In the ’90s, some enjoyed beloved artists such as Julien Clerc and sighed at the soaring epics of Lara Fabia. Others revelled in golden-era hip-hop as the likes of Suprême NTM and IAM staked their claim for chart dominance. Indeed, the dawn of music television drew cross-Atlantic youth cultures ever closer, creating an unparalleled synergy between R&B, global music, techno and contemporary pop. Of course, the decade also marked a renaissance of boy bands—with posters of Alliage and G Squad adorning many a teenager’s wall.