![]() In June 2019, Paramount announced that an animated film starring all five Spice Girls was in production, making it the first time they've collaborated since 2012. Emma Bunton has continued to release music while working as a radio DJ. As for Mel B., she has a lengthy television resume with gigs on "The X Factor," "America's Got Talent," and "Lip Sync Battle UK." Halliwell became a children's book author in 2007. has stayed in the music business with a successful solo career and as most people surely know, Beckham has made a name for herself in the fashion industry. In 2019, four of the five (minus Victoria Beckham, of course) reunited for a brief tour. They tried to reunite again in 2016, but the only reunion fans got was a 20th anniversary website "Spice Girls - GEM" and a leaked single from a trio comprised of Brown, Bunton, and Halliwell. Packed with pop smash hits from the hyper-coloured 1990s by artists such as THE SPICE GIRLS, BACKSTREET BOYS, NSYNC, BRITNEY SPEARS, CHRISTINA AGUILERA. They briefly reunited in 2008 and once again in 2012 for the London Olympics. Artists associated with these genres had a great deal of success globally. ![]() Mel B., Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell, and Mel C. Synth-pop and new wave took the world by storm in the ‘80s. Her J.D.Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders. Malaika Jabali is a regular contributor at For Harriet. So sit back and enjoy some of the biggest hits as we take a look at the careers of 15 of the greatest and most famous British singers of the ’90s. Until the day comes that we invest in independent channels to promote the wide array of black music effectively and successfully, we must rely on our memories to remind ourselves that our voices carry many rich, diverse tunes. From Legends like Elton John and David Bowie to Thom Yorke and The Spice Girls, these singers brought their unique sounds to the world, ruled the charts, and defined pop culture in the 1990s. It’s unlikely we’ll ever see another decade in music like the 90s given our economic landscape. The best and most popular actors & actresses that starred great movies of the 90s (they must be both: critically acclaimed and successful in the box office) MY COMPLETE LIST Sort by: View: 60 names 1. Michael Jackson The talent and passion of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, will undoubtedly inspire the music industry forever. This means that today, artists like Dionne Farris and Erykah Badu would be too hard to market in today’s climate, because their sound would be deemed “too risky.” And for record companies, reducing risk means more trotting out of formulaic tripe. His new book, Reach For The Stars, is a history of British pop from 1996 to 2006 that lays bare the 'mechanisms behind the manufactured pop. And Black radio was among the primary victims. Then along came Michael Cragg to dispel the myths. ![]() With tin whistle and violins at the ready, their debut single, Runaway, not only reached No.2 upon its re-release in the UK in 1999, but it also became a modest hit in the US. When the FCC passed the landscape-changing media consolidation rules in 1996, it encouraged mega-companies to buy out indepedent, locally owned radio. Irish band The Corrs were one of the most surprising success stories of the 90s, winning listeners over with their knack for pop melodies and wistful Celtic influences. A big factor is due to an economic system that continues to put pressure on companies to maximize profits at the expense of everything else. There are myriad reasons for this decline. ![]() In less than twenty years we have all but disappeared from mainstream radio. How many black lady musicians have debuted and been successful in the same 10-year time frame between 20? Beyond the standard nods to Rihanna and Nicki Minaj, it’s hard to think of many new artists. Britney Spears Sons Preston and JadenNick Lachey and Son CamdenAlicia Keys and Son EgyptGwen Stefani PregnantJessica Simpson with Son Ace KnuteUsher and his Sons on The VoicePink, Carey. In compiling this list, I found there were at least 75 black women and groups who had major, charting hits in the 90s. These 35 women are just some of the black solo artists and groups on mainstream radio within that 10 year window. The former was #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for two consecutive weeks. Regardless, these women - hip-hop, R&B, soul, pop. ![]() SWV- “ Weak,” “ I’m So Into You.” Two of SWV’s many charting songs, “Weak” and “I’m So Into You” were among the group’s most famous. Some artists names are likely very familiar, while others may be virtually unrecognizable. ![]()
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