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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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Blind Melon's "No Rain" never reached the top of the charts, but it remains one of the most popular one-hit wonders ever.
Blind Melon in 1992.
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For the past two years, the band has been releasing singles off what will become its fourth studio album.
Blind Melon performing in 2019.
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Sir Mix-a-Lot produced one of the most iconic rap songs of the early '90s.
Sir Mix-a-Lot holds a Grammy Award in 1993.
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Sir Mix-a-Lot hasn't released any new music recently. He says he's finally accepted that "'Baby Got Back' is bigger than Sir Mix-A-Lot."
Sir Mix-a-Lot performs in All In WA: A Concert For COVID-19 Relief in June 2020.
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4 Non Blondes had one of the biggest hits of the '90s with "What's Up?"
4 Non Blondes.
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Linda Perry and her fellow bandmates went on to have successful solo careers.
Linda Perry in 2019.
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The Rembrandts' 1995 hit single "I'll Be There For You" cemented its place in the pop-culture pantheon after appearing before every episode of "Friends."
The Rembrandts and "Friends" cast.
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The Rembrandts still play their mega hit during tours. More recently, they've been sharing socially distanced virtual jams with fans.
Phil Solem and Danny Wilde of The Rembrandts in 2019.
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Deep Blue Something hit it big in 1995 with their song "Breakfast at Tiffany's."
Deep Blue Something in 1996.
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The band reformed in 2014 and released a five-song EP, "Locust House," the following year.
Todd Pipes of Deep Blue Something.
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In 1997 Chumbawamba gifted the world the timeless banger "Tubthumping."
Chumbawamba.
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Chumbawamba's Alice Nutter has had a successful writing career since leaving the band.
Alice Nutter in 2019.
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Semisonic's "Closing Time" turned into an end-of-the-night bar staple.
Semisonic in 1996.
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Dan Wilson went on to write huge hits for other artists, including "Someone Like You" for Adele.
Dan Wilson of Semisonic in 2019.
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Danish pop band Aqua released "Barbie Girl," arguably one of the most well-known songs of the decade, in 1997.
The band Aqua in 2000.
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Aqua still performs and released the single "Rookie" in 2018.
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Natalie Imbruglia could never replicate the success of her cover of "Torn."
Natalie Imbruglia in 1998.
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Natalie Imbruglia has a new album coming out in 2021.
Natalie Imbruglia in 2019.
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Lou Bega's "Mambo No. 5" instantly became a dancehall anthem.
Lou Bega in 1999.
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Lou Bega is still going strong more than 20 years later.
Lou Bega performing in 2019.
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