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Post by Soulsista on May 3, 2022 15:52:56 GMT -5
Continuing with the '90s as this time we shine a light on 1992. The high turnover continues, as there are 32 songs for you to rank: Tell Me What You Want Me To Do - Tevin Campbell Keep It Comin' - Keith Sweat Stay - Jodeci Uhh Ahh - Boyz II Men Baby Hold On To Me - Gerald & Eddie Levert Remember The Time - Michael Jackson Diamonds And Pearls - Prince & The New Power Generation Save The Best For Last - Vanessa Williams Here I Go Again - Glenn Jones Don't Be Afraid - Aaron Hall All Woman - Lisa Stansfield My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It) - En Vogue Come & Talk To Me - Jodeci Honey Love - R. Kelly & Public Announcement In The Closet - Michael Jackson Do It To Me - Lionel Richie Tennessee - Arrested Development The Best Things In Life Are Free - Luther Vandross & Janet Jackson You Remind Me - Mary J. Blige Giving Him Something He Can Feel - En Vogue Baby-Baby-Baby - TLC End Of The Road - Boyz II Men Humpin' Around - Bobby Brown Slow Dance (Hey Mr. DJ) - R. Kelly & Public Announcement Alone With You - Tevin Campbell Real Love - Mary J. Blige Right Now - Al B. Sure! Sweet November - Troop Ain't Nobody Like You - Miki Howard Games - Chuckii Booker I Got a Thang 4 Ya! - Lo-Key? I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston Final rankings will use an inverse point system. You may rank whichever version (remix, single edit, etc.) you prefer. Submissions are tentatively due June 17. YouTube PlaylistSpotify Playlist:Links to previous rankdowns: 1978 19791980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 19891990 1991Best Of The '80s |
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Post by 🇯🇲 lucy88 🇯🇲 on May 3, 2022 15:55:15 GMT -5
Wow! This seems a lot shorter than 1991.
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Post by #LisaRinna on May 3, 2022 15:56:42 GMT -5
YAS hunni!
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Post by Private Dancer on May 3, 2022 15:56:44 GMT -5
Ooooooh!!!!!!! There's only one song here that stands out above the rest...guess which one...
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Post by Private Dancer on May 3, 2022 15:58:26 GMT -5
Now wait a minute...Lionel Richie getting a R&B #1 in 92 is random as hell
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Post by B-Boy on May 3, 2022 19:54:40 GMT -5
En Vogue was massive that year. Geez. TLC was entertaining and interesting. Mary J. Blige was my new favorite solo act with "You Remind Me".
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Post by SHOOTER on May 3, 2022 20:06:16 GMT -5
There is only one correct answer here. Let's see if y'all get it right!
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Post by singingrulebritannia on May 3, 2022 21:18:03 GMT -5
This list looks like a big step up from '91
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Post by Jay D83 on May 4, 2022 5:56:03 GMT -5
Omg there is ONE song by [REDACTED] that I just can't tank. This was my first year of being totally obsessed with music, (and a certain diva) .... so many memories.
Oh and if yall AINT familiar with Tevin Campbell's "Tell Me What You Want Me To Do", I suggest you get there.
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Post by Soulsista on May 4, 2022 11:36:32 GMT -5
Kicking off our extras are two hits by this dancehall artist from Jamaica. His biggest hit in the US was first known as "Champion Lover" by Deborahe Glasgow. They then collaborated on a reworking of the song with a new title. This version originally appeared on his 1988 album Rappin' With The Ladies. Years later it was re-recorded, this time with vocals by Chevelle Franklyn. This version peaked at #2 on the R&B chart and #40 on the Hot 100.
Mr. Loverman - Shabba Ranks
Next, his second biggest hit on the R&B chart. This collaboration peaked at #4.
Slow And Sexy - Shabba Ranks feat. Johnny Gill
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Post by beyoncelover on May 4, 2022 11:46:09 GMT -5
There are quite a few songs I love here, so I'm hoping to be able to participate this time around.
