20 - Yummie

Yummie’s unique sound was first heard in 1999 with the release of their catchy tune “Bubblegum.” The group had a fresh take on bubblegum dance, with a production style and instruments that weren’t previously used in the genre, and people later described them as a cross between Ace of Base and Aqua. Their album “Sweet & Sour” (2000) is riddled with happy, campy and cheesy pop/dance tunes.

19 - Tiggy

An early project of Hartmann & Langhoff, Tiggy is best known for her fantasy themed bubblegum dance songs, that focus on princes, dragons, and magic spells. Her biggest hits include “Simsalabim” and “Abracadabra” (which funnily enough mean the same thing), and her first single released way back in 1996 called “Ring A Ling.” Tiggy’s background in musical theatre makes her a fantastic vocalist, and her talent is shown off in the beautiful ballads that appear on her albums.

18 - Ni-Ni

A project by Danish producer Longhorn, the 2001 release of Ni-Ni’s debut album “Mermaid” probably came a little late for it to see the success that it deserved. That doesn’t mean that the songs are any less excellent, with 5-star production and singing by Nynne Qvortrup. For fans of Bambee and other traditional bubblegum dance projects, Ni-Ni’s “Mermaid” is one of the best out there.

17 - Dominoo

Swedish group Dominoo was previously known as “West Inc.” before changing their name and taking the plunge as a bubblegum dance band. They had two successful singles, “Run Run Away” and “My Hero,” for which they are best known, however it is their 2001 album “Episodes” that landed them in our list for the Top 20 Bubblegum dance projects of all time. With 16 unique songs, “Episodes” is one of the most complete bubblegum dance albums ever created, with excellent production, song writing, and vocal talent.

16 - Jenny Rom

Jenny Rom is the creation of Italian production house SAIFAM, and is shrouded in mystery in terms of who the Jenny Rom vocalists are. She is best known for her fast paced bubblegum dance songs and recognisable high-pitched vocals singing often goofy and nonsensical lyrics. The extremely catchy, well-produced music and often bizarre music of Jenny Rom has made her a cult classic in the bubblegum dance genre, and is our choice for #15 in our count for the top bubblegum projects of all time.

15 - Me & My

No top Bubblegum dance list would be complete without a mention of Me & My, who are probably the first ever bubblegum dance project ever created. Made up of Georgi sisters Sussane and Pernille, Me & My released their debut album in 1995, which featured some of the biggest hits of the 90s - the infectious “Dub-i-Dub” and “Baby Boy.” Me & My’s released 3 albums and a greatest hits album between 1995 and 2007, with their work eventually straying away from the bubblegum dance genre.

14 - Dr. Bombay

The first of 3 Jonny Jakobsen bubblegum dance aliases, “Dr. Bombay” was the most famous. Coming from Sweden, Jakobsen created the Dr. Bombay character as a parody of Indian culture. His culturally stereotypical lyrics caused quite a stir, particularly in India when the authorities were apparently thinking of suing him but dismissed the idea when their lawyers told them they couldn’t sue someone for simply being “annoying.” Dr. Bombay’s hits, who were produced by Robert Uhlmann of Smile.dk fame, skyrocketed in the charts, and Dr. Bombay became infamous in the europop scene. His songs remain today some of the most memorable hits of the 90s.

13 - Caramell

Singing in their native language, Swedish bubblegum dance group Caramell are best known for their hit single “Caramelldansen” which became an internet sensation when it was sped up and linked with a dancing anime girl. The group is a project of members Vasco & Millboy, who are well known producers in Sweden. Their two high quality bubblegum dance albums were released in 1999 and 2001 respectively, and were very popular in their home country and other parts of Europe. A spinoff group of Caramell called “Caramella Girls” has been launched and are currently releasing bubblegum dance music today.

12 - Hit'n'Hide

Coming in at #12 on our list is Hit’n’Hide from Denmark. Their 1998 single “Space Invaders,” produced by the talented Johnny Jam & Delgado, was a huge hit all over Europe, with many people linking them with the already popular Aqua. Hit’n’Hide had 2 album releases, the first “On A Ride” in 1998 featured a very traditional bubblegum sound, and the second “Hit’n’Hide” in 2000 a more updated bubblegum trance styled album.

