On the political front, the decades-long cold war ended with the collapse of the soviet union, creating a new world order. And while the persian gulf war lasted less than a year, it had an enduring impact. The 1990s (often referred and shortened to as the '90s or the nineties ) was the decade that began on 1 january 1990, and ended on 31 december 1999.

Uncover the top 100 artists of the 90s, featuring the decade's most influential musicians across pop, rock, hip-hop, and more, who shaped the era’s sound.