Billboard #1 R&B Songs Of 1993 Rankdown (COMPLETE)

[Soulsista]

First extra for today was the debut single by this male group from Los Angeles. It peaked at #3 on the R&B chart and #11 on the Hot 100. Samples "I Can't Help It" by Michael Jackson.

Here We Go Again! - Portrait

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Next, the debut single by this singer from Georgia. It peaked at #10 R&B.

I'm In Luv - Joe

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[Soulsista]

First extra for today was the biggest hit by this hip hop group from California. It topped the rap chart, and peaked at #27 on the R&B chart and #19 on the Hot 100. Contains numerous samples.

Insane In The Brain - Cypress Hill

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Next, the biggest hit by this hip hop group from South Central LA. It peaked at #1 on the rap chart and #28 for R&B. Samples Quincy Jones' "Summer In The City", Weather Report's "125th Street Congress", and The Jimi Hendrix Experience's "Are You Experienced?" It was later sampled in Joe's hit "Stutter".

Passin' Me By - The Pharcyde

[312999]

2 songs that would have been competing for my 1 most likely. Great songs.

[Soulsista]

Today's extras are from his classic album The Chronic and feature Snoop Doggy Dogg. The follow-up to "Nuthin But a 'G' Thang" peaked at #6 on the R&B chart, #8 on the Hot 100, and #13 on the rap chart, and was a diss track primarily aimed at his former N.W.A bandmate Eazy-E. Samples Parliament's "Funkentelechy", "Aqua Boogie", and "The Big Bang Theory", along with Funkadelic's "(Not Just) Knee Deep" and George Clinton's "Atomic Dog".

Dre Day - Dr. Dre

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His next single peaked at #3 on the R&B and rap charts and #34 on the Hot 100. Samples "Mothership Connection (Star Child)" by Parliament, "Funky Drummer" by James Brown, and "Kissing My Love" by Bill Withers.

Let Me Ride - Dr. Dre

[312999]

Dre Day is not bad, but it is so forgotten in his catalog.

[beyoncelover]

Just finally got to check out this thread. Yayy happy to return to the 90s!

And wow, only 14 songs? This should be easy to rank and hope to get this done within the next few days.

[Soulsista]

First extra for today was the final single in the US from her debut album Finally. It peaked at #31 on the R&B chart.

Crazy Love - CeCe Peniston

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Next, the debut single by this singer from Long Island. It was originally released in the UK in 1990, but it didn't become a hit until after it was remixed by Swedish producer StoneBridge. This version topped the dance charts in the US and UK, and also peaked at #7 R&B and #5 on the Hot 100. It was recently sampled in Beyoncé's "BREAK MY SOUL".

Show Me Love - Robin S


Original 1990 version:

[beyoncelover]

Sent in my rankings!

This was a great list of songs. I really loved my Top 7 but then I really liked most of the others outside of that (some of which I wasn't familiar with but some I was).

[bat1990]

Working on this one! But what are we gonna do in 1994 where there's only 9 number ones and the longest reign is by the pedophile?

[Soulsista]

First extra for today was the biggest hit in the US by this dancehall duo from Jamaica. It peaked at #5 on the rap chart and #39 on the Hot 100. The song's title comes from a series that ran for 12 seasons on CBS. It's been sampled numerous times and was interpolated in songs like Omarion's "Post To Be".

Murder She Wrote - Chaka Demus & Pliers

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This song was first released in 1987, but it was years before it became a hit. It peaked at #58 R&B and #8 on the Hot 100, and was the theme song of the long-running show COPS.

Bad Boys - Inner Circle

[312999]

That's another 2 songs that I would have had probably high.

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[#LisaRinna]

Done!

[Soulsista]

First extra for today was the first charted single and biggest hit for this Brooklyn-based hip hop trio. It topped the rap chart and peaked at #6 on the R&B chart and #15 on the Hot 100. It won a Grammy for Best Rap Performance By a Duo Or Group.

