Top 40 R&B/HIP-HOP Songs Of The 1990s
Introducing the Top 40 R&B/Hip-Hop Songs of the 1990s, curated from Billboard’s year-end charts.
These rankings, compiled from a blend of national and local radio airplay, streaming services, and digital downloads, represent the pinnacle of 90s R&B and hip-hop. Over the decade, these charts evolved through various titles, now known as “HOT R&B/HIP-HOP SONGS.”
Delve into the era’s defining tracks, each a testament to the era’s musical richness and cultural impact.
Table of Contents
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
1990
According to Billboard, the top 3 Songs for 1990 were: It Never Rains (In Southern California) by Tony Toni Tone, Love Me Down by Freddie Jackson, and Sensitivity by Ralph Tresvant.
- AROUND THE WAY GIRL by LL Cool J
- BABY DON’T CRY by Lalah Hathaway
- CAUSE I CAN DO IT RIGHT by Big Daddy Kane
- DON’T BE A FOOL by Loose Ends
- GENTLE by Dino
- GET HERE by Oleta Adams
- GONNA MAKE YOU SWEAT (EVERYBODY DANCE NOW) by C+C Music Factory
- GROOVE IS IN THE HEART by Deee-Lite
- HEAD OVER HEELS by Tony Terry
- I DON’T KNOW ANYBODY ELSE by Black Box
- I WANNA GET WITH U by Guy
- I’LL DO 4 U by Father M.C.
- I’LL GIVE ALL MY LOVE TO YOU by Keith Sweat
- I’M YOUR BABY TONIGHT by Whitney Houston
- IESHA by Another Bad Creation
- IF I WERE A BELL by Teena Marie
- IT NEVER RAINS (IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA) by Tony Toni Tone
- KEEP OUR LOVE ALIVE by Stevie Wonder
- LOVE MAKES THINGS HAPPEN by Pebbles
- LOVE ME DOWN by Freddie Jackson
- LOVE ME JUST FOR ME by Special Generation
- LOVE WILL NEVER DO (WITHOUT YOU) by Janet Jackson
- MONIE IN THE MIDDLE by Monie Love
- MY HEART YOUR HEART by The Whispers
- MY LAST CHANCE by Marvin Gaye
- ONLY HUMAN by Jeffrey Osborne
- POOR ELAINE by Kipper Jones
- ROPE A DOPE STYLE by Levert
- ROUND AND ROUND by Tevin Campbell
- SENSITIVITY by Ralph Tresvant
- SOMEBODY’S CRYING by Force M.D.’s
- SOMETHING IN MY HEART by Michel’le
- THE FIRST TIME by Surface
- THE GHETTO by Too $hort
- THING CALLED LOVE by The Boys
- TOM’S DINER by DNA Featuring Suzanne Vega
- WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT by Run-D.M.C.
- WHEN WILL I SEE YOU SMILE AGAIN? by Bell Biv DeVoe
- WRITTEN ALL OVER YOUR FACE by The Rude Boys
- YOU DON’T HAVE TO WORRY by En Vogue
1991
According to Billboard, the top 3 Songs for 1991 were: I Love Your Smile by Shanice, After The Dance by Fourplay Featuring El DeBarge, and 2 Legit 2 Quit by M.C. Hammer.
- (EVERYBODY) GET UP by Roger
- 2 LEGIT 2 QUIT by M.C. Hammer
- AFTER THE DANCE by Fourplay Featuring El DeBarge
- ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT by Tone-Loc
- BLACK OR WHITE by Michael Jackson
- CAN HE DO IT (LIKE THIS, CAN HE DO IT LIKE THAT) by Ready For The World
- CAN’T LET GO by Mariah Carey
- CAN’T TRUSS IT by Public Enemy
- CAN’T WAIT TO GET YOU HOME by Eric Gable
- CHANGE by Lisa Stansfield
- EVERYTIME MY HEART BEATS by Riff
- FEELS LIKE ANOTHER ONE by Patti LaBelle
- FINALLY by CeCe Peniston
- FOREVER MY LADY by Jodeci
- GIVING YOU ALL MY LOVE by Chris Walker
- I BELONG TO YOU by Whitney Houston
- I LOVE YOUR SMILE by Shanice
- I WANT YOU by Jody Watley
- I’LL TAKE YOU THERE by BeBe & CeCe Winans
- INSATIABLE by Prince And The N.P.G.
