Top 100 Songs of the 90s: Relive the Decade’s Biggest Hits

The 1990s was a decade of iconic music, filled with diverse genres and unforgettable hits that topped the Billboard charts. From the rise of pop divas to the explosion of hip-hop and R&B into the mainstream, the 90s soundscape was rich and varied. For anyone wanting a dose of nostalgia or to discover the era’s defining tracks, we’ve compiled the definitive list of the Top 100 Songs Of The 90s, straight from Billboard’s official rankings. Get ready to take a trip down memory lane and rediscover the tunes that shaped a generation.

1. ONE SWEET DAY – Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men (95-96)
2. MACARENA – Los Del Rio (95 & 96)
3. I’LL MAKE LOVE TO YOU – Boyz II Men (94-95)
4. UN-BREAK MY HEART – Toni Braxton (96-97)
5. * CANDLE IN THE WIND 1997 / SOMETHING ABOUTTHE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT – Elton John (97-98)
6. END OF THE ROAD – Boyz II Men (92)
7. I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU – Whitney Houston (92-93)
8. THE BOY IS MINE – Brandy & Monica (98)
9. I SWEAR – All 4 One (94)
10. I’LL BE MISSING YOU – Puff Daddy, Faith Evans & 112 (97)
11. THE SIGN – Ace Of Base (94)
12. HOW DO I LIVE – LeAnn Rimes (97-98)
13. GANGSTA’S PARADISE – Coolio featuring L.V. (95-96)
14. ON BENDED KNEE – Boyz II Men (94-95)
15. FANTASY – Mariah Carey (95-96)
16. TOO CLOSE – Next (98)
17. THAT’S THE WAY LOVE GOES – Janet Jackson (93)
18. BECAUSE YOU LOVED ME – Celine Dion (96)
19. WATERFALLS – TLC (95)
20. DREAMLOVER – Mariah Carey (93)
21. CREEP – TLC (95)
22. CAN’T HELP FALLING IN LOVE – UB40 (93)
23. JUMP – Kris Kross (92)
24. TAKE A BOW – Madonna (95)
25. THA CROSSROADS – Bone Thugs-N-Harmony (96)
26. THE FIRST NIGHT – Monica (98)
27. CAN’T NOBODY HOLD ME DOWN – Puff Daddy& Mase (97)
28. INFORMER – Snow (93)
29. THIS IS HOW WE DO IT – Montell Jordan (95)
30. BABY GOT BACK – Sir Mix-A-Lot (92)
31. BELIEVE – Cher (99)
32. FREAK ME – Silk (93)
33. NO SCRUBS – TLC (99)
34. YOU’RE STILL THE ONE – Shania Twain (98)
35. WANNABE – Spice Girls (97)
36. NO DIGGITY – BLACKstreet & Dr. Dre (96-97)
37. (EVERYTHING I DO) I DO IT FOR YOU – Bryan Adams (91)
38. LIVIN’ LA VIDA LOCA – Ricky Martin (99)
39. BLACK OR WHITE – Michael Jackson (91-92)
40. I’D DO ANYTHING FOR LOVE (BUT I WON’TDO THAT) – Meat Loaf (93-94)
41. • SMOOTH – Santana & Rob Thomas (99-00)
42. STAY (I MISSED YOU) – Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories (94)
43. GENIE IN A BOTTLE – Christina Aguilera (99)
44. WHOOMP! (THERE IT IS) – Tag Team (93-94)
45. YOU MAKE ME WANNA…. – Usher (97-98)
46. IF YOU HAD MY LOVE – Jennifer Lopez (99)
47. SAVE THE BEST FOR LAST – Vanessa Williams (92)
48. THE POWER OF LOVE – Celine Dion (94)
49. ALWAYS BE MY BABY – Mariah Carey (96)
50. I’M YOUR ANGEL – R. Kelly & Celine Dion (98-99)
51. ANOTHER NIGHT – Real McCoy (94-95)
52. EXHALE (SHOOP SHOOP) – Whitney Houston (95-96)
53. HERO – Mariah Carey (93-94)
54. HAVE YOU EVER REALLY LOVEDA WOMAN? – Bryan Adams (95)
55. BUMP N’ GRIND – R. Kelly (94)
56. AGAIN – Janet Jackson (93-94)
57. MMMBOP – Hanson (97)
58. KISS FROM A ROSE – Seal (95)
59. WEAK – S W V (93)
60. NOBODY’S SUPPOSED TO BE HERE – Deborah Cox (98-99)
61. NOBODY KNOWS – Tony Rich Project (96)
62. ANGEL OF MINE – Monica (99)
63. TRULY MADLY DEEPLY – Savage Garden (98)
64. RUSH RUSH – Paula Abdul (91)
65. HERE COMES THE HOTSTEPPER – Ini Kamoze (94-95)
66. IF I EVER FALL IN LOVE – Shai (92-93)
67. * FOOLISH GAMES / YOU WERE MEANT FOR ME – Jewel (97)
68. * YOU’RE MAKIN’ ME HIGH/ LET IT FLOW – Toni Braxton (96-97)
69. ALL FOR LOVE – Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart, Sting (94)
70. ALL THAT SHE WANTS – Ace Of Base (93-94)
71. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS FOREVER – Donna Lewis (96-97)
72. BECAUSE I LOVE YOU (THE POSTMAN SONG) – Stevie B (90-91)
73. I DON’T WANT TO MISS A THING – Aerosmith (98)
74. TOGETHER AGAIN – Janet (98)
75. NICE & SLOW – Usher (98)
76. • UNPRETTY – TLC (99)
77. IT’S ALL COMING BACK TO ME NOW – Celine Dion (96-97)
78. …BABY ONE MORE TIME – Britney Spears (99)
79. I’M TOO SEXY – Right Said Fred (92)
80. BABY-BABY-BABY – TLC (92)
81. MY WAY – Usher (98)
82. NOTHING COMPARES 2 U – Sinead O’Connor (90)
83. DON’T LET GO (LOVE) – En Vogue (97)
84. LATELY – Divine (98-99)
85. MO MONEY MO PROBLEMS – Notorious B.I.G.,Puff Daddy & Mase (97-98)
86. QUIT PLAYING GAMES (WITH MY HEART) – Backstreet Boys (97-98)
87. I BELIEVE I CAN FLY – R. Kelly (97)
88. HYPNOTIZE – Notorious B.I.G. (97)
89. TWISTED – Keith Sweat (96-97)
90. TO BE WITH YOU – Mr. Big (92)
91. VISION OF LOVE – Mariah Carey (90)
92. RUMP SHAKER – Wreckx-N-Effect (92-93)
93. VOGUE – Madonna (90)
94. ALL 4 LOVE – Color Me Badd (91-92)
95. NUTHIN’ BUT A “G” THANG – Dr. Dre (93)
96. I’LL BE THERE – Mariah Carey (92)
97. * HOW DO YOU WANT IT/ CALIFORNIA LOVE – 2 Pac, K-Ci & JoJo (96)
98. ALL MY LIFE – K-Ci & JoJo (98)
99. MY ALL – Mariah Carey (98)
100. RETURN OF THE MACK – Mark Morrison (97)

This list represents just a fraction of the incredible music that the 90s offered, but it undeniably highlights the songs that resonated most widely, achieving top spots on the Billboard charts and embedding themselves into the cultural consciousness. From ballads to dance anthems, these top 100 songs of the 90s continue to be enjoyed and remembered today, a testament to the lasting power of 90s music. What are your favorite 90s hits from this list or beyond?