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Post by Private Dancer on Dec 29, 2022 6:09:36 GMT -5
I loooooove Worker Man! I love her accent and the guy in the video is fine!
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Post by Soulsista on Dec 30, 2022 11:37:06 GMT -5
First extra for today was the first charted single by this hip hop trio formed in New Jersey. It peaked at #12 on the rap chart and #52 on the R&B chart.
Nappy Heads - Fugees
Next, the first entry on the R&B chart by this rapper from Chicago, peaking at #91. It also peaked at #31 on the rap chart.
I Used To Love H.E.R. - Common Sense
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Post by beyoncelover on Dec 31, 2022 3:31:30 GMT -5
Sent my list!
I loved and knew a good amount of the songs. There were a few I didn't know but got to know and like them through here.
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Post by Soulsista on Dec 31, 2022 12:24:39 GMT -5
First extra for today was the breakthrough hit by this rapper from Los Angeles who passed away this past September. It peaked at #2 on the rap chart, #12 on the R&B chart, and #3 on the Hot 100. Samples the Lakeside song of the same name.
Fantastic Voyage - Coolio
Next, the first charted single and biggest hit by this late rapper from The Bronx. It topped the rap chart and peaked at #4 R&B and #9 on the Hot 100. It was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance and was later sampled in Jennifer Lopez's remix to "Ain't It Funny".
Flava In Ya Ear - Craig Mack
Remix, which features The Notorious B.I.G., LL Cool J, Rampage & Busta Rhymes:
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Post by Private Dancer on Dec 31, 2022 16:36:10 GMT -5
Flava In Ya Ear is an iconic rap song. My favorite use of it is in Ashanti's song "Ain't It Funny"
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Post by beyoncelover on Jan 1, 2023 1:47:54 GMT -5
Oooh both of those are iconic rap jams! Love both of those songs!
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Post by Jay D83 on Jan 1, 2023 9:00:57 GMT -5
Flava In Ya Ear is an iconic rap song. My favorite use of it is in Ashanti's song "Ain't It Funny" |
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Post by Soulsista on Jan 2, 2023 11:55:37 GMT -5
First extra for today is a cover of a Stevie Wonder classic. This group from Brooklyn took their version to #11 on the R&B chart.
Ribbon In The Sky - Intro
Next, the final Top 10 hit by this quartet from Oklahoma City. It peaked at #9 R&B and #23 on the Hot 100.
Time And Chance - Color Me Badd
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Post by Soulsista on Jan 3, 2023 11:52:01 GMT -5
First extra for today was the final Top 20 hit for this soul legend from Philly. It peaked at #14 on the R&B chart.
Believe In Love - Teddy Pendergrass
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Next, the biggest hit by this member of Guy. It peaked at #2 R&B and #14 on the Hot 100, and spent 6 weeks atop the R&B Airplay chart.
I Miss You - Aaron Hall
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Post by Soulsista on Jan 4, 2023 11:19:01 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on Jan 5, 2023 11:39:08 GMT -5
First extra for today was the biggest hit by this Atlanta-based female trio. Co-produced by Teddy Riley, it peaked at #13 on the R&B chart.
90's Girl - BlackGirl
Next, a song that was a Top 10 R&B hit for Glenn Jones in 1990. This female quartet from London took their version to #13 R&B and #19 on the Hot 100.
Stay - Eternal
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Post by Soulsista on Jan 7, 2023 12:26:16 GMT -5
First extra for today was the first charted entry and biggest hit for this rapper from St. Louis who was a member of the Crips gang. It topped the rap chart and peaked at #4 on the R&B chart and #7 on the Hot 100.
Getto Jam - Domino
Next, the final Top 40 hit on the Hot 100 for this rapper from Oakland, peaking at #26. It also peaked at #3 rap and #21 R&B and samples George Clinton's "Atomic Dog".
The original music video, which featured him in a speedo, was banned by MTV for being "too graphic".
