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WHERE ARE THEY NOW: '90s one-hit wonders

  • From Nirvana to Pearl Jam and Mariah Carey, the '90s produced plenty of famous musicians.
  • There were also one-hit wonders who couldn't replicate the success of their breakout songs.
  • Deep Blue Something's Todd Pipes changes radio stations to avoid their hit "Breakfast at Tiffany's."

The '90s was one of the best decades for music.

On the pop side, you had Mariah Carey, Destiny's Child, and Britney Spears killing the game. Nirvana was busy turning the world on to grunge, while bands like Pearl Jam and the Smashing Pumpkins ushered in a new era of alternative rock.

Meanwhile, hip-hop had its golden age with rappers like the Notorious B.I.G., Ice Cube, and 2Pac dominating the scene from coast to coast.

But there were also plenty of one-hit wonders in the US that defined the decade. From mega-hits like Blind Melon's "No Rain" to Aqua's "Barbie Girl," the '90s wouldn't have been the same without these overnight successes.

In case you've been feeling nostalgic for the '90s, we tracked down what 10 of the decade's biggest one-hit wonders are up to today.

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