The Shift in Music

by Tuleni Chansa

The 90s was incredibly diverse music-wise. The decade was defined by the rise of grunge (Nirvana, Pearl Jam) and Britpop (Oasis, Blur), the explosion of Hip Hop (Tupac, Bigge, G-funk), the dominance of teen pop and Boy Bands/Girl Groups (Brittany Spears, Backstreet Boys, Spice Girls), and the growing popularity of Electronic/Dance music. The Nineties had very diverse and interesting music, including Rock, Hip Hop, Pop, Punk, Grunge, and most of all Original.

Music in times like the nineties are far more original than music in more modern times. Modern music tends to take inspiration from the “golden age of music” (in my opinion) to write their lyrics, for background beats, or the song melody entirely.

The Nineties set off a rocket of music, diversity, and the knack for finding yourself through music. During the 1990s the world faced many challenges, including racial tensions, conflicts, terrorism and economic problems. But despite difficulties, music became a source of comfort and expression for many people. Different genres of music appealed to different groups, giving listeners hope and a sense of identity. Although different countries, ethnicities and beliefs were listening to their own style of music, it still managed to connect everyone in subtle ways. As music continued to grow in popularity during the decade, people could find comfort in knowing that others shared the same tastes and emotions through the songs they listened to. In many ways, this showed that no one was truly alone.

The nineties had much better and universal ways to listen to music, ranging from boomboxes, to radios, and record players.

Music nowadays is very different, but at the same time doing the exact same thing past music did. The modern era of music is not necessarily better than the nineties, but it has its own benefits. In today’s music world, people from many cultures, ethnicities, and religions are connected through music that may have originally been created for specific groups. Although modern music has almost entirely taken over, there are still many classics from the past that people continue to listen to. Even during the difficult times of the 1990s, music helped unite people. If music can continue to do this, then the legacy of music has truly been passed on.

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