Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Nov 25, 2021 11:09:28 GMT -5
Today's extra comes to us by the daughter of the late Donny Hathaway. Her first charted single was her biggest hit, peaking at #3 on the R&B chart.
Heaven Knows - Lalah Hathaway
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#LisaRinna
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Post by #LisaRinna on Nov 25, 2021 11:54:06 GMT -5
Lalah's velvet voice >>
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Nov 27, 2021 11:48:09 GMT -5
Today's extra was the lead single from her Ivory album. It peaked at #11 on the R&B chart.
Here's Looking At You - Teena Marie
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Nov 28, 2021 12:16:42 GMT -5
First extra for today was the biggest hit by this saxophonist and flautist from NYC. Featuring vocals by Vesta Williams, it peaked at #9 on the R&B chart.
I'll Be Good To You - Najee
Next, one of the last hits by this late saxophonist from Buffalo. With vocals by Phyllis Hyman, it peaked at #21 R&B.
Sacred Kind Of Love - Grover Washington Jr.
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Nov 30, 2021 12:04:46 GMT -5
Today's extra is from a band formed by the youngest brother of the legendary Jackson family. Their biggest hit peaked at #16 on the R&B chart.
Love You Honey - Randy & The Gypsys
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Dec 1, 2021 11:25:19 GMT -5
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back2blk
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Post by back2blk on Dec 1, 2021 11:30:38 GMT -5
I will have this to you by next week. Sorry, this past month was killer.
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Dec 2, 2021 11:45:05 GMT -5
Today's extras come to us by this group from Los Angeles. Their first single on the Capitol label peaked at #3 on the R&B chart and was also their final Hot 100 entry.
Innocent - The Whispers
The follow-up was another Top 10 R&B hit, peaking at #4.
My Heart Your Heart - The Whispers
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Dec 4, 2021 11:36:38 GMT -5
Today's extra is by a rapper and producer from Los Angeles. His first charted single was his biggest hit, topping the rap chart and reaching the Top 10 on the R&B (#5) and Hot 100 (#9) charts. Samples "Ooh Boy" by Rose Royce and "Tonight Is The Night" by Betty Wright.
Knockin' Boots - Candyman
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Post by Soulsista on Dec 5, 2021 12:58:55 GMT -5
Today's extras are essentially two different versions of the same song. The first version features samples by "Love's Gonna Get You" by Jocelyn Brown, "King Of The Beats" by Mantronix, and "Let The Words Flow" by a rapper from Jersey City (all of which were done illegally). This version was also released in the US (under a different name and with that rapper receiving credit), peaking at #53 on the R&B chart.
The Power - Power Jam feat. Chill Rob G
That original version was released in Europe by this German eurodance group. The second, and much more well-known version, was re-recorded with different lyrics by rapper Turbo B and additional vocals by Penny Ford for release in the US. By this time, the samples were cleared, and the song topped the rap chart and peaked at #4 R&B and #2 on the Hot 100. It was also a worldwide smash, hitting #1 in 6 countries and reaching the Top 10 in many more.
The Power - Snap!
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Dec 7, 2021 11:26:15 GMT -5
10 DAYS LEFT! |
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Dec 7, 2021 11:45:21 GMT -5
Today's extras come from her Rhythm Nation 1814 album. First, the follow-up to her #1 hit "Escapade". It topped the dance chart and peaked at #2 on the R&B chart and #4 on the Hot 100. It samples "Think (About It)" by Lyn Collins and "Do You Like It" by B.T. Express, and was nominated for 2 Grammy Awards for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song.
The music video features the legendary Cab Calloway in one of his final appearances.
Alright - Janet Jackson
Next, a song that Janet wrote and co-produced (with Jellybean Johnson) that deals with addiction to drugs. It topped the Hot 100, peaked at #10 R&B, and was nominated for a Grammy for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance.
The video mix features Nuno Bettencourt of Extreme on rhythm guitar.
Black Cat - Janet Jackson
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Post by back2blk on Dec 7, 2021 11:51:35 GMT -5
I'm on track to have this to you this week!
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Post by B-Boy on Dec 7, 2021 12:13:49 GMT -5
“The Power” had such a convoluted history with the crediting and sampling. Chaka Khan was supposed to record the vocals, but she got Penny Ford to do them instead.
