Hello, dancers!
Today I’m talking to you about a genre that is very close to my heart for various reasons: Eurodance, the 90s movement that shook dance floors across Europe and beyond. An interesting fact? Much of this energetic genre was led by Italian maestros!

Nothing too surprising actually… the Eurodance is the legitimate descendant of the Italo Disco of the 80s which ended its career brilliantly to leave the throne to its heir in the following decade.

Eurodance was all about frenetic rhythms (it was much faster than Italo Disco), catchy melodies and a feel-good atmosphere. It was a genre where different languages ​​and cultural influences mixed, creating a unique and infectious sound. This merger reflected a period of cultural openness and exchange in Europe.

Italian acts such as Cappella, Alexia, Mo-Do, Robert Miles were fundamental in shaping Eurodance.
Iconic songs like Corona‘s “The Rhythm of the Night” and Eiffel 65‘s “Blue (Da Ba Dee)” not only dominated the charts, but also showcased the innovative spirit of Italian musicians.
Although they often sang in English, they infused their music with an unmistakable Italian flavor, contributing to the genre’s worldwide popularity.

Eurodance evolved incredibly from year to year, and as the decade progressed, it gave way to new styles and innovations in electronic music. Artists like Gigi D’Agostino began experimenting with progressive and dreamlike styles, marking a new era in the dance music scene.

From a personal point of view, being born in 1983, I really have many indelible memories. The carefreeness, the first crushes (not reciprocated), the days spent riding around on a scooter with friends and Sunday afternoons at the disco.

It is precisely for this reason that I am trying to reboot the 90s Eurodance with the wonderful help of Ross Lustre. No, I am not giving up on synthwave, nor on Italo, nor on the horror soundtrack. It’s all part of me depending on the mood, but I feel that this genre is aging as happens with good wine and we can afford to uncork this genre which has now become exquisitely revival.
Raise your hands in the air like there’s no tomorrow and… get ready to reboot!

By the way, if you haven’t listened to my 90s-00s Eurodance playlist, I really think this is the best time to remind you.

Illustrations by Artificial Visions.