- IS IT GOOD TO YOU by Heavy D & The Boyz
- KEEP IT COMIN’ by Keith Sweat
- KISS YOU BACK by Digital Underground
- LIVING IN CONFUSION by Phyllis Hyman
- LOVE CRAZY by Atlantic Starr
- MAKE TIME FOR LOVE by Keith Washington
- PRIVATE LINE by Gerald Levert
- PUT ME IN YOUR MIX by Barry White
- SET ADRIFT ON MEMORY BLISS by P.M. Dawn
- SHE’S GOT THAT VIBE by R. Kelly & Public Announcement
- STAY by Jodeci
- STAY THIS WAY by The Brand New Heavies
- TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT ME TO DO by Tevin Campbell
- TENDER KISSES by Tracie Spencer
- THE COMFORT ZONE by Vanessa Williams
- THE RUSH by Luther Vandross
- THE WAY I FEEL ABOUT YOU by Karyn White
- THESE THREE WORDS by Stevie Wonder
- UHH AHH by Boyz II Men
- YOU (YOU’RE THE ONE FOR ME) by Ex-Girlfriend
1992
According to Billboard, the top 3 Songs for 1992 were: I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston, If I Ever Fall In Love by Shai, and Rump Shaker by Wreckx-N-Effect.
- AIN’T NOBODY LIKE YOU by Miki Howard
- ALL DAY, ALL NIGHT by Stephanie Mills
- ALL I SEE by Christopher Williams
- ALL RIGHT NOW by Patti LaBelle
- ALONE WITH YOU by Tevin Campbell
- BABY I’M FOR REAL/NATURAL HIGH by After 7
- BACK TO THE HOTEL by N2Deep
- DON’T WALK AWAY by Jade
- END OF THE ROAD (FROM “BOOMERANG”) by Boyz II Men
- EVERYTHING’S GONNA BE ALRIGHT by Father M.C.
- FLEX by Mad Cobra
- GAMES by Chuckii Booker
- GANGSTA by Bell Biv DeVoe
- GIVE IT UP, TURN IT LOOSE by En Vogue
- GOOD ENOUGH by Bobby Brown
- HAPPY DAYS by Silk
- HERE WE GO AGAIN! by Portrait
- HEY LOVE (CAN I HAVE A WORD) by Mr. Lee/R. Kelly
- I GOT A MAN by Positive K
- I GOT A THANG 4 YA! by Lo-Key?
- I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU by Whitney Houston
- I’D DIE WITHOUT YOU (FROM “BOOMERANG”) by P.M. Dawn
- IF I EVER FALL IN LOVE by Shai
- IN THE STILL OF THE NITE (FROM “THE JACKSONS”) by Boyz II Men
- LOVE SHOULDA BROUGHT YOU HOME (FROM “BOOMERANG”) by Toni Braxton
- LOVE’S TAKEN OVER by Chante Moore
- MAKE LOVE 2 ME by Lorenzo
- NO ORDINARY LOVE by Sade
- PEOPLE EVERYDAY by Arrested Development
- QUALITY TIME by Hi-Five
- REAL LOVE by Mary J. Blige
- REMINISCE by Mary J. Blige
- RIGHT HERE by SWV
- RIGHT NOW by Al B. Sure!
- RUMP SHAKER by Wreckx-N-Effect
- SAVING FOREVER FOR YOU (FROM “BEVERLY HILLS, 90210”) by Shanice
- SLOW AND SEXY by Shabba Ranks (Featuring Johnny Gill)
- SLOW DANCE (HEY MR. DJ) by R. Kelly & Public Announcement
- WHAT ABOUT YOUR FRIENDS by TLC
- WHERE DO WE GO by Simple Pleasure
1993
According to Billboard, the top 3 Songs for 1993 were: Can We Talk by Tevin Campbell, Gangsta Lean by DRS, Never Keeping Secrets by Babyface.
