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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2016 15:01:08 GMT -5
#57. Keith Sweat - "Merry Go Round"
One of the reigning New Jack balladeers, Keith Sweat took this track to the Top 10 of the R&B chart in late 1990 (making it his 6th consecutive Top 10 R&B hit; the streak would go 10 singles deep).
#2 R&B in 1990
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2016 15:06:10 GMT -5
#56. Pebbles featuring Salt-n-Pepa - "Backyard"
Produced by Babyface and L.A. Reid, this would become Pebbles' 6th and final Top 10 R&B hit in the spring of 1991. The music video featured her up and coming group, TLC, who would break through the following year.
#4 R&B in 1991
...and my favorite remix of "Backyard":
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2016 18:22:27 GMT -5
#55. Keith Sweat - "Don't Stop Your Love"
Fourth and final single from his debut (although you'd think there were more based on the Urban AC play nearly every track on that album still gets) and the fourth to reach the Top 10 of the R&B chart.
#9 R&B in 1989
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2016 18:27:43 GMT -5
#54. The Gap Band - "All Of My Love"
Like many of the "old school" R&B acts of the time, The Gap Band went for a New Jack makeover in the late 80's. Group members Charlie and Ronnie Wilson produced this without relying on any of outside help to adapt to the times. It would go on to give them the 4th (and final) #1 R&B hit of their career (and first in over 7 years).
#1 R&B in 1989
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2016 18:33:12 GMT -5
#53. Keith Sweat - "Keep It Comin'"
Lead single from his third album, which became his 4th #1 R&B hit.
#1 R&B in 1992
...and the album version, which I prefer:
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2016 18:37:06 GMT -5
#52. Patti LaBelle - "Feels Like Another One"
Another old school R&B act that gave her music a New Jack makeover. This was the lead single from Patti's Burnin' album and gave Patti her 10th Top 10 R&B hit as a solo act.
#3 R&B in 1991
The remix:
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2016 18:40:51 GMT -5
#51. Babyface - "Tender Lover"
Second single from the album of the same name. This was a joining of New Jack powerhouses, featuring Troop on backing vocals and a rap from Bobby Brown on the radio version.
#1 R&B in 1989
Album version:
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2016 18:44:38 GMT -5
#50. Johnny Kemp - "Just Got Paid"
Written by Teddy Riley and Aaron Hall of Guy (and also produced by the former), this would become Johnny Kemp's one major hit, topping the R&B chart, making the Top 10 of the Hot 100, and cementing itself as an eternal weekend anthem.
#1 R&B in 1988
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2016 2:42:05 GMT -5
Completely forgot how much I loved "Just Got Paid" and overall another great installment. I feel like a reborn virgin!
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Post by Kishi KCM on Dec 9, 2016 13:10:19 GMT -5
I love I'm Ready.
Roni is cuuute!
What About Your Friends still jams hard.
When I Need Somebody should've been bigger. Ralph looking delicious in that video.
Motownphilly is a classic!
The video for My Lovin' still makes me wanna give a cute shimmy.
Off On Your Own is definitely one of my favorites from the list so far. That video is hilarious.
I don't hear You're Not My Kinda Girl often or at all on radio.
I hear Don't Stop Your Love A LOT.
Pebbles has some really nice bops. All of the TLC drama definitely overshadows her music.
Just Got Paid is one of those songs you hear at every party. It's an 80's must.
Edited to add: So it looks like New Jack Swing was around from 1986 with Janet's Nasty and the last big NJS hit was in 1995 with Montell Jordan's "This Is How We Do It".
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Post by #LisaRinna on Dec 9, 2016 13:41:55 GMT -5
"Feels Like Another One" and "Tender Lover" are still complete and total BOPS. Gosh! Love this list  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2016 0:24:49 GMT -5
#49. Christopher Williams - "Every Little Thing U Do"
This became Christopher Williams' fourth and final Top 10 R&B hit in the spring of '93.
#7 R&B in 1988
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2016 0:28:46 GMT -5
#48. Karyn White - "Romantic"
Produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, this became Karyn's 4th R&B chart-topper and sole Hot 100 #1.
