313 Best 90s Dance Songs For Wedding or Party (Top Hits)

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The 90s was an awesome decade for music fans.

During the 1990s, the most popular songs came from a variety of music styles including pop, rock and roll, alternative, rap, hip-hop, country, and r&b (just to name a few).

If you are looking to make a 90s music playlist for your wedding or a retro dance party, this list of songs will bring back some amazing memories.

You can scroll through the entire list or you can use the links below to go to a specific section.

Here is what we cover in this article:

• Dance song and club hits from the 90s
• Boy band songs
• 90s rap and hip hop songs
• Rock and alternative songs from the 1990s
• Romantic 90s love songs to use for your first dance
• Slow songs for couples
• Hit songs for your 90s playlist
• Country hits from the 1990s
• 90s dance moves (tutorials)
• Top 10 hits of the 90s (by year)

Dance, R&B, Pop, Club Hits From the 1990s (For Your Wedding Reception Dance Floor or Party)

The ’90s were filled with amazing dance songs. Whether you are making your own playlist or having your DJ or cover band make your selections for you, these are some of the best songs from the 90s to pack the dance floor at your wedding or party.

• “Groove Is In the Heart” by Deee-Lite
• “Ray of Light” by Madonna
• “This Is How We Do It” by Montell Jordan
• “Believe” by Cher
• “What Is Love” by Haddaway
• “Waiting for Tonight” by Jennifer Lopez (J Lo)
• “Vogue” by Madonna
• “Unbelievable” by EMF
• “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)w” by C+C Music Factory
• “Wannabe” by Spice Girlshttps://youtu.be/OnT58cIJSpw
• “Hold On” by Wilson Phillips
• “Black or White” by Michael Jackson
• “Livin’ la Vida Loca” by Ricky Martin
• “Mambo No. 5 (a Little Bit of…)” by Lou Bega
• “You Get What You Give” by New Radicals
• “Semi-Charmed Life” by Third Eye Blind
• “Bailamos” by Enrique Iglesias
• “Mowtownphilly” by Boyz ll Men
• “No Scrubs” by TLC
• “All Star” by Smash Mouth
• “Pony” by Ginuwine
• “Here Comes the Hotstepper” by Ini Kamoze
• “C’Mon N’ Ride It (The Train)” by Quad City DJ’s
• “The Rhythm of the Night” by Corona
• “Humpin’ Around” by Bobby Brown
• “Spice Up Your Life” by Spice Girls
• “…Baby One More Time” by Britney Spears
• “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba
• “Men In Black” by Will Smith
• “Barbie Girl” by Aqua
• “Macarena (Bayside Boys Remix)” by Los del Rio
• “Rhythm Is a Dancer” by Snap!

Best Boy Band Songs of the 90s

The 90s were the decade of the boy band. Who was your favorite? Were you team Justin? Or were you team Nick or Brian? These songs are sure to make your wedding guests or party people happy:

• “Larger Than Life” by Backtreet Boys
• “Tearin’ Up My Heart” by *NSYNC
• “Step By Step” by New Kids On the Block
• “MMMBop” by Hanson
• “As Long as You Love Me” by Backstreet Boys
• “I Do (Cherish You)” by 90° (98 Degrees)
• “Tonight” by New Kids On The Block
• “Everyboy (Backstreet’s Back)” by Backstreet Boys
• “I Want It That Way” by Backstreet Boys
• “I Want You Back” by *NSYNC
• “I Adore Mi Amor” by Color Me Badd
• “Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)” by Backstreet Boys
• “All 4 Love” by Color Me Badd

90s Rap and Hip-Hop Songs

The 1990s provided us with some of the best rap and hip-hop songs ever!

• “Jump Around” by House of Pain
• “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-A Lot
• “Nuthin’ but a G Thang (feat. Snoop Dogg)” by Dr. Dre
• “California Love” by 2Pac
• “Too Close” by Next
• “Intergalactic” by Beastie Boys
• “Mo Money Mo Problems (feat. Mase & Puff Daddy)” by The Notorious B.I.G.
• “Who Am I (What’s My Name)?” by Snoop Dogg
• “O.P.P.” by Naughty By Nature
• “Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)” by JAY-Z
• “Feels So Good” by Mase
• “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It” by Will Smith
• “Whoomp! There It Is” by Tag Team
• “Jump” by Kris Kross
• “Now That We Found Love” by Heavy D & The Boyz
• “Poison” by Bel Biv Devoe
• “My Name Is” by Eminem
• “Ice Ice Baby” by Vanilla Ice
• “Regulate (feat. Nate Dogg)” by Warren G
• “No Diggity (feat. Dr. Dre & Queen Pen)” by Blackstreet
• “Hypnotize” by The Notorious B.I.G.
• “Back That Azz Up (feat. Mannie Fresh & Lil Wayne)” by Juvenile
• “Gin and Juice” by Snoop Dogg
• “Rump Shaker” by Wreckz-N-Effect
• “Can I Get A…(feat. Amil & Ja Rule)” by JAY-Z
• “The Next Episode (feat. Snoop Dogg)” by Dr. Dre
• “I Wish” by Skee-Lo
• “Gangsta’s Paradise (feat. L.V.)” by Coolio

