We have reached the Top 20 of my personal Top 90 R&B Songs of the 1990s, with the Top Ten coming tomorrow! For those wishing to peruse my previous entries, scroll through the homepage of the blog or click the Music tab to easily find them.
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20. “Back & Forth” by Aaliyah (1994)
The debut single from the late singer’s first album was written and produced by R. Kelly and remains one of her classics, staying at #1 for three weeks.
19. “Bump n’ Grind” by R. Kelly (1994)
This is the sultry track that turned Mr. Kelly into a superstar and it spent 12 weeks atop the R&B charts.
18. “Always Be My Baby” by Mariah Carey (1996)
From her Daydream album, this Jermaine Dupri produced track marks Mariah’s highest hit on my list.
17. “Humpin’ Around” by Bobby Brown (1992)
Bobby’s lead single off his Bobby album is a New Jack Swing classic from mega producers L.A.&Babyface.
16. “Only You” by 112 (1996)
This absolute banger includes rap verses from the great Notorious B.I.G. and Mase.
15. “If Your Girl Only Knew” by Aaliyah (1996)
The first single of her One in a Million album, this was the first time we heard the magic of Timbaland’s production with her voice.
14. “Right Here (Human Nature)” by SWV (1992)
Teddy Riley produced this fantastic track that incorporates Michael Jackson’s “Human Nature” with the girl group’s vocals. A masterpiece.
13. “Ascension (Don’t Ever Wonder)” by Maxwell
The soulful classic was the debut single from Maxwell’s acclaimed Urban Hang Suite album.
12. “This Is How We Do It” by Montell Jordan (1995)
This one still kills if it comes on the club and Montell’s signature tune spent seven weeks at #1.
11. “That’s the Way Loves Goes” by Janet Jackson (1993)
Ms. Jackson’s first single off her janet album is her most memorable track of the 1990s, where she put out many terrific hits.
Alright folks! Tomorrow: the Top Ten!
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