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Best 1990s Soul and R and B Songs

The best soul songs of the 1990s (90s), ranked — each one links to the album it came from, on vinyl, CD or Amazon Music.

Reviewed by Callum Ashworth, 247 Album Verdict · Last updated · How we rank

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  1. 1
    MJ

    Real Love

    Mary J. Blige · from What's the 411? (1992) · Album scores 88/99

    The sample, the rasp, the vulnerability — defining 90s R&B.

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    TL

    Waterfalls

    TLC · from CrazySexyCool (1994) · Album scores 82/99

    A smooth, cautionary R&B-pop classic.

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  3. 3
    D'

    Brown Sugar

    D'Angelo · from Brown Sugar (1995) · Album scores 83/99

    The neo-soul arrival — Prince's influence, Al Green's warmth.

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  4. 4
    MA

    Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder)

    Maxwell · from Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite (1996) · Album scores 80/99

    Smooth, sensual neo-soul.

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  5. 5
    EB

    On & On

    Erykah Badu · from Baduizm (1997) · Album scores 94/99

    The arrival of a voice that sounded completely outside of time.

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    TL

    No Scrubs

    TLC · from FanMail (1999) · Album scores 82/99

    A sharp, futuristic kiss-off.

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    DC

    Say My Name

    Destiny's Child · from The Writing's on the Wall (1999) · Album scores 81/99

    Slick, hook-laden R&B-pop.

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