- (I KNOW I GOT) SKILLZ by Shaquille O’Neal
- AGAIN by Janet Jackson
- ALWAYS ON MY MIND by SWV
- ANNIVERSARY by Tony Toni Tone
- AWARD TOUR by A Tribe Called Quest
- BETCHA’LL NEVER FIND by Chantay Savage
- BREATHE AGAIN by Toni Braxton
- CAN WE TALK by Tevin Campbell
- COME INSIDE by Intro
- CRY FOR YOU by Jodeci
- DREAMLOVER by Mariah Carey
- FREAKIT by Das EFX
- GANGSTA LEAN by DRS
- GETTO JAM by Domino
- HERO by Mariah Carey
- HEY MR. D.J. by Zhane
- JUST KICKIN’ IT by Xscape
- KEEP YA HEAD UP by 2Pac
- LET IT SNOW by Boyz II Men Featuring Brian McKnight
- LOOKING FOR MR. DO RIGHT by Jade
- MAKE LOVE EASY by Freddie Jackson
- NEVER KEEPING SECRETS by Babyface
- NEVER LET ME GO by Luther Vandross
- NEVER SHOULD’VE LET YOU GO (FROM “SISTER ACT 2”) by Hi-Five
- REAL MUTHAPHUCKKIN G’S by Eazy-E
- RIGHT HERE (HUMAN NATURE)/DOWNTOWN by SWV
- SEX ME (PARTS I & II) by R. Kelly
- SHOOP by Salt-N-Pepa
- SLOW AND EASY by Zapp & Roger
- SOMETHING IN YOUR EYES by Bell Biv DeVoe
- THE MORNING AFTER by Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly
- TIME AND CHANCE by Color Me Badd
- U SEND ME SWINGIN’ by Mint Condition
- U.N.I.T.Y. by Queen Latifah
- UNDERSTANDING by Xscape
- WHAT’S MY NAME? by Snoop Dogg
- WHO’S THE MACK by Ralph Tresvant
- WHOOMP! (THERE IT IS) by Tag Team
- YOU DON’T HAVE TO WORRY by Mary J. Blige
- YOUR LOVE KEEPS WORKING ON ME by Jody Watley
1994
According to Billboard, the top 3 Songs for 1994 were: Creep by TLC, Before I Let You Go by BLACKstreet, and On Bended Knee by Boyz II Men.
- AGE AIN’T NOTHING BUT A NUMBER by Aaliyah
- ALWAYS AND FOREVER by Luther Vandross
- BE HAPPY by Mary J. Blige
- BEFORE I LET YOU GO by BLACKstreet
- BLACK COFFEE by Heavy D & The Boyz
- BODY & SOUL by Anita Baker
- BRING THE PAIN by Method Man
- CAN I STAY WITH YOU by Karyn White
- CAN’T HELP MYSELF by Gerald Levert
- CANDY RAIN by Soul For Real
- CONSTANTLY by Immature
- CREEP by TLC
- DON’T SAY GOODBYE GIRL by Tevin Campbell
- EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK/IF THE MOOD IS RIGHT by Jade
- FLAVA IN YA EAR by Craig Mack
- FOOLIN’ AROUND by Changing Faces
- FORGET I WAS A “G” by Whitehead Bros.
