Must-Try 90s Songs : for Late Night Sessions

The Best Late-Night 90s Playlist

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I’ve made the best late-night 90s playlist with R&B from Boyz II Men and Jodeci and rock from Radiohead and Smashing Pumpkins. These songs were the sound of the night, mixing Mazzy Star’s soft pop with D’Angelo’s deep neo-soul. Babyface and Teddy Riley led the way in making music perfect for listening on headphones, while underground acts like Bark Psychosis and Seefeel tested new sounds. Whether you like jazz hip-hop or quiet electronica, there’s a whole world of 90s late-night music to take you away. 현지인 추천 장소 알아보기

The Classic R&B Set

  • Boyz II Men’s “I’ll Make Love to You”
  • Keith Sweat’s “Nobody”
  • Jodeci’s “Freek’n You”
  • SWV’s “Weak”

The sound of the time, led by stars like Babyface and Teddy Riley, mixed sharp digital and warm analog feels. What makes these songs great for late nights is how they tap into feelings like Mary J. Blige’s “Real Love” or En Vogue’s “Don’t Let Go.”

Alternative Rock After Dark

  • The Smashing Pumpkins’ “1979”
  • Radiohead’s “Fake Plastic Trees”
  • Mazzy Star’s “Fade Into You”
  • The Verve’s “Bittersweet Symphony”
  • Nine Inch Nails’ “Hurt”
  • Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun”
  • Pearl Jam’s “Black”
  • R.E.M.’s “Nightswimming”

These songs don’t just play – they connect with us and bring deep thinking in the quiet of the night.

Dreamy Pop Must-Haves

  • Mazzy Star’s “Fade Into You”
  • Cocteau Twins’ “Cherry-Coloured Funk”
  • Slowdive’s “When the Sun Hits”
  • The Sundays’ “Here’s Where the Story Ends”
  • The Cranberries’ “Dreams”
  • Tori Amos’s “Pretty Good Year”

These songs made a special 90s night feel, mixing deep thought with sound trips.

Hidden Late Night Gems

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  • Slowdive’s “When the Sun Hits”
  • Galaxie 500’s “Fourth of July”
  • Bark Psychosis’s “Hex”
  • Disco Inferno’s “D.I. Go Pop”
  • Seefeel’s “Quique”
  • Flying Saucer Attack’s “Distance”

These artists knew that night listening needs something special – music that doesn’t just fill the air but makes its own space.

Key Soul Tunes

  • D’Angelo’s “Brown Sugar”
  • Maxwell’s “Urban Hang Suite”
  • Erykah Badu’s “On & On”
  • Tony! Toni! Tone!’s “Anniversary” Karaoke Rooms Safe

These key sounds made a close air that changed late-night listening into a deep personal feel.

Midnight Hip-Hop Favorites

  • Pete Rock & CL Smooth’s “They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)”
  • A Tribe Called Quest’s “Electric Relaxation”
  • Nas’s “The World Is Yours”
  • Gang Starr’s “Mass Appeal”
  • Warren G and Nate Dogg’s “Regulate”
  • Mobb Deep’s “Shook Ones Pt. II”

These local styles show how 90s hip-hop caught very different night moods.

Soft Electronic Tracks

  • Massive Attack’s “Teardrop”
  • Portishead’s “Glory Box”
  • DJ Shadow’s “Midnight in a Perfect World”
  • The Orb’s “Little Fluffy Clouds”
  • Moby’s “Porcelain”
  • Boards of Canada’s “Roygbiv”

These pieces moved past just being in the background, setting up a smart sound feel.