#1 R&B in 1991
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2016 0:30:56 GMT -5
#47. Al B. Sure! - "Nite and Day"
Al B. Sure!'s first single topped the R&B chart and became his sole Top 10 single on the pop charts.
#1 R&B in 1988
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2016 0:34:00 GMT -5
#46. Keith Sweat - "I Want Her"
While it wasn't officially his first single, this was the lead single from Keith Sweat's debut album. It topped the R&B charts (and became the #1 R&B single of 1988), reached the Top 5 of the pop charts, and is often viewed as the first ever hit in the New Jack genre. Keith wrote and produced it with Teddy Riley.
#1 R&B in 1988
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2016 20:23:45 GMT -5
#45. Keith Sweat - "Something Just Ain't Right"
The second single from Keith's debut album and second to reach the Top 5 of the R&B chart.
#3 R&B in 1988
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2016 20:26:52 GMT -5
#44. Tony! Toni! Toné! - "Feels Good"
The group's third of five #1 R&B hits, and their first Hot 100 Top 10.
#1 R&B in 1990
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2016 20:29:52 GMT -5
#43. Babyface - "My Kinda Girl"
This was the fifth in a streak of ten Top 10 R&B singles for Babyface in the late 80's/early 90's.
#3 R&B in 1990
Album version
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2016 20:33:03 GMT -5
#42. Hi-Five - "She's Playing Hard To Get"
Lead single from Hi-Five's sophomore album, 4th Top 10 R&B hit, and third Top 10 Hot 100 hit.
#2 R&B in 1992
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2016 20:35:04 GMT -5
#41. Bobby Brown - "Don't Be Cruel"
Lead single and title track from his sophomore album. Produced by Babyface and L.A. Reid, this was the single that launched his crossover career.
#3 R&B in 1988
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2016 20:38:48 GMT -5
#40. R. Kelly & Public Announcement - "She's Got That Vibe"
The single that launched R. Kelly's career. He wrote and produced the track and directed the music video. It became the first of many Top 10 R&B hits for him.
#7 R&B in 1992
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2016 20:44:09 GMT -5
#39. Gladys Knight - "Men"
Despite a long, hit-filled career with The Pips, and two hit superstar duets, this was Gladys' one big R&B hit as a solo act.
#2 R&B in 1991
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2016 21:33:25 GMT -5
Can we sticky this thread to help people learn when they call something music.
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Post by God on Dec 16, 2016 15:47:32 GMT -5
I passed my finals because of this thread
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2016 20:19:27 GMT -5
#38. Jodeci - "I'm Still Waiting"
Fifth and final single from the iconic Forever My Lady album. It became their fourth consecutive Top 10 R&B hit (although it failed to reach the top like the previous 3).
#10 R&B in 1992
Album version, which I prefer:
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2016 20:23:30 GMT -5
#37. New Edition - "If It Isn't Love"
Lead single from their Heart Break album. Produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. It became their second Hot 100 Top 10 and 11th Top 10 R&B hit. It was also their first hit following Bobby Brown's departure from the group. And who could forget that video? So simple, yet so effective, and so influential.
#2 R&B in 1988
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2016 20:27:44 GMT -5
#36. Phyllis Hyman - "Don't Wanna Change The World"
Despite a three decade career, involving acclaimed performances on record, in film, and on stage, Phyllis scored her sole #1 R&B hit toward their end of her life in 1991. This Nick Martinelli produced cut featured Phyllis experimenting with new jack and rap.
#1 R&B in 1991
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2016 20:35:38 GMT -5
#35. Bobby Brown - "Humpin' Around"
The lead single from Bobby's third album, produced by Babyface and L.A. Reid, became his fifth and final R&B chart-topper.
#1 R&B in 1992
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2016 20:38:10 GMT -5
#34. Karyn White - "The Way You Love Me"
Karyn White's debut single, yet another Babyface and L.A. Reid production in this list, became her first of three consecutive R&B chart-toppers and her first of four Hot 100 Top 10's.
#1 R&B in 1988
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2016 20:42:29 GMT -5
#33. Tevin Campbell - "Can We Talk"
Another Babyface production, the lead single from Tevin's second album became his third and final R&B chart-topper in late 1993.
#1 R&B in 1993
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