Alternative, Punk, and Hard Rock Songs From the 90s

From hard rock to grunge and alternative, the 90s produced some great songs to use at your wedding or party.

• “My Own Worst Enemy” by Lit
• “What’s My Age Again?” by Blink-182
• “Nookie” by Limp Bizkit
• “The Kids Aren’t Alright” by The Offspring
• “Hey Jealousy” by Gin Blossoms
• “Enter Sandman” by Metallica
• “Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)” by The Offspring
• “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC
• “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana
• “Cowboy” by Kid Rock
• “Everything About You” by Ugly Kid Joe
• “Break Stuff” by Limp Bizkit
• “Been Caught Stealing” by Jane’s Addiction
• “Everlong” by Foo Fighters
• “Bawitdaba” by Kid Rock
• “3 am” by Matchbox Twenty
• “Red Dragon Tattoo” by Fountains Of Wayne
• “Prisoner of Society” by The Living End
• “November Rain” by Gun N’ Roses
• “To Be With You” by Mr. Big
• “Basket Case” Green Day
• “Jeremy” by Pearl Jam
• “Santeria” by Sublime
• “Are You Gonna Go My Way” by Lenny Kravitz
• “All the Small Things” by Blink-182

Romantic Love Songs (From the 90s) For Your Wedding First Dance

If you are looking for the perfect song to use for your first dance, we have some awesome choices for you (you will also want to check out the slow dance section directly below it).

These hits also make great wedding entrance songs for the bride or bridal party walking down the aisle.

• “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston (From the 1992 hit movie soundtrack, The Bodygaurd)
• “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You” by Bryan Adams
• “You Were Meant for Me” by Jewel
• “I Love You Always Forever” by Donna Lewis
• “I’ll Be” by Edwin McCain
• “Endless Love” Mariah Carey & Luther Vandross
• “More Than Words” by Extreme
• “Beauty and the Beast” by Céline Dion & Peabo Bryson
• “Amazing” by Aerosmith
• “A Whole New World (Aladdin’s Theme)” by Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle
• “Save The Best For Last” by Vanessa Williams

90s Slow Dance Songs For Couples

These slow dance songs from the 90s will definitely pack your wedding or retro party dance floor. We also love some of these songs for the father-daughter dance, and the mother-son dance.

• “I’ll Make Love to You” by Boyz ll Men
• “Nothing Compares 2 U” by Sinéad O’Connor
• “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith (From the 1998 hit movie soundtrack, Armageddon)
• “My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme from “Titanic”)” by Céline Dion (From the 1997 hit movie soundtrack, Titanic)
• “Always” by Bon Jovi
• “Secret Garden” by Bruce Springsteen
• “Crash Into Me” by Dave Matthews Band
• “I Swear” by All-4-One
• “You’re Still the One” by Shania Twain
• “Brick” by Ben Folds Five
• “A Song for Mama” by Boyz ll Men
• “One Sweet Day” by Mariah Carey
• “Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?” by Bryan Adams
• “Crazy” by Aerosmith
• “End of the Road” by Boyz ll Men
• “I’ll Be There” by Mariah Carey

Check out over 300 love songs for the man in your life.

Hit Songs From The 90s For your Party Playlist

These popular 90s songs would make great additions to your party playlist (or the wedding morning getting-ready-room playlist):