- GET DOWN by Craig Mack
- GET UP ON IT by Keith Sweat (Featuring Kut Klose)
- HERE COMES THE HOTSTEPPER (FROM “READY TO WEAR”) by Ini Kamoze
- I APOLOGIZE by Anita Baker
- I BELONG TO YOU/HOW MANY WAYS by Toni Braxton
- I CAN GO DEEP (FROM “A LOW DOWN DIRTY SHAME”) by Silk
- I MISS YOU by N2U
- I NEVER SEEN A MAN CRY (AKA I SEEN A MAN DIE) by Scarface
- I WANNA BE DOWN by Brandy
- I’LL MAKE LOVE TO YOU by Boyz II Men
- IF YOU LOVE ME by Brownstone
- LET’S TALK ABOUT IT by Men At Large
- OLD SCHOOL LOVIN’ by Chante Moore
- ON BENDED KNEE by Boyz II Men
- PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH by Barry White
- SHAME (FROM “A LOW DOWN DIRTY SHAME”) by Zhane
- THE MOST BEAUTIFULLEST THING IN THIS WORLD by Keith Murray
- THE SWEETEST DAYS by Vanessa Williams
- THIS LIL’ GAME WE PLAY by Subway (Featuring 702)
- TOOTSEE ROLL by 69 Boyz
- U WILL KNOW (FROM “JASON’S LYRIC”) by B.M.U. (Black Men United)
- WOMAN TO WOMAN (FROM “MURDER WAS THE CASE”) by Jewell
- YOU WANT THIS/70’S LOVE GROOVE by Janet Jackson
1995
According to Billboard, the top 3 Songs for 1995 were: Exhale (Shoop Shoop) (From “Waiting To Exhale”) by Whitney Houston, One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men, and Before You Walk Out Of My Life/Like This And Like That by Monica.
- ALREADY MISSING YOU by Gerald Levert & Eddie Levert, Sr.
- ANYTHING by 3T
- BEFORE YOU WALK OUT OF MY LIFE/LIKE THIS AND LIKE THAT by Monica
- BROKENHEARTED by Brandy
- CELL THERAPY by Goodie Mob
- COME WITH ME by Shai
- CRUISIN’ by D’Angelo
- DAMN THING CALLED LOVE by After 7
- DANGER by Blahzay Blahzay
- DIGGIN’ ON YOU by TLC
- DON’T GIVE UP (FROM “DON’T BE A MENACE…”) by Island Inspirational All Stars
- EXHALE (SHOOP SHOOP) (FROM “WAITING TO EXHALE”) by Whitney Houston
- FANTASY by Mariah Carey
- FUNNY HOW TIME FLIES by Intro
- GANGSTA’S PARADISE (FROM “DANGEROUS MINDS”) by Coolio Featuring L.V.
- GOIN’ UP YONDER by M.C. Hammer Feat. Angel Burgess & The San Jose Community Choir
- HEAVEN by Solo
- HEY LOVER by LL Cool J
- HOOKED ON YOU by Silk
- HURRICANE by The Click
- I MISS YOU (COME BACK HOME) (FROM “NEW YORK UNDERCOVER”) by Monifah
- I REMEMBER by Boyz II Men
- I WANT YOU BACK by Pure Soul
- JUST TAH LET U KNOW by Eazy-E
- LOVE U 4 LIFE by Jodeci
- NO ONE ELSE by Total
- ONE SWEET DAY by Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men
- SENTIMENTAL by Deborah Cox
- SITTIN’ UP IN MY ROOM (FROM “WAITING TO EXHALE”) by Brandy
- SOON AS I GET HOME by Faith Evans
- STILL IN LOVE by Brian McKnight
- TELL ME by Groove Theory
- TONITE’S THA NIGHT by Kris Kross
- TOO HOT by Coolio
- WE GOT IT by Immature (Featuring Smooth)
- WHERE DO U WANT ME TO PUT IT by Solo
- WHERE EVER YOU ARE by Terry Ellis
- WHO CAN I RUN TO by Xscape
- YOU PUT A MOVE ON MY HEART by Quincy Jones Introducing Tamia
- YOU REMIND ME OF SOMETHING by R. Kelly
1996
According to Billboard, the top 3 Songs for 1996 were: I Believe I Can Fly (From “Space Jam”) R. Kelly, Un-Break My Heart Toni Braxton, and Nobody Keith Sweat Featuring Athena Cage.
