"Something in Common" is a song by American singers Bobby Brown and then-wife Whitney Houston, that was featured on Brown's third album, Bobby (1992). The single version was re-recorded in 1993 and also available on Brown's 1993 compilation album, Remixes in the Key of B. It stands as the couple's first musical collaboration and the only one released as a single. The song examines two unlikely people coming together as they find "something in common."
"Connected" is a song by British hip hop/electronic music group Stereo MC's. It is the title track of their third studio album, and was released in September 1992 as the album's lead single. The song samples "Let Me " by Jimmy "Bo" Horne and peaked at number 18 on the UK Singles Chart. Internationally, it peaked within the top 10 of the charts in Austria, Sweden and Switzerland, and peaked within the top 20 of the charts in Belgium, Finland and the United States. The song appeared in the movie Hackers, and it was the theme to the Rob Lowe programme Dr. Vegas (2004).
"You Never Love the Same Way Twice" is a 1994 single by Zambian-born singer Rozalla. It was the third single from her second album, Look No Further. It was later also included on her Best Of album. "You Never Love the Same Way Twice" reached number 12 on the Scottish Singles Chart and number 16 on the UK Singles Chart in 1994 during a five-week chart run. It was also a minor hit in Germany and Iceland, and peaked at number 61 on the Eurochart Hot 100. The single was released in the US in 1995 as the attendant single of the US edition of her second album, reaching number 11 on the Billboard Club Play chart. In 2005, Rozalla re-recorded and re-released the track for a German label.
"Step It Up" is a song by British hip hop and electronic dance group Stereo MC's, released as the second single from their third album, Connected (1992). It charted higher than the band's earlier single "Connected" and the next single "Ground Level". The single peaked at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, number 13 in New Zealand, and number 87 in Australia. It appeared in the 1993 comedy film Wayne's World 2 and was also included on the 1996 compilation album The Beautiful Game.
"Peace" is a song by American singer Sabrina Johnston, originally released in the US on JBR Records in May 1991. It was released as the first single from her debut album, Peace (1992). The single reached number eight on the UK Singles Chart and entered the top 30 in Australia, Ireland, Italy and Sweden. It was written and produced by Johnston with help from her husband Ken Johnston. She told in a 1991 interview, that she wrote the song during the Gulf War. "I wanted to create something positive", she said. In 1992, Johnston appeared on the Red Hot Organization's dance compilation album, Red Hot + Dance, contributing a new remix of "Peace", the Nu-Mix, to raise awareness and money in support of the AIDS epidemic.
"The Love I Lost" is a song by American R&B group Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes. Originally written as a ballad by Philly soul songwriters Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, the song was transformed into a disco song and features drummer Earl Young. It was released from the Black & Blue album in late 1973 and sold more than a million copies. In the 21st century, the track has been the subject of extended re-edits by notable remixers Tom Moulton and Dimitri From Paris.
"Change" is a song by British singer Lisa Stansfield from her 1991 album, Real Love. It was written by Stansfield, Ian Devaney and Andy Morris, and produced by Devaney and Morris. It was released as the lead single on 7 October 1991. "Change" was remixed by Frankie Knuckles and Driza Bone.
"Makin' Happy" is a song by American singer and songwriter Crystal Waters, released in 1991 as the second single from her debut studio album, Surprise (1991). It achieved moderate success in European countries, but spent one week at number-one on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart and also reached the top of the Canadian RPM Dance/Urban chart. In the United Kingdom, the single peaked at number 18.
"Now That We Found Love" is a song written by Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff and originally recorded by American R&B/soul vocal group The O'Jays for their seventh album, Ship Ahoy (1973).
"Boombastic" or "Mr. Boombastic" is a song by Jamaican musical artist Shaggy, released on June 5, 1995 as the second single from his third studio album, Boombastic (1995). After being used in an ad for Levi's, it achieved commercial success in many countries, including Ireland, UK, Sweden, New Zealand, and Australia, where it topped the singles charts. It spent a week at number one on the US Billboard R&B chart, and a similar stint atop the UK Singles Chart. It also reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100. A remix featuring Sting International, which features a sample of Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On", was released in January 1996. The latter is featured on some versions of the Boombastic album as a bonus track.
