"Lately" is a song by American R&B girl group Divine, released as the group's debut single on August 25, 1998, from their only studio album, Fairy Tales. Written by Christopher Kelly and Will Baker, the Hammond organ-driven R&B song is a pensive reflection on lost love produced by John Howcott and Donald Parks.
Chyna Doll is the second studio album by American rapper Foxy Brown. It was released on January 26, 1999, by Ill Na Na Entertainment, Violator Records and Def Jam Recordings. After the commercial success of her debut album, Ill Na Na (1996), Brown began working on her second record. This time, she insisted on being the executive producer to have a creative control over the album. She collaborated with a number of producers, such as Kanye West, D-Dot, Irv Gotti, Lil Rob, Swizz Beatz and Tyrone Fyffe, among others.
"Halfcrazy" is a song performed by Musiq Soulchild, issued as the lead single from his second studio album Juslisen. The single was released only on vinyl; and it contains a sample of "Vivre Pour Vivre" by Francis Lai. The song is Musiq's biggest hit to date on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 16 in 2002.
"So Into You" is a song performed by Canadian singer Tamia from her self-titled debut album Tamia (1998). It was written by Tamia, Tim Kelley, and Bob Robinson, with production helmed by Kelley and Robinson under their production moniker Tim & Bob. The song is built around a sample from "Say Yeah" (1978) by American soul band The Commodores. Due to the inclusion of the sample, its writers Lionel Richie and Ronald LaPreads are credited as songwriters. "So Into You" is a mid-tempo R&B song with lyrics describing the protagonist's feelings of love for her partner.
"Vapors" is a song co-written and performed by American hip hop musician Biz Markie, issued as the fifth single from his debut studio album Goin' Off. The song peaked at #80 on the Billboard R&B chart in 1988.
"One Last Cry" is a song co-written and co-produced by Brandon Barnes, Melanie Barnes and Brian McKnight. The song was performed by American contemporary R&B singer Brian McKnight, issued as the fourth single from his eponymous debut album. It was McKnight's first solo hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 13 in 1993.
Kierra Valencia "Kiki" Sheard-Kelly is an American gospel singer, songwriter, fashion designer, actress, entrepreneur, author, and creative director. She is the daughter of gospel singer Karen Clark-Sheard and granddaughter of gospel choral director Mattie Moss Clark. Sheard portrayed her mother in the hit Lifetime movie, The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel. After appearing on her mother's and aunt's albums, Sheard broke to the music scene with the release of her debut album I Owe You in 2004. Her hit single "You Don't Know" was inspired by her mother almost losing her life to a fatal blood clot.
Terry Dexter is the debut studio album by American contemporary R&B singer Terry Dexter. It was released by Warner Bros. Records on July 13, 1999 in the United States. The album did not chart on the US Billboard 200, but it peaked at number 49 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Three singles were released from the album: "You'll Never Miss Me ", "Better Than Me" and "Strayed Away". "Better Than Me" is Dexter's only song to date to chart on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 99 in 1999.
"Nothing Can Stop Me" is a 2014 song by the singer CeCe Peniston, released as her first release on S1EG label. Two weeks prior to its release, the work was presented on a free download mixed compilation R&B Is Not Dead Vol. 1 by OhSoKool. It gained an urban adult contemporary airplay, peaking for four weeks at number twenty-nine on the Adult R&B Songs.
"Before I Let Go" is a song performed by American R&B band Maze, issued as the second single from the band's fifth album and first live album Live in New Orleans. Although Live in New Orleans is a live album, "Before I Let Go" appears on the album as a studio recording. Written and produced by lead singer Frankie Beverly, the song peaked at #13 on the Billboard R&B chart in 1981.
"Stone Cold Gentleman" is a song performed by American contemporary R&B singer Ralph Tresvant, issued as the second single from his eponymous debut album. It originally appeared on the album under the title "Stone Cold Gentleman ", but the title was shortened for commercial release. The song features a rap from fellow New Edition member Bobby Brown. It peaked at number 34 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1991.
"Could You Learn to Love" is a song by American contemporary R&B singer Tevin Campbell. It was written by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds for his third studio album Back to the World (1997). Production was helmed by Langston "Chuck Boom" Bryant and Anthony "A-Tone" Bryant under their production moniker The Boom Brothers. The song was issued as the album's third and final single in February 1997. It peaked at number 73 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and reached the top forty on the New Zealand Singles Chart.
Paradise is the third studio album by Jamaican contemporary R&B singer Ruby Turner, released December 19, 1989 via Jive Records. It is her only album to date to chart on the Billboard 200, peaking at #194 in 1990. It also peaked at #39 on the Billboard R&B chart.
"Are U Still Down" is a song co-written and performed by American contemporary R&B singer Jon B, issued as a single from his second studio album Cool Relax. It was commissioned as a double single with "They Don't Know" in some markets, including the United States. The song features a rap by American hip hop musician 2Pac; and it was the final rap verse that 2Pac recorded before his death.
"My Love Is the Shhh!" is a song co-written, produced and performed by American contemporary R&B group Somethin' for the People, issued as the lead single from their second studio album This Time It's Personal. It features vocals from fellow contemporary R&B group Trina & Tamara. The song samples "It's Been a Long Time" by The New Birth; and it was the group's only hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #4 in 1997. It also reached #1 on the Billboard Rhythmic Top 40 chart.
Just the Way You Like It is the only full-length studio album by American contemporary R&B singer Tasha Holiday. Released March 25, 1997 via MCA Records, the album did not chart on the Billboard 200 but it peaked at #91 on the Billboard R&B chart.
"Love Calls" is a song written, produced and performed by American neo soul singer Kem, issued as the only official single from his debut studio album Kemistry. The remix of the song features vocals from British neo soul group Floetry. The single peaked at #25 on the Billboard R&B chart in 2004.
This Time It's Personal is the second studio album by American contemporary R&B group Somethin' for the People, released September 23, 1997 via Warner Bros. Records. Co-produced and primarily written by the group, it was their first album to chart on the Billboard 200, peaking at #154. The album also reached #33 on the Billboard R&B chart.
Damian Dame is the only studio album by American contemporary R&B group Damian Dame, released May 14, 1991 via LaFace Records. The album did not chart on the Billboard 200, but it peaked at #21 on the Billboard R&B chart. Both members of Damian Dame died before a second album could be recorded.
Voices of Theory is the only studio album by American contemporary R&B group Voices of Theory; released in 1997 via H.O.L.A. Recordings. The album did not chart on the Billboard 200, but it peaked at #56 on the Billboard R&B chart and #32 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart in 1998.
