The 50 Best '90s R&B Songs of All Time

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  1. Boyz II Men, “End of the Road” (1992)
  2. TLC, “Creep” (1994)
  3. Mary J. Blige, “Real Love” (1992)
  4. Aaliyah, “Are You That Somebody?” (1998)
  5. SWV, “Weak” (1992)
  6. Mariah Carey, “Fantasy” (1995)
  7. Ginuwine, “Pony” (1996)
  8. Bell Biv Devoe, “Poison” (1990)
  9. 112 f/ The Notorious B.I.G. & Mase, “Only You (Bad Boy Remix)” (1996)
  10. Montell Jordan, “This Is How We Do It” (1995)
  11. Blackstreet, “No Diggity” (1996)
  12. Mariah Carey, “Always Be My Baby” (1995)
  13. Janet Jackson, “That's the Way Love Goes” (1993)
  14. Usher, “You Make Me Wanna” (1997)
  15. Ghost Town DJs, “My Boo” (1996)
  16. Adina Howard, “Freak Like Me” (1995)
  17. Michael Jackson, “Remember The Time” (1992)
  18. R. Kelly, “Bump N Grind” (1993)
  19. En Vogue, “My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It)” (1992)
  20. Toni Braxton, “You're Makin’ Me High” (1996)
  21. Jodeci, “Feenin’” (1993)
  22. Destiny’s Child, “Say My Name” (1999)
  23. Next, “Too Close” (1997)
  24. R. Kelly, “I Believe I Can Fly” (1997)
  25. Aaliyah, “One in a Million” (1996)
  26. H-Town, “Knockin' Da Boots” (1993)
  27. SWV, “Right Here (Human Nature Remix)” (1992)
  28. Lauryn Hill, “Ex-Factor” (1998)
  29. Silk, “Freak Me” (1992)
  30. Mariah Carey, “Honey” (1997)
  31. Usher, “Nice & Slow” (1997)
  32. Boyz II Men, “Motownphilly” (1991)
  33. Mary J. Blige, “Not Gon’ Cry” (1997)
  34. Brandy, “Sittin’ Up In My Room” (1995)
  35. Janet Jackson, “I Get Lonely” (1998)
  36. Erykah Badu, “On & On” (1996)
  37. The Fugees, “Killing Me Softly” (1996)
  38. Keith Sweat, “Twisted” (1996)
  39. Whitney Houston, “I Will Always Love You” (1992)
  40. TLC, “Waterfalls” (1995)
  41. Shai, “If I Ever Fall In Love” (1992)
  42. Dru Hill, “In My Bed” (1996)
  43. Sade, “No Ordinary Love” (1992)
  44. Zhané, “Hey Mr. DJ” (1993)
  45. Tony! Toni! Toné!, “Feels Good” (1990)
  46. Deborah Cox, “Nobody's Supposed to Be Here” (1998)
  47. Brandy & Monica, “The Boy Is Mine” (1998)
  48. Color Me Badd, “I Wanna Sex You Up” (1991)
  49. Xscape, “Just Kickin' It” (1993)
  50. Soul for Real, “Candy Rain” (1994)

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