Eurodance is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in the late 1980s in Europe. It combines many elements of hip hop, techno, Hi-NRG, house music, and Euro disco. This genre of music is heavily influenced by the use of rich vocals, sometimes with rapped verses. This, combined with cutting-edge synthesizers, strong bass rhythm and melodic hooks, establishes the core foundation of Eurodance music.
Cool James and Black Teacher were a Swedish Eurodance band consisting of Cool James and Black Teacher. The band was formed in Solna, Sweden and was signed to Stockholm Records.
"What Is Love" is a song recorded by Trinidadian-German Eurodance artist Haddaway for his debut album, The Album. The song was released on 8 May 1993 as the album's lead single. It was a massive hit in Europe, becoming a number-one hit in at least 13 countries and reaching number two in Germany, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Outside Europe, the single was a hit worldwide, reaching number 11 in the United States, number 12 in Australia, number 17 in Canada, and number 48 in New Zealand. The song earned Haddaway two awards at the German 1994 Echo Award, in the categories "Best National Single" and "Best National Dance Single".
"Kickstart My Heart" is a song by American heavy metal band Mötley Crüe, originally released on their 1989 album, Dr. Feelgood. Released as the album's second single in 1989, "Kickstart My Heart" reached #27 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States in early 1990. The track has been used in various media, and was also included on the soundtrack album to the 2019 biographical film The Dirt and the official trailer of Battlefield 2042 remixed by 2WEI.
"Uh La La La" is a 1997 song recorded by Italian singer Alexia featuring additional vocals by an uncredited male rapper. It was released as the fourth single from her debut album, Fan Club (1997), and is written by Roberto Zanetti and Alexia herself. The song was a summer hit of 1997 in Europe and became Alexia's international breakout success. It reached number-one in Italy and Spain, number two in Finland and was a Top 10 hit also in Austria, Ireland, Scotland, Sweden and the UK. After its success in Europe, the song was remixed for a UK release the following year, which also saw release in Australia, where it peaked at number 17. This was her last single to be released by different labels in different territories as after this all her releases would be by Sony Music.
"Rhythm Is a Dancer" is a song by German Eurodance group Snap!, released in March 1992 as the second single from their second studio album, The Madman's Return. It is written by Benito Benites, John "Virgo" Garrett III and Thea Austin, and produced by Benites and Garrett III.
"Feelgood Lies" is a song by all-female German pop band No Angels. It was written by Pelle Ankarberg, Charlie Dore, Niclas Molinder, Maryann Morgan and Joacim Persson for the group's third studio album Pure (2003), while production was helmed by Molinder and Persson under their production moniker Twin, with Ankarberg serving as co-producer. A dark urban dance pop song that is built upon a heavy guitar riff and uplifting strings, the subjects of "Feelgood Lies" are revenge and karma. Not wanting to feel broken-hearted, the female protagonist warns a love interest to check his alibis.
"Saturday Night" is a song by Italian Eurodance project Whigfield, fronted by Danish-born Sannie Charlotte Carlson. It was first released in 1992 in Italy and November 1993 in Spain through Prodisc. In 1994, it was released in the rest of Europe, and experienced worldwide success. The song is written by Italian producers Larry Pignagnoli and Davide Riva, and produced by Pignagnoli. In 1994, the song was included on Carlson's debut album, Whigfield.
"Let the Beat Go On" is a song recorded by the Sweden-based musician and producer Dr. Alban. It was released in August 1994 as the third single from his third studio album, Look Who's Talking. The song is written and produced by Alban with Kristian Lundin and John Amatiello, and the chorus is sung by Swedish singers Nana Hedin and Jessica Folcker. This Eurodance song charted in many European countries, peaking at number-one in Spain, number 3 in Finland and number 9 in Belgium.
