Even though 1999 was 27 years ago, it’s a time millennials won’t soon forget. The transitional period between one century and the next is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Millennials were fortunate to experience this during the time that is often referenced as Y2K. The 90s ended, and we were the children of the new millennium in the year 2000. In 2001, we officially entered the 21st century. As millennials will always remember this transitional period, they will also remember these pop hits from the year 1999.

“No Scrubs” by TLC

By 1999, the Atlanta group TLC had already become a defining group combining elements of R&B and Hip-Hop. They earned their first No. 1 in January 1995 with “Creep” from the band’s sophomore album, CrazySexyCool . The album generated another No. 1 hit, “Waterfalls”, which became the group’s signature hit and one of the most recognizable songs of the decade. Released on April 10, 1999, “No Scrubs” was the group’s comeback single after a hiatus following their sophomore release.…