Pumps And a Bump - MC Hammer
Alternate music video:
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Post by Soulsista on Jan 8, 2023 12:27:55 GMT -5
Today's extras are by this hip hop group fronted by a man born in Jamaica and raised in Mount Vernon, New York. This song is one of their biggest hits, peaking at #3 on the R&B chart and #20 on the Hot 100. Samples "Don't You Know That?" by Luther Vandross.
Got Me Waiting - Heavy D & The Boyz
The follow-up peaked at #18 R&B and #40 on the Hot 100.
Nuttin' But Love - Heavy D & The Boyz
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Post by Soulsista on Jan 10, 2023 11:15:00 GMT -5
First extra for today was the only Hot 100 entry for this ensemble from Minneapolis. It also topped the dance chart and peaked at #15 on the R&B chart.
I Believe - Sounds Of Blackness
Next, the lead single from their Brother Sister album. It peaked at #19 R&B.
Dream On Dreamer - The Brand New Heavies
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Post by Soulsista on Jan 11, 2023 12:33:25 GMT -5
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Post by Ivy Leegue™ on Jan 11, 2023 12:41:21 GMT -5
First extra for today was first recorded by Willie Cobbs in 1960. This singer from Jamaica initially recorded her version in 1967, but it was her 1994 re-recorded version that she's most known for. It peaked at #42 on the R&B chart and was later covered by Rihanna for her debut album Music Of The Sun and by Beyoncé on her I Am... World Tour.
You Don't Love Me (No, No, No) - Dawn Penn
Next, the biggest hit in the US by this singer from Kingston. It peaked at #5 on the rap chart and #20 for R&B.
Worker Man - Patra
Worker Man was one of my favorites, but OMG I totally forgot about And On and On and On! I had to look up info about it and realized it wasn't even on an album officially, but a b-side?! Amazing! Now that I am playing it again, I definitely remember hearing it on the radio! |
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Post by Ivy Leegue™ on Jan 11, 2023 13:09:42 GMT -5
I meant to say Worker Man was one of my mom's favorites LOL.
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Post by Soulsista on Jan 12, 2023 12:02:36 GMT -5
First extra for today was the follow-up to their #1 R&B hit "Understanding". It peaked at #16 on the R&B chart.
Love On My Mind - Xscape
Interesting fact: Tamika Scott was pregnant with her daughter while shooting the music video. She was told she would be kicked out of the group if she didn't have an abortion. Obviously she would have her baby and wasn't kicked out.
Next, the lead single from their sophomore album Mind, Body & Song. It peaked at #13 R&B.
5-4-3-2 (Yo! Time Is Up) - Jade
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Post by Soulsista on Jan 14, 2023 12:28:58 GMT -5
First extra for today was their final Hot 100 entry, peaking at #40. It also topped the dance chart and peaked at #11 on the R&B chart. Features Martha Wash, Zelma Davis, and Trilogy.
Do You Wanna Get Funky - C+C Music Factory
Next, the lead single from her Storyteller album. It hit #1 on the dance chart, #38 for R&B, and #11 on the Hot 100.
The music video was choreographed by Michael K. Williams (aka Omar Little from The Wire) and was received an MTV VMA nomination for Best Dance Video.
100% Pure Love - Crystal Waters
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Post by Soulsista on Jan 16, 2023 11:22:09 GMT -5
Today's extras are from his sophomore album I'm Ready. The title track topped the R&B Airplay chart for 3 weeks, and peaked at #2 on the main R&B chart and #9 on the Hot 100. It was nominated for a Grammy for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.
I'm Ready - Tevin Campbell
His next single was his final Top 40 hit on the Hot 100, peaking at #20. It also peaked at #6 for R&B.