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Post by Soulsista on May 6, 2022 10:52:49 GMT -5
First extra for today was the second single from her Nature Of a Sista' album. It peaked at #13 on the R&B chart, her biggest hit on that chart up to that point.
Latifah's Had It Up 2 Here - Queen Latifah
Next, the first Hot 100 entry for this female rapper. It also topped the rap chart and peaked at #11 for R&B. Contains numerous samples, most notably Toto's "Georgy Porgy" and Michael Jackson's "I Wanna Be Where You Are", as well as an interpolation of The S.O.S. Band's "Just Be Good To Me".
Poor Georgie - MC Lyte
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Post by jenglisbe on May 6, 2022 11:23:15 GMT -5
So many acts with two #1s hits this year - En Vogue, Michael Jackson, Jodeci, Boyz II Men, Tevin Campbell, R Kelly, Mary J Blige.
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Post by Soulsista on May 7, 2022 10:53:44 GMT -5
First extra for today was the biggest hit for the hip hop duo from Mount Vernon, New York. It was their first #1 on the rap chart, and also peaked at #10 on the R&B chart. The inspiration for the song came from their friend Trouble T Roy of Heavy D & The Boyz, who died after falling from an exit ramp.
They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.) - Pete Rock & CL Smooth
Next, the biggest hit by this hip hop duo from Long Island. It topped the rap chart and peaked at #14 R&B. Samples "Give It Up" by Kool & The Gang.
Don't Sweat The Technique - Eric B. & Rakim
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Post by Soulsista on May 9, 2022 10:04:16 GMT -5
Today's extras are by this singer from NYC. First, the lead single from her self-titled album. It peaked at #7 on the R&B chart. Co-produced by Al B. Sure!
Can't Have My Man - Alyson Williams
The follow-up was her final Top 10 hit, peaking at #6 R&B. It's a remake of a song The Deele took to #25 on the R&B chart in 1984.
Just My Luck - Alyson Williams
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Post by Soulsista on May 10, 2022 11:13:06 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on May 11, 2022 11:29:12 GMT -5
First extra for today is the first charted single by this singer from San Francisco. It peaked at #7 on Billboard's R&B Airplay chart and #11 on the main R&B chart.
Love's Taken Over - Chanté Moore
Next, the debut single by this female trio from NYC. It peaked at #13 R&B, but could only get to #92 on the Hot 100. Of course, it would fare much better the following year thanks to a remix that sampled Michael Jackson's "Human Nature".
Right Here - SWV
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Post by singingrulebritannia on May 11, 2022 11:57:27 GMT -5
I love both "T.R.O.Y." and "Don't Sweat The Technique". Technique would've made my #1 spot a real decision instead of the easy choice it was, but Reminisce would've made it a done deal, since that's one of my 10 favorite songs of all-time.
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Post by Soulsista on May 13, 2022 11:32:28 GMT -5
Today's extras are by this duo from Atlanta who were discovered by Jermaine Dupri. Their debut single was an international smash, topping the charts in 8 countries, including the US where it spent 8 weeks atop the Hot 100. It also topped the rap chart, peaked at #2 for R&B, and went double platinum.
Jump - Kris Kross
The follow-up to "Jump" was another #1 on the rap chart. It also peaked at #3 on the R&B chart and #13 on the Hot 100.
Warm It Up - Kris Kross
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Post by Soulsista on May 14, 2022 11:15:55 GMT -5
First extra for today is by this hip hop act from Los Angeles whose members included Everlast. The first charted single is also their biggest hit, peaking at #5 on the rap chart, #14 on the R&B chart, and #3 on the Hot 100. The fanfare intro was sampled from the Bob & Earl song "Harlem Shuffle". There has long been speculation that the high-pitched squeal heard throughout the song was sampled from Prince's "Gett Off", but the members of the group have denied that.
