R&B (Rhythm and Blues) music is the air we breathe.
The 90s by far, was the best era for R&B music, as far as quality recordings, charting and sales.
UrbanBridgez.com has compiled our list of the “Top 50 Essential R&B Albums of The 90’s!”
As we continue to celebrate Black History Month, we spotlight the albums that not only gave us hits and made us dance…but albums that had an impact on the genre and on the music that has come after!
Also check out some of our UB features, we’ve done on the albums and artists!
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50. “112” – 112
(1996)
49. “Shanice” – Shanice
(1999)
48. “One Wish” – Deborah Cox
(1998)
47. “Do You Wanna Ride?” – Adina Howard
(1995)
46. Hi-Five – Hi-Five
(1990)
45. “Candy Rain” – Soul For Real
(1995)
44. “From The Bottom Up” – Brownstone
(1995)
UB Black Music Month Spotlight: Michael Jackson’s Brownstone
43. “Total” – Total
(1996)
42. “Always” – Pebbles
(1990)
41. “Enter The Dru” – Dru Hill
(1998)
40. “Ritual of Love” – Karyn White
(1991)
39. “For the Cool in You” – Babyface
(1993)
38. “BLACKstreet” – Blackstreet
(1994)
37. “702” – 702
(1999)
36. “Tamia” – Tamia
(1998)
35. “J.E. Heartbreak” – Jagged Edge
(1999)
UB Celebrates: The 20th Anniversary of Jagged Edge’s ‘J.E. Heartbreak’
34. “Home Again” – New Edition
(1996)
UB Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of New Edition’s ‘Home Again’
33. “Soul of A Woman” – Kelly Price
(1998)
32. “The Future” – GUY
(1990)
31. “Funky Divas” – En Vogue
(1992)
30. “Sons of Soul” – Tony Toni Tone
(1993)
29. “Dangerous” – Michael Jackson
(1991)
28. “The Bachelor” – Ginuwine
(1996)
27. “II” – Boyz II Men
(1994)
26. “Butterfly” – Mariah Carey
(1997)
25. “Love Deluxe” – Sade
(1992)
24. “miss thang” – Monica
(1995)
23. “The Writings On The Wall” – Destiny’s Child
(1999)
22. “My Love Is Your Love” – Whitney Houston
(1998)
21. “Hummin’ Comin’ Atcha” – Xscape
(1993)
20. “janet.” – Janet Jackson
(1993)
19. “What’s the 411?” – Mary J. Blige
(1992)
18. “Keith Sweat” – Keith Sweat
(1996)
17. “My Way” – Usher
(1997)
16. “Faith” – Faith Evans
(1995)
15. “Loose Control” – Silk
(1992)
14. “It’s About Time” – SWV
(1992)
13. “My Life” – Mary J. Blige
(1994)
12. “Baduizm” – Erykah Badu
(1997)
11. “I’m Ready” – Tevin Campbell
(1993)
10. “Cool Relax” – Jon B
(1997)
9. “Brown Sugar” – D’Angelo
(1995)
8. “Forever My Lady” – Jodeci
(1991)
7. “CrazySexyCool” – TLC
(1994)
6. “Secrets” – Toni Braxton
(1996)
UB Black Music Month Spotlight: Toni Braxton’s ‘Secrets’ Turns 25
5. “Where I Wanna Be” – Donell Jones
(1999)
UB Celebrates ‘Where I Wanna Be’ 20th Anniversary | Donell Jones Reflects on Release
4. “One In A Million” – Aaliyah
(1996)
3. “Never S-A-Y Never” – Brandy
(1998)
UB Black Music Month Spotlight: Brandy’s ‘Never Say Never’ Masterpiece
2. “Waiting To Exhale Soundtrack” – Various Artists
(1995)
UB Celebrates: ‘Waiting to Exhale’ Soundtrack 25 Years Later
1. “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” – Lauryn Hill
(1998)
R&B Bridgez: 20 Years Since the Solo Debut of Ms. Lauryn Hill
In 1998, Lauryn Hill debuted at #1 on the November. 14th Billboard Hot 100 with “Doo Wop (That Thing),” the lead single from the singer, rapper/songwriter’s debut album, “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.”
At the time, it was only the 10th song to bow atop the chart! The album sold 7.3 million copies, according to Nielsen Music.
Ex-Factor:
#1 Hot R&B Airplay
#1 Hot R&B Mainstream
#1 R&B Adult
#1 R&B Single
Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill;
#1 R&B Album Billboard
Grammys;
Best New Artist
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill – Album of the Year
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill – Best R&B Album
“Doo Wop (That Thing)”
Best Female R&B Vocal Performance
Best R&B Song
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