11 - Miss Papaya

The Miss Papaya project was created by Linnea Handberg to coincide with the success of Aqua and other bubblegum dance projects currently taking off in Denmark. Originally not intended to be taken seriously, the Papaya project took off after the success of the original single “Hero.” American popstar Madonna, whose daughter was a huge Miss Papaya fan, invited Handberg to America and praised her on her music writing. Miss Papaya’s music became widely popular due to it’s use in the popular Dance Dance Revolution game series.

10 - 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.

9 - Blue Monster & Bikki Girl

Remaining unreleased for many years, Blue Monster & Bikki was one of those “easter-egg” bubblegum dance projects whose debut album didn’t get a proper release until many years later. Produced by the talented Adam Edelmann from Sweden and headlined by Anna Clara Modin (Bikki Girl), the Blue Monster project is said to be inspired by a combination of Aqua and Sesame Street. Aimed and children, but then not, Blue Monster saw some controversy with their 2002 music video for Pata Pata, which featured the Blue Monster character in some rather explicit and definitely not kid-friendly scenes. Regardless of the music video, the Blue Monster project has proven to be one of the top bubblegum dance projects of all time, with infectious, catchy, and ultra cheesy bubblegum dance/pop that will be sure to please any bubblegum dance fan.

8 - Ch!pz

Ch!pz was a breath of fresh air for the bubblegum dance genre when they first appeared in 2003 with their single “Cowboy.” Headlined by four attractive young people, Ch!pz took the bubblegum dance genre in a new direction, with a clear focus on children as their target audience. With outstanding production led by Jay Vandenberg and Hartmann & Langhoff, Ch!pz sky rocketed up the charts all over Europe, and more and more artists chose to jump on the bandwagon and dance music groups aimed at children.

7 - 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. Still creating music today, Vengaboys is now one of the most promising lineups for future bubblegum dance releases, with a great updated sound that still captures the essence of their original fun loving style.

6 - 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.

5 - Bambee

One of the most instantly recognisable bubblegum dance singers, Desirée Sparre-Enger from Norway burst onto the scene as Bambee in 1997 with her cute song “Candy Girl.” However, it was her later songs “Typical Tropical” and “Bumble Bee” that really grabbed the interest of the public. Both her albums “On Ice” and “Fairytales” feature top-notch production and writing from some of bubblegum dance’s best artists, such as Longhorn, Honeycutt, and Linnea Handberg (Miss Papaya). Drop-dead gorgeous and with a naturally high singing voice, Bambee is perfect for bubblegum dance, and secures her place as #5 on our list of the Top 20 Bubblegum Dance Projects of all Time.

4 - Cartoons

Coming from Denmark, the Cartoons were inspired by 1950s American rock and roll culture, with many of their songs being bubblegum eurodance covers of old rockabilly hits, giving their music the nickname “technobilly.” Selling over 2 million albums, Cartoons are one of the most successful Danish bands ever, and are best known for their 1998 hit “Witch Doctor” which peaked at #2 in the UK singles charts. The cartoons are one of the most memorable music groups of the late 90s, with their top hits becoming household names across the world. They are also well known for their outrageous plastic costumes and wigs used in live performances and seen in their press photos.

3 - Smile.dk

Many talented producers and song writers have been involved in the Smile.dk project, who was founded by singer and member Veronica Almqvist from Sweden. Releasing a total of 5 albums between 1998 and 2008, Smile.dk is one of the longest running bubblegum dance projects, and probably the most abundant in terms of song production. They are best known for their 1998 song “Butterfly” which, along with many of their other songs, gained a lot of popularity due to its use in dance games such as DDR, and is instantly recognised by people all around the world.

2 - 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. Toy-Box is one of the most beloved bubblegum dance projects of all time by fans, and for this reason we are listing them as #2 on our Countdown for the Top 20 Bubblegum dance projects of all time.

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 projects interested in making music in their style. For these reasons, as well as top notch production and vocal talent by the band members, Aqua is our clear pick for the top bubblegum dance music project of all time.