"Hello Afrika" is a 1990 song recorded by the Sweden-based musician and producer Dr Alban. It was Dr Alban's debut single from his first album, with the same name. It features the Swedish Eurodance singer Leila K. The song is similar as Eddy Grant's "Hello Africa" but in style of Hip-Hop. Released in 1990, the song peaked at number 1 in Austria and achieved a great success in most of the other European countries, including Sweden, Germany and Switzerland.
"Down at the Doctors" is a song by the band Dr. Feelgood. The track was recorded in 1978, and appeared on Private Practice, an album by Dr. Feelgood that was released in October that year.
"Baby Jane" is a song recorded by soul singer Otis Clay in 1969 for Dakar Records. Dr. Feelgood covered the track in 1977, it first appeared on Be Seeing You, a Dr. Feelgood album released in September that year.
"As Long as the Price Is Right" is a song by the band Dr. Feelgood. From a live recording made in 1979, it appeared on their live album, As It Happens, which was released in May that year. It was recorded at 'The Town House Studios'.
"It's a Rainy Day" is a 1994 song by British, Italy based Eurodance artist ICE MC, released as the third single from his third album, Ice'n'Green, on which it appears in two versions, and his eleventh single overall. Written and produced by Robyx, it features vocals by Italian singer Alexia. It became the most successful single of the album, reaching number-one in Italy and number two in Belgium and Spain. The single was also released with new remixes for the Christmas holidays.
"Get-A-Way" is a European hit single by the German Eurodance project Maxx. It was first released on October 1993 as the debut single from the project's first album, To the Maxximum (1994). In Germany, it reached Gold status for selling over 250,000 units. It peaked within the Top 10 in at least 13 countries; Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Scotland, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. By mid-1994, it sold over 1.1 million singles in Europe.
"Automatic Lover " is 1994 song by the German Eurodance and pop music project Real McCoy, released as the second single from their album, Another Night, which is the US version of the project's second album Space Invaders. The song was produced by music producers Juergen Wind and Frank Hassas under the producer team name Freshline, and borrows the melody from Bronski Beat's 1984 song, "Smalltown Boy". It was a Top 20 hit in a number of countries including Australia, Denmark, Germany and Sweden.
"Cotton Eye Joe" is a song by Swedish Eurodance group Rednex from their debut studio album, Sex & Violins (1995). Based on the traditional American folk song "Cotton-Eyed Joe", it combines the group's style with traditional American instruments such as banjos and fiddles. The vocal verses are performed by Annika Ljungberg, while the "Cotton Eye Joe" chorus is sung by Göran Danielsson, who never appears in the video. In 2002, "Cotton Eye Joe" was remixed in a dance version, and was released from Rednex's greatest hits album, The Best of the West.
"Makes Me Feel" is a 1994 single by Norwegian Eurodance group Devotion, consisting of singer Silya and rapper Jimmy James. It was a commercial success on the Norwegian singles chart, peaking at number three. It spent a total of ten weeks on the chart. Additionally, it reached number 17 in Finland and number 91 on the Eurochart Hot 100. The accompanying music video was shot on a beach in Sweden, and also features Anneli Drecker from Bel Canto and Silvany Bricen from Trancylvania as dancers.
"No More " is a song recorded by the German Eurodance project Maxx. It was released on March 1, 1994 as the second single from the album, To The Maxximum and is the follow-up to the project's debut single, "Get-A-Way". The singer on the song is Linda Meek and it peaked at number 8 in the UK. It was a major hit in many European countries and charted also in Canada, Israel and Japan.
"In Command" is a 1993 song by Swedish dance music duo Rob'n'Raz, featuring American singer Lutricia McNeal and rapper D-Flex. It was released in November, as the first single from the duo's third album, Spectrum and was very successful in Sweden, peaking at number-one, with a total of 17 weeks within the Swedish singles chart. Additionally, it peaked at number four in Finland and was a Top 40 hit on the Eurochart Hot 100, reaching number 39 in January 1994. Outside Europe, it was a huge hit in Israel, peaking at number three. It won the Best Swedish Dance Track 1993 award at the 1994 Swedish Dance Music Awards.
