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Post by Soulsista on Nov 22, 2023 11:44:14 GMT -5
Now it's time for 1999 to get its turn in the spotlight. There are eleven songs waiting for you to be ranked, and here they are: Heartbreak Hotel - Whitney Houston feat. Faith Evans & Kelly Price What's It Gonna Be?! - Busta Rhymes feat. Janet Jackson No Scrubs - TLC Fortunate - Maxwell Bills, Bills, Bills - Destiny's Child Never Gonna Let You Go - Faith Evans Spend My Life With You - Eric Benét feat. Tamia We Can't Be Friends - Deborah Cox feat. R.L. Heartbreaker - Mariah Carey Satisfy You - Puff Daddy feat. R. Kelly U Know What's Up - Donell Jones YouTube PlaylistSpotify Playlist:Final rankings will use an inverse point system. You may rank whichever version (single edit, remix, etc.) you prefer. NOTE: I've included two versions each of "No Scrubs", "Heartbreaker", and "U Know What's Up" in the Spotify playlist. Please rank only ONE version of each song, you don't have to specify which. Submissions are tentatively due January 5. Links to previous rankdowns: 1976 1977 1978 19791980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 19891990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998Best Of The '80s |
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Post by beyoncelover on Nov 22, 2023 14:06:59 GMT -5
Oooh yess, I love 1999's R&B/Hip-Hop music! I know and like or love all of these songs so this should be really easy to rank!  |
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Post by B-Boy on Nov 22, 2023 14:12:20 GMT -5
This is gonna be so easy.
1999 was a very memorable year for me.
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Post by Soulsista on Nov 23, 2023 11:30:17 GMT -5
Kicking off the extras is the biggest hit for this female trio. Co-written and co-produced by Missy Elliott, it peaked at #3 on the R&B chart and #4 on the Hot 100.
Where My Girls At? - 702
Fun fact: this song was originally intended for TLC.
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"You left a mark on my face // And brought a dozen red flags in a vase"
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Post by .indulgecountry on Nov 24, 2023 21:40:48 GMT -5
The women dominating this year made this one of the best lists we've ranked. 🔥
OTOH, ranking a Diddy & R. Kelly collab is especially awkward now... 🥴
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Post by Soulsista on Nov 25, 2023 12:22:04 GMT -5
Today's extras are by this rapper from New Orleans. His first charted single peaked at #11 on the rap chart and #16 on the R&B chart, and contains an interpolation of an earlier song of his titled "Solja Rags".
Ha - Juvenile
This single peaked at #9 rap, #5 R&B, and #19 on the Hot 100, and features Lil Wayne and Mannie Fresh. It popularized the phrase "drop it like it's hot", and was his biggest hit until "Slow Motion" in 2004.
Back That Thang Up - Juvenile
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Post by B-Boy on Nov 25, 2023 22:01:25 GMT -5
I play "Ha" more than "Back That Thang Up" these days. Mannie Fresh's production goes so hard. Juve ending every bar with "ha" seemed nonsenical, but then I realized he's reminding folks about that NOLA thug life.
Not "Back That Thang Up" having a higher peak on the R&B and Hip Hop chart. lol. I didn't realize how massive it was during its run.
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Post by Soulsista on Nov 26, 2023 17:12:43 GMT -5
Got another extra from the Cash Money label. His debut single peaked at #10 on the rap chart, #13 on the R&B chart, and #36 on the Hot 100. Features Hot Boys (Juvenile, Lil Wayne & Turk) and Big Tymers (Birdman and Mannie Fresh).
Bling Bling - B.G.
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Post by Soulsista on Nov 28, 2023 15:25:27 GMT -5
First extra for today was featured on the soundtrack to The Rugrats Movie. It peaked at #10 on the R&B chart and #14 on the Hot 100, and topped the charts in New Zealand. It contains a sample of the Rugrats theme.
