growing up in a multicultural neighborhood in Toronto and his time in prison.

The song's lyrics reference drug use and the group's unique, cannabis-influenced style.

Ice Cube is rapper, writer and actor O'Shea Jackson. He performed with C.I.A. before becoming a central lyricist in N.W.A., whose Straight Outta Compton brought national attention to its West Coast perspective. His...

Kadison wrote the song about his relationship with actress Sarah Jessica Parker.

David Bowie built his career around changes in musical style and performance identity. The success of 'Space Oddity' in 1969 was followed by the Ziggy Stardust character and albums that moved through guitar rock,...

Xscape were an R&B vocal quartet and the first act issued through Jermaine Dupri's So So Def label, launched in Atlanta in 1993. Their debut album Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha appeared that year. Off the Hook followed in...

The song uses "knockin' da boots" as a euphemism for sexual activity, with a smooth R&B sound.

A cover of Stevie Wonder's 1980 hit, showcasing the group's soulful vocals and harmonies.

Lead singer Dolores O'Riordan wrote the song about her first serious kiss.

Annie Lennox is a Scottish singer and songwriter raised in Aberdeen. She studied flute, piano and harpsichord at London's Royal Academy of Music before developing a pop career with Dave Stewart in Eurythmics. Their...

The song addresses social and political issues of the early 1990s.

The song blends hip-hop, R&B, and pop elements, exploring themes of love and perception.

Written for the TV show "Beverly Hills, 90210," the duet explores the nature of love.

Annie Lennox is a Scottish singer and songwriter raised in Aberdeen. She studied flute, piano and harpsichord at London's Royal Academy of Music before developing a pop career with Dave Stewart in Eurythmics. Their...

Captain Hollywood Project was the dance-music venture led by American producer, rapper and dancer Tony Dawson-Harrison. After relocating to Germany and performing with Twenty 4 Seven, he developed a separate project....

Shabba Ranks is a Jamaican dancehall performer whose deep, sharply accented vocal delivery helped carry the deejay style to international audiences. His early work developed through sound-system performance and...

The song was inspired by a homeless man the group met, addressing social issues.

2 Unlimited emerged in 1991 from the partnership of Belgian producers Jean-Paul De Coster and Phil Wilde with rapper Ray Slijngaard and singer Anita Doth. Get Ready for This became central to the act's dance-oriented...

Lead singer Shannon Hoon's struggles with depression and finding his place in the world.

The song showcases the laid-back, funk-influenced West Coast hip-hop style.

Joey Lawrence began performing in commercials and on television as a child, including a singing appearance on The Tonight Show. Roles on Gimme a Break! and Blossom made him familiar to television audiences. His...

The song showcases the laid-back, funk-influenced West Coast hip-hop style.

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...

McKnight wrote the song about the pain of a past relationship when he was 17 years old.

Jade was an R&B vocal trio comprising Tonya Kelly, Joi Marshall and Di Reed. Their musical backgrounds included jazz, Motown and gospel. The 1992 Giant Records debut Jade to the Max placed those voices in the new...

Dino is the Las Vegas singer, songwriter and producer whose performing career followed work as a DJ. His catalog includes I Like It, Romeo, Summer Girls and Ooh Child. Albums from this recording period include 24/7,...

U.S.U.R.A. was an Italian electronic dance project associated with Time Records and producers Walter Cremonini and Alessandro Gilardi. The label places it within the early success of its Italian Style imprint. Open...

The song reflects on the band's struggle to adapt to changes in the music industry.

Cliff Richard entered British recording under a stage name adopted from Harry Webb, releasing Move It through EMI's Columbia label. His early backing group, initially called the Drifters, became the Shadows. Songs...

The song uses rain as a metaphor for cleansing and new beginnings.

An R&B track about finding genuine love and connection.

A cover of Tim Hardin's 1965 folk song about maintaining hope in a troubled relationship.

The song blends jazz and hip-hop, celebrating African American culture and coolness.

The song explores themes of remorse and missed opportunities.

The song blends Eurodance and hip-hop elements, celebrating the power of music and dance.

A remix of SWV's "Right Here," incorporating samples from Michael Jackson's "Human Nature."

A hip-hop dance track celebrating dancing and physical attraction.

