Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Mar 3, 2022 16:37:24 GMT -5
It was two years ago yesterday when I opened the first rankdown in this series. Now we're on our 15th! Thanks to everyone who has participated or shown support, especially to all the regulars (and you know who you are). As promised, it's time for 1991 to take its turn in the spotlight. The high turnover that started in the late '80s continues, as there 38 songs waiting to be ranked: Love Me Down - Freddie Jackson The First Time - Surface Love Makes Things Happen - Pebbles & Babyface You Don't Have To Worry - En Vogue I'll Give All My Love To You - Keith Sweat Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) - C+C Music Factory All The Man That I Need - Whitney Houston Written All Over Your Face - The Rude Boys I Like The Way (The Kissing Game) - Hi-Five Do Me Again - Freddie Jackson Wrap My Body Tight - Johnny Gill Whatever You Want - Tony! Toni! Toné! I'm Dreamin' - Christopher Williams Call Me - Phil Perry It Should've Been You - Teddy Pendergrass Kissing You - Keith Washington I Wanna Sex You Up - Color Me Badd Power Of Love/Love Power - Luther Vandross How Can I Ease The Pain - Lisa Fischer Exclusivity - Damian Dame Baby I'm Ready - LeVert Summertime - DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince I Can't Wait Another Minute - Hi-Five Can You Stop The Rain - Peabo Bryson Addictive Love - BeBe & CeCe Winans Let The Beat Hit 'Em - Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam Don't Wanna Change The World - Phyllis Hyman I Adore Mi Amor - Color Me Badd Running Back To You - Vanessa Williams Romantic - Karyn White It's So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday - Boyz II Men Emotions - Mariah Carey Forever My Lady - Jodeci Tender Kisses - Tracie Spencer Are You Lonely For Me - The Rude Boys I'll Take You There - BeBe & CeCe Winans feat. Mavis Staples Private Line - Gerald Levert I Love Your Smile - Shanice Final rankings will use an inverse point system. You may rank whichever version (single edit/remix/etc.) that you prefer. Submissions are tentatively due April 15. YouTube PlaylistSpotify Playlist:Links to previous rankdowns: 1978 19791980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990Best Of The '80s |
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jenglisbe
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Post by jenglisbe on Mar 3, 2022 16:45:43 GMT -5
Wow. There were a lot of #1s in 1991.
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back2blk
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Post by back2blk on Mar 3, 2022 16:57:14 GMT -5
Omg, I don’t even think Mariah would be my number one here!
This is gonna be sweaty!
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Post by gonecountry on Mar 3, 2022 17:02:06 GMT -5
Wow. There were a lot of #1s in 1991. and the only Jackson is Freddie. Seems a bit unreal.. #JusticeforStateoftheWorld #JanetsLost8thTopTenRandBHit |
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divasummer
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Post by divasummer on Mar 3, 2022 18:27:42 GMT -5
Wow a lot of favorites there…
This will be difficult..
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Post by 🇯🇲 dollybaby 🇯🇲 on Mar 3, 2022 18:27:54 GMT -5
Yaaaaass at Karyn White and Tracie Spencer!!! Was listening to their music on Spotify last night.
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Post by 🇯🇲 dollybaby 🇯🇲 on Mar 3, 2022 18:29:16 GMT -5
Wow a lot of favorites there… This will be difficult.. I know right. Very strong and special year here! It's giving me goosebumps. |
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Post by B-Boy on Mar 3, 2022 18:29:28 GMT -5
“Addictive Love” started playing as I scrolled through this thread. lol.
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Post by annoymous1 on Mar 3, 2022 18:29:44 GMT -5
This should be great 38 songs!
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Post by Private Dancer on Mar 3, 2022 18:31:55 GMT -5
Vanessa, Karyn, En Vogue, Pebbles, SHANICE I LOVE YOUR SMILE, Whitney, I LIKE THE WAY!!!! WHEW CHILE
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Post by Private Dancer on Mar 3, 2022 18:32:58 GMT -5
OMG LISA FISCHER!!!!
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divasummer
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Post by divasummer on Mar 3, 2022 18:33:16 GMT -5
Wow a lot of favorites there… This will be difficult.. I know right. Very strong and special year here! It's giving me goosebumps. Two of my favorite artists of all time. Two of my favorite male RnB ballads of all time and a few other back in the day FAVORITES that I still throw on playlists today… Ugh.. |
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SHOOTER
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Post by SHOOTER on Mar 3, 2022 19:21:22 GMT -5
This is gonna be a bloodbath. Can’t wait!
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Jay D83
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Post by Jay D83 on Mar 4, 2022 6:30:12 GMT -5
I can't wait to do this and cuss yall out 'cause I know Hi-Five is gonna be done all kinds of dirty!
