“Everybody’s Free (To Feel Good)” by Rozalla, an essential 90s dance music hit, still remains popular today as an upbeat party anthem with its catchy beat and powerful vocals creating an upbeat party anthem that inspires us all to feel empowered.
Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch’s “Good Vibrations” is an upbeat dance song sure to get any party started! Perfect for any dance floor and music library alike.
1. “Finally” by Ce Ce Peniston
“Finally” by Ce Ce Peniston will make an excellent addition to a 90s dance music playlist. With its timeless beat and catchy chorus, people will dance all night long to it!
If your dance music includes both old and new genres, Deee-Lite’s “Groove Is In The Heart” is an ideal selection to keep everyone moving and singing along. It features an infectious drum beat which will get everyone up on their feet dancing and singing along!
When creating a 90s dance music playlist, you should include some hip hop hits. MC Hammer’s “U Can’t Touch This,” from 1990 album Please Hammer Don’t Hurt ‘Em is a timeless hit that never fails to get people dancing and singing along! Additionally, Montell Jordan’s classic song “This Is How We Do It” by Montell Jordan will sure get people moving their bodies and moving the crowd!
2. “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)” by C&C Music Factory
This classic dance track from the ’90s is famous for its catchy beat and infectious chorus. Additionally, its motivating rap verses make this an excellent selection for workout playlists.
C&C Music Factory’s hit “U Can’t Touch This,” released as an international hit in February 1991, reached number one on Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Play chart and became an overnight phenomenon. Written by singer Martha Wash and rapper Freedom Williams, its lyrics proved immensely successful across borders. Additionally, its track incorporated various musical styles and samples such as one from MC Hammer’s song of the same name (U Can’t Touch This).
No matter your level of dance expertise, this summertime classic is hard not to get up and move around when listening. With its catchy rhythm and lyrics that anyone can follow along to, this song has become a worldwide phenomenon! Furthermore, its signature vocals pay homage to drag ball culture as a whole.
3. “Jellyhead (Motiv8 mix)” by Crush
Those of you who love 90s dance music must listen to this one! A mix of old-school R&B and hip-hop, this tune offers a smooth yet funky beat and lyrics depicting love that is toxic yet irresistible – this timeless classic will undoubtedly make an appearance at your next party!
Released in 1999, “Livin’ La Vida Loca” is an infectious Latin-infused dance track sure to get your feet moving. Boasting an engaging bassline and simple lyrics that are easy for anyone to remember, “Livin’ La Vida Loca” will have you moving along for hours upon end!
“Together Forever” has quickly become a classic track among dance music enthusiasts worldwide, its infectious beat and playful energy making it a firm fan favorite at parties and clubs worldwide. The song’s memorable melody and heartfelt lyrics honor love and friendship and are testament to it being forever together – “Together Forever” will remain popular with everyone for years to come!
4. “Born Slippy” by Underworld
This song from the 1990s remains one of the most iconic dance tracks, thanks to its catchy beat and easy steps that are easily followed. Its Spanish lyrics tell of a woman comparing her lover’s rhythm of night life; its funky beat makes it impossible for audiences to resist!
Underworld’s dance music may often lack lyrics, but their new album Dubnobasswithmyheadman pairs Hyde’s poetry and hypnotic phrasing with electronic sounds for an enjoyable listening experience. Remixes of “Born Slippy” and “Banstyle” featured on this record provide great additions to its original track.
Underworld made an outstanding contribution to dance music’s 90s boom with this 1996 single, which was used as the climax of Trainspotting movie. Its combination of sublime synths and four-to-the-floor freakout perfectly captured its spirit; director Danny Boyle said he initially used their album for inspiration before randomly finding this 12″ version in record shop as needed to complete filming.
5. “Macarena” by Los Del Rio
If you grew up during the 1990s, chances are you were familiar with Los Del Rio’s “Macarena.” The dance hit was an integral part of club nights and private events alike and marked Latin music’s first mainstream success story.
Monge and Perdigones admit they weren’t taken aback when people from all walks of life started dancing the Macarena steps – including Olympic athletes, baseball fans and politicians! While Monge wasn’t taken back by this global phenomenon, Perdigones admit they were amazed when it caught on.
This song may not have the same high-energy level as some of the others on this list, but it should still be an essential addition to any dance playlist. Its smooth groove makes for easy dance moves while its lyrics provide something to sing along to.
6. “Strike It Up” by Black Box
As computer music technology proliferated throughout the 1990s, creating dance songs became easier for anyone. A surge in female singers who blended vocals with electronic beats including Mary J Blige, Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston. Erykah Badu, Missy Elliott and Lauryn Hill emerged as leaders of contemporary R&B; while pop artists such as Rihanna were making tracks that blurred R&B with hip hop culture.
“Macarena” has long been considered an icon of the 1990s and remains an extremely popular dance tune today. Even though its sound can be considered somewhat corny, its catchy rhythm makes it hard not to move along to it and sing along! Plus its catchy chorus of “Everybody dance now!” will get any party started! Another hit from Deee-Lite in this period was “Groove Is in the Heart”, featuring soulful lead vocalist Lady Miss Kier and Q-Tip from A Tribe Called Quest as lead vocalist/rapping duos respectively!
7. “All That She Wants” by Ace of Base
All That She Wants was this Swedish group’s debut international hit. Released as both single from 1992 album Happy Nation in Scandinavia and lead single for 1993 album The Sign in North America, its famed whistling melody had initially been heard at the end of each track before producer Denniz Pop opted to move it closer to the introduction – making it instantly recognisable!
Even if you don’t recognize Madonna as an artist, almost everyone knows Vogue by Madonna – this dance track with its infectious beat and captivating rap verses will surely get your body moving.
Deee-Lite’s Miami-style genre song offers fun energy and steady rhythm that’ll get your dance moves moving. An instantaneously recognizable classic that makes any 90s dance party memorable. Perhaps you have seen Kenny from South Park dancing along to it or heard it on the radio; regardless, this tune should be featured as part of your dance music repertoire.
8. “C’mon N Ride It (The Train)” by Quad City DJs
Gloria Estefan released this song in 1994 as an iconic dance music hit, complete with an irresistibly driving beat and crescendoing lyrics that will have people moving. You might not recognize its name initially but just 10 seconds of listening will have you singing along to its unforgettable lyrics!
MC Hammer’s high-energy dance song from the 90s was an immensely popular dance hit. Not only can it get you moving your body with its fun beat and inspiring message, it will motivate you to take up dancing yourself!
Quad City DJs’ track “Train” is an homage to the 1996 movie Space Jam and makes reference to its beat as being “train”. A fun upbeat song designed to encourage dancing and have a good time! Plus it has an unforgettable chorus to help remember this track as well as Freedom Williams rap verse and 44 repetitions of the word “train”. A great addition for dance music playlists!
9. “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It” by Will Smith
Although its sexually suggestive lyrics initially garnered some backlash, this song became an instant classic and launched Will Smith onto the music scene. With its catchy melody and upbeat lyrics, this track continues to entertain and motivate listeners while its message reminding listeners that hard work can help anyone reach their goals.
This track’s easy, repetitive groove makes it simple and fun to dance along to, while its lyrics repeat similar phrases throughout its chorus. A party favorite! This upbeat, fun tune will ensure any celebration runs smoothly!
This dance hit was first released as the lead single from Smith’s debut album Big Willie Style in 1997 and marked his first release without longtime producer DJ Jazzy Jeff. Subsequently he went on to appear on popular sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air for six years before going on to release more albums and make appearances in movies, as well as executive producing and hosting several television programs in 21st century.