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Post by Soulsista on Feb 8, 2023 16:41:08 GMT -5
As promised, 1995 gets its turn in the spotlight. Twelve singles topped the R&B chart, but one was a double-sided, so we'll be ranking a total of 13 songs. Here they are: Baby - Brandy Candy Rain - Soul For Real This Is How We Do It - Montell Jordan I'll Be There For You/You're All I Need To Get By - Method Man feat. Mary J. Blige Don't Take It Personal (Just One Of Dem Days) - Monica One More Chance/Stay With Me - The Notorious B.I.G. Boombastic - Shaggy In The Summertime - Shaggy You Are Not Alone - Michael Jackson Fantasy - Mariah Carey Who Can I Run To - Xscape You Remind Me Of Something - R. Kelly Exhale (Shoop Shoop) - Whitney Houston YouTube PlaylistSpotify Playlist:Final rankings will use an inverse point system. You may rank whichever version (single edit, remix, etc.) you prefer. I've included two versions of "I'll Be There For You/You're All I Need To Get By" and "Fantasy" in the Spotify playlist. Please rank only ONE version, you don't have to specify which. Submissions are tentatively due March 24. Links to previous rankdowns: 1976 1977 1978 19791980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 19891990 1991 1992 1993 1994Best Of The '80s |
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Post by Private Dancer on Feb 8, 2023 17:15:53 GMT -5
The way everything on this list is a classic
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#LisaRinna
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Post by #LisaRinna on Feb 8, 2023 18:05:01 GMT -5
1995 is STACKED! But my #1 is perched.
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Post by Private Dancer on Feb 8, 2023 19:46:45 GMT -5
1995 is STACKED! But my #1 is perched. Already know your #1 is Fantasy |
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Post by 312999 on Feb 8, 2023 20:03:26 GMT -5
You know a list is great when a song in my bottom 3 most likely could be a song that I like a lot too.
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Post by jenglisbe on Feb 9, 2023 8:34:29 GMT -5
The way this list feels like my entire life in a list lol
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Post by theyaintready on Feb 9, 2023 11:08:17 GMT -5
This is too hard.
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Feb 9, 2023 12:08:16 GMT -5
Kicking off the extras is the final single from her self-titled debut album. It peaked at #9 on the R&B airplay chart and along with "How Many Ways" peaked at #6 on the main R&B chart and #28 on the Hot 100. Produced and co-written by Vassal Benford, it was nominated for a Grammy for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
I Belong To You - Toni Braxton
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Post by Soulsista on Feb 11, 2023 12:21:24 GMT -5
First extra for today was the first charted single by this hip hop duo from Oakland. It peaked at #2 on the rap chart, #4 on the R&B chart, and #8 on the Hot 100. Featuring vocals by Michael Marshall, it samples "Why You Treat Me So Bad" by Club Nouveau, "Jungle Boogie" by Kool & The Gang, and "Top Billin'" by Audio Two.
I Got 5 On It - Luniz
Next, the final single from her debut album Funkdafied. It peaked at #3 rap, #11 R&B, and #26 on the Hot 100.
Give It 2 You - Da Brat
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Post by 312999 on Feb 11, 2023 13:00:41 GMT -5
I Got 5 On It would have for sure been my 1 on this no question about it.
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Post by #LisaRinna on Feb 11, 2023 13:27:25 GMT -5
Submitted!
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Post by rnb on Feb 12, 2023 11:29:54 GMT -5
submitting soon, this is gonna be hard since so many of these are classics
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Feb 12, 2023 15:01:28 GMT -5
First extra for today was the biggest hit from their album Poverty's Paradise. It peaked at #3 on the rap chart and #17 on the R&B and Hot 100 charts.
Feel Me Flow - Naughty By Nature
Next, the first single by this hip hop group from Brooklyn whose members included Lil Kim. It peaked at #2 rap, #7 R&B, and #13 on the Hot 100. Samples "La Di Da Di" by Doug E. Fresh & Slick Rick and features The Notorious B.I.G.
Player's Anthem - Junior M.A.F.I.A.
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Post by walt91 on Feb 13, 2023 20:50:39 GMT -5
I'll be sending for this one!
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Post by Soulsista on Feb 14, 2023 11:35:50 GMT -5
First extra for today was their final Top 20 hit, peaking at #15 on the R&B chart and #20 on the Hot 100 (and was their final entry on the latter chart).
Every Day Of The Week - Jade
Next, the biggest hit for this female group from Sacramento. It peaked at #25 R&B and contains an interpolation of the Yarbrough & Peoples classic "Don't Stop The Music".
Froggy Style - Nuttin' Nyce
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Post by beyoncelover on Feb 14, 2023 22:32:50 GMT -5
Wow this list is impressive. Such a great list of memorable and iconic songs!
I really LOVE all of the songs in my Top 10 and some of those were really tricky to rank. There were 3 I thought I didn't know but it was just two, as there was 1 song that I really liked but didn't connect the artist/title to it. But yeah I still like my Bottom 3 even though I'm not as familiar with them.
Sent my list. Can't wait to see how this turns out!