Take Me There - Blackstreet & Mya feat. Mase & Blinky Blink
Want U Back Mix, which samples "I Want You Back" by The Jackson 5:
Blackstreet's next single was this collaboration. It peaked at #17 R&B, was co-written by Lil Mo, and was their final Hot 100 entry.
Girlfriend/Boyfriend - Blackstreet & Janet Jackson feat. Ja Rule & Eve
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Post by • Господин Умљеновић • on Nov 28, 2023 15:38:01 GMT -5
List sent 😁
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Post by Soulsista on Nov 30, 2023 11:46:59 GMT -5
First extra for today was the debut single by this female trio from Atlanta. It peaked at #4 on the R&B chart and #8 on the Hot 100. Co-written and co-produced by Robert.
808 - Blaque
The title is a reference to the Roland TR-808 drum machine.
The popular remix was written by Kandi Burruss and produced by Trackmasters. Samples "Going Back To Cali" by LL Cool J.
Natina Reed passed away just days before her 32nd birthday in 2012 after being hit by a car.
Next, the biggest hit for this male quartet from Houston. It peaked at #2 R&B and #13 on the Hot 100.
Get Gone - Ideal
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Post by Soulsista on Dec 1, 2023 12:32:30 GMT -5
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Post by jenglisbe on Dec 1, 2023 13:43:09 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on Dec 2, 2023 11:49:15 GMT -5
First extra for today was the first single as lead artist for this rapper. It peaked at #2 on the rap chart, #11 on the R&B chart, and #35 on the Hot 100.
Holla Holla - Ja Rule
Next, the debut single by this rapper from Miami. It topped the rap chart and peaked at #2 R&B and #5 on the Hot 100. Features rapper Solé.
Who Dat - JT Money
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Post by Soulsista on Dec 3, 2023 13:14:25 GMT -5
First extra for today was the final single from Big Willie Style. It peaked at #73 on the R&B chart and #17 on the Hot 100, and samples "And The Beat Goes On" by The Whispers.
Miami - Will Smith
His next single features Dru Hill and Kool Moe Dee. It topped the rap and Hot 100 charts and peaked at #3 for R&B. Featured on the soundtrack to the movie of the same name, it contains an interpolation of the Kool Moe Dee song of the same name and samples "I Wish" by Stevie Wonder. It also received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Solo Performance.
Wild Wild West - Will Smith
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Post by 312999 on Dec 3, 2023 20:44:30 GMT -5
Miami would have been high for me possibly my 1.
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Post by Soulsista on Dec 5, 2023 12:27:24 GMT -5
First extra for today was her first single on the LaFace label. Produced and co-written by Warryn Campbell, it peaked at #4 on the R&B chart and was her final Hot 100 entry, peaking at #12. Its 75-point jump from 91 to 16 was the biggest on the Hot 100 for seven years.
When I Close My Eyes - Shanice
Next, her first single in seven years. It peaked at #6 R&B and #18 on the Hot 100.
It's All About You (Not About Me) - Tracie Spencer
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Post by beyoncelover on Dec 6, 2023 0:24:54 GMT -5
Sent in my rankings last night! I liked all of the songs but really loved a good majority of them. Lots of these songs were big favorites of mine and classics for me!
Of the extras I missed, my favorites would be:
- Take Me There - Blackstreet & Mya feat. Mase & Blinky Blink
- Girlfriend/Boyfriend - Blackstreet & Janet Jackson feat. Ja Rule & Eve
- 808 - Blaque
- Holla Holla - Ja Rule
- Miami - Will Smith
- Wild Wild West - Will Smith
- It's All About You (Not About Me) - Tracie Spencer
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Post by Soulsista on Dec 7, 2023 11:04:57 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on Dec 7, 2023 11:23:52 GMT -5
First extra for today was the biggest hit by this late singer from Gary, Indiana. It peaked at #2 on the R&B chart and #10 on the Hot 100.
You - Jesse Powell
Darkchild remix:
Next, the biggest hit for this songstress. Co-written and co-produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, it peaked at #2 R&B and #10 on the Hot 100. Contains an interpolation of "One Bad Apple" by The Osmonds and received a Soul Train Award nomination for Best Female R&B/Soul Single.