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Post by ilikemilk on Dec 7, 2021 14:42:06 GMT -5
Sorry Soulsista I said that I would do this but I am getting very busy and I am putting my energy on 2 year end rankdowns right now. In the future years I might join.
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Sir Benji
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Post by Sir Benji on Dec 7, 2021 15:47:46 GMT -5
Chill Rob G’s OG version of “The Power” will always be superior to the more popular version imho. I enjoy both versions though
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Post by mamooshka on Dec 8, 2021 3:25:50 GMT -5
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Dec 8, 2021 11:45:28 GMT -5
Today's extra comes from the Batman soundtrack. Co-written with his father, it peaked at #5 on the R&B chart.
Scandalous! - Prince
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Dec 9, 2021 11:26:31 GMT -5
First extra for today was the biggest hit and first charted single released by this brotherly duo from Cincinnati after leaving Midnight Star. It peaked at #5 on the R&B chart and #2 on the Hot 100.
I Wanna Be Rich - Calloway
Next, the follow-up to their #1 R&B hit "Can't Get Over You". Paying tribute to Marvin Gaye, it was their final Top 10 hit, peaking at #4 R&B.
Silky Soul - Maze feat. Frankie Beverly
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Dec 10, 2021 11:39:19 GMT -5
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Post by Private Dancer on Dec 10, 2021 11:48:43 GMT -5
Ikr. It at least could've notched a week |
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Dec 10, 2021 11:56:13 GMT -5
First extra for today was the final Top 10 hit for this Motown legend. It peaked at #4 on the R&B chart.
Everything You Touch - Smokey Robinson
Next, a song from the House Party soundtrack. It peaked at #2 R&B.
Why You Get Funky On Me - Today
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Post by bat1990 on Dec 10, 2021 13:34:34 GMT -5
Ikr. It at least could've notched a week It only topped the dance charts :'( |
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Dec 11, 2021 11:54:51 GMT -5
First extra for today was the biggest hit by this alternative hip hop group from Oakland whose members included a young Tupac Shakur. It topped the rap chart, and peaked at #7 on the R&B chart and #11 on the Hot 100.
The Humpty Dance - Digital Underground
Next, the biggest hit by this rapper from LA. It peaked at #3 rap and #12 R&B and was featured in the video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
The Ghetto - Too $hort
Finally, the biggest hit by this hip hop group from Miami. Sampling Bruce Springsteen's "Born In The U.S.A.", it topped the rap chart and peaked at #13 R&B and #20 on the Hot 100. It's in reference to a court case that ruled that their previous album As Nasty As They Wanna Be was obscene; that case would later be overturned on appeal.
Banned In The U.S.A. - Luke feat. 2 Live Crew
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Post by #LisaRinna on Dec 11, 2021 14:08:10 GMT -5
I hope to do this in the next couple of days.
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Post by jenglisbe on Dec 12, 2021 7:40:07 GMT -5
I have 5-6 songs left to listen to a few times before I'm ready, but I am on it!
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Dec 12, 2021 12:22:09 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on Dec 12, 2021 12:36:56 GMT -5
First extra for today was the lead single from his Mama Said Knock You Out album. Topping the rap chart and peaking at #6 for R&B, it samples James Brown's "The Payback" and "Funky Drummer" and Public Enemy's "Bring The Noise".
The Boomin' System - LL Cool J
Next, the first charted single by this rapper from NYC. It hit #1 on the rap chart, #14 on the R&B chart, and features vocals by a group from North Carolina named Jodeci.
Treat Them Like They Want To Be Treated - Father MC
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Post by gonecountry on Dec 12, 2021 16:51:18 GMT -5
I'm on this too.
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Dec 13, 2021 11:31:07 GMT -5
First extra for today was one of their 12 Top 10s on the R&B chart, peaking at #7.
Rope a Dope Style - LeVert
Next, the lead single from their sophomore album The Future. It peaked at #4 on the R&B chart.
Wanna Get With U - Guy
Finally, a collection of West Coast-based rappers came together to promote anti-violence (similar to what the East Coast rappers did on "Self Destruction" a year earlier). It topped the rap chart and peaked at #10 R&B and #35 on the Hot 100.
We're All In The Same Gang - The West Coast Rap All-Stars
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