Music:
- The energy and optimism of the 1980s was still fresh as the 1990s rolled around.
- These positive attitudes were reflected in 1990 with popular hits such as “U Can’t Touch This” by MC Hammer, Mariah Carey’s “Vision of Love,” and Madonna's “Vogue.”
- Nirvana emerged onto the scene with their hit “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” it unexpectedly sparked the Grunge movement, a subgenre of alternative rock that was characterized by apathetic and angst-filled song lyrics and heavily distorted electric guitars.
- Stemming from Seattle youth culture, Grunge was cynical and minimalistic, rebelling against the materialism and flashiness of the 1980s.
- The popular music in the bulk of 1992 ranged from Grunge (Nirvana, Pearl Jam); to Alternative Rock (Korn, Rage Against the Machine, Sublime)
- Pop Hip Hop acts such as TLC and Fresh Prince began gaining popularity, inspiring bright neon outfits, baggy pants, and baseball caps.
- 1) "Hold On" - Wilson Phillips
- 2) "It Must Have Been Love" -Roxette
- 3) "Nothing Compares 2 U" - Sinead O'Connor
- 4) "Poison" - Bell Biv Devoe
- 5) "Vogue" - Madonna
- 1) "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You" - Bryan Adams
- 2) "I Wanna Sex You Up" - Color Me Badd
- 3) "Gonna Make You Sweat" - C+C Music Factory
- 4) "Rush Rush" - Paula Abdul
- 5) "One More Try" - Timmy T
Top 5 Songs on the "Billboard Top 100" in 1992:
1) "End of the Road" - Boyz II Me
2) "Baby Got Back" - Sir Mix A-lot
3) "Jump" - Kris Kross
4) "Save The Best For Last" - Vanessa Williams
5) "Baby-Baby-Baby" - TLC
Fashion:
- The beginning of the nineties saw a transition from the flamboyant, bright colored eighties to a more relaxed “less is more” style.
- Brand names and logos became very prominent because people demanded more instant gratification and wanted to be defined as successful.
- With the dominating recession, street fashions became a major factor in the way people dressed because they had less money to spend on couture designers.
- Seinfeld (1990-1998):
Seinfeld is an American television sitcom that redefined the sitcom genre by containing pointless plots and unwavering characters. Seinfeld was a popular comedy throughout the 90’s and lasted a whole nine seasons. - The Simpsons (1989-current):
The Simpsons is an American animated television sitcom which consists of a satirical middle-class family, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie. The series is still continuing today and has a big cultural influence on society. Bart, the only son in the family, has influenced particular phrases that became popularized in the 90’s; “Outta my way, man”, “Eat my shorts”, “Don’t have a cow”, “No way, man”, and “Cowabunga.” Bart has also been labeled as the “heart of the family” and “busting through T.V.’s archaic sense of propriety." - Fresh Prince of Bel Air (1990-1995):
Fresh Prince of Bel Air is an American television sitcom that starred Will Smith as “street-smart” teenager from West Philadelphia that was sent to live with his wealthy relatives in a mansion in Bel Air. This comedy and heart warming television series provided life learned lessons that many teenage and young adults may go through. - The Cosby Show (ended 1992): The Cosby Show is an American television situational comedy show about an upper-middle class African-American family living in Brooklyn, New York. The Cosby Show was one of the first successful standup comedian sitcoms that paved the way for others such as; Roseanne, Home Improvement, The Drew Carey Show, Seinfeld, and Everybody Loves Raymond. The show gives examples of ethics, respect, morality, success, warmth, and high ideals for its viewers.
Technology:
- Development and Growth of World Wide Web (1991):
The World Wide Web (www) can be defined as a global information medium which is used to connect and operate over to the internet. The internet was not a new concept during the 90’s, however, browsers and websites would become more easily operated and inexpensive and growth of World Wide Web would continue to grow. This allowed the world to communicate faster and more efficiently and affected culture immensely which has lead to a more globalized and computerized world. - Microsoft Launches Windows 3.0 (1990):
During the 1990’s, Microsoft goes from a small beginner market position to a market dominant position. Microsoft has shaped technology because it has given more advanced computer programs to allow the lives of its customers to become more efficient.
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