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Post by Soulsista on Apr 23, 2023 11:14:22 GMT -5
First extra for today was the third single from his album Gangsta's Paradise. It peaked at #24 on the R&B chart and #5 on the Hot 100. Samples "Thighs High" by Tom Browne and "Wikka Wrap" by The Evasions.
The music video features cameos by Jamie Foxx and AJ Johnson.
1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New) - Coolio
Next, a song from the soundtrack to Sunset Park. Produced and co-written by Jermaine Dupri, it peaked at #2 on the rap chart, #3 on the R&B chart, and #10 on the Hot 100. Samples Michael Jackson's "Liberian Girl".
Keep On, Keepin' On - MC Lyte feat. Xscape
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Post by beyoncelover on Apr 24, 2023 15:36:55 GMT -5
Sent my rankings!
Wow, like everyone has said in here before, this was a really strong list and full of classics. I genuinely like every song on this list but I actually love all of the songs in my Top 12. Maybe even a bit more? This was all really tough to rank. I don't think I will do as well in the past but I look forward to how this rankdown will go.
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Apr 25, 2023 10:34:05 GMT -5
First extra for today was the first charted single by this man from DC. It peaked at #19 on the R&B chart.
Never Too Busy - Kenny Lattimore
Next, the debut single and biggest hit for this group from Atlanta whose members included Bobby V. It peaked at #13 R&B.
Blackberry Molasses - Mista
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Post by Soulsista on Apr 26, 2023 11:05:01 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on Apr 27, 2023 10:43:53 GMT -5
Today's extras are by this singer from Chicago. His debut single peaked at #21 on the R&B chart.
In The Hood - Donell Jones
The remix samples Zapp's "Computer Love".
His follow-up was a cover of a Stevie Wonder classic. It peaked at #14 R&B.
Knocks Me Off My Feet - Donell Jones
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Post by Soulsista on Apr 29, 2023 10:37:41 GMT -5
First extra for today was the lead single from her debut album Ill Na Na. Featuring Blackstreet, it peaked at #10 on the R&B airplay chart and samples Eugene Wilde's "Gotta Get You Home Tonight".
Get Me Home - Foxy Brown
Next, the lead single from her debut album Hard Core. It topped the rap chart and peaked at #9 R&B and #18 on the Hot 100. Featuring Puff Daddy, it samples "Message From The Soul Sisters" by Vicki Anderson and "Take Me Just As I Am" by Lyn Collins.
No Time - Lil Kim
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Post by Soulsista on Apr 30, 2023 11:46:18 GMT -5
Today's extras are from their breakthrough album The Score. The lead single peaked at #13 on the R&B chart and #29 on the Hot 100. Samples "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right" by Ramsey Lewis and interpolates "Ooo La La La" by Teena Marie. It was later interpolated in "Na Na" by Trey Songz. You can rank this right now in 50 Years Of Hip Hop: The Rankdown Part 2. Fu-Gee-La - Fugees
This song wasn't commercially released in the US, but peaked at #22 on the R&B airplay chart. Samples "Boadicea" by Enya and contains an interpolation of "Ready Or Not Here I Come (Can't Hide From Love)" by The Delfonics. It was later samples in Mario Winans' "I Don't Wanna Know". The Enya sample was done without permission, which almost led to a lawsuit. Both parties were able to reach an out-of-court settlement. Ready Or Not - Fugees |
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Post by Soulsista on May 2, 2023 10:49:59 GMT -5
First extra for today was the final single from their album The Show, The After Party, The Hotel. It peaked at #4 on the R&B chart and #22 on the Hot 100, and samples the Quincy Jones song "Velas". It would be their last single for nearly two decades.
Get On Up - Jodeci
Next, the debut single by this group from Baltimore who some would say picked up where Jodeci left off. It peaked at #5 R&B and #18 on the Hot 100 and was featured on the soundtrack to the movie Eddie.
Tell Me - Dru Hill
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Post by Soulsista on May 3, 2023 10:23:41 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on May 4, 2023 10:21:20 GMT -5
Today's extras are from their self-titled debut album. This song peaked at #4 on the R&B chart and #22 on the Hot 100. Features Da Brat and samples "South Bronx" by Boogie Down Productions.
No One Else - Total
Remix, which also features Lil Kim and Foxy Brown:
Their next single peaked at #6 R&B and #12 on the Hot 100. Produced and co-written by Raphael Saadiq.
Kissin' You - Total
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Post by Soulsista on May 6, 2023 11:37:53 GMT -5
Today's extras are from her debut album. The follow-up to "You Used To Love Me" peaked at #3 on the R&B chart and #21 on the Hot 100.
Soon As I Get Home - Faith Evans
This song peaked at #20 on the R&B airplay chart, and along with "Kissing You" from the Waiting To Exhale soundtrack, peaked at #14 on the main R&B chart.
Ain't Nobody - Faith Evans
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Post by Soulsista on May 7, 2023 11:31:44 GMT -5
Today's extras are by this singer from Brooklyn. His debut single peaked at #79 on the R&B chart.
'Til The Cops Come Knockin' - Maxwell
The follow-up was his breakthrough hit, peaking at #8 R&B and #36 on the Hot 100.
Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder) - Maxwell
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Post by jenglisbe on May 7, 2023 11:47:19 GMT -5
Maxwell's debut album is an all-timer for me.
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Post by Soulsista on May 9, 2023 21:59:01 GMT -5
Today's extra are from their self-titled album. The follow-up to "Tell Me" peaked at #24 on the R&B chart.
Keep Tryin' - Groove Theory
Their next single peaked at #23 R&B and was their final Hot 100 entry.
