Remembering the Best Bubblegum Dance Groups Ever

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What is bubblegum dance?

"Bubblegum dance" is a term coined to describe a particular style of eurodance or pop/dance music. Bubblegum dance typically has a high-pitched female vocalist singing upbeat and melody driven verses and choruses, and a male singing back up vocals or rap. The term "bubblegum dance" can be considered a coalition of the genres "Bubblegum pop" and "eurodance."
The lyrics and style of bubblegum dance music is often playful and child-like. Common singing topics include fantasy characters such as wizards and princesses, and songs about having fun, love, partying, and eating candy.


1. Aqua

Aqua is without a doubt the world’s most famous bubblegum dance group. Selling an estimated 28 million albums and singles worldwide in the 90s and 2000s, Aqua managed to top charts all over the world with their energetic and campy tunes, including topping charts in Australia, UK, and USA. Their 1997 smash hit “Barbie Girl” became a household name worldwide, which is not an easy accomplishment for any artist. Aqua also became known for their fun and colourful music videos presented in “Aquascope,” and the band paved the way for other European dance groups interested in making music in their style.

Not to be missed: Roses Are Red, Barbie Girl, Lollipop (Candyman), My Oh My, Doctor Jones, Cartoon Heroes, Freaky Friday

 

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2. Vengaboys

One of the best known and top selling bubblegum eurodance groups of all time, the Vengaboys became a household name in the late 90s with their catchy tunes “Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom!!,” “We’re Going to Ibiza” and “We Like To Party.” Their songs topped charts all around the world, and Vengaboys became one of the most influential dance groups of the 90s. They inspired other artists to create music in the same energetic synth driven bubblegum style, and hence contributed to the huge bubblegum boom circa 1999.

Not to be missed: Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom!!, We Like To Party, Kiss (When The Sun Don’t Shine), We’re Going To Ibiza,” Up & Down, Uncle John From Jamaica, Shalala Lala, Hot Hot Hot, 2 Brazil

 

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3. Toy-Box

Toy-Box was headlined by the talented Aneela and Amir, whose passion for cheesy dance music shines in their music and videos. Often compared to Danish group Aqua, Toy-Box’s debut single “Tarzan & Jane” and follow up single “Best Friend” were a huge success in Europe, and are some of the best known bubblegum dance songs ever released. Using the faux production house “Toy-Box Pictures,” Toy-Box’s music videos were always intriguing, fun and well-executed, with the band members showing that they are not only talented singers and songwriters, but talented actors as well.

Not to be missed: Best Friend, Tarzan & Jane, The Sailor Song, Wizard of Oz, Superstar, Www.Girl

 

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4. Crispy

Perhaps most well-known for their 1998 single “Licky Licky,” Crispy is the epitome of traditional bubblegum dance with their tongue in cheek dance songs about dinosaurs, wizards and video games. The lead vocalist Mette Christensen, had a unique voice that will forever be a part of bubblegum eurodance history, and the group’s only album “The Game” is one of the most complete bubblegum albums ever created.

Not to be missed: Licky Licky, The Game, Mr Dinosaur, Kiss Me Red, Calendar Girl, Secret, Banana Bay, In & Out

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5. Daze

Daze’s most well-known hits are “Superhero” and “Together Forever (Tamagotchi).” The single “Superhero,” with production by Johnny Jam & Delgado (who were leading the way with their unique style of bubblegum dance production at the time), was awarded both gold and platinum all over Scandinavia, and is one of the best known bubblegum dance tunes of all time.

Not to be missed: Superhero, Tamagotchi, Toy Boy, Call Girl, Sea of Love, Land of the Living, 2nd Chance, Fool Me

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