Rebirth Of Slick (Cool Like Dat) - Digable Planets

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Next, the only Hot 100 entry by this rapper from The Bronx, peaking at #14. It also went to #1 on the rap chart and #10 for R&B. Contains numerous samples, notably "Rescue Me" by A Taste Of Honey, "Get Up And Dance" by Freedom, and the movie Die Hard 2.

I Got a Man - Positive K

[Soulsista]

First extra for today was the follow-up to her first hit "Love's Taken Over". It peaked at #13 on the R&B chart.

It's Alright - Chanté Moore

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Next, the final Top 10 R&B hit by this singer from New Jersey, peaking at #9. It was also her final Hot 100 entry.

If I Could - Regina Belle

[CF15]

I had no idea Fat Joe had a hit in 1993.
Anyway, I'll send for this in a bit. Quite a few classics on here.

[Soulsista]

Today's extras are by this group from Atlanta. Their first charted single peaked at #13 on the R&B chart.

Happy Days - Silk

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The follow-up to their smash "Freak Me" was a double-sided hit. This song peaked at #12 on Billboard's R&B Airplay chart.

Girl U For Me - Silk

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The B-side was a hit in its own right, peaking #9 on the R&B airplay chart.

Lose Control - Silk


Together, "Girl U For Me" and "Lose Control" peaked at #4 on the main R&B chart and #26 on the Hot 100.

[Soulsista]

First extra for today was the biggest hit for this group from Cleveland. It peaked at #5 on the R&B chart and was their only Hot 100 entry, peaking at #31.

So Alone - Men At Large

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Next, the biggest hit by this group from Detroit. It peaked at #3 R&B and was the first of their two Hot 100 entries, peaking at #29.

Something's Goin' On - U.N.V.

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[Soulsista]

Today's extras are from their Love Deluxe album. The lead single peaked at #9 on the R&B chart and #28 on the Hot 100. It won a Grammy for Best R&B Vocal Performance By a Duo Or Group, and was one of Rolling Stone's 500 Best Songs Of All Time.

No Ordinary Love - Sade

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The follow-up was another Top 10 hit, peaking at #10 R&B.

Kiss Of Life - Sade

[#LisaRinna]

Sade

[Soulsista]

Got a couple more Sade extras. The third release from Love Deluxe in the US peaked at #59 on the R&B chart.

Feel No Pain - Sade

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The final single from Love Deluxe peaked at #45 R&B. It would be seven years before they released another single.

Cherish The Day - Sade

[Soulsista]

Today's extras are by this group from Chicago. This song was one of their six Top 20s on the R&B chart, peaking at #16. It also reached #22 on the Hot 100.

One Woman - Jade

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The final single from their debut album Jade To The Max peaked at #16 R&B.

Looking For Mr. Do Right - Jade

[ilikemilk]

I actually did this one. Before anyone complains about my last, I liked every single song on the list. 

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[Soulsista]

First extra for today comes from his Dangerous album. It topped the dance chart and peaked at #6 on the R&B chart and #14 on the Hot 100. It also hit the Top 10 in 9 other countries.

Who Is It - Michael Jackson

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Next, a song that was first recorded in 1988, but would take another five years before it was released. It peaked at #14 R&B.

Pink Cashmere - Prince

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Finally, the biggest hit by this group from DC whose members included the brother of Johnny Gill. It peaked at #6 on the R&B chart.

Cry No More - II D Extreme

[B-Boy]

Silk's first four singles are immaculate.

I love how Jewell goes off at the end of "Dre Day".

[samo🦕]

"Pink Cashmere" probably would've been my #1 here, it's such an underrated song

[Soulsista]

First two extras are by this Oakland-based female quartet. The fourth single from their Funky Divas album peaked at #16 on the R&B chart and #15 on the Hot 100, and was nominated for a Grammy for Best R&B Vocal Performance By a Duo Or Group.

Give It Up, Turn It Loose - En Vogue

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Next, the lead single from their EP of the same name. It peaked at #15 R&B.

Runaway Love - En Vogue

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Finally, the lead single from his album Never Let Me Go. It peaked at #10 on the R&B chart and was nominated for a Grammy for Best R&B Song.

Little Miracles (Happen Every Day) - Luther Vandross