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.

  1. AROUND THE WAY GIRL by LL Cool J
  2. BABY DON’T CRY by Lalah Hathaway
  3. CAUSE I CAN DO IT RIGHT by Big Daddy Kane
  4. DON’T BE A FOOL by Loose Ends
  5. GENTLE by Dino
  6. GET HERE by Oleta Adams
  7. GONNA MAKE YOU SWEAT (EVERYBODY DANCE NOW) by C+C Music Factory
  8. GROOVE IS IN THE HEART by Deee-Lite
  9. HEAD OVER HEELS by Tony Terry
  10. I DON’T KNOW ANYBODY ELSE by Black Box
  11. I WANNA GET WITH U by Guy
  12. I’LL DO 4 U by Father M.C.
  13. I’LL GIVE ALL MY LOVE TO YOU by Keith Sweat
  14. I’M YOUR BABY TONIGHT by Whitney Houston
  15. IESHA by Another Bad Creation
  16. IF I WERE A BELL by Teena Marie
  17. IT NEVER RAINS (IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA) by Tony Toni Tone
  18. KEEP OUR LOVE ALIVE by Stevie Wonder
  19. LOVE MAKES THINGS HAPPEN by Pebbles
  20. LOVE ME DOWN by Freddie Jackson
  21. LOVE ME JUST FOR ME by Special Generation
  22. LOVE WILL NEVER DO (WITHOUT YOU) by Janet Jackson
  23. MONIE IN THE MIDDLE by Monie Love
  24. MY HEART YOUR HEART by The Whispers
  25. MY LAST CHANCE by Marvin Gaye
  26. ONLY HUMAN by Jeffrey Osborne
  27. POOR ELAINE by Kipper Jones
  28. ROPE A DOPE STYLE by Levert
  29. ROUND AND ROUND by Tevin Campbell
  30. SENSITIVITY by Ralph Tresvant
  31. SOMEBODY’S CRYING by Force M.D.’s
  32. SOMETHING IN MY HEART by Michel’le
  33. THE FIRST TIME by Surface
  34. THE GHETTO by Too $hort
  35. THING CALLED LOVE by The Boys
  36. TOM’S DINER by DNA Featuring Suzanne Vega
  37. WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT by Run-D.M.C.
  38. WHEN WILL I SEE YOU SMILE AGAIN? by Bell Biv DeVoe
  39. WRITTEN ALL OVER YOUR FACE by The Rude Boys
  40. 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.

  1. (EVERYBODY) GET UP by Roger
  2. 2 LEGIT 2 QUIT by M.C. Hammer
  3. AFTER THE DANCE by Fourplay Featuring El DeBarge
  4. ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT by Tone-Loc
  5. BLACK OR WHITE by Michael Jackson
  6. CAN HE DO IT (LIKE THIS, CAN HE DO IT LIKE THAT) by Ready For The World
  7. CAN’T LET GO by Mariah Carey
  8. CAN’T TRUSS IT by Public Enemy
  9. CAN’T WAIT TO GET YOU HOME by Eric Gable
  10. CHANGE by Lisa Stansfield
  11. EVERYTIME MY HEART BEATS by Riff
  12. FEELS LIKE ANOTHER ONE by Patti LaBelle
  13. FINALLY by CeCe Peniston
  14. FOREVER MY LADY by Jodeci
  15. GIVING YOU ALL MY LOVE by Chris Walker
  16. I BELONG TO YOU by Whitney Houston
  17. I LOVE YOUR SMILE by Shanice
  18. I WANT YOU by Jody Watley
  19. I’LL TAKE YOU THERE by BeBe & CeCe Winans
  20. INSATIABLE by Prince And The N.P.G.
  21. IS IT GOOD TO YOU by Heavy D & The Boyz
  22. KEEP IT COMIN’ by Keith Sweat
  23. KISS YOU BACK by Digital Underground
  24. LIVING IN CONFUSION by Phyllis Hyman
  25. LOVE CRAZY by Atlantic Starr
  26. MAKE TIME FOR LOVE by Keith Washington
  27. PRIVATE LINE by Gerald Levert
  28. PUT ME IN YOUR MIX by Barry White
  29. SET ADRIFT ON MEMORY BLISS by P.M. Dawn
  30. SHE’S GOT THAT VIBE by R. Kelly & Public Announcement
  31. STAY by Jodeci
  32. STAY THIS WAY by The Brand New Heavies
  33. TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT ME TO DO by Tevin Campbell
  34. TENDER KISSES by Tracie Spencer
  35. THE COMFORT ZONE by Vanessa Williams
  36. THE RUSH by Luther Vandross
  37. THE WAY I FEEL ABOUT YOU by Karyn White
  38. THESE THREE WORDS by Stevie Wonder
  39. UHH AHH by Boyz II Men
  40. 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.

