Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Nov 3, 2021 15:50:41 GMT -5
No, your eyes are not deceiving you, 1990 is finally getting its turn in the spotlight. A year that gave us an eclectic mix of hip hop, new jack swing, house and quiet storm staples, and gave birth to new rising stars. Here are the 37 songs that topped the R&B chart in 1990: Tender Lover - Babyface Rhythm Nation - Janet Jackson I'll Be Good To You - Quincy Jones feat. Ray Charles & Chaka Khan Make It Like It Was - Regina Belle Real Love - Skyy It's Gonna Be Alright - Ruby Turner Where Do We Go From Here - Stacy Lattisaw & Johnny Gill Escapade - Janet Jackson The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite) - Quincy Jones feat. Al B. Sure!, James Ingram, El DeBarge & Barry White All Around The World - Lisa Stansfield Spread My Wings - Troop Ready Or Not - After 7 Poison - Bell Biv DeVoe Rub You The Right Way - Johnny Gill Hold On - En Vogue The Blues - Tony! Toni! TonΓ©! Tomorrow (A Better You, Better Me) - Quincy Jones feat. Tevin Campbell U Can't Touch This - MC Hammer All I Do Is Think Of You - Troop You Can't Deny It - Lisa Stansfield My, My, My - Johnny Gill Make You Sweat - Keith Sweat Can't Stop - After 7 Vision Of Love - Mariah Carey Jerk Out - The Time Feels Good - Tony! Toni! TonΓ©! Lies - En Vogue Crazy - The Boys Thieves In The Temple - Prince Giving You The Benefit - Pebbles So You Like What You See - Samuelle Love Takes Time - Mariah Carey B.B.D. (I Thought It Was Me)? - Bell Biv DeVoe Missunderstanding - Al B. Sure! I'm Your Baby Tonight - Whitney Houston Sensitivity - Ralph Tresvant It Never Rains (In Southern California) - Tony! Toni! TonΓ©! Final rankings will use an inverse point system. You may rank whichever version you prefer (single edit, remix, etc.) Submissions are tentatively due December 17. YouTube PlaylistSpotify Playlist: The Ruby Turner song isn't available on Spotify, but is in the YouTube playlist. Links to previous rankdowns: 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989Best Of The '80s |
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Post by jenglisbe on Nov 3, 2021 16:08:48 GMT -5
UGH I am vowing to get back into these with actual participation! I am so disappointed in myself for missing the least 2-3.
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Post by Glove Slap on Nov 3, 2021 16:20:43 GMT -5
Woo
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#LisaRinna
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Post by #LisaRinna on Nov 3, 2021 16:23:56 GMT -5
F I N A L L Y !!
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SHOOTER
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Phony ponies on full display. #FreePalestine
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Post by SHOOTER on Nov 3, 2021 16:41:00 GMT -5
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Post by gonecountry on Nov 3, 2021 17:00:01 GMT -5
Oh, I'm in
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Post by π―π² dollybaby π―π² on Nov 3, 2021 17:33:47 GMT -5
37 songs...that's hella long but I'll do it. Lmao. |
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Post by Jay D83 on Nov 4, 2021 7:23:01 GMT -5
OH MY GAAAAWWWWWDDDDDDD!!!
YAAAASSSSS
::flings self down stairs::
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Post by Private Dancer on Nov 4, 2021 8:32:15 GMT -5
Pebbles, Janet, Whitney, Mariah, Regina Lisa, Chaka, En Vogue, Prince...its going to be another war
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Post by Jay D83 on Nov 4, 2021 8:43:33 GMT -5
Screw it, I'm gonna start campaigning in these threads. My first one is....if y'all haven't heard "Real Love" by Skyy, please give it a listen! It's an epic quiet storm ballad
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Nov 4, 2021 10:17:41 GMT -5
Kicking off the extras is this cookout classic. Written and first recorded by Bunny Wailer in 1976, it was made famous by Jamaican-born singer. She first recorded the song in 1983, but it didn't hit the charts until a remixed version was released in 1989. It peaked at #78 on the R&B chart and introduced us to the Electric Slide line dance.
Electric Boogie - Marcia Griffiths
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Post by #LisaRinna on Nov 4, 2021 17:19:34 GMT -5
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Nov 6, 2021 10:57:50 GMT -5
Today's extras are by this rapper/singer/actress from Newark. Her first single to reach the R&B chart peaked at #64. It was also her first Top 10 on the rap chart, peaking at #5.
Ladies First - Queen Latifah feat. Monie Love
The follow-up to "Ladies Night" rose to #81 R&B and was her first Top 10 on the dance chart, peaking at #7.
Come Into My House - Queen Latifah
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Post by Soulsista on Nov 7, 2021 11:56:43 GMT -5
First extra for today come from this NYC-born rapper who kept us moving and grooving with Club Quarantine. His biggest hit topped the rap chart and peaked at #19 on the R&B chart.