• “I’ll Be There for You (Theme song from Friends)” by The Rembrandts
• “Wonderwall” by Oasis
• “Mr. Jones” by Counting Crows
• “Just a Girl” by No Doubt (From the 1995 hit movie soundtrack, Clueless)
• “Supermodel” by Jill Sobule (From the 1995 hit movie soundtrack, Clueless)
• “Every Morning” by Sugar Ray
• “The Sign” by Ace of Base
• “Lovefool” by The Cardigans
• “Say My Name” by Destiny’s Child
• “Waterfalls” by TLC
• “Don’t Speak” by No Doubt
• “Walking in Memphis” by Marc Cohn
• “Another Night” by Real McCoy
• “Remember the Time” by Michael Jackson
• “Freedom! ’90” by George Michael
• “Steal My Sunshine” by LEN
• “I’ll Be Missing you” by Puff Daddy
• “Whatta Man” by En Vougue & Salt-N-Pepa
• “How Bizarre” by OMC
• “Loser” by Beck
• “Thank You” by Dido
• “Hand In My Pocket” by Alanis Morissette
• “Two Princes” by Spin Doctors
• “Cantaloop” by Us3
• “Informer” by B*Witched
• “Killing Me Softly” by Fugees
• “Bad Boys (Theme from COPS)” by Inner Circle
• “Kiss Me” by Sixpence None the Richer
• “Praise You” by Fatboy Slim
• “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by The Proclaimers
• “What’s Up?” by 4 Non Blondes
• “Torn” by Natalie Imbruglia
• “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm” by Crash Test Dummies
• “Dreamlover” by Mariah Carey
• “All That She Wants” by Ace of Base
• “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” by Green Day (A great song choice for the last song of the night)
• “One Week” by Barenaked Ladies
• “Baby, I Love Your Way” by Big Mountain
• “There She Goes” by The La’s
• “Jump, Jive an’ Wail” by The Brian Setzer Orchestra
• “Only Wanna Be With You” by Hootie & The Blowfish
• “Kiss from a Rose” by Seal (From the 1995 hit movie soundtrack, Batman Forever)
• “No Rain” by Blind Melon
• “All My Life” by K-Ci & JoJo
• “Closing Time” by Semisonic (This is obviously a great song choice for the last song of the night for your wedding receptioj or 90s themed party)
• “All I Wanna Do” by Sheryl Crow
• “Where It’s At” by Beck
• “Losing My Religion” by R.E.M.

Country Hits From The 90s

• “Man! I Feel Like A Woman” by Shania Twain
• “Amazed” by Lonestar
• “Achy Breaky Heart” by Billy Ray Cyrus
• “That Don’t Impress Me Much” by Shania Twain
• “Chattahoochee” by Alan Jackson
• “Watermelon Crawl” by Tracy Byrd
• “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” by Brooks & Dunn

*If you’re a country music fan, you will love this post: 470 Best Country Music Songs For Your Wedding or Party.

90s Dance Moves

The 1990s had some of the best dance moves ever! Here is some inspiration if you are looking to learn some 90s dance moves before your wedding reception or retro dance party:

Hip-Hop Dance Moves

This video shows some awesome 90s dance moves including the running man, the smurf, the reebok, walk it out, super man, the dougie, and more! (Watch here on YouTube if the video below does not show on phone)

The Carlton Dance

Everybody who loves the 90s knows The Carlton. This was the amazing dance made famous by Carlton Banks (played by Alfonso Ribeiro) on the 90s hit tv show, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. (Note: If the video below does not play on your phone, you can see here on YouTube)

And definitely check out the video below to see Alfonso showing off The Carlton Dance on DWTS (If the video does not play on your phone, you can see here on YouTube)

And if you have not had enough of The Carlton, here is a little compilation for you (watch here on YouTube if the video does not play here):

The Reebok Dance Move Tutorial

This video is perfect for those looking to learn The Reebok (a popular 90s dance move). Check out more of that video channel for even more 90s dance tutorials (I think they have over 50 of them).

The Running Man

The running man is easily one of the most popular dance moves of the 1990s. If you want to learn this old-school dance move, this video breaks it all down for you (open here in YouTube if the video does not play)

New Jack Swing Dance

Another amazing old school hop-hop dance move video that you should check out:

Top Hits Of The 1990s By Year

If you need more 90s song ideas for your wedding or dance party, here are the Billboard top 10 hits (90s song list by year):

1990

1. “Hold On” by Wilson Phillips
2. “It Must Have Been Love” by Roxette
3. “Nothing Compares 2 U” by Sinéad O’Connor
4. “Poison” by Bell Biv DeVoe
5. “Vogue” by Madonna
6. “Vision of Love” by Mariah Carey
7. “Another Day in Paradise” by Phil Collins
8. “Hold On” by En Vogue
9. “Cradle of Love” by Billy Idol
10. “Blaze of Glory” by Bon Jovi

1991

1. “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You” by Bryan Adams
2. “I Wanna Sex You Up” by Color Me Badd
3. “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)” by C+C Music Factory
4. “Rush Rush” by Paula Abdul
5. “One More Try” by Timmy T
6. “Unbelievable” by EMF
7. “More Than Words” by Extreme
8. “I Like the Way (The Kissing Game)” by Hi-Five
9. “The First Time” by Surface
10. “Baby Baby” by Amy Grant