- ASCENSION (DON’T EVER WONDER) by Maxwell
- ATLIENS/WHEELZ OF STEEL by OutKast
- BOW DOWN by Westside Connection
- COLD ROCK A PARTY by MC Lyte
- COME SEE ME by 112
- DON’T LET GO (LOVE) by En Vogue
- FALLING by Montell Jordan
- FLOATIN’ ON YOUR LOVE by The Isley Brothers Featuring Angela Winbush
- HOW COULD YOU (FROM “BULLETPROOF”) by K-Ci & JoJo
- HOW DO U WANT IT/CALIFORNIA LOVE by 2Pac Featuring K-Ci And JoJo
- I BELIEVE I CAN FLY (FROM “SPACE JAM”) by R. Kelly
- I BELIEVE IN YOU AND ME (FROM “THE PREACHER’S WIFE”) by Whitney Houston
- I CAN MAKE IT BETTER by Luther Vandross
- IF YOUR GIRL ONLY KNEW by Aaliyah
- IN YOUR WILDEST DREAMS by Tina Turner Featuring Barry White
- IT’S YOUR BODY by Johnny Gill Featuring Roger Troutman
- KNOCKS ME OFF MY FEET/YOU SHOULD KNOW by Donell Jones
- LAST NIGHT (FROM “THE NUTTY PROFESSOR”) by Az Yet
- MISSING YOU (FROM “SET IT OFF”) by Brandy, Tamia, Gladys Knight & Chaka Khan
- NEVER LEAVE ME ALONE by Nate Dogg Featuring Snoop Doggy Dogg
- NEVER MISS THE WATER by Chaka Khan Featuring Me’Shell Ndegeocello
- NO DIGGITY by BLACKstreet (Featuring Dr. Dre)
- NO TIME by Lil’ Kim Featuring Puff Daddy
- NOBODY by Keith Sweat Featuring Athena Cage
- NOTHIN’ BUT THE CAVI HIT (FROM “RHYME & REASON”) by Mack 10 & Tha Dogg Pound
- ONLY YOU by 112 Featuring The Notorious B.I.G.
- PONY by Ginuwine
- STEELO by 702
- STREET DREAMS by Nas
- SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA by Goodfellaz
- TELL ME (FROM “EDDIE”) by Dru Hill
- THAT’S HOW IT IS (IT’S LIKE THAT) by Redman Featuring K-Solo
- THE THINGS THAT YOU DO by Gina Thompson
- THIS IS FOR THE LOVER IN YOU by Babyface Featuring LL Cool J, Howard Hewett, Jody Watley & Jeffrey Daniels
- UN-BREAK MY HEART by Toni Braxton
- WHAT KIND OF MAN WOULD I BE by Mint Condition
- WHEN BOY MEETS GIRL/DO YOU THINK ABOUT US by Total
- YOU DON’T HAVE TO WORRY/I’M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU by New Edition
- YOU’RE MAKIN’ ME HIGH/LET IT FLOW by Toni Braxton
- YOUR SECRET LOVE by Luther Vandross
1997
According to Billboard, the top 3 Songs for 1997 were: A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men, My Body by LSG, and We’re Not Making Love No More by Dru Hill.
- 4 SEASONS OF LONELINESS by Boyz II Men
- 4, 3, 2, 1 by LL Cool J Featuring Method Man, Redman, DMX, Canibus And Master P
- A SONG FOR MAMA by Boyz II Men
- ALL CRIED OUT by Allure Featuring 112
- BEEN AROUND THE WORLD by Puff Daddy & The Family (Feat. The Notorious B.I.G. & Mase)
- BUTTA LOVE by Next
- DEJA VU [UPTOWN BABY] by Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz
- DON’T STOP THE MUSIC by Playa
- EVERYTHING by Mary J. Blige
- FEEL SO GOOD by Mase
- GOING BACK TO CALI by The Notorious B.I.G.