Chanté's Got a Man - Chanté Moore
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Post by beyoncelover on Dec 7, 2023 12:40:54 GMT -5
While not my top favorites of the year, I still really liked "You" and "Chanté's Got a Man" - especially "You."
It's really so sad how we lost Jesse Powell last year. :'(
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Post by Soulsista on Dec 9, 2023 12:51:26 GMT -5
Today's extras are from her album Da Real World. The lead single peaked at #19 on the rap chart and #30 on the R&B chart.
She's a Bitch - Missy Elliott
Her next single peaked at #16 R&B and features Big Boi and Nicole Wray. Samples the theme to the movie Dernier Domicile Connu by François de Roubaix.
All N My Grill - Missy Elliott
In Europe, the song was released featuring French rapper MC Solaar.
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Post by beyoncelover on Dec 10, 2023 11:58:39 GMT -5
Missy killed it in '99!  Then again, she kills it in many years. Love both of those songs! |
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Post by Soulsista on Dec 10, 2023 13:24:58 GMT -5
Today's extras are from his I Am... album. The lead single peaked at #3 on the rap chart and #30 on the R&B chart. Samples "What Child Is This?" by John Rydgren and Bob R. Way, "Why" by Don Robertson, "Nobody Beats The Biz" by Biz Markie, as well as two of his earlier songs, "It Ain't Hard To Tell" and "Street Dreams".
Nas Is Like - Nas
His next single peaked at #8 rap and #18 R&B and features Puff Daddy. Samples "Carmina Burana" by Carl Orff.
Hate Me Now - Nas
There was a bit of controversy surrounding the music video. Puffy wanted his crucifixion scene removed, but the wrong edit was sent to MTV and aired on TRL. Minutes after the video aired, he stormed into the offices of Nas' manager Steve Stoute and hit him on the head with a champagne bottle. Stoute would sue Puffy and receive a $500,000 out-of-court settlement. |
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Post by B-Boy on Dec 10, 2023 15:09:29 GMT -5
Missy caught some flack for "She's A Bitch" during that time. "Bitch" was still perceived as a derogatory term against women, but Missy (as well as Lil' Kim) insisted on using it as a term of empowerment. The song is a reminder of the girl power era in popular music.
"All N' My Grill" is an underrated single in Missy's catalog. I love how Timbaland flipped the strings from the original song. They really caught my attention back then.
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Post by beyoncelover on Dec 10, 2023 22:45:00 GMT -5
Really like both "Nas Is Like" and "Hate Me Now." I think I prefer "Hate Me Now" but both are great songs!
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Post by Soulsista on Dec 12, 2023 12:02:22 GMT -5
First extra for today was featured on the soundtrack to the movie Rush Hour. It peaked at #3 on the R&B chart and #10 on the Hot 100.
Faded Pictures - Case & Joe
Case's next single was from his album Personal Conversation. It peaked at #3 R&B and #15 on the Hot 100. The music video features a cameo by Beyonce.
Happily Ever After - Case
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Post by Soulsista on Dec 13, 2023 11:04:26 GMT -5
WEEKLY REMINDER! |
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Post by Soulsista on Dec 14, 2023 12:47:45 GMT -5
First extra for today was the follow-up to their #1 R&B hit "How Deep Is Your Love". Co-written and co-produced by Babyface, it peaked at #5 on the R&B chart and #21 on the Hot 100.
These Are The Times - Dru Hill
Next, the follow-up to her hit "Love Like This". Featuring Puff Daddy, it peaked at #3 R&B and #9 on the Hot 100. Samples "I Hear Music In The Streets" by Unlimited Touch.
All Night Long - Faith Evans
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Post by ilikemilk on Dec 14, 2023 15:42:21 GMT -5
Done. I fully support R Kelly being last this time. It is one of his worst songs and ruined a classic sample, well it was more Diddy but yea, it sucks.
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