these are the key essentials that any
fan of rhythm-and-blues must have in
their collection at all times
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top ten
important albums in R&B
for this list will be exclusively
focusing on albums that are completely
identifiable in the AR Dijon Rand not
those with a major pop influence such as
Michael Jackson’s classic Thriller album
number 10 The Miseducation of Lauryn
Hill Lauryn Hill 3 Lisa’s you’ve been
looking for your friend the one you led
and never called to again being the lead
female vocalist for the critically
acclaimed hip hop group The Fugees may
have gained her fame but none were able
to predict her ability to come into her
own upon her own debut masterpiece
Lauryn Hill attributes her pregnancy at
the time to have been her ultimate muse
for the album as it among other themes
were illustrated within her lyrics The
Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is heralded
for masterfully blending R&B with hip
hop soul and even reggae demonstrating
hills versatile musical talent
to step down
number nine – boys to men close your
eyes make a wish and
if you or anyone you knew got married in
the 1990s chances are you’ve heard this
from start-to-finish more than once the
boys turned men from Philly hooked their
fan base with their Motown Records debut
however it wasn’t until this sophomore
effort that the band hits international
success
now
– took the music world by storm with
record-breaking singles such as I’ll
make love to you on bended knee
and thanks to the record they became
only the third artist after Elvis
Presley and the Beatles to replace
themselves at number one on the top of
the Billboard chart
number eight my life mary j blige there
are plenty of artists that can sing a
soulful song but there are only a select
few that exhibit the ability to evoke
authentic pain and emotion with their
voices the overarching theme in my life
dealt with clinical depression and
heartbreak both issues that mary j blige
admitted to be battling during the time
of recording
the conception of the sophomore album
not only provided a coping mechanism for
her condition but ended up being blige’s
breakthrough to mega stardom following
the success of her debut album what’s
the four one one
number seven crazysexycool
TLC you’d be hard-pressed to find an
American female group anywhere near as
influential in R&B than this
crazysexycool trio with their second
studio album TLC quickly rose to
superstar status thanks to their
worldwide hit singles such as waterfalls
and creep due to rapper Lisa left eye
Lopes rehab confinement her inclusion
and crazysexycool was cut significantly
compared to how much she appeared on
their debut album which may or may not
have attributed to the group finding
smoother soulful sound here
crazysexycool also went on to be awarded
diamond status and became the
best-selling album by an american girl
group
number six control Janet Jackson this
pop divas record not only broke her into
the mainstream R&B genre but solidified
the severed ties with her old management
while she took control of her own
business affairs
despite the Jackson family’s heavy
influence in the music world Janet
Jackson hadn’t yet received critical and
worldwide success until her third studio
album apart from establishing herself as
an independent artist control was
praised for focusing on issues related
to breaking free love and sexual
responsibility with her acclaimed single
let’s wait a while
number five Purple Rain
prince and the revolution when one
speaks on revolutionising the music
world one doesn’t leave out this
influential artist Prince may have
single-handedly redefined the R&B genre
with his sixth studio album as it is
acclaimed for setting the precedents of
hits to follow in the decade
unlike the musicians previous bodies of
work Purple Rain featured the
accompaniments of his band the
revolution and featured a number of live
recordings from a benefit concert for
the Minnesota Dance Theatre the
experimental sound of the album
resonated with fans all over the world
and arguably pushed Prince into
legendary status as well as serving as
the soundtrack for the film of the same
name number four I never loved a man the
way I love you Aretha Franklin it would
be a crime not to give this monumental
artist her respect and respect miss
Franklin got with this her eleventh
studio album many a tribute Aretha
Franklin’s delayed success due to her
lack of representation on her previous
label however after joining Atlantic
Records the soulful artist was finally
able to come into her own
Rita’s strong vocals set forth female
empowering anthems that would outlast
generations and gained her the title of
the Queen of Soul
number three I’m still in love with you
Al Green now that Jill hit with me I
won’t to keep this artist made the 70s a
great time to be in love coming off the
success of his last album let’s stay
together Al Green pioneered the
sub-genre of smooth R&B with his fifth
studio effort and may have also became
one of the genres first sex symbols
world found it hard to resist green
silky and soulful vocals over romantic
singles such as love and happiness look
what you done for me
and his title track I’m still in love
with you while being often imitated but
never duplicated Green has certainly
gone down in music history as the last
of the great soul singers
number two songs in the key of life
Stevie Wonder
there are some artists that fade into
obscurity after releasing a defining
body of work and then there are some
that continue the craft for decades to
come
17 albums into his career and
establishes one of the genres most
multi-talented musicians
Stevie Wonder very nearly decided to
retire while at the peak of his career
instead Wonder released his masterpiece
songs in the key of life is most likely
your favorite R&B artists favorite R&B
album and gave fans the most intimate
look into Stevie’s childhood love life
and personal views on social issues
before we reveal our top pick here are a
few honorable mentions
Oh baby
just more every day
well sugar Bay I guess hot off the boat
you know
hope you can accept the fact I meant
enough to tell you this and hopefully
you’ll give me another chance
number one what’s going on Marvin Gaye
singing is a talent but getting a whole
generation to open their minds and
hearts takes a true gift
inspired by the horrific events his
brother described to him of the Vietnam
War Marvin Gaye took to the studio to
record his most socially conscious album
ever
what’s going on marked the switch in the
Motown artists outlook on music as he
now sought to use it as a vessel to
publicize his message awakening people
to the ills that were occurring around
the world not only brought gates a
critical success but carried his words
to prominence political and social
circles
so do you agree with our list what R&B
album do you think is the most important
for more rhythmic toptenz published
daily be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com
you
you
