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Post by Soulsista on Apr 12, 2023 11:21:23 GMT -5
Now it's time for 1996 to take its turn in the spotlight. There was a bit more turnover at the top this year, the most since the switch to Soundscan. Seventeen singles topped the R&B chart, but three were double-sided, so we'll be ranking a total of 20 songs. Here they are: Before You Walk Out Of My Life - Monica Like This And Like That - Monica Not Gon' Cry - Mary J. Blige Down Low (Nobody Has To Know) - R. Kelly feat. The Isley Brothers You're The One - SWV Always Be My Baby - Mariah Carey Tha Crossroads - Bone Thugs-N-Harmony You're Makin' Me High - Toni Braxton Let It Flow - Toni Braxton How Do U Want It - 2Pac feat. K-Ci & JoJo California Love - 2Pac feat. Dr. Dre & Roger Troutman I Can't Sleep Baby (If I) - R. Kelly Twisted - Keith Sweat Hit Me Off - New Edition If Your Girl Only Knew - Aaliyah Last Night - Az Yet No Diggity - Blackstreet feat. Dr. Dre Pony - Ginuwine Nobody - Keith Sweat feat. Athena Cage I Believe I Can Fly - R. Kelly YouTube PlaylistSpotify Playlist:Final rankings will use an inverse point system. You may rank whichever version (single edit, remix, etc.) you prefer. Submissions are tentatively due May 26. Links to previous rankdowns: 1976 1977 1978 19791980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 19891990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995Best Of The '80s |
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Post by rnb on Apr 12, 2023 11:22:17 GMT -5
i completely forgot to do the last one but I could probably do this one, a bit less good than the other two tho
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Post by Private Dancer on Apr 12, 2023 11:25:28 GMT -5
I already know my #1!!! I'm so ready!
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Post by gonecountry on Apr 12, 2023 11:58:33 GMT -5
So how badly are people gonna tank I Believe I Can Fly because it's R Kelly? Or will the connections to Space Jam and Michael Jordan save the song?
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Post by wyckyd on Apr 12, 2023 12:07:39 GMT -5
Finally, a Robert song I can tank! My top 5 is safe this time (maybe)!
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Post by #LisaRinna on Apr 12, 2023 12:59:00 GMT -5
Submitted! I know these songs like I know my pockets.
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Post by Private Dancer on Apr 12, 2023 14:04:25 GMT -5
Submitted! I know these songs like I know my pockets. If you put Always Be My Baby at #1...imma fight u |
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Post by CF15 on Apr 12, 2023 14:11:46 GMT -5
Congrats to Mariah Carey on her second win in a row! Hoping Tupac, Blackstreet, and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony can finish high. It'll be an interesting competition for the runner-up spot!
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Post by jenglisbe on Apr 12, 2023 14:13:18 GMT -5
My lord the amount of classics in this group!!
If I put my feelings for R Kelly aside, I actually like every song here.
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Post by 312999 on Apr 12, 2023 14:27:39 GMT -5
Congrats to Mariah Carey on her second win in a row! Hoping Tupac, Blackstreet, and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony can finish high. It'll be an interesting competition for the runner-up spot! LMFAO I wouldn't say it is a lock that she wins tbh. Although this isn't Fantasy, so honestly would rather something else win this time tbh. Its an okay song but she has way better IMO. Let someone else have a shot to win this time. |
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Post by CF15 on Apr 12, 2023 14:29:28 GMT -5
Congrats to Mariah Carey on her second win in a row! Hoping Tupac, Blackstreet, and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony can finish high. It'll be an interesting competition for the runner-up spot! LMFAO I wouldn't say it is a lock that she wins tbh. Although this isn't Fantasy, so honestly would rather something else win this time tbh. Its an okay song but she has way better IMO. Let someone else have a shot to win this time. I'll have it decently high. But yeah, there are definitely more interesting prospective winners I'd much rather see. |
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Post by Private Dancer on Apr 12, 2023 14:57:56 GMT -5
I love MC, but ABMB is good, but its not on the level of songs like, BYWOML & YMMH.
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Post by CF15 on Apr 12, 2023 15:41:03 GMT -5
Sent. I'd say I at least somewhat enjoy close to two-thirds of these. I think most of my top songs will make it far. This pretty much applies to this rankdown, too.  Though I know my #5 and #6 will most certainly not make it far. I hope at least one of them can somehow at least escape the bottom 5. |
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Post by #LisaRinna on Apr 12, 2023 17:41:55 GMT -5
Submitted! I know these songs like I know my pockets. If you put Always Be My Baby at #1...imma fight u  |
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Post by 312999 on Apr 12, 2023 21:19:35 GMT -5
Since I had the time, I decided to get this over with and be an early sender. Honestly Idk what exactly to expect this time. Could Mariah win again? or are there others that could have a shot too.
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Post by Soulsista on Apr 13, 2023 10:35:04 GMT -5
Kicking off the extras is the first charted single and biggest hit for this group. It peaked at #4 on the rap chart, #15 on the R&B chart, and #3 on the Hot 100. It samples Barry White's "Theme From Together Brothers".
C'mon N' Ride It (The Train) - Quad City DJ's
Despite the name, they're not actually from the Quad Cities of Illinois and Iowa. They're from Jacksonville, Florida.
