"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.
"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. The song features an unauthorized sample/interpolation from James Brown's 1974 smash "Papa Don't Take No Mess".
"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, peaking at #13 on the chart in 1993.
"Ditty" is a song by American rapper Paperboy from his debut studio album The Nine Yards. It is the opening track on the album and was issued as the album's lead single. The song is primarily based around a sample of Zapp's "Doo Wa Ditty ", but it also contains a sample of James Brown's "Funky President ".
"Pretty Girl" is a song performed by American contemporary R&B singer Jon B, issued as the second single from his debut studio album Bonafide. The song peaked at #25 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1995.
Shades is the only studio album by American contemporary R&B group Shades, released July 15, 1997 via Motown Records. The album did not chart in the United States; however, the first two singles, "Tell Me " and "Serenade", peaked at #50 and #88 on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively.
"Say Yes" is a song by performed by Floetry, issued as the second single from their debut studio album Floetic. It was written by lead singer Marsha Ambrosius along with Andre Harris, and was produced by Harris. The song was the group's only single to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #24 in 2003.
"Do Your Thing" is a song by co-written and performed by 7 Mile, issued as the third and final single from their eponymous debut album. It was the group's only song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #50 in 1998.
"Floetic" is the debut single by Floetry, released in August 2002. It is from their debut studio album of the same name, and was written primarily by lead singer Marsha Ambrosius. The song contains a sample of the Jack Bruce cover of Mel Tormé's song "Born to Be Blue". It peaked at No. 29 on the Billboard R&B chart in 2002.
4 Bruthas & a Bass is the second studio album by American R&B group Solo, released September 22, 1998. Like the group's previous album, this album was also released on Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis' record label, Perspective Records; however, Jam and Lewis did not produce the album and production was instead handled by Henley "Jr." Regisford. The album peaked at #123 on the Billboard 200; and its only single was "Touch Me", which peaked at #59 on the Billboard Hot 100.
"Every Day of the Week" is a song performed by American contemporary R&B group Jade, issued as the second and final single from the group's second studio album, Mind, Body & Song. The song is the group's last appearance to date on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #20 in 1994.
"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; and it peaked at number 34 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1991.
"Someone to Hold" is a song co-written and performed by American contemporary R&B singer Trey Lorenz. It is the opening track from his eponymous debut album and was issued as the album's first single. The song was his only hit on the Billboard Hot 100 as a solo artist, peaking at #19 in 1992.
"Don't Talk" is a song written, produced and performed by American contemporary R&B singer Jon B, issued as the only official single from his third studio album Pleasures U Like. The song peaked at #58 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2001.
"Take Care of Home" is a song performed by American contemporary R&B singer Dave Hollister, issued as the second and final single from his second studio album Chicago '85... The Movie. The song peaked at number 39 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in 2001.
"Do You Like This" is a song co-written and performed by American contemporary R&B singer Rome, issued as the second single from his eponymous debut album. It was his last song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #31 in 1997.
Trina & Tamara is the only studio album by American contemporary R&B group Trina & Tamara, released May 11, 1999 via C2 Records. Co-produced by the group along with Randy Jackson, it did not chart on the Billboard 200 but peaked at #99 on the Billboard R&B chart.
"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.
"Heaven" is a song co-written and performed by American contemporary R&B band Solo, issued as the first single from their eponymous debut studio album. The song was the band's highest chart appearance on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #42 in 1995.
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.
