1999 was the beginning of the biggest rivalry since the whole North vs. South drama of the Civil War: Britney vs. Christina. Never has a nation been more divided.

The greatest TLC song (after Waterfalls), No Scrubs, came out in 1999.

Your mom’s all-time favorite song, Kiss Me by Sixpence None The Richer came out in 1999.

Brandy released Have You Ever and Almost Doesn’t Count. Monica released Angel Of Mine.

Two Destiny’s Child classics came out in 1999. I’m talking about Bills Bills Bills and Bug a Boo.

Eminem blew up in 1999 with My Name Is.

Speaking of gay anthems, the gayest remix of all-time came out in 1999. I’m of course talking about It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Thunderpuss mix).

No Scrubs gave us the greatest Left Eye verse (after Waterfalls). Her part in No Scrubs is iconic and the first tonal acknowledgment of digital television.

In 1999, Shania MOTHER FUCKIN’ Twain gifted us with Man! I Feel Like A Woman and That Don’t Impress Me Much

More Time literally and figuratively changed music and music video history (as well as the way we look at school girl uniforms) for the rest of time.

702 blew our God damn minds with Where My Girls At?

1999 was the year of Jennifer Lopez (as a singer). Jennifer Lopez (not JLO yet) released If You Had My Love and internationally renowned gay anthem Waiting For Tonight.

The equally iconic Sometimes and (You Drive Me) Crazy came out this year as well. Both of which are masterpieces that stand on their own. The boob part and Sometimes vagina itch are unforgettable music history gems.

Blink 182 was like the coolest rock band. What’s My Age Again and All The Small Things came that year.

The irrefutable greatest song in boy band history, I Want It That Way, came out in 1999.

1999 was also peak 98 Degrees!

NSYNC wise, the ramen noodle hair we’ve grown to love happened that year. I Drive Myself Crazy came out in 1999.