- HONEY by Mariah Carey
- I CAN LOVE YOU/LOVE IS ALL WE NEED by Mary J. Blige
- I CARE `BOUT YOU by Milestone
- I DON’T EVER WANT TO SEE YOU AGAIN by Uncle Sam
- I WONDER IF HEAVEN GOT A GHETTO by 2Pac
- I’M NOT A PLAYER by Big Punisher
- IN HARM’S WAY by BeBe Winans
- IN MY BED by Dru Hill
- JUST CLOWNIN’ by WC From Westside Connection
- LAST NIGHT’S LETTER by K-Ci & JoJo
- MO MONEY MO PROBLEMS by The Notorious B.I.G. Featuring Puff Daddy & Mase
- MY BODY by LSG
- MY LOVE IS THE SHHH! by Somethin’ For The People Featuring Trina & Tamara
- NEVER MAKE A PROMISE by Dru Hill
- NO, NO, NO by Destiny’s Child
- PHENOMENON by LL Cool J
- ROXANNE `97 – PUFF DADDY REMIX by Sting & The Police
- SO GOOD by Davina
- SOCK IT 2 ME/THE RAIN (SUPA DUPA FLY) by Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott Featuring Da Brat
- THE ONE I GAVE MY HEART TO by Aaliyah
- THEY LIKE IT SLOW by H-Town
- TOGETHER AGAIN by Janet
- TUCK ME IN by Kimberly Scott
- WE’RE NOT MAKING LOVE NO MORE by Dru Hill
- WHAT ABOUT US by Total
- YOU KNOW MY STEEZ by Gang Starr
- YOU MAKE ME WANNA… by Usher
- YOU SHOULD BE MINE (DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME) by Brian McKnight Featuring Mase
- YOUNG, SAD AND BLUE by Lysette
1998
According to Billboard, the top 3 Songs for 1998 were: Nobody’s Supposed To Be Here by Deborah Cox, Love Like This by Faith Evans, and Lately by Divine.
- (DO YOU) WANNA RIDE by Reel Tight
- ALL THE PLACES (I WILL KISS YOU) by Aaron Hall
- ANOTHER WAY by Tevin Campbell
- CAN I GET A… by Jay-Z Featuring Amil (Of Major Coinz) & Ja
- CAN’T GET ENOUGH by Willie Max Featuring Raphael Saadiq
- COME AND GET WITH ME by Keith Sweat Featuring Snoop Dogg
- DOO WOP (THAT THING) by Lauryn Hill
- FRIEND OF MINE by Kelly Price
- GHETTO COWBOY by Mo Thugs Family Featuring Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
- GOTTA BE by Jagged Edge
- HARD KNOCK LIFE (GHETTO ANTHEM) by JAY-Z
- HOLD ME by Brian McKnight Featuring Tone & Kobe Bryant
- HOT SPOT by Foxy Brown
- HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE by Dru Hill Featuring Redman
- HOW’S IT GOIN’ DOWN by DMX Featuring Faith Evans
- I DO (WHATCHA SAY BOO) by Jon B
- I STILL LOVE YOU by Next
- I’M YOUR ANGEL by R. Kelly & Celine Dion
- LATELY by Divine
- LOVE LIKE THIS by Faith Evans
- LOVE ME by 112 Featuring Mase
- MAKE IT HOT by Nicole Featuring Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott & Mocha
- MOVIN’ ON by Mya Featuring Silkk The Shocker
- MY LITTLE SECRET by Xscape
- NOBODY’S SUPPOSED TO BE HERE by Deborah Cox
- ONLY YOU by Tami Davis
- PUSHIN’ WEIGHT by Ice Cube Featuring Mr. Short Khop
- RUFF RYDERS’ ANTHEM by DMX
- SO INTO YOU by Tamia
- SPLACKAVELLIE by Pressha
- SUPERTHUG (WHAT WHAT) by Noreaga
- TALK SHOW SHHH! by Shae Jones
- THE FIRST NIGHT by Monica
- THEY DON’T KNOW/ARE U STILL DOWN by Jon B
- THINKIN’ BOUT IT by Gerald Levert
- TOO CLOSE by Next
- TRIPPIN’ by Total Featuring Missy Elliott
- WESTSIDE by TQ
- WHATCHA WANNA DO? by Mia X Featuring Charlie Wilson
- WHEREVER YOU GO by Voices Of Theory
1999
According to Billboard, the top 3 Songs for 1999 were: U Know What’s Up by Donell Jones, Hot Boyz by Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott Featuring NAS, EVE & Q-Tip, 24/7 by Kevon Edmonds.
