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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2016 20:17:26 GMT -5
The year was 1987. Keith Sweat released his triple-platinum debut, Bobby Brown was on the verge of a major solo breakthrough, A Different World premiered on NBC, Spike Lee was gearing up to release the classic School Daze, and Guy was about to introduce us to a guy known as Teddy Riley. The soul music of the 70's was about to produce a love child with the hip-hop sounds that became increasingly prevalent in the 80's. We call it New Jack Swing, the merging of genres that gave way to the urban music younger generations are familiar with today. Join me as I count down Jazzy's Top 100 New Jack Tracks. While some songs are undeniably New Jack, you may ask yourself "Is this slow jam really New Jack? Can it be New Jack if it came out after 1993?" Jazzy's definition and selections by no means have to be yours (this list is based on my most played tracks on last.fm that are on my New Jack playlist), but I hope you'll join me while we relive this revolutionary era.    |
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Post by Jay D83 on Dec 2, 2016 20:22:08 GMT -5
Perched. And thirsty.
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Post by Relaxing Cup on Dec 2, 2016 20:45:06 GMT -5
Now this I can get with! One of my favorite eras in popular music.
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Post by Caviar on Dec 2, 2016 20:45:20 GMT -5
Bitch give it to me.
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Post by Heart Shaped Box on Dec 2, 2016 20:51:47 GMT -5
Jack me. Swing me.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2016 21:40:39 GMT -5
#100. Bobby Brown - "Rock Wit'cha"
Leading this off with a track from one of the premiere, quintessential new jack swing albums, Don't Be Cruel. This is one of those songs that may be on the slower side compared to what people think about when they hear the term "new jack swing," but Don't Be Cruel epitomizes the genre, making every track on it worthy of the tag. Produced by Babyface, who will appear numerous times on this last (both as a lead act and producer).
#3 Billboard R&B in 1989
...and the superior album version:
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2016 22:04:45 GMT -5
#99. Karyn White - "Secret Rendezvous"
Another Babyface produced tune. This one, from Karyn White's self-titled debut, was produced alongside frequent collaborator L.A. Reid and Daryl Simmons.
#4 Billboard R&B in 1989
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2016 22:08:37 GMT -5
#98. The Boys - "Dial My Heart"
"The next Jackson 5"? Maybe not, but they did top the R&B chart with this one (their first of 3 R&B chart-toppers). This one was also produced by Babyface, L.A. Reid, and Daryl Simmons.
#1 Billboard R&B in 1988
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2016 22:14:55 GMT -5
#97. Mary J. Blige - "You Don't Have To Worry"
The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul.. maybe just another name for New Jack Swing. This was produced by Kenny Greene, of the 90's R&B group Intro, who would become a popular R&B producer in the mid-90's.
#11 R&B in early 1994, as the New Jack Swing era was winding down
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2016 22:19:24 GMT -5
#96. Guy featuring Heavy D - "Do Me Right"
From Guy's sophomore album. Produced by, of course, group member Teddy Riley (the reigning KING of the genre).
#2 R&B in 1991
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2016 22:24:38 GMT -5
#95. Jodeci - "Gotta Love"
The single that started it all for Jodeci, from their multi-platinum classic Forever My Lady. This one didn't do much on the charts, but it launched the career of one of the top acts of the genre.
#79 R&B in 1991
...and the album version, which I much prefer:
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2016 22:27:17 GMT -5
#94. The Mac Band - "Roses Are Red"
This was the one significant hit produced by this group (their only Top 20 R&B hit). Produced by Babyface and L.A. Reid.
#1 R&B in 1988
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2016 22:31:26 GMT -5
#93. Surface - "I Missed"
Surface are most well-known for their slow jams, but this uptempo was 3rd in a streak of 9 Top 10 R&B hits for the group.
#3 R&B in 1988
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2016 22:36:55 GMT -5
#92. Ralph Tresvant - "Stone Cold Gentleman"
Ralph's second hit, featuring rap by fellow New Edition member Bobby Brown. Another L.A. Reid and Daryl Simmons production (this one without Babyface).
