Chapter 1
The rise of alternative and hip-hop
Chapter 2
Powerhouse divas and movie soundtracks
Chapter 3
Unforgettable drama and live ceremony mishaps
Chapter 4
Historic album of the year triumphs
YOUR GOAL
Master of Grammy awards of the 1990s
Ch 1 · The rise of alternative and hip-hop
schopenhauer 90s Alternative and Hip Hop
Broke the mold, / platinum-gold, / hip-hop wins!
schopenhauer In 1999, Lauryn Hill became the first woman to win five Grammys in a single night.
schopenhauer Nirvana's 1996 win for MTV Unplugged in New York marked a major shift for alternative music.
BETA
schopenhauer Sort 90s hits into the beat box to discover legendary Grammy winners and trivia.
Fun Fact
Hip-hop boycott: In 1989, Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff boycotted the Grammys because the first-ever rap award category wasn't televised.
Glossary
hip-hop (noun)
A style of popular music featuring rap with electronic backing, originating in urban communities. Lauryn Hill's historic 1999 Album of the Year win solidified the genre's dominance at the Grammys.
A style of popular music featuring rap with electronic backing, originating in urban communities. Lauryn Hill's historic 1999 Album of the Year win solidified the genre's dominance at the Grammys.
Quiz
Which hip-hop pioneer won the 1994 Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance with the hit song 'Let Me Ride'?
Quiz
Which artist made history in 1999 by becoming the first female solo artist to win five Grammys in one night?
Quiz
What genre did the Grammys first recognize with a dedicated award category starting at the 1991 ceremony?
Quiz
Which female rap artist won a Grammy in 1995 for Best Rap Solo Performance with her hit 'U.N.I.T.Y.'?
Quiz
In 1993, which group became the first hip-hop act to win the Grammy for Best New Artist?
Quiz
Which alternative rock band won a posthumous Grammy in 1996 for their MTV Unplugged in New York live album?
Quiz
Which rock band won the 1992 Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance with Vocal for their album 'For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge'?
Quiz
Which female singer-songwriter won Best Female Rock Vocal Performance in 1995 for her hit song 'All I Wanna Do'?