# 1984 vs. 1994: Which Year Ruled the Billboard Hot 100?

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Podcast: [Totally 80s and 90s Recall](https://stenobird.com/podcast/totally-80s-and-90s-recall-5944764)
Published: 2026-05-26T04:00:00+00:00
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The pop explosion that was 1984 or the hip hop, grunge rock of 1994? Which decade did it better? Dave and Rob will nail it all down this week and decide which decade ruled the charts.

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