Why these songs work
If your crowd grew up with boy bands, pop princesses and pop-punk, the 90s and 2000s are where the loudest sing-alongs live. These songs are nostalgic, high-energy and short enough to keep the queue moving.
Tips: pop hits from this era often sit high for male voices, so share them as group songs or search for a lower-key version. Rap sections ("Hey Ya!", "Crazy in Love") are easier if you split them with a friend.
The list
Tap 🎤 Sing this to open a free room and search for that song on your phone, ready to add to the queue.
- ...Baby One More TimeBritney Spears🎤 Sing thisInstantly recognisable; low, breathy verses.
- ToxicBritney Spears🎤 Sing thisFun, rhythmic and dramatic.
- WannabeSpice Girls🎤 Sing thisPerfect for a group: everyone picks a Spice.
- I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys🎤 Sing thisThe boy-band anthem; the whole room sings.
- Bye Bye Bye*NSYNC🎤 Sing thisChoreography optional, energy required.
- No ScrubsTLC🎤 Sing thisMid-range R&B with a catchy chorus.
- WaterfallsTLC🎤 Sing thisSmooth and steady; good for a relaxed singer.
- TornNatalie Imbruglia🎤 Sing thisComfortable range and a huge chorus.
- IronicAlanis Morissette🎤 Sing thisTalk-sung verses, then let rip.
- Smells Like Teen SpiritNirvana🎤 Sing thisMumble the verse, scream the chorus.
- Don't Look Back in AngerOasis🎤 Sing thisA pub sing-along with a mid-range melody.
- IrisGoo Goo Dolls🎤 Sing thisEmotional and a bit high; great for the late crowd.
- Semi-Charmed LifeThird Eye Blind🎤 Sing thisFast lyrics; practise the verses.
- All StarSmash Mouth🎤 Sing thisLow, talky and loved by every age.
- Livin' la Vida LocaRicky Martin🎤 Sing thisBig energy, easy chorus.
- My Heart Will Go OnCeline Dion🎤 Sing thisThe big ballad; go full drama at the key change.
- Genie in a BottleChristina Aguilera🎤 Sing thisSultry mid-range pop.
- Mr. BrightsideThe Killers🎤 Sing thisThe 2000s anthem; everyone knows every word.
- Since U Been GoneKelly Clarkson🎤 Sing thisQuiet verses into a belted chorus.
- ComplicatedAvril Lavigne🎤 Sing thisComfortable range; a pop-punk favourite.
- Hey Ya!OutKast🎤 Sing thisFast and fun; get the room to "shake it".
- Crazy in LoveBeyoncé ft. Jay-Z🎤 Sing thisHigh energy; split the rap with a friend.
- UmbrellaRihanna ft. Jay-Z🎤 Sing thisMid-range and hypnotic; the "ella, ella" hook is easy.
- Hips Don't LieShakira ft. Wyclef Jean🎤 Sing thisDance-along party song.
- Hollaback GirlGwen Stefani🎤 Sing thisMostly chanted; easy for beginners.
- Bring Me to LifeEvanescence🎤 Sing thisDramatic rock duet; grab someone for the rap-rock lines.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best 90s karaoke songs?
"I Want It That Way", "Wannabe", "...Baby One More Time", "No Scrubs" and "Smells Like Teen Spirit" are reliable crowd-pleasers.
What are the best 2000s karaoke songs?
"Mr. Brightside", "Since U Been Gone", "Toxic", "Hey Ya!" and "Crazy in Love" get the biggest reactions.
Which 90s songs are good for a group?
"Wannabe", "I Want It That Way", "Bye Bye Bye" and "All Star" work well with several people on the chorus.
Can I make a 90s and 2000s playlist for my party?
Yes. Guests can queue songs from their phones, and the app has a ready-made 90s Throwbacks playlist. Premium members can also save their own party playlists.
Ready to sing?
Create a free room on your TV. Guests scan the QR code and queue songs from their phones. No app, no sign-up.