Charli XCX & Troye Sivan – 1999
Charli XCX & Troye Sivan – 1999 (2018)
Directed by: Charli XCX Ryan Staake
1999 is a nostalgic collaboration between English singer Charli XCX and Australian artist Troye Sivan, released on October 5, 2018, as the lead single from Charli XCX’s third studio album, *Charli*. The track is an upbeat electropop anthem that reminisces about the late 1990s, referencing cultural icons and moments from that era. The accompanying music video, co-directed by Charli XCX and Ryan Staake, is a vibrant homage to 1990s pop culture. Throughout the video, Charli and Troye recreate iconic scenes and personas from the decade, including portrayals of Steve Jobs, the Spice Girls, Eminem, and scenes from films like *Titanic* and *The Matrix*. The video also features nods to technological artifacts like the iMac G3 and the Nokia 3310, enhancing its nostalgic appeal. Critics praised the video for its playful and accurate depiction of 1990s culture, with BBC’s Annabel Rackham highlighting how both singers “recreated some of the most memorable music videos of that decade.” The song received positive reception, peaking at number 13 on the UK Singles Chart and earning Platinum certification in the United Kingdom for sales exceeding 600,000 units.