Always In My Heart - Tevin Campbell
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Post by Soulsista on Jan 17, 2023 11:49:45 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on Jan 17, 2023 12:06:19 GMT -5
Today's extras are from her Music Box album. The follow-up to "Dreamlover" went to #1 on the Hot 100, and peaked at #2 on the AC chart and #5 on the R&B chart. It was nominated for a Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
Hero - Mariah Carey
Her next single was a double-sided hit. This song was sent to urban while "Without You" was sent to pop and AC. Co-written with Babyface and co-produced with him and Daryl Simmons, it peaked at #26 on the R&B Airplay chart, and along with "Without You", peaked at #7 on the main R&B chart and #3 on the Hot 100.
Never Forget You - Mariah Carey
The single version was produced by Jermaine Dupri.
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Post by Jay D83 on Jan 17, 2023 12:45:51 GMT -5
"Never Forget You" is one of her most underrated and unappreciated songs of the early 90s.
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Post by Soulsista on Jan 18, 2023 12:14:39 GMT -5
Got a couple more Mariah extras. The final single from Music Box peaked at #22 on the R&B chart and was her first single to miss the Top 10 on the Hot 100, peaking at #12. It also topped the dance chart thanks to a remix by David Cole and Robert Clivillés.
Anytime You Need a Friend - Mariah Carey
C+C remix:
Next, she teamed up with this soul legend to record a cover of a 1981 smash by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie. This version peaked at #7 R&B and #2 on the Hot 100.
Endless Love - Luther Vandross & Mariah Carey
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Post by Soulsista on Jan 19, 2023 11:49:19 GMT -5
Got another extra by Luther here. He took on a #1 soul classic by Heatwave and sent it to #16 on the R&B chart. It was nominated for a Grammy for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.
Always And Forever - Luther Vandross
This song was his first Hot 100 entry. Written and produced by DeVante Swing, it peaked at #13 R&B.
Can U Get Wit It - Usher
A collection of male R&B artists came together to record this song for the soundtrack to the movie Jason's Lyric. Written by D'Angelo, it peaked at #5 on the R&B chart and #28 on the Hot 100.
U Will Know - B.M.U. (Black Men United)
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Post by jenglisbe on Jan 20, 2023 17:01:09 GMT -5
A collection of male R&B artists came together to record this song for the soundtrack to the movie Jason's Lyric. Written by D'Angelo, it peaked at #5 on the R&B chart and #28 on the Hot 100. U Will Know - B.M.U. (Black Men United)Yes! This is the one I meant here. I had no doubt you'd come through ha. I still listen to this one weekly. What an athem. |
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Post by Soulsista on Jan 20, 2023 17:14:21 GMT -5
First extra for today was the first single by a female duo from NYC who got their start singing backup for Sybil. Written and produced by a man named Robert, it peaked at #2 on the R&B chart and #3 on the Hot 100.
Stroke You Up - Changing Faces
Next, the follow-up to her #1 R&B hit "Back & Forth". Originally recorded by The Isley Brothers, it peaked at #2 R&B and #6 on the Hot 100.
At Your Best (You Are Love) - Aaliyah
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Finally, the final Top 20 R&B hit for this singer, peaking at #11.
When a Man Loves a Woman - Jody Watley
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Post by bat1990 on Jan 20, 2023 18:31:34 GMT -5
Aaliyah's cover of "At Your Best (You Are Love)" is so sublime - even though it's produced by RK, I won't turn it off if it comes on.
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Post by Soulsista on Jan 21, 2023 16:16:33 GMT -5
These extras are from her self-titled debut album. This song peaked at #3 on the R&B chart and #7 on the Hot 100.
You Mean The World To Me - Toni Braxton
Her next single was her first to not be written or produced by L.A. Reid or Babyface. Produced and co-written by Vince Herbert, it peaked at #9 on the R&B Airplay chart, and along with "I Belong To You", peaked at #6 on the main R&B chart and #28 on the Hot 100. Samples "God Make Me Funky" by The Headhunters.
The music video features Shemar Moore, who at the time was playing Malcolm Winters on The Young And The Restless.
How Many Ways - Toni Braxton
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