The Best House Music and Techno Songs of the ’90s
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From the classic anthems that started it all to the lesser known tracks that kept the party going, these are the best house and techno songs of the ’90s.
’90s House Music Hits
Back in the ’90s, house music and techno were all the rage. People would go to clubs and raves to listen to these thumping beats all night long. If you’re a fan of ’90s house music, then you’ll love this list of the best songs of the decade. From classics like Energy 52’s “Cafe Del Mar” to more obscure tracks like Unit Moebius’s “Token,” there’s something for everyone on this list.
“The Bomb” by The Bucketheads
“The Bomb” by The Bucketheads is a classic ’90s house music hit. The song was released in 1995 and peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. The song is known for its catchy hook and unique drop, which features a sampled bomb sound effect.
“Can You Feel It” by Mr. Fingers
“Can You Feel It” is a 1991 House Music song by Mr. Fingers. The song was a commercial success, peaking at number one on the US Hot Dance Club Play chart and number two in the UK. The song has since been recognized as a classic of the genre and has been featured in numerous compilations and remixes.
“I Feel Love” by Donna Summer
“I Feel Love” is a song by Donna Summer, released in 1977. The song was produced by Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte. It is one of the first electronic dance songs, and remains one of the most influential.
’90s Techno Songs
The ’90s was a golden era for techno and house music. Some of the best songs of the genre came out of this decade. Here are some of our favorites.
“9pm (Till I Come)” by ATB
This song was released in 1998 and quickly rose to the top of the charts in several countries. It was one of the first techno songs to achieve mainstream success and is still considered a classic today.
“No Limit” by 2 Unlimited
2 Unlimited was a Dutch dance group founded in 1991 by Jean-Paul De Coster and Phil Wilde. Originally consisting of rapper Ray Slijngaard and singer Anita Doth, the group had international success with their hit singles “Get Ready for This” and “No Limit”, both of which topped the charts in multiple countries.
“No Limit” is a song recorded by 2 Unlimited. It was released in May 1993 as the lead single from their second album No Limits!. The song peaked at number one in Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Spain and the United Kingdom, as well as on the Eurochart Hot 100 and Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart in the United States.
“The Real Thing” by 2 Unlimited
2 Unlimited was a Dutch Eurodance act founded in 1991 by Belgian producers Jean-Paul DeCoster and Phil Wilde. Originally fronted by Dutch rapper Ray Slijngaard and Dutch vocalist Anita Doth, the act achieved mainstream success throughout Europe between 1992 and 1996.
“The Real Thing” is a song by 2 Unlimited, released in May 1993 as the third single from their second album No Limits!. The song became one of the biggest hits of the summer of 1993 in Europe, and peaked at number one on the dance charts in several countries.