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Feb 15, 2023 12:02:35 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on Feb 16, 2023 12:22:16 GMT -5
First extra for today was the debut single and biggest hit by this male group from Chicago. Written and produced by Gerald Levert and Edwin Nicholas, it peaked at #4 on the R&B chart and #15 on the Hot 100. Features a female group from Las Vegas.
This Lil' Game We Play - Subway feat. 702
And this song was his first Top 10 hit, peaking at #7 R&B. Co-written with Donell Jones and Faith Evans and co-produced by Puffy, it samples "Tidal Wave" by Ronnie Laws.
Think Of You - Usher
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Post by Soulsista on Feb 18, 2023 12:07:24 GMT -5
First extra for today is by this rapper from Houston who was a member of The Geto Boys. It peaked at #2 on the rap chart, #15 on the R&B chart, and #37 on the Hot 100.
I Never Seen a Man Cry (I Seen a Man Die) - Scarface
Next, the lead single from their album E. 1999 Eternal. It peaked at #4 rap, #12 R&B, and #14 on the Hot 100. Samples "I Just Want To Be Your Girl" by Chapter 8 and contains an interpolation of Marvin Gaye's "Sexual Healing".
1st Of Tha Month - Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
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Post by 312999 on Feb 18, 2023 12:30:34 GMT -5
1st of the Month is another song that I would most likely have 1 or top 5 in a lot of Rankdowns.
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Post by Soulsista on Feb 19, 2023 15:30:35 GMT -5
Today's extras are by the two central figures in the so-called East Coast/West Coast rap war. His first rap charttopper was also his first Top 10 on the R&B and Hot 100 charts, peaking at #4 and #6 respectively. Samples "Between The Sheets" by The Isley Brothers and was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance.
Big Poppa - The Notorious B.I.G.
And his first rap charttopper peaked at #3 R&B and was his first Top 10 on the Hot 100, peaking at #9. Samples "Sadie" by The Spinners and "In All My Wildest Dreams" by Joe Sample.
Dear Mama - 2Pac
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Post by Soulsista on Feb 21, 2023 11:56:32 GMT -5
First extra for today was the lead single from their only album. It peaked at #8 on the R&B chart and #34 on the Hot 100.
I Like - Kut Klose
Next, the debut single by this singer from Toronto. Produced and co-written by Dallas Austin, it peaked at #4 R&B and #27 on the Hot 100.
Sentimental - Deborah Cox
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Post by Soulsista on Feb 22, 2023 11:22:36 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on Feb 23, 2023 11:43:53 GMT -5
First extra for today was the lead single from their second album All That Matters. It peaked at #22 on the R&B chart.
I Can Call You - Portrait
Next, the debut single by this group from NYC. It peaked at #7 R&B and was produced and co-written by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis.
Heaven - Solo
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Post by Soulsista on Feb 25, 2023 11:04:55 GMT -5
First extra for today comes from the soundtrack to the movie Friday. It topped the rap chart and peaked at #10 on the R&B and Hot 100 charts. Contains an interpolation of "Funk You Up" by The Sequence.
Keep Their Heads Ringin' - Dr. Dre
Next, the lead single from his album Mr. Smith. Featuring Boyz II Men, it topped the rap chart and peaked at #3 on the R&B and Hot 100 charts. It also won a Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance. Samples Michael Jackson's "The Lady In My Life".
Hey Lover - LL Cool J
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Post by Soulsista on Feb 26, 2023 13:24:08 GMT -5
Today's extras are by this singer from Rhode Island. His first charted single peaked at #7 on the R&B chart and #10 on the Hot 100. Features Babyface, who wrote and produced the song, and was nominated for a Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Collaboration.
Someone To Love - Jon B.
The follow-up was also written and produced by Babyface. It peaked at #21 R&B and #25 on the Hot 100.
Pretty Girl - Jon B.
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Post by Soulsista on Feb 28, 2023 11:37:09 GMT -5
First extra for today was the lead single from her second album A Love Supreme. It peaked at #18 on the R&B chart.
Old School Lovin - Chanté Moore
A collection of female R&B singers came together to record this song. From the soundtrack to the movie Panther, it peaked at #10 R&B.
Freedom (Theme From Panther)
And here's a version by a collection of female rappers:
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Post by Soulsista on Mar 1, 2023 10:59:04 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on Mar 2, 2023 11:19:16 GMT -5
Today's extras are by this group of brothers from Long Island. The follow-up to their smash "Candy Rain" peaked at #11 on the R&B chart and #17 on the Hot 100. Samples "Outstanding" by The Gap Band.
Every Little Thing I Do - Soul For Real
Their next single peaked at #53 R&B.
If You Want It - Soul For Real
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Post by Soulsista on Mar 4, 2023 13:55:10 GMT -5
First extra for today was her final Top 10 hit, peaking at #8 on the R&B chart. It won a Grammy for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
I Apologize - Anita Baker
Next, the biggest hit for this Jamaican singer. From the soundtrack to the movie Bad Boys, it peaked at #21 R&B and #13 on the Hot 100. Internationally, it hit the Top 10 in several countries, reaching #1 in Finland, Sweden, and Zimbabwe.
Shy Guy - Diana King
Alternate music video:
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