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Some definitive R&B albums of the last 15 years...
Funky DivasFunky Divas by En Vogue
Buy new: £6.37 / Used from: £0.01
Easily THE definitive R&B album of the 90s. This multi-platinum album spawned no less than five major singles - including the group's signature sound "My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)"
Masterpiece TheaterMasterpiece Theater by En Vogue
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This album truely is a masterpiece and is arguably En Vogue's best work to-date yet - merging classical music with contemporary R&B - yet was completely overlooked on release.
A Love SupremeA Love Supreme by Chante Moore
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Another much under-rated album by a very talented vocalist. Chante Moore has an extremely impressive octave range and this album is the perfect example of her vocal talents!
702702 by 702
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Before Destiny's Child there was 702. This is arguably the trio's best album to-date and includes the massive hits "Where My Girls At" and "You Don't Know".
Never Say NeverNever Say Never by Brandy
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One of the best R&B/pop albums of the 90s - Brandy's sophmore effort sold over 5 million copies in the US alone & features the international hit "The Boy Is Mine" (with Monica).
The Velvet RopeThe Velvet Rope by Janet Jackson
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This is my second favourite album of all time and is arguably the best collection of songs produced by the one & only Janet Jackson. Includes the massive hit singles "Together Again" & "I Get Lonely".
The Miseducation of Lauryn HillThe Miseducation of Lauryn Hill by Lauryn Hill
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This fantastic debut album garnered Lauryn a total of five Grammy Awards as well as a further five nominations! Includes the VMA winning smash "Doo Wop (That Thing)".
Toni BraxtonToni Braxton by Toni Braxton
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Definitely one of the best debuts by any female artist - this album sold over 8 million copies in the US alone! Includes the hit singles "Another Sad Love Song" and "Breathe Again".
One WishOne Wish by Deborah Cox
Buy new: £6.47 / Used from: £2.15
This is Deborah Cox's biggest selling album to-date and features the mammoth US R&B hit "Nobody's Supposed To Be Here". You can really hear the power of Deborah's voice throughout this album.
After The StormAfter The Storm by Monica
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Though this was a Billboard chart topping album in the US it was horribly overlooked in the UK. Monica's fourth L.P includes the US smash "So Gone" as well as "U Should've Known Better".
The Diary of Alicia KeysThe Diary of Alicia Keys by Alicia Keys
Buy new: £6.28 / Used from: £2.36
Personally I never saw the hype of Alicia's debut album but this record, her second L.P, was near perfection in my opinion. Includes "You Don't Know My Name" & "If I Ain't Got You".
The First LadyThe First Lady by Faith Evans
Buy new: £10.98 / Used from: £0.54
Definitely the best album of 2005 so far. Though it's not Faith's best work it definitely deserves a recommendation! Includes the moderate hit single "Again".
Sunny DaysSunny Days by Allure
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Another extremely under-rated album. Although the L.P failed to secure a hit single all of the songs are highly enjoyable.
In ReturnIn Return by Shola Ama
Buy new: £10.58 / Used from: £0.49
Shola Ama's second album never really got the attention it deserved. Her first L.P was equally good but her vocals are maturer on this record. Includes the singles "Still Believe" & "Imagine".
AaliyahAaliyah by Aaliyah
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By far Aaliyah's best album ever and by far the best R&B album of 2001. Includes the hit singles "More Than A Woman" & "Rock Da Boat". RIP Babygirl.
Traces Of My LipstickTraces Of My Lipstick by Xscape
Buy used from: £5.91
Despite never having achieved much success in the UK the Xscape girls have produced three Platinum albums in the US - this being their most commercially successful. Their harmonies are fantastic!
FanmailFanmail by TLC
Buy new: £6.37 / Used from: £0.01
This album sold more than six million copies in the US and is easily their most successful album in the UK & Europe. This ground-breaking album includes the smash hits "No Scrubs" & "Unpretty".
Destiny FulfilledDestiny Fulfilled by Destiny's Child
Buy new: £5.87 / Used from: £0.01
Though this album lacks the club anthems like their earlier hits "Independent Women" & "Survivor" it is definitely their maturest CD yet and arguably their best effort so far.