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ALBUM: 12 Play »
ARTIST: R. Kelly
WHY?: He believes he can fly. He believes he can touch the sky. R. Kelly has become a victim of his own success thanks to radio overkill, but his impact is great and long-lasting.
BEST SONG: "Your Body is Callin'"
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ALBUM: The Writing's On The Wall »
ARTIST: Destiny's Child
WHY?: These ladies might think they will rule the world, but we give them credit because they back up the talk by walking the walk.
BEST SONG: "Say My Name", "Bug a Boo", "Jumpin, Jumpin"
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ALBUM: My Life »
ARTIST: Mary J. Blige
WHY?: I've loved MJB ever since she sang "You're All I Need" with Method Man.
BEST SONG: "Love Is All We Need"
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ALBUM: Evolution »
ARTIST: Boyz II Men
WHY?: These men are the standard in R&B.
BEST SONG: "4 Seasons Of Loneliness"
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ALBUM: One In A Million »
ARTIST: Aaliyah
WHY?: One of the best albums to get the girl into your bedroom. Oh yeah, the songs are pretty good too.
BEST SONG: "If Your Girl Only Knew", "4 Page Letter", "Girl Like You"
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5
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ALBUM: The Velvet Rope »
ARTIST: Janet Jackson
WHY?: Velvet was Janet's most sophisticated and mature album.
BEST SONG: "Got 'Til It's Gone", "Empty"
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ALBUM: Butterfly »
ARTIST: Mariah Carey
WHY?: Mariah is sexy and able to deliver great tunes with her incredible vocal range.
BEST SONG: "The Roof"
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ALBUM: Secrets »
ARTIST: Toni Braxton
WHY?: She oozes sexuality and makes us want to do very, very bad things to her.
BEST SONG: "You're Makin' Me High"
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ALBUM: The Best Of Sade »
ARTIST: Sade
WHY?: Sade is the epitome of smoothness and relaxation; chilling music if you will.
BEST SONG: "Smooth Operator", "Is It a Crime", "The Sweetest Taboo"
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ALBUM: The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill »
ARTIST: Lauryn Hill
WHY?: We knew she was talented when we heard her with the Fugees, but her solo debut is a real gem.
BEST SONG: "Ex-Factor", "To Zion", "Everything Is Everything"
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