Next, the only single by this group from Atlanta. It peaked at #8 on the R&B airplay chart, #18 on the main R&B chart, and #31 on the Hot 100. It was notably sampled in the So So Def remix to Mariah Carey's "H.A.T.E.U."
The song re-entered the charts in 2016 due to the Running Man Challenge. It peaked at #10 R&B and #27 on the Hot 100.
My Boo - Ghost Town DJ's
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Post by 312999 on Apr 13, 2023 11:08:20 GMT -5
Both of these would have been top 5 for me.
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Post by beyoncelover on Apr 13, 2023 11:09:01 GMT -5
Oooh this is a pretty solid and strong list of songs here. Lots of great classics here! I can't wait to rank these songs soon.
I really love both of those extras of "C'Mon Ride the Train" and "My Boo." Both are classic jams!
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Post by ilikemilk on Apr 13, 2023 13:39:26 GMT -5
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE spare I Believe I Can Fly. Hate R Kelly all you want but please do not tank this because his name is attached to it, because it is an amazing song that deserves a fair chance to be ranked well!
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Post by singingrulebritannia on Apr 13, 2023 13:41:29 GMT -5
This is one of the strongest years in the whole series IMO
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Post by Private Dancer on Apr 14, 2023 10:37:53 GMT -5
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE spare I Believe I Can Fly. Hate R Kelly all you want but please do not tank this because his name is attached to it, because it is an amazing song that deserves a fair chance to be ranked well! putting aside his past, out of all these songs on the list, I Believe I Can Flop isn't even good. |
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Post by Soulsista on Apr 15, 2023 10:46:33 GMT -5
Today's extras are two songs that you can rank right now in 50 Years Of Hip Hop: The Rankdown Part 2. First, the biggest hit by this group from Queens. Featured on the soundtrack to Don't Be a Menace To South Central While Drinking Your Juice In The Hood, it peaked at #3 on the rap chart, #13 on the R&B chart, and #33 on the Hot 100. Renee - Lost Boyz
Next, the final single from their album Conspiracy. Featuring The Notorious B.I.G., it topped the rap chart and peaked at #4 R&B and #17 on the Hot 100. Samples "You Can't Turn Me Away" by Sylvia Striplin. Get Money - Junior M.A.F.I.A. |
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Post by 312999 on Apr 15, 2023 12:05:55 GMT -5
I will just say that Renee was a nice discovery for me on the Hiphop Rankdown and should be decently high for me on there.
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Post by B-Boy on Apr 15, 2023 12:38:09 GMT -5
I loved hearing "My Boo" on the radio at the time. It felt bigger than its R&B and Hot 100 peaks.
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Post by Soulsista on Apr 16, 2023 11:44:35 GMT -5
Today's extras are from his album Mr. Smith. The follow-up to "Hey Lover" peaked at #2 on the rap chart, #7 on the R&B chart, and #9 on the Hot 100. Featuring LeShaun, it samples "My Jamaican Guy" by Grace Jones and interpolates the song "Wild Thang" by LeShaun's former group 2 Much.
Doin' It - LL Cool J
His next single topped the rap chart and peaked at #4 R&B and #3 on the Hot 100. The popular Trackmasters remix features Total and samples Bernard Wright's "Who Do You Love".
Loungin - LL Cool J
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Post by Soulsista on Apr 18, 2023 10:36:34 GMT -5
First extra for today was the debut single and biggest hit for this woman from New Jersey. It peaked at #12 on the R&B chart and almost hit the Top 40 on the Hot 100 (#41). The popular Bad Boy Remix features Missy Elliott and samples Bob James' "Take Me To The Mardi Gras".
The Things You Do - Gina Thompson
Next, another single that features Missy Elliott. It's by a group from Las Vegas who are now a trio. It peaked at #12 R&B and #32 on the Hot 100, and was the first single with new member Kameelah Williams. Samples "Voices Inside My Head" by The Police.
Steelo - 702
An alternate version was later used as the theme for the show Cousin Skeeter.
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Post by Soulsista on Apr 19, 2023 11:07:10 GMT -5
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Post by #LisaRinna on Apr 20, 2023 5:16:30 GMT -5
"My Boo" and "Doin' It" are absolute jams.
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Post by Soulsista on Apr 20, 2023 10:26:39 GMT -5
First extra for today was a remake of a Gloria Gaynor classic. It peaked at #5 on the R&B chart and #24 on the Hot 100.
I Will Survive - Chantay Savage
Next, the follow-up to her hit "Sentimental". It topped the dance chart and peaked at #12 R&B and #17 on the Hot 100. Contains a sample of Tara Kemp's "Hold You Tight".
Who Do U Love - Deborah Cox
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Post by Soulsista on Apr 22, 2023 11:49:24 GMT -5
First extra for today was the lead single from his sophomore album It Was Written. Featuring Lauryn Hill, it peaked at #17 on the R&B chart. Samples "Friends" by Whodini and interpolates "If I Ruled The World" by Kurtis Blow and "Walk Right Up To The Sun" by The Delfonics. You can rank this right now in 50 Years Of Hip Hop: The Rankdown Part 2. If I Ruled The World (Imagine That) - Nas
Next, the debut solo single by this rapper from Brooklyn. It topped the rap chart and peaked at #6 R&B and #8 Hot 100. Samples "Space" by Galt McDermot and interpolates "8th Wonder" by The Sugarhill Gang, and received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Solo Performance. Woo-Hah!! Got You All In Check - Busta Rhymes |
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