10 Cheesiest Songs Of The 90s
Even Wallace & Gromit couldn't handle all this.
Everyone thought that the 80's would forever be the decade of cheesy music and even cheesier fashion, and it'll forever be remembered as the decade where electronic music started to take over and somewhat dominate the charts. Instrument-wise the keyboard was king, allowing anyone to put together a three minute pop song about pretty much anything (The Safety Dance, anyone?) and it led to some truly cheesy hits.
But nobody was prepared for the 90's.
In a decade that started with some hard-hitting grunge from bands like Nirvana, by the mid-point the charts had become a mismatch of all genres. The songs that did surprisingly well are some of the cheesiest songs in existence, and from europop invasions to boyband mania - the 90's had it all.
To choose 10 of the cheesiest songs of the 90's is not easy; there are hundreds, if not thousands on offer. But, there are always those that stand out for various reasons; be it the lyrics, melody or even just a ridiculous music video. These are the kinds of songs that you expect to hear on a 'guilty pleasures' playlist - and for good reason.
Despite everything, you have to admit these always get everybody singing and dancing (or wincing) in equal measure - but which is the best?
10. Vanilla Ice - Ice, Ice Baby
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rog8ou-ZepEWhat a way to start the decade. Released in 1990, Ice Ice Baby is an instantly recognisable 'rap song' most famous for its sample of Queen's Under Pressure. So why is it cheesy? Well, watch the video and listen to the lyrics; Vanilla Ice is the living embodiment of what was to come.
From the 'rap' lyrics (and they must always be done with air-quoted fingers) to the fade haircut and the choreography, it's a song that can't be taken seriously. Hip-hop was just finding its feet, with groups like Run-DMC, Public Enemy, Eric B. & Rakim and N.W.A pushing it into the limelight, and then along came Vanilla Ice with this little number.
Amazingly, it was the first hip-hop song to top the US Billboard Charts. Yep, no Biggie, Tupac or Dr Dre - just some guy doing an MC Hammer impression. Can't touch this!