27 Songs To 27: 2003

I enjoyed this artist and her music - it's such a shame that her TV persona took place for her recognition. But she was more than portraying the 'dumb blonde' persona, as her music brings out memories of my pre-teen days; ah, when times were much simpler. What impresses me the most would be how her music has aged (aside from the Country attempt).

This song was solely responsible for the success of her reality TV show with her then husband, as well as her album sales - now how could one say that's a dumb blonde move? Think back when the times were simple and easy going - that is the essence of this song.

Epitome of love, you are all wrapped up nicely in a three-minute song that gets better with time:

27 Songs To 27: 2002

It makes sense why this artist got into making shoes for women: his guitar play is infectiously sexy. Not familiar with his older work, this artist would have gotten my attention through endless radio play and his brilliant collaborations throughout my childhood. Don't know how this artist managed to stay relevant throughout his career, but I am satisfied with all of his work.

The early 2000s brought out the best work from the guitarist, as he collaborated with artists from Pop to R&B, and most recently, Rock. His style is versatile, and his sound will always bring people together. I am particularly fond of his 2002 work with this Pop-Rock artist that would eventually win my heart.

I hope I did justice for this Grammy-Award winning single (it's a absolute thrill):

27 Songs To 27: 2001

The definition of 'born to stand out.' This artist may have competed with other teen idols throughout the Nineties and early 2000s, but what made her unique was her diversity. Although she did not achieve the success of her predecessors, she was able to venture into new grounds - and I am certainly glad that she did.

2001 was a magical year for this artist, as she transitioned from singing into acting. From small appearances to being the main role in a Nicholas Sparks film, this role would make this artist into a star. The movie was a success, leading to other memorable roles such as the voice of Rapunzel in "Tangled," and Rebecca Pearson on the show "This Is Us."

But nothing can replace this artist's song, as it's the theme to one of my favourite films:

27 Songs To 27: 2000

It's a new dawn, it's a new day - it's Y2K (why don't we use that anymore?) This year was prime music, all of your favourite acts in the Nineties emerged with new energy, and they were all non-stop. This duo would also follow such status.

Probably best known for the love theme to a movie that didn't even relate to the message, the duo gained a lot of attention, especially on YTV's "The HitList" (my absolute favourite show as a child, mostly because I mostly grew up without cable television). The duo are childhood friends, and released two albums before venturing into solo careers. But I will always remember these sweet girls with a rather mature sound.

I was out of breath with this song, and tried to sing every part (including the back-up):

27 Songs To 27: 1999

Saved the best for the finale of the Nineties. This artist would eventually become a trendsetter, but also one of the most influential artists of my generation... Needless to say, this artist has been my favourite since day one.

Hit after hit, it was hard to select one song as my favourite. But this 1999 remix would rank top spot for me. The song was the main theme for a movie that would eventually change the name to match the single - if that doesn't say influential, then I don't know what would be.

She can sing and dance - I tried to do both at the same time (hopefully I did justice to the song):

27 Songs To 27: 1998

The epitome of teen idols. This artist dominated the Nineties, and was able to diversify herself through acting and singing - that's impressive for a 19-year-old. From TV to film, and working on an album at the same time; there was no chance of slowing down this artist.

My sister was a big fan of this artist, from watching her show (alongside with the other UPN shows at the time) to owning the album. I continued to follow this artist throughout the 2000s, and I look forward to her next body of work. 1998 was a good year for this artist, having hit after hit, and progressing with her sound.

Maybe not an ideal prom song, but the song definitely has the mood for a slow dance:

27 Songs To 27: 1997

I was originally going to cover a different song, but I remembered how much I love this one. Continuing with the boy bands, there was no escaping this group in the Nineties. Head to head with another band, it was difficult to choose one as your favourite (I personally liked both of them equally). Yet, I feel like this band was more, put together.

This band had endless hits, with their most popular one from 1999. But this 1997 hit managed to be one of the best love songs of all time. Add in a cheesy music video, and you've got the Nineties wrapped up into one song.

Get ready to feel warm and cuddly, just like the cheesiness that oozes out of this song:

27 Songs To 27: 1996

Now it's time to focus on girl groups! If anyone defined the Nineties, this would be the musical act. Hit after hit, the group managed to land No. 1 with almost all of their singles in their home country (one song did not make the top). With three albums released, their music goes to show the quality in their singles.

Whether you had a favourite member or not, there was no denial that their personality and charisma brought out the best in every one. Selecting a favourite song from their collection was a challenge, but this one resonates with me for its attitude and funky music video - it may have been a bit too raunchy as a child (but who knew about censorship back then?)

I'm sure you can sing along to this one, good songs are hard to forget:

27 Songs To 27: 1995

This artist has been an inspiration to others ever since her debut. I did not follow this artist until the early 2000s, but I absolutely love this single from 1995. To me, this song is the ideal romantic getaway: to travel with someone and make fond memories wherever the destination.

For those who are wondering, the TV character that shared the same name as her was Janet from 'The Magic School Bus' - she was terrible to Arnold! Fortunately enough, this artist does not share much with the character. What I adore about this artist is that she is still relevant even to this day.

To the pop icon that keeps on influencing generations, I hope I did justice to the song:

27 Songs To 27: 1994

Who's ready for a slow jam? This song brings so many memories of all the boy band clichés... and I for one, am all for it! Here's to the decade that was brought up through harmonies. When I think of boy bands of the 90s, it's easy to say 'Backstreet Boys' and '*NSYNC.' While those bands are the popular choice, Boyz II Men and this band were the standard for crooning romance.

I didn't realize how much sampling and covering songs were a trend for the 90s - it's astounding. What was one artist's song became the best single for the band - and it's not hard to see why. From the solos and power delivered, this song brings out the happiness in love (what can I say, I am a sucker for love songs).

Simple and straightforward, that's the way love should be. I present to you, today's song from 1994:

27 Songs To 27: 1993

Not sure whether this song is dramatic or, amusing... Either way, this song has made an impact in pop culture. Whether you heard the song first on the radio or on the screen, you can't help but dance. 1993 saw the increase in EuroDance music, and this was probably one of its finest.

Growing up with this song, I never understood how it was popular. The song was repetitive, and seemed very simple. But maybe that's the brilliance behind the song: a good beat, and the ad-libed vocals. If the song can still be relevant to this day, then this artist did something right.

Perhaps everyone is asking the same question: what is love? Let's get bumping with today's song:

27 Songs To 27: 1992

Just turned one, and I am still not familiar with music. Growing up with the radio, I would usually hear the remix of this song; listening to the original took me some time to get comfortable without the rap portions.

But the song still has a relevant message today: looking for a love that will last. Silly as it sounds, this song affected me when I was watching a TV show where the character was focusing on self-love - and that's where the song hit me.

I may not have that type of love just yet, but I'll keep searching. This song gives me hope:

27 Songs To 27: 1991

27 Days. 27 Songs. 27 times to embarrass myself. Let's take a musical journey into my life, shall we?

*Disclaimer - This is an alternative playlist*