- 15 MINUTES by Marc Nelson
- 24/7 by Kevon Edmonds
- 4, 5, 2006 by Sole Featuring JT Money & Kandi
- BACK AT ONE by Brian McKnight
- BACK THAT THANG UP by Juvenile Featuring Mannie Fresh & Lil’ Wayne
- BEAUTY by Dru Hill
- BLING BLING by B.G. Featuring Baby, Turk, Mannie Fresh, Juvenile & Lil’ Wayne
- BRING IT ALL TO ME by Blaque
- CAUGHT OUT THERE by Kelis
- DANCIN’ by Guy
- DEEP INSIDE by Mary J. Blige
- GET GONE by Ideal
- GET IT ON TONITE by Montell Jordan
- GIVE YOU WHAT YOU WANT (FA SURE) by Chico DeBarge
- GOT TO GET IT by Sisqo Featuring Make It Hot
- GOT YOUR MONEY by Ol’ Dirty Bastard Featuring Kelis
- GOTTA MAN by Eve
- HE CAN’T LOVE U by Jagged Edge
- HOT BOYZ by Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott Featuring NAS, EVE & Q-Tip
- IF YOU LOVE ME by Mint Condition
- LEFT & RIGHT by D’Angelo Featuring Method Man And Redman
- LOVE YOU LIKE I DID by 112
- MY LOVE IS YOUR LOVE by Whitney Houston
- NASTRADAMUS by Nas
- NO MORE RAIN (IN THIS CLOUD) by Angie Stone
- NONE OF UR FRIENDS BUSINESS by Ginuwine
- NOTORIOUS B.I.G. by The Notorious B.I.G. Featuring Puff Daddy & Lil’ Kim
- ONE NIGHT STAND by J-Shin Featuring LaTocha Scott
- SATISFY YOU by Puff Daddy Featuring R. Kelly
- SAY MY NAME by Destiny’s Child
- SPEND MY LIFE WITH YOU by Eric Benet Featuring Tamia
- STAY THE NIGHT by IMx
- THA BLOCK IS HOT by Lil’ Wayne Featuring Juvenile & B.G.
- THANK GOD I FOUND YOU by Mariah Carey Featuring Joe & 98 Degrees
- THE BEST MAN I CAN BE by Ginuwine, R.L., Tyrese, Case
- THE GREATEST ROMANCE EVER SOLD by Prince
- U KNOW WHAT’S UP by Donell Jones
- VIVRANT THING by Q-Tip
- WE CAN’T BE FRIENDS by Deborah Cox With R.L.
- YOU CAN DO IT by Ice Cube Featuring Mack 10 & Ms. Toi
What was the number one R&B song in 1990?
The number one R&B song 1990 was “Hold On” by En Vogue. This track dominated the charts with its soulful melodies and powerful vocals, cementing its place as a classic of 90s R&B music. Its infectious rhythm and heartfelt lyrics captivated listeners, earning it widespread acclaim and recognition.
“Hold On” remains an iconic anthem of the era, embodying the essence of 90s R&B music and its enduring influence on contemporary sounds.
What was the number-one hip-hop song in 1990?
In 1990, the top spot in hip hop was claimed by “U Can’t Touch This” by MC Hammer. This chart-topping hit became an instant sensation with its catchy beats and memorable lyrics, propelling MC Hammer to stardom and defining the sound of 90s hip hop.
“U Can’t Touch This” dominated airwaves and dance floors, leaving an indelible mark on the genre. Its infectious energy and undeniable groove solidified it as a timeless classic of 90s hip hop.