The 90s and early 2000s were the last great era when it came to music. We witnessed a massive transition from alternative music to rap\hip hop and pop music. It was also an era that was filled with a plethora of one-hit wonders. Whether you were in United States or in the Arab world, you pretty much jammed to the same songs that marked your childhood. I mean, can you imagine growing up listening to songs like "We can't stop" by Miley Cyrus or "Swimming pools" by Kendrick Lamar\Tyga? Here's a list of major hits of the 90s\2000s that every Arab kid loved!
33. Sir Mix A lot – Baby Got Back
Back before Nicki Minaj destroyed this song, he was the man of the generation who spoke to millions! Fellas! Yeah! Fellas! Yeah! Has your girlfriend got the butt? HELL YEAH! (That butt stage though ...)
32. Nirvana – Smells like Teen spirit
This gem!
31. R.E.M – Losing my Religion
Flawless!
30. Los Del Rio – Macarena
WHOSE IDEA WAS IT TO RELEASE THIS TRAGEDY? The 80s jammed to Michael Jackson and his flawless sister, and we jammed … to this? (Pre-Gangnam Style)
29. Baha Men – Who let the dogs out
Sixteen years later, we're still wondering. WHO LET THOSE DAMN DOGS OUT TO RELEASE THIS SONG? Why did it become okay for us to bark at each other?!?! Somebody please give us an answer!
28. Las Ketchup – Asereje
I promise the list gets better … Please don't leave!
27. Madonna – Frozen
Who could forget this gem from her amazing album "Ray of Light"?
26. Madonna – Music (Hey Mr. DJ)
Remember when Madonna made cowboy clothes look stylish and cool? And that random animated fight scene …
25. Celine Dion – My heart will go on
The song (and the movie) that will haunt you for the rest of your god damn life!
24. Bosson – One in a million
I bet you still know the lyrics to this song.
23. Mariah Carey – Hero
Remember when Mariah Carey used to be able to sing?
22. 'NSync – Bye Bye Bye
The band you destroyed friendships over.
21. Backstreet Boys – I Want it That Way (and every other song on their album)
You were bullied for preferring BSB. I.AM.STILL.NOT.SORRY!
20. Destiny's Child – Jumpin' Jumpin'
Before Be-yawn-ce paid for her Grammys.
19. Natalie Imbruglia – Torn
18. Spice Girls – Wannabe
I tell you what I want what I really really want …
17. Will Smith – Men in Black
16. Toni Braxton – Un-break My Heart
Singing this only made you feel worse about yourself because your vocals were deafening.
15. Shaggy – Hey Sexy Lady
The one song you were never able to sing in front of your parents or anyone.
14. Smash Mouth – All Star
*Cringes*
13. Evanescence – Bring Me to Life
12. Westlife – Uptown Girl
Bet you forgot all about them …
11. Sisqo – Thong Song
One word: Tacky.
10. Jennifer Lopez – Jenny from the Block
The booty that caused the world to crumble …
9. Avril Lavigne – Complicated
When Avril made it cool to be anti-Britney …
8. Nelly – Hot in Herre
The video that destroyed everything …
7. Aaliyah – Try Again
When the "Princess of R&B" left us too soon …
6. Ludacris – Move Bitch
The phrase you used on EVERYONE! #LifeMotto
5. 2Pac – 2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted (and his entire discography)
Legend. (Honorable mention: Snoop's smooth voice).
4. Notorious B.I.G – Big Poppa
You felt so ashamed when you listened to him but couldn't stop but hey! #WestCoast
3. Coolio – Gangster's Paradise
The song that shaped your childhood.
2. Christina Aguilera – Dirrty
Legend X
1. Britney Spears – Baby One More Time
When the Legendary Queen graced us with her presence.