We are a week into my Top 90 R&B Songs of the 1990s and that means part seven and numbers 30-21!
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30. “Doo Wop” (That Thing) by Lauryn Hill (1998)
Hill left the Fugees to start a solo career and hit it big with her first album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill and this great first single that marks her only #1 solo hit.
29. “You Make Me Wanna…” by Usher (1997)
The lead single from Usher’s My Way album is among his finest tracks with production from Jermaine Dupri.
28. “I’m So Into You” by SWV (1992)
The female trio had their first top ten hit with this terrific uptempo groove.
27. “Don’t Walk Away” by Jade (1993)
The New Jack swing club anthem gave this girl group their signature hit.
26. “Cream” by Prince (1991)
The Purple One has joked that he wrote this song in the mirror. At least I think he was joking.
**Blogger’s Note: Prince doesn’t allow his videos on YouTube
25. “Not Gon Cry” by Mary J. Blige (1996)
Ms. Mary’s ballad from the Waiting to Exhale soundtrack is among her top career highlights.
24. “Rub You the Right Way” by Johnny Gill (1990)
The New Edition singer had the biggest hit of his solo career with this banger from producers Jam and Lewis.
23. “Too Close” by Next (1997)
The male trio had a monster hit on their hands with its infectious beat and highly suggestive lyrical content.
22. “I Wanna Sex You Up” by Color Me Badd (1991)
The group’s biggest hit came from the New Jack City soundtrack and has certainly stood the test of time.
21. “Fantasy” by Mariah Carey (1995)
Carey’s lead single from her Daydream album is a classic among her staple of #1 hits. It also has an awesome Puff Daddy remix featuring Ol’ Dirty Bastard.
Tomorrow – we’ll get into the Top 20!
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