Neo-Soul
With songs, such as Next Lifetime and Bag Lady, this artist has been affectionately named “The Queen of Neo-Soul”
Erykah Badu
This ballad by R&B artist, Monica, was released as the fourth and final single from her debut album, Miss Thang.
Why I Love You So Much
The lead vocalists for this American R&B group are identical twins, Brandon and Brian Casey.
Jagged Edge
This 1988 ballad from N.E. Heartbreak became an R&B Billboard chart topper and one of New Edition's most notable songs.
Can You Stand The Rain
George Clinton said… "Why must I feel like that…"
"Oh why must I chase the cat"
Rapper and songstress, Lauryn Hill, won the 1998 Grammy for Best Female Vocal Performance for this song
Doo Wop (That Thing)
Zapp & Roger popularized the use of a talk box for many of their vocal recordings, including this top-ten Billboard R&B hit.
Computer Love
This 90s R&B group from Minneapolis were "the definition of a band" by incorporating intricate instrumentation of jazz and funk influence.
Mint Condition
Released at the beginning of the decade, this song by Teddy Pendergrass describes how love can sometimes beat you down.
Love TKO
"Secret Lovers that’s what we are / Trying so hard to hide the way we feel / Cause we both belong to someone else…"
"But we can’t let it go, cause what we feel is oh so real. So Real."
The following lyrics are from this song by neo-soul, alternative R&B artist Maxwell: "If there’s a thing that you need, I’ll give you the blood that I bleed."
Whenever, Wherever, Whatever
This 1972 song by Al Green became #98 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
Love and Happiness
In 2015, Big Sean, Chris Brown & Ty Dolla $ign sampled this song by New Jack Swing boy band, Guy.
Piece of My Love
This song garnered Bobby Brown his first Grammy Award for Male R&B Vocal Performance, and its accompanying video debuted his signature Gumby haircut.
Every Little Step
"Don’t go chasing waterfalls…"
"Please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you’re used to."
This Philadelphia Songstress has gone from Words and Sounds to sensual concerts to the big screen as an actress
Jill Scott
This inebriated song sees Beyonce expressing her love for her husband, Jay Z
Drunk In Love
R&B artist, Raphael Saadiq, became a successful solo artist after departing this 90s boy band.
Tony, Toni, Toné
This 1985 mid-tempo classic was Sade's breakthrough song onto the US Billboard charts and most successful song internationally.
Smooth Operator
"She’s built. Oh, she’s stacked. Got all the curves that men like. Look at her."
"She’s a bad mama jama. Just as fine as she can be."
This leader of the neo-soul movement released the highly-anticipated Black Messiah after a 14-year musical hiatus.
D’Angelo
This 1993 smash single from Janet Jackson speaks of a "moth to a flame, burned by the fire"
That’s The Way Love Goes
This boy band, comprised of two Edmonds brother, found short-lived success with hits, such as Ready or Not and Can't Stop
After 7
At the 1989 Soul Train Awards, Whitney Houston was booed by audience members discrediting her R&B authenticity. For which song was Whitney Houston nominated for Best Female R&B Urban Contemporary Single, but lost to Anita Baker.
I Have Nothing
"You gotta go downtown / That’s the way to my love / Take it round and round…"
"Oooh, you can’t stop til you find my love..."