"Beyond Your Wildest Dreams" is a ballad written by British hitmaking team Stock Aitken & Waterman, which was recorded by three of their artists, Lonnie Gordon, Sybil, and Nancy Davis. The songwriters have cited this song as one of the best they ever wrote, and were dissatisfied with its poor chart performance. Gordon and Sybil's versions were released as singles.
"Hit by Love" is a 1994 song by American singer CeCe Peniston, released as the fourth single from her second album, Thought 'Ya Knew (1994). It was the fifth number one hit in the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart for the artist. Issued in Europe with "I'm Not Over You" on B-side, it climbed in the UK Top 75 chart to number thirty-three and number ninety in the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
"Here We Go " is a song by American dance music group C+C Music Factory, released on March 3, 1991 as the second single from their debut album, Gonna Make You Sweat (1990). The song was a success in the US, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and number seven on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. It also hit number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart for three weeks. In Europe, the single reached number 20 on the UK Singles Chart and number five on the UK Dance Singles Chart. The song was certified gold by the RIAA for sales of over 500,000 copies.
"Heaven Knows" is a 1993 song by American singer-songwriter Luther Vandross, released as the second single from his eight studio album, Never Let Me Go (1993). It peaked in the top 30 on both Billboard's Hot R&B Singles and the Hot Dance Club Play, and also at thirty-three on the Hot Adult Contemporary Singles chart.
"Mary Had a Little Boy" is a 1990 song recorded by German Eurodance group Snap!. It was released in December that year as the fourth and final single from their debut studio album, World Power (1990). The song reached number-one in Zimbabwe and on the RPM Dance/Urban chart in Canada. It's lyrics are based on the nineteenth century Nursery rhyme, Mary Had a Little Lamb. The chorus includes the line "Mary had a little boy, little did she know; and everywhere that Mary went, the little boy was sure to go".
"Here We Go" is a 1993 song by Swedish artist and film/music video director Stakka Bo, released as the first single from his debut album, Supermarket (1993). It features vocals by Swedish singers Nana Hedin and Katarina Wilczewski, and was very successful in Europe, charting in several countries. The artist and song was by many music critics compared to English hip hop/electronic dance group Stereo MC's, and the accompanying music video was played frequently on music channels such as MTV.
"Always There" is a 1975 song by Ronnie Laws and William Jeffrey from Laws' album Pressure Sensitive. After producer Wayne Henderson of The Crusaders enlisted lyricist Paul B Allen III to create a vocal version of the tune, officially making Allen a co-writer, it was re-recorded in 1976 by R&B group Side Effect for their third album, What You Need. It was a minor hit, reaching the top 5 on the US Dance chart; however it was a larger hit for Incognito & Jocelyn Brown in 1991, whose version reached no. 5 in the UK.
"Make It On My Own" is a song by British singer Alison Limerick, released as the second single from her debut solo album, And Still I Rise (1992). It was a hit in the clubs and reached number 16 in the United Kingdom. On the Eurochart Hot 100, the song reached number 64, while in the United States, it peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. In 1996, the song was remixed by house music producers Dancing Divaz and this version peaked at number 30 in the UK.
"Take My Advice" is a song by American singer Kym Sims, co-written and produced by Steve "Silk" Hurley. It is the follow-up to her successful 1991 debut-single, "Too Blind to See It" and was released as the second single from her album by the same name. It became a club hit and peaked at number 13 on the UK Singles Chart and number five on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart in the US. On the Eurochart Hot 100, it reached number 42. In 2015, Sims released new remixes, as "Take My Advice" Part 1 and 2.
"So in Love with You" is a 1994 song released by British singer, songwriter and producer Mark Carson Adams under the name Duke. It is his biggest hit and was included on his 1995 album, The 10 Commandments Of Love. The single's radio edit is mixed by Norman Cook, as Pizzaman. It reached number three in the Netherlands and number 12 in Flemish Belgium. The track has since been remixed and re-released several times; in 1996, 2000, 2001 and 2012. The 1996 version peaked at number four in Italy and number 22 on the UK Singles Chart, while reaching number two on the UK Dance Singles Chart. In 1997, it peaked at number-one on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in the US. A music video was also produced to promote the single, featuring the singer performing it wearing a white suit.