Baby Luv - Groove Theory
Summer Groove Mix, which samples Slave's "Just a Touch Of Love":
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Post by Soulsista on May 10, 2023 11:40:13 GMT -5
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Post by B-Boy on May 11, 2023 20:39:09 GMT -5
"Baby Luv" should've been at least a Top 10 R&B hit.
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Post by Soulsista on May 12, 2023 16:42:38 GMT -5
First extra for today was the lead single from his tenth studio album of the same name. It peaked at #5 on the R&B chart.
Your Secret Love - Luther Vandross
Next, a remake of a 1981 song by Shalamar. It peaked at #2 R&B and #6 on the Hot 100.
This Is For The Lover In You - Babyface feat. LL Cool J, Howard Hewett, Jody Watley and Jeffrey Daniel
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Post by Soulsista on May 13, 2023 10:51:41 GMT -5
First extra for today was the biggest solo hit for this member of En Vogue. It peaked at #10 on the R&B chart.
Where Ever You Are - Terry Ellis
Next, a song written by Rod Temperton that was originally recorded by Mica Paris. This superstar producer recorded his own version, introducing us to a Canadian songbird. This version peaked at #16 R&B and was nominated for a Grammy for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
You Put a Move on My Heart - Quincy Jones feat. Tamia
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Post by Soulsista on May 14, 2023 11:38:16 GMT -5
First extra for today was the final single from CrazySexyCool. Written and produced by Babyface, it peaked at #7 on the R&B chart and #5 on the Hot 100.
Diggin' On You - TLC
Next, the follow-up to their #1 R&B hit "You're The One". Written and produced by The Neptunes, it peaked at #6 R&B and #22 on the Hot 100. Samples "If It Don't Turn You On (You Oughta Leave It Alone)" by B.T. Express.
Use Your Heart - SWV
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Post by Soulsista on May 16, 2023 15:43:56 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on May 16, 2023 16:05:32 GMT -5
First extra for today is from his HIStory album. It peaked at #10 on the R&B chart and #30 on the Hot 100. Internationally, it topped the charts in the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, and Italy, and hit the Top 10 in 13 other countries. In recent years it's become an anthem of the Black Lives Matter movement.
There's been a bit of controversy surrounding some of the lyrics in the song with accusations of antisemitism, which MJ vehemently denied. He apologized and altered the lyrics for future copies of HIStory.
They Don't Care About Us - Michael Jackson
Alternate music video:
Both music videos were directed by Spike Lee.
Next, a song by MJ's baby sister who turns 57 today. Released as the follow-up single to "Runaway", it peaked at #32 on the R&B airplay chart.
Twenty Foreplay - Janet Jackson
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Post by 312999 on May 16, 2023 16:11:38 GMT -5
They Don't Care About Us would have been my 1 100 percent. One of Michael Jacksons best songs and it has held up very well and is very relatable right now to what is going on in the world.
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Post by Soulsista on May 17, 2023 16:19:31 GMT -5
Today's extras are from their album Off The Hook. The follow-up to "Who Can I Run To" peaked at #8 on the R&B airplay chart.
Do You Want To - Xscape
This song peaked at #34 on the R&B airplay chart.
Can't Hang - Xscape feat. MC Lyte
Together, "Do You Want To" and "Can't Hang" peaked at #9 on the main R&B chart. |
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Post by Soulsista on May 18, 2023 16:11:04 GMT -5
Today's extras are from the Waiting To Exhale soundtrack. This duet peaked at #7 on the R&B chart and #8 on the Hot 100.
Count On Me - Whitney Houston & CeCe Winans
Whitney's next single peaked at #22 R&B and #26 on the Hot 100.
Why Does It Hurt So Bad - Whitney Houston
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Post by Soulsista on May 19, 2023 16:48:20 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on May 19, 2023 17:00:55 GMT -5
First extra for today was the debut single for this male quartet from Atlanta. It peaked at #3 on the R&B chart and #13 on the Hot 100. Features The Notorious B.I.G. and samples "I Get Lifted" by George McCrae.
Only You - 112
Remix, which features Biggie and Mase:
Next, the lead single from their third album Definition Of a Band. It peaked at #2 R&B and #17 on the Hot 100, and helped make Definition Of a Band their only album to go gold.
What Kind Of Man Would I Be - Mint Condition
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Post by Soulsista on May 20, 2023 10:56:36 GMT -5
First extra for today is from his Brown Sugar album. It peaked at #2 on the R&B chart and #10 on the Hot 100, making it his biggest hit. It was nominated for a Grammy for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.
Lady - D'Angelo
Next, the debut single for this singer from NYC. It peaked at #16 R&B.
I Miss You (Come Back Home) - Monifah
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Post by Soulsista on May 21, 2023 18:57:04 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on May 21, 2023 19:10:55 GMT -5
First extra for today was the biggest hit for this singer and songwriter from Detroit. It peaked at #11 on the R&B chart and #2 on the Hot 100, and was nominated for a Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. It also hit #1 in Ireland.
Nobody Knows - The Tony Rich Project
Next, the biggest hit by this singer from Connecticut. It peaked at #14 R&B and was the first of his two Hot 100 entries.
One For The Money - Horace Brown
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Post by Soulsista on May 22, 2023 10:19:38 GMT -5
First extra for today is a remake of a 1971 classic by The Persuaders. This version peaked at #6 on the R&B chart and #37 on the Hot 100 and was featured on the soundtrack to the movie of the same name.
A Thin Line Between Love & Hate - H-Town feat. Shirley Murdock & Roger Troutman
Next, a song from the soundtrack to Don't Be a Menace To South Central While Drinking Your Juice In The Hood. It peaked at #20 R&B.
Can't Be Wasting My Time - Mona Lisa feat. Lost Boyz
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