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The music of the 1990s was characterized by a variety of genres and styles that significantly shaped the cultural landscape of this decade.

The most important genres included:

Grunge: This subculture originated in Seattle and was made popular by bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam.

Grunge was characterized by a rough sound and often melancholic lyrics.

Hip-Hop: This style of music experienced a boom in the 90s with artists like Tupac Shakur, The Notorious BIG and Dr. Dre, who made rap famous worldwide.

Hip-hop became a major cultural force.

Pop: Pop music was also very influential, with artists such as Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys and Spice Girls dominating the charts.

These groups and solo artists place great emphasis on catchy melodies and visual performances.

Eurodance: In Europe, Eurodance was a popular music style that combined elements of house, techno and hip hop.

Groups like 2 Unlimited and Ace of Base were very successful in the 90s.

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The 90s