Call Me D-Nice - D-Nice
Next, the second #1 rap song by this Long Island hip hop group. It also peaked at #15 R&B.
911 Is a Joke - Public Enemy
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Nov 9, 2021 11:21:03 GMT -5
Today's extra is by the woman best known for her role as Whitley Gilbert on A Different World. Her first charted entry, written and produced by Full Force, peaked at #14 on the R&B chart.
Try Me - Jasmine Guy
Alternate music video:
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Nov 10, 2021 11:35:46 GMT -5
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Post by divasummer on Nov 10, 2021 15:55:25 GMT -5
Iβm in.
I think I know all but 3 songs on the list.
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Nov 11, 2021 11:32:43 GMT -5
Today's extras are remakes of a couple of '70s classics. First, a song that was first recorded by The Isley Brothers. This trio of sisters from Detroit took their version to #15 on the R&B chart. Produced by Angela Winbush.
Footsteps In The Dark - Body
Next, a song that was first recorded by Heatwave. It was the biggest hit for this group from Brooklyn, peaking at #9 R&B and #35 on the Hot 100.
Always And Forever - Whistle
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Nov 13, 2021 11:12:39 GMT -5
Today's extra was the first single from their Blacks' Magic album. It topped the rap chart, and peaked at #8 on the R&B chart and #26 on the Hot 100.
Expression - Salt-N-Pepa
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Post by B-Boy on Nov 14, 2021 12:30:22 GMT -5
Whew! Iβm suprised I remember a majority of these songs. lol. 1990 feels like ancient times.
To witness Mariahβs first era was quite something. Her voice was something I have never heard before.
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Nov 14, 2021 13:07:24 GMT -5
Today's extras are by this singer straight outta South Central LA. Her first charted single was her biggest hit, peaking at #2 on the R&B chart and #7 on the Hot 100.
No More Lies - Michel'le
The follow-up was another Top 10 R&B hit, peaking at #5. It also rose to #29 on the Hot 100.
Nicety - Michel'le
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Nov 16, 2021 11:49:46 GMT -5
First extra for today was the first charted single by this group from Waco, Texas. Co-written and co-produced by Teddy Riley, it peaked at #10 on the R&B chart.
I Just Can't Handle It - Hi-Five
The music video is the only one with original member Toriano Easley, who turned himself in to police and served a prison sentence for manslaughter. He was replaced by Treston Irby.
Next, the biggest hit by this group formed in Boston by Maurice Starr. It peaked at #12 R&B and #10 on the Hot 100.
Ooh La La (I Can't Get Over You) - Perfect Gentlemen
Fun fact: One of the members of the group was Maurice's son, Maurice Starr Jr. |
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Post by Soulsista on Nov 17, 2021 11:37:21 GMT -5
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Post by back2blk on Nov 17, 2021 11:50:23 GMT -5
I completely missed being tagged in here. Am I over committing myself to these rankdowns!
Chile, you know I'm about to be all up in this grill! Just you wait, my list is a comin!!
Save me a plate and pour me a drank!
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Nov 18, 2021 11:43:04 GMT -5
First extra for today was one of his 4 Top hits on the R&B chart, peaking at #7.
Promises, Promises - Christopher Williams
Next, the biggest solo hit by the lead singer of The Manhattans. It peaked at #3 R&B.
Slow Motion - Gerald Alston
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Ty
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Post by Ty on Nov 18, 2021 12:28:15 GMT -5
Bookmarked. I'll do this.
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Post by Soulsista on Nov 20, 2021 11:53:59 GMT -5
Today's extras are a couple of remakes. First, a song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David that was originally recorded by Dionne Warwick and later covered by artists like Isaac Hayes, Cyndi Lauper, and Seal. This singer, who had a big hit the previous year with another Bacharach/David composition, "Don't Make Me Over", took her version to #3 on the R&B chart.
Walk On By - Sybil
Next, a song that was written and first recorded by Marvin Gaye in 1971. This singer from the Hollis neighborhood of Queens, New York sent her version to #21 R&B.
Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) - Milira
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Post by Soulsista on Nov 21, 2021 13:48:28 GMT -5
Today's extras are by this singer born in Chicago and raised in Los Angeles. First, the follow-up to her #1 R&B hit "Ain't Nuthin' In The World". It peaked at #2 on the R&B chart and is considered her signature song.
Love Under New Management - Miki Howard
Next, a song co-written and originally recorded by Stevie Wonder. The most well-known version is by Aretha Franklin, who took it to the top of the soul chart and #3 on the Hot 100. This version went to #3 on the R&B chart.
Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do) - Miki Howard
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Post by Soulsista on Nov 23, 2021 11:42:16 GMT -5
Today's extra is by the woman who recently went toe-to-toe with Chaka Khan in a Verzuz battle. This was her last Top 10 hit on the R&B chart, peaking at #8.
Comfort Of a Man - Stephanie Mills
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Post by Soulsista on Nov 24, 2021 11:31:10 GMT -5
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Heavy on the unless.
