Released at the very end of the decade (film soundtrack), it encapsulated the hustle of the era. Alternatively, for a pure 90s vibe: "My Name Is" – Eminem (1999) .
Hip-hop graduated from a niche genre to the dominant cultural force of the era. 90s music top 100
[Late 1980s Pop/Hair Metal] │ ▼ (September 1991) [Nirvana - "Smells Like Teen Spirit"] ───► Ushers in the Alternative Era │ ├─► Seattle Grunge Scene (Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains) └─► Mainstream Alternative Rock (R.E.M., Green Day, Weezer) Released at the very end of the decade
A cultural reset. It wasn't just a song; it was a movement. it was a movement.