The song addresses depression and suicide, with a music video featuring missing children.

Shanice is an R&B singer and songwriter whose early recordings included collaborations with producer Bryan Loren. Her move to Motown brought work with Narada Michael Walden and the international success of I Love...

The track blends house music with pop and R&B elements, focusing on the power of love.

The song captures the raw energy and aggression of hardcore East Coast hip-hop.

The song explores humanity's relationship with space exploration and technology.

A cover of Queen's 1976 hit, performed at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert.

Lisa Stansfield's music brings soul and R&B singing into dance-oriented pop arrangements. Before her solo breakthrough, she worked in the group Blue Zone with Ian Devaney and Andy Morris and collaborated with Coldcut...

One of the band's early songs, showcasing their ska-punk roots.

Peter Gabriel began his solo career after leaving Genesis in 1975. His work expanded from rock albums into film soundtracks, international musical collaborations and new approaches to recording. He helped establish...

The reggae-pop song celebrates love and passion with a catchy chorus.

The Beloved developed from a British alternative quartet into an electronic dance-pop partnership guided by singer Jon Marsh. Work with Steve Waddington produced The Sun Rising, Hello and the album Happiness. Helena...

Jackson wanted to create a more mellow, sensual sound compared to her previous work.

Boy Krazy was a New York dance-pop group formed in 1991. Its credited members included Johnna Lee Cummings, Josselyne Jones and Renee Veneziale. The group's repertoire includes That's What Love Can Do and Good Times...

Jesus Jones emerged within Britain's late-1980s indie-dance scene, combining rock guitars with electronic textures and elements of dance music and hip-hop. Liquidizer introduced songs including Info Freako, while...

The Love I Lost pairs West End with singer Sybil in a 1993 recording of the Gamble and Huff composition. Mike Stock and Pete Waterman produced it, with Dave Ford mixing and Peter Day engineering at The Vineyard. The...

Jeremy Jordan is the Indiana-raised singer and actor who recorded for Giant Records in the early 1990s. His debut single The Right Kind of Love combined pop and R&B. Its placement on the Beverly Hills 90210...

Joel's exploration of faith and spirituality, inspired by a vivid dream he had.

The song's upbeat melody contrasts with lyrics about ending a toxic relationship.

Green Jelly is a theatrical comedy-rock band led by Bill Manspeaker. Earlier known as Green Jello, it developed a stage presentation built around costumes and props. Cereal Killer began as a video album; the success...

Michael Bolton is a singer and songwriter known for a soulful vocal style and a repertoire spanning pop, soul standards and screen music. His songwriting collaborations include Steel Bars with Bob Dylan, while Go the...

Jamiroquai is the British band led by singer and songwriter Jay Kay. It emerged through the Acid Jazz label before moving to Sony, combining soul and funk with dance rhythms. Early records included When You Gonna...

2 Unlimited emerged in 1991 from the partnership of Belgian producers Jean-Paul De Coster and Phil Wilde with rapper Ray Slijngaard and singer Anita Doth. Get Ready for This became central to the act's dance-oriented...

The song tells the story of two men competing for a woman's affection.

The acoustic ballad was written as a tribute to the band's fans.

Sister Sledge brought together Philadelphia sisters Debbie, Kathy, Joni and Kim Sledge. Their R&B vocal style reached a broad dance audience through We Are Family and He's the Greatest Dancer, both written and...

The song explores the vulnerability and intense emotions of falling in love.

The song addresses the importance of true friendship and loyalty.

An exploration of the nature of love set to a Eurodance beat.

Linda Perry wrote the song about her frustration with society and the music industry.

Restless Heart is a Nashville country group assembled around experienced studio musicians with producer Tim DuBois. Its recordings blend close vocal harmonies and country songwriting with polished pop and California...

The song was inspired by the Miami bass music scene and popular catchphrases of the time.

Similar to Tag Team's "Whoomp! (There It Is)," the song was part of the Miami bass scene.

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, featured in the film "Free Willy," explores themes of faith and support.

The Bluebells formed in Glasgow around musicians including Ken and David McCluskey and songwriter Robert Hodgens, also known as Bobby Bluebell. Their guitar-based pop emerged from the city's early-1980s independent...