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Mar 4, 2022 11:52:20 GMT -5
Kicking off the extras is the biggest hit by this rapper. Featuring vocals by a then-unknown Mary J. Blige, it peaked at #14 on the R&B chart and #20 on the Hot 100. Samples the Cheryl Lynn classic "Got To Be Real".
I'll Do 4 U - Father MC
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Mar 5, 2022 11:58:57 GMT -5
Today's extras are by a couple of female hip hop icons. First, the lead single from her Nature Of a Sista' album. It peaked at #16 on the R&B chart and #19 on the rap chart.
Fly Girl - Queen Latifah
Next, the lead single from her Act Like You Know album. It peaked at #14 R&B and #3 on the rap chart.
When In Love - MC Lyte
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chanman
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Post by chanman on Mar 5, 2022 21:01:06 GMT -5
Somehow I wasn't aware of these R&B rankdowns...I'm definitely in
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Mar 7, 2022 11:40:22 GMT -5
First extra for today was the final Top 10 hit by this former member of LTD. It peaked at #3 on the R&B chart and was also his first single on the Arista label.
Only Human - Jeffrey Osborne
Next, the final solo Top 10 hit by this member of The Manhattans. It peaked at #6 R&B.
Getting Back Into Love - Gerald Alston
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Mar 9, 2022 12:03:19 GMT -5
Today's extras are by the woman best known as Whitley Gilbert on A Different World. First, her only song to hit the Top 10 on the R&B chart, peaking at #9.
Another Like My Lover - Jasmine Guy
The follow-up peaked at #27 R&B and was her only Top 40 hit on the Hot 100, peaking at #34. Features vocals by James Ingram.
Just Want To Hold You - Jasmine Guy
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ilikemilk
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Post by ilikemilk on Mar 9, 2022 12:04:54 GMT -5
I won't be able to do this but please do not tank The First Time because I love that song.
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singingrulebritannia
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Post by singingrulebritannia on Mar 9, 2022 12:21:35 GMT -5
Oops 😈
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Mar 10, 2022 12:07:23 GMT -5
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back2blk
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Post by back2blk on Mar 10, 2022 12:14:58 GMT -5
I always wait for the last second to do these. You know, in case my man decides to leave me, and I'll be in a different headspace for these.
LMAO.
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Ty
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Post by Ty on Mar 10, 2022 12:23:13 GMT -5
Count me in!
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divasummer
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Post by divasummer on Mar 10, 2022 13:20:07 GMT -5
Mine will be coming in around April 14th.. lol
Love the Jasmine Guy ballad btw!
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Mar 11, 2022 10:59:41 GMT -5
First extra for today was the biggest hit by this female British rapper. It topped the rap chart, peaked at #2 on the dance chart, #8 on the R&B chart, and #26 on the Hot 100. Samples "It's a Shame" by The Spinners
It's a Shame (My Sister) - Monie Love
Next, the biggest hit by this female rapper from Compton. Featuring her mentor Ice Cube, it topped the rap chart, peaked at #11 R&B and #36 on the Hot 100. Samples "Devotion" by Earth, Wind & Fire.
You Can't Play With My Yo-Yo - Yo-Yo
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Mar 12, 2022 11:40:29 GMT -5
First extra for today was the first charted single by this hip hop group from New Jersey. It topped the rap chart, peaked at #5 on the R&B chart and #6 on the Hot 100. It samples "Synthetic Substitution" by Melvin Bliss and "ABC" by the Jackson 5 and is certified double platinum.
O.P.P. - Naughty By Nature
Next, the first charted single and biggest hit by this hip hop group from Houston. It topped the rap chart, peaked at #10 R&B and #23 on the Hot 100. Samples "Hung Up On My Baby" by Isaac Hayes.
Mind Playing Tricks On Me - Geto Boys
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Post by 312999 on Mar 12, 2022 18:49:58 GMT -5
Can we just add those 2 to the Rankdown? Haha they would have been my top 2 probably.
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Mar 14, 2022 10:16:53 GMT -5
Today's extras are by this singer from Brooklyn. His biggest hit was this cover of a song by Angela Bofill. It peaked at #13 on the R&B chart.
I Try - Will Downing
The follow-up was another cover, this time of a 1977 hit by Paul Davis. His version peaked at #37 R&B.
I Go Crazy - Will Downing
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Mar 16, 2022 11:00:53 GMT -5
Today's extras are by a singer from Mississippi who sang backup for MC Hammer. Her first charted single was her biggest hit, peaking at #2 on the R&B chart and was her only Hot 100 entry. It was first a hit for The Emotions in 1976.
I Don't Want To Lose Your Love - B Angie B
Angie followed that up with a ballad. It was another Top 10 R&B hit, peaking at #3.
So Much Love - B Angie B
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