1992

1. “End of the Road” by Boyz ll Men
2. “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-a-Lot
3. “Jump” by Kris Kross
4. “Save the Best for Last” by Vanessa Williams
5. Baby-Baby-Baby” by TLC
6. “Tears in Heaven” by Eric Clapton
7. “My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It)” by En Vogue
8. “Under the Bridge” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
9. “All 4 Love” by Color Me Badd
10. “Just Another Day” by Jon Secada

1993

1. “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston
2. “Whoomp! (There It Is)” by Tag Team
3. “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by UB40
4. “That’s the Way Love Goes” by Janet Jackson
5. “Freak Me” by Silk
6. “Weak” by SWV
7. “If I Ever Fall in Love” by Shai
8. “Dreamlover” by Mariah Carey
9. “Rump Shaker” by Wreckx-n-Effect
10. “Informer” by Snow

1994

1. “The Sign” by Ace of Base
2. “I Swear” by All-4-One
3. “I’ll Make Love to You” by Boyz ll Men
4. “The Power of Love” by Céline Dion
5. “Hero” by Mariah Carey
6. “Stay (I Missed You)” by Lisa Loeb and Nine Stories
7. “Breathe Again” by Toni Braxton
8. “All For Love” by Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart, and Sting
9. “All That She Wants” by Ace of Base
10. “Don’t Turn Around” by Ace of Base

1995

1. “Gangsta’s Paradise” by Coolio featuring L.V.
2. “Waterfalls” by TLC
3. “Creep” by TLC
4. “Kiss from a Rose” by Seal
5. “On Bended Knee” by Boyz ll Men
6. “Another Night” by Real McCoy
7. “Fantasy” by Mariah Carey
8. “Take a Bow” by Madonna
9. “Don’t Take It Personal (Just One of Dem Days)” by Monica
10. “This Is How We Do It” by Montell Jordan

1996

1. “Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)” by Los del Rio
2. “One Sweet Day” by Mariah Carey and Boyz ll Men
3. “Because You Loved Me” by Céline Dion
4. “Nobody Knows” by The Tony Rich Project
5. “Always Be My Baby” by Mariah Carey
6. “Give Me One Reason” by Tracy Chapman
7. “Tha Crossroads” by Bone Thugs-n-Harmony
8. “I Love You Always Forever” by Donna Lewis
9. “You’re Makin’ Me High – Let It Flow” by Toni Braxton
10. “Twisted” by Keith Sweat

1997

1. “Candle in the Wind – Something About the Way You Look Tonight” by Elton John
2. “You Were Meant for Me – Foolish Games” by Jewel
3. “I’ll Be Missing You” by Puff Daddy and Faith Evans featuring 112
4. “Un-Break My Heart” by Toni Braxton
5. “Can’t Nobody Hold Me Down” by Puff Daddy featuring Mase
6. “I Believe I Can Fly” by R. Kelly
7. “Don’t Let Go (Love)” by En Vogue
8. “Return of the Mack” by Mark Morrison
9. “How Do I Live” by LeAnn Rimes
10. “Wannabe” by Spice Girls

1998

1. “Too Close” by Next
2. “The Boy Is Mine” by Brandy and Monica
3. “You’re Still the One” by Shania Twain
4. “Truly Madly Deeply” by Savage Garden
5. “How Do I Live” by LeAnn Rimes
6. “Together Again” by Janet
7. “All My Life” by K-Ci & JoJo
8. “Candle in the Wind – Something About the Way You Look Tonight” by Elton John
9. “Nice & Slow” by Usher
10. “I Don’t Want to Wait” by Paula Cole

1999

1. “Believe” by Cher
2. “No Scrubs” by TLC
3. “Angel of Mine” by Monica
4. “Heartbreak Hotel” by Whitney Houston featuring Faith Evans and Kelly Price
5. “…Baby One More Time” by Britney Spears
6. “Kiss Me” by Sixpence None the Richer
7. “Genie in a Bottle” by Christina Aguilera
8. “Every Morning” by Sugar Ray
9. “Nobody’s Supposed to Be Here” by Deborah Cox
10. Livin’ la Vida Loca” by Ricky Martin

Make sure you check out these articles: 2000s wedding songs for your dance party and best dance and party songs from the 80s. We also have the best dance songs from the 70s.

Plus we have put together a list of over 200 dance songs that are perfect for any wedding reception.