  1. AIN’T NOBODY LIKE YOU by Miki Howard
  2. ALL DAY, ALL NIGHT by Stephanie Mills
  3. ALL I SEE by Christopher Williams
  4. ALL RIGHT NOW by Patti LaBelle
  5. ALONE WITH YOU by Tevin Campbell
  6. BABY I’M FOR REAL/NATURAL HIGH by After 7
  7. BACK TO THE HOTEL by N2Deep
  8. DON’T WALK AWAY by Jade
  9. END OF THE ROAD (FROM “BOOMERANG”) by Boyz II Men
  10. EVERYTHING’S GONNA BE ALRIGHT by Father M.C.
  11. FLEX by Mad Cobra
  12. GAMES by Chuckii Booker
  13. GANGSTA by Bell Biv DeVoe
  14. GIVE IT UP, TURN IT LOOSE by En Vogue
  15. GOOD ENOUGH by Bobby Brown
  16. HAPPY DAYS by Silk
  17. HERE WE GO AGAIN! by Portrait
  18. HEY LOVE (CAN I HAVE A WORD) by Mr. Lee/R. Kelly
  19. I GOT A MAN by Positive K
  20. I GOT A THANG 4 YA! by Lo-Key?
  21. I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU by Whitney Houston
  22. I’D DIE WITHOUT YOU (FROM “BOOMERANG”) by P.M. Dawn
  23. IF I EVER FALL IN LOVE by Shai
  24. IN THE STILL OF THE NITE (FROM “THE JACKSONS”) by Boyz II Men
  25. LOVE SHOULDA BROUGHT YOU HOME (FROM “BOOMERANG”) by Toni Braxton
  26. LOVE’S TAKEN OVER by Chante Moore
  27. MAKE LOVE 2 ME by Lorenzo
  28. NO ORDINARY LOVE by Sade
  29. PEOPLE EVERYDAY by Arrested Development
  30. QUALITY TIME by Hi-Five
  31. REAL LOVE by Mary J. Blige
  32. REMINISCE by Mary J. Blige
  33. RIGHT HERE by SWV
  34. RIGHT NOW by Al B. Sure!
  35. RUMP SHAKER by Wreckx-N-Effect
  36. SAVING FOREVER FOR YOU (FROM “BEVERLY HILLS, 90210”) by Shanice
  37. SLOW AND SEXY by Shabba Ranks (Featuring Johnny Gill)
  38. SLOW DANCE (HEY MR. DJ) by R. Kelly & Public Announcement
  39. WHAT ABOUT YOUR FRIENDS by TLC
  40. 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.

