Hit Songs from the 1990s and 2000s Quiz

Answer: 98 degrees

'Because of You' was recorded by the American band 98 Degrees, who formed in Los Angeles in 1996. The lineup was Nick Lachey, Drew Lachey, Jeff Timmons, and Justin Jeffre. Unlike many late‑'90s boy bands, they were self‑formed rather than assembled by a label.

'Because of You' was released from their second album '98 Degrees and Rising'. It became one of their biggest hits, reaching number three on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1998, and it earned platinum certification later that year. It also reached number 36 on the UK Singles Chart.

Answer: Samantha Mumba

'Gotta Tell You' is the debut single by Irish singer and actress Samantha Mumba, born in 1983 in Dublin. She rose to fame in 2000. Her debut album, also titled 'Gotta Tell You', was released later that year.

'Gotta Tell You' became a hit. It reached number two on the UK Singles Chart in 2000. It also reached number four on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. It was one of the few Irish pop debuts to break into the U.S. Top five.

Answer: Jessica Simpson

'With You' was recorded by American singer Jessica Simpson, who was born in Abilene, Texas, in 1980. She grew up singing in church before signing with Columbia Records as a teenager. She broke through in the late 1990s with her debut album 'Sweet Kisses' (1999).

'With You' was released as the second single from her 'In This Skin' album. It reached number seven on the UK Singles Chart and number 14 on the U.S Billboard Hot 100 in 2004. It became one of her biggest hits.

Answer: Papa Roach

'Between Angels and Insects' is a single by the American rock band Papa Roach. They formed in Vacaville, California, in 1993. The original lineup featured vocalist Jacoby Shaddix, guitarist Jerry Horton, drummer Dave Buckner, bassist Will James, and trombonist Ben Luther. After early demos and lineup changes, the band signed with DreamWorks Records in 1999.

'Between Angels and Insects' was released as a single from their triple platinum album 'Infest'. It reached number 17 on the UK Singles Chart in 2001. It also did well on the UK Rock & Metal Singles Chart where it reached number two.

Answer: Blink 182

'All the Small Things' is a single by the American band Blink‑182, formed in 1992 in Poway, California. The band's lineup consists of Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, and Travis Barker. Their third album 'Enema of the State' was released in 1999.

'All the Small Things', released in 1999, became one of Blink‑182's biggest international hits. It reached number two on the UK Singles Chart and number six on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. It was their highest‑charting U.S. single.

Answer: Everclear

The single 'Wonderful' was recorded by the American band Everclear. They were formed in 1992 in Portland, Oregon, by vocalist and guitarist Art Alexakis along with bassist Craig Montoya and drummer Greg Eklund. They became known for their alternative rock, post‑grunge, and pop‑rock style.

'Wonderful' was released from their 'Songs from an American Movie Vol. One: Learning How to Smile' album. It reached number 11 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 2000. It also reached number 36 on the UK Singles Chart.

Answer: Puddle of Mudd

'Blurry' is a single by the American post‑grunge band Puddle of Mudd. They were formed in Kansas City, Missouri, in the early 1990s by vocalist and guitarist Wes Scantlin. After years of lineup instability, Wes's demo reached Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst. This led to a new lineup and a major‑label deal with Flawless/Geffen.

'Blurry' was released as the second single from their 'Come Clean' album. It reached number eight on the UK Singles Chart in 2002. It didn't chart on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, but topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock and Modern Rock Tracks charts.

Answer: Nickelback

'How You Remind Me' was recorded by Canadian rock band Nickelback, formed in Hanna, Alberta in 1995 by brothers Chad and Mike Kroeger, along with Ryan Peake and drummer Ryan Vikedal. Their third album 'Silver Side Up' was released in 2001 and made them one of the biggest rock bands of the 2000s.

'How You Remind Me' was released from their album 'Silver Side Up'. It reached number four on the UK Singles Chart and number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 2001. It was one of the best-selling singles of 2002.

Answer: Shaggy

'Angel' is a single by Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist Shaggy, born Orville Richard Burrell in Kingston, Jamaica in 1968. He moved to New York as a teenager and served in the U.S. Marine Corps before breaking into music in the early 1990s. His 2000 album 'Hot Shot' was a worldwide success.

'Angel' was released in early 2001, featuring Rayvon. It reached number one on the UK Singles Chart, spending three weeks at the top. It also reached number 40 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

Answer: Evanescence

'Bring Me to Life' was recorded by American rock band Evanescence, formed in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1994 by vocalist Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody. After several independent EPs in the late 1990s, they released their debut album 'Fallen' in 2003, which sold millions worldwide.

'Bring Me to Life' was released from their album 'Fallen'. It reached number one on the UK Singles Chart and number five on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 2003. It also topped the Billboard Alternative Songs chart.