Jump Around - House Of Pain
Next, the biggest hit by this hip hop duo from Queens. It topped the rap chart and peaked at #21 for R&B. Sampled "Keep On Doin' It" by The New Birth, "Impressions" by McCoy Tyner, "I'd Say It Again" by Sweet Linda Divine, and an interpolation of "Engine Engine No. 9" by Roger Miller.
The Choice Is Yours (Revisited) - Black Sheep
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Post by Soulsista on May 16, 2022 10:10:58 GMT -5
First extra for today was the biggest pop hit by this singer from Houston, peaking at #29 on the Hot 100. It also peaked at #6 on the R&B chart.
Take Time - Chris Walker
Next, the final Top 10 hit by this group from Cleveland, peaking at #4 R&B.
My Kinda Girl - The Rude Boys
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Post by Soulsista on May 17, 2022 10:20:52 GMT -5
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Post by bat1990 on May 17, 2022 12:06:53 GMT -5
If only Jade's "Don't Walk Away" hadn't peaked at #2 :'(
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Post by B-Boy on May 17, 2022 19:18:22 GMT -5
You can get with this
Or you can get with that
I thought Chante sounded Jackson-esque on "Love's Taken Over" when I was a kid. I didn't know who she was at the time.
The original "Right Here" is as good as the Human Nature version.
"Poor Georgie" and "Latifah's Had It Up To Here" are flawless female rap records. Everything about the former, from the samples to the lyrics, stuck with me since then.
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Post by Soulsista on May 18, 2022 10:42:37 GMT -5
First extra for today was the follow-up to her #1 "Don't Wanna Change The World". It peaked at #9 on the R&B chart.
Living In Confusion - Phyllis Hyman
Next, the first charted single by this singer from Pennsylvania. It peaked at #19 R&B.
Til You Come Back To Me - Rachelle Ferrell
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Post by Soulsista on May 20, 2022 15:53:29 GMT -5
First extra for today was the biggest hit by this hip hop duo from The Bronx. It topped the rap chart, peaked at #17 on the R&B chart, and was the first of their two Hot 100 entries. Samples Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car".
Sometimes I Rhyme Slow - Nice & Smooth
Next, the biggest hit by this duo from Long Island. It topped the rap chart, peaked at #14 R&B, and was the first of their two Hot 100 entries. Samples "You Should Be Mine" by Roger and "(Don't Worry) If There's a Hell Below, We're All Going To Go" by Curtis Mayfield.
Crossover - EPMD
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Post by Soulsista on May 21, 2022 15:27:26 GMT -5
Today's extras are by this singer who was also crowned Miss Black Arizona and Miss Galaxy. Her first charted single topped the dance chart and peaked at #5 on the Hot 100 and #26 on the R&B chart. It also won the ASCAP Award for Song Of The Year.
Finally - CeCe Peniston
The follow-up was another dance charttopper. It also peaked at #38 R&B and #20 on the Hot 100.
We Got a Love Thang - CeCe Peniston
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Post by beyoncelover on May 23, 2022 1:07:48 GMT -5
Sent my list!
1992 was a little before my time musically, but I absolutely knew/grew up on and love my entire Top 9! I'll be rooting for any of those to win. Although I loved some others below it like my #10 through #13 or so. Then there were most songs I wasn't too familiar - either forgot about or never heard before, but I loved or liked most of those songs too. So yeah I am looking forward to seeing how this all plays out.
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Post by Soulsista on May 23, 2022 10:35:34 GMT -5
First extra for today was the follow-up to his #1 "Here I Go Again". It was his final Top 10 on the R&B chart, peaking at #8.
I've Been Searchin' (Nobody Like You) - Glenn Jones
Next, the first charted single by this singer from Buffalo. It peaked at #11 R&B.
The Way Love Goes - Brian McKnight
Alternate music video:
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Post by Soulsista on May 24, 2022 11:05:21 GMT -5
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Heavy on the unless.