fan of rhythm-and-blues must have in
their collection at all times
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top ten
important albums in R&B
for this list will be exclusively
focusing on albums that are completely
identifiable in the AR Dijon Rand not
those with a major pop influence such as
Michael Jackson’s classic Thriller album
number 10 The Miseducation of Lauryn
Hill Lauryn Hill 3 Lisa’s you’ve been
looking for your friend the one you led
and never called to again being the lead
female vocalist for the critically
acclaimed hip hop group The Fugees may
have gained her fame but none were able
to predict her ability to come into her
own upon her own debut masterpiece
Lauryn Hill attributes her pregnancy at
the time to have been her ultimate muse
for the album as it among other themes
were illustrated within her lyrics The
Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is heralded
for masterfully blending R&B with hip
hop soul and even reggae demonstrating
hills versatile musical talent
to step down
number nine – boys to men close your
eyes make a wish and
if you or anyone you knew got married in
the 1990s chances are you’ve heard this
from start-to-finish more than once the
boys turned men from Philly hooked their
fan base with their Motown Records debut
however it wasn’t until this sophomore
effort that the band hits international
success
now
– took the music world by storm with
record-breaking singles such as I’ll
make love to you on bended knee
and thanks to the record they became
only the third artist after Elvis
Presley and the Beatles to replace
themselves at number one on the top of
the Billboard chart
number eight my life mary j blige there
are plenty of artists that can sing a
soulful song but there are only a select
few that exhibit the ability to evoke
authentic pain and emotion with their
voices the overarching theme in my life
dealt with clinical depression and
heartbreak both issues that mary j blige
admitted to be battling during the time
of recording
the conception of the sophomore album
not only provided a coping mechanism for
her condition but ended up being blige’s
breakthrough to mega stardom following
the success of her debut album what’s
the four one one
number seven crazysexycool
TLC you’d be hard-pressed to find an
American female group anywhere near as
influential in R&B than this
crazysexycool trio with their second
studio album TLC quickly rose to
superstar status thanks to their
worldwide hit singles such as waterfalls
and creep due to rapper Lisa left eye
Lopes rehab confinement her inclusion
and crazysexycool was cut significantly
compared to how much she appeared on
their debut album which may or may not
have attributed to the group finding
smoother soulful sound here
crazysexycool also went on to be awarded
diamond status and became the
best-selling album by an american girl
group
number six control Janet Jackson this
pop divas record not only broke her into
the mainstream R&B genre but solidified
the severed ties with her old management
while she took control of her own
business affairs
despite the Jackson family’s heavy
influence in the music world Janet
Jackson hadn’t yet received critical and
worldwide success until her third studio
album apart from establishing herself as
an independent artist control was
praised for focusing on issues related
to breaking free love and sexual
responsibility with her acclaimed single
let’s wait a while
number five Purple Rain
prince and the revolution when one
speaks on revolutionising the music
world one doesn’t leave out this
influential artist Prince may have
single-handedly redefined the R&B genre
with his sixth studio album as it is
acclaimed for setting the precedents of
hits to follow in the decade
unlike the musicians previous bodies of
work Purple Rain featured the
accompaniments of his band the
revolution and featured a number of live
recordings from a benefit concert for
the Minnesota Dance Theatre the
experimental sound of the album
resonated with fans all over the world
and arguably pushed Prince into
legendary status as well as serving as
the soundtrack for the film of the same
name number four I never loved a man the
way I love you Aretha Franklin it would
be a crime not to give this monumental
artist her respect and respect miss
Franklin got with this her eleventh
studio album many a tribute Aretha
Franklin’s delayed success due to her
lack of representation on her previous
label however after joining Atlantic
Records the soulful artist was finally
able to come into her own
Rita’s strong vocals set forth female
empowering anthems that would outlast
generations and gained her the title of
the Queen of Soul
number three I’m still in love with you
Al Green now that Jill hit with me I
won’t to keep this artist made the 70s a
great time to be in love coming off the
success of his last album let’s stay
together Al Green pioneered the
sub-genre of smooth R&B with his fifth
studio effort and may have also became
one of the genres first sex symbols
world found it hard to resist green
silky and soulful vocals over romantic
singles such as love and happiness look
what you done for me
and his title track I’m still in love
with you while being often imitated but
never duplicated Green has certainly
gone down in music history as the last
of the great soul singers
number two songs in the key of life
Stevie Wonder
there are some artists that fade into
obscurity after releasing a defining
body of work and then there are some
that continue the craft for decades to
come
17 albums into his career and
establishes one of the genres most
multi-talented musicians
Stevie Wonder very nearly decided to
retire while at the peak of his career
instead Wonder released his masterpiece
songs in the key of life is most likely
your favorite R&B artists favorite R&B
album and gave fans the most intimate
look into Stevie’s childhood love life
and personal views on social issues
before we reveal our top pick here are a
few honorable mentions
Oh baby
just more every day
well sugar Bay I guess hot off the boat
you know
hope you can accept the fact I meant
enough to tell you this and hopefully
you’ll give me another chance
number one what’s going on Marvin Gaye
singing is a talent but getting a whole
generation to open their minds and
hearts takes a true gift
inspired by the horrific events his
brother described to him of the Vietnam
War Marvin Gaye took to the studio to
record his most socially conscious album
ever
what’s going on marked the switch in the
Motown artists outlook on music as he
now sought to use it as a vessel to
publicize his message awakening people
to the ills that were occurring around
the world not only brought gates a
critical success but carried his words
to prominence political and social
circles
so do you agree with our list what R&B
album do you think is the most important
for more rhythmic toptenz published
daily be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com
you
you
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