#3 R&B in 1991
Album version
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2016 22:40:07 GMT -5
#91. Johnny Gill - "Fairweather Friend"
This was part of a streak of 4 hits from Johnny Gill's self-titled 1990 album and the only one to miss the top of the R&B chart. Another Babyface, L.A. Reid, and Daryl Simmons production.
#2 R&B in 1990
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2016 10:01:12 GMT -5
#90. The O'Jays - "Don't Let Me Down"
This became one of the The O'Jays' final hit singles, from their Emotionally Yours album which spawned multiple Top 5 R&B hits. This was the biggest of the hits from that album and demonstrated The O'Jays' had what it took to hang with the younger groups.
#2 R&B in 1991
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2016 10:05:03 GMT -5
#89. Chanté Moore - "Who Do I Turn To"
This single from Chanté Moore's debut album didn't do much upon its original release but showed she could handle an uptempo just as well as a slow jam. Despite not originally being a hit, it's apparently become a college marching band favorite in the South..
#83 R&B in 1993
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2016 10:10:05 GMT -5
#88. Lorenzo - "Real Love"
This was Lorenzo's only Top 20 R&B hit, reaching the Top 10 in the summer of '92. It was produced by Fitzgerald Scott who would go on to become a frequent collaborator of Keith Sweat and his proteges such as Silk and Kut Klose.
#6 R&B in 1992
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2016 10:14:10 GMT -5
#87. Michael Jackson - "Jam"
Guy's Teddy Riley helped transition Michael Jackson's sound into the 90's with his hugely successful Dangerous album. "Jam" was one of several hits from the album.
#3 R&B in 1992
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2016 10:20:22 GMT -5
#86. Meli'sa Morgan - "Can You Give Me What I Want"
Meli'sa Morgan became well-known among R&B listeners for her scorching slow jams in the 80's. With this track, she entered the 90's riding the wave of the New Jack sound.
#33 R&B in 1990
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2016 10:22:54 GMT -5
#85. En Vogue - "Lies"
En Vogue's second single also became their second R&B chart-topper. Their debut album, Born To Sing, was one of the most successful female-led albums of the genre at the peak of its success.
#1 R&B in 1990
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2016 10:28:14 GMT -5
#84. Jane Child - "Don't Wanna Fall In Love (7" Remix Version)"
Jane Child topped the pop charts with the original version of this track in the spring of 1990, but it was a remix by Teddy Riley that would turn it into a Top 10 R&B hit a couple months later. This would be Jane's only entry on the R&B chart.
#6 R&B in 1990
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2016 10:35:20 GMT -5
#83. Guy - "Let's Chill"
One of those quintessential New Jack slow jams, Teddy, Aaron, and Damian took this one to the Top 10 of the R&B charts in the spring of '91.
#3 R&B in 1991
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Post by #LisaRinna on Dec 3, 2016 12:44:19 GMT -5
PERCHED!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2016 13:50:11 GMT -5
Nostalgia! Yassss feed my soul.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2016 13:58:32 GMT -5
#82. Al B. Sure! - "Right Now"
Lead single from his third album and the last of his 4 R&B chart-toppers, reaching the top of the charts in the fall of '92.
#1 R&B in 1992
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2016 14:02:14 GMT -5
#81. Today - "I Got The Feeling"
This was Today's final single to reach the Top 20 of the R&B chart, peaking in the fall of 1990.
#12 R&B in 1990
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2016 14:05:10 GMT -5
#80. Al B. Sure! featuring Slick Rick - "If I'm Not Your Lover"
This was the final single and one of four Top 5 R&B hits from Al B. Sure!'s debut In Effect Mode, peaking in the spring of 1989.
#2 R&B in 1989
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2016 14:08:06 GMT -5
#79. Babyface featuring Toni Braxton - "Give U My Heart"
One of several hits from the Boomerang soundtrack, this was the single that introduced Toni Braxton to the world. Babyface would go on to produce several of her biggest hits.
#2 R&B in 1992
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2016 14:10:00 GMT -5
#78. Troop - "Spread My Wings"
This was one of two consecutive R&B #1's, and the first, for the group (out of 3 total).
#1 R&B in 1990
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