There’s no shortage of options when it comes to picking a music genre to work out to in a Peloton class. Have a favorite decade? There’s a class for every era. Have a favorite artist? Check out our Artist Series Collection. Want a delightful array of hand-selected indie tracks? Tap into a Listening Party ride with Emma Lovewell.
Speaking of Emma Lovewell, she’s particularly passionate about the subgenres of 90s music and has recently introduced a series of 90s Dance Music rides. You might wonder, how is this music different from a straight up 90s ride? Or, what’s the difference between dance music and house, EDM, trap and hip hop? We had the same questions, so we turned to Emma herself and none other than DJ John Michael to serve us some answers.
What’s the history of 90s dance music?
“Electronic music originally became popular in the 80s, but what made 90s dance music different was that it propelled DJs and producers into the spotlight. They were crossing over from underground house music into mainstream dance and pop music—stuff you'd hear on the radio. At this time, record labels also began to notice these superstar DJs were breaking records in the clubs and started spending more money to secure rights to high-profile remixes from producers and DJs like Junior Vasquez, Hex Hector and Frankie Knuckles. Radio stations like WKTU in New York City played a major part in supporting these upcoming artists by playing their remixes, which helped to boost them on the charts.”
What are some examples of 90s dance music?
“In these rides you'll hear dance music from artists including CeCe Peniston, Robin S, La Bouche and Reel to Real. You’ve likely heard of some of the songs, like Whitney Houston's ‘It's Not Right But It's Okay’ or Hex Hector's remix of J-Lo's ‘Waiting for Tonight’ which is still the version she performs on tour. Similarly, Deborah Cox's ‘Nobody’s Supposed to be Here’ is more commonly known for the remixed version than its original R&B version and still what she performs live.”
Sounds like a blast. Emma, what can we expect from the rides?
“90s dance music makes me feel nostalgic, and makes me want to move my body and DANCE. I hope that it brings you the same feeling. You can expect high-energy club vibes, a balanced combination of intervals, climbs and some hair flips. We'll pretend like we're back on the dance floor, with flashing lights, lazers and glow sticks. So wear your JNCO pants, glitter eyeliner and your favorite slap bracelet, and I'll see you on the Leaderboard!”
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