  1. (I KNOW I GOT) SKILLZ by Shaquille O’Neal
  2. AGAIN by Janet Jackson
  3. ALWAYS ON MY MIND by SWV
  4. ANNIVERSARY by Tony Toni Tone
  5. AWARD TOUR by A Tribe Called Quest
  6. BETCHA’LL NEVER FIND by Chantay Savage
  7. BREATHE AGAIN by Toni Braxton
  8. CAN WE TALK by Tevin Campbell
  9. COME INSIDE by Intro
  10. CRY FOR YOU by Jodeci
  11. DREAMLOVER by Mariah Carey
  12. FREAKIT by Das EFX
  13. GANGSTA LEAN by DRS
  14. GETTO JAM by Domino
  15. HERO by Mariah Carey
  16. HEY MR. D.J. by Zhane
  17. JUST KICKIN’ IT by Xscape
  18. KEEP YA HEAD UP by 2Pac
  19. LET IT SNOW by Boyz II Men Featuring Brian McKnight
  20. LOOKING FOR MR. DO RIGHT by Jade
  21. MAKE LOVE EASY by Freddie Jackson
  22. NEVER KEEPING SECRETS by Babyface
  23. NEVER LET ME GO by Luther Vandross
  24. NEVER SHOULD’VE LET YOU GO (FROM “SISTER ACT 2”) by Hi-Five
  25. REAL MUTHAPHUCKKIN G’S by Eazy-E
  26. RIGHT HERE (HUMAN NATURE)/DOWNTOWN by SWV
  27. SEX ME (PARTS I & II) by R. Kelly
  28. SHOOP by Salt-N-Pepa
  29. SLOW AND EASY by Zapp & Roger
  30. SOMETHING IN YOUR EYES by Bell Biv DeVoe
  31. THE MORNING AFTER by Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly
  32. TIME AND CHANCE by Color Me Badd
  33. U SEND ME SWINGIN’ by Mint Condition
  34. U.N.I.T.Y. by Queen Latifah
  35. UNDERSTANDING by Xscape
  36. WHAT’S MY NAME? by Snoop Dogg
  37. WHO’S THE MACK by Ralph Tresvant
  38. WHOOMP! (THERE IT IS) by Tag Team
  39. YOU DON’T HAVE TO WORRY by Mary J. Blige
  40. 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.

  1. AGE AIN’T NOTHING BUT A NUMBER by Aaliyah
  2. ALWAYS AND FOREVER by Luther Vandross
  3. BE HAPPY by Mary J. Blige
  4. BEFORE I LET YOU GO by BLACKstreet
  5. BLACK COFFEE by Heavy D & The Boyz
  6. BODY & SOUL by Anita Baker
  7. BRING THE PAIN by Method Man
  8. CAN I STAY WITH YOU by Karyn White
  9. CAN’T HELP MYSELF by Gerald Levert
  10. CANDY RAIN by Soul For Real
  11. CONSTANTLY by Immature
  12. CREEP by TLC
  13. DON’T SAY GOODBYE GIRL by Tevin Campbell
  14. EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK/IF THE MOOD IS RIGHT by Jade
  15. FLAVA IN YA EAR by Craig Mack
  16. FOOLIN’ AROUND by Changing Faces
  17. FORGET I WAS A “G” by Whitehead Bros.
  18. GET DOWN by Craig Mack
  19. GET UP ON IT by Keith Sweat (Featuring Kut Klose)
  20. HERE COMES THE HOTSTEPPER (FROM “READY TO WEAR”) by Ini Kamoze
  21. I APOLOGIZE by Anita Baker
  22. I BELONG TO YOU/HOW MANY WAYS by Toni Braxton
  23. I CAN GO DEEP (FROM “A LOW DOWN DIRTY SHAME”) by Silk
  24. I MISS YOU by N2U
  25. I NEVER SEEN A MAN CRY (AKA I SEEN A MAN DIE) by Scarface
  26. I WANNA BE DOWN by Brandy
  27. I’LL MAKE LOVE TO YOU by Boyz II Men
  28. IF YOU LOVE ME by Brownstone
  29. LET’S TALK ABOUT IT by Men At Large
  30. OLD SCHOOL LOVIN’ by Chante Moore
  31. ON BENDED KNEE by Boyz II Men
  32. PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH by Barry White
  33. SHAME (FROM “A LOW DOWN DIRTY SHAME”) by Zhane
  34. THE MOST BEAUTIFULLEST THING IN THIS WORLD by Keith Murray
  35. THE SWEETEST DAYS by Vanessa Williams
  36. THIS LIL’ GAME WE PLAY by Subway (Featuring 702)
  37. TOOTSEE ROLL by 69 Boyz
  38. U WILL KNOW (FROM “JASON’S LYRIC”) by B.M.U. (Black Men United)
  39. WOMAN TO WOMAN (FROM “MURDER WAS THE CASE”) by Jewell
  40. 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.

  1. ALREADY MISSING YOU by Gerald Levert & Eddie Levert, Sr.
  2. ANYTHING by 3T
  3. BEFORE YOU WALK OUT OF MY LIFE/LIKE THIS AND LIKE THAT by Monica
  4. BROKENHEARTED by Brandy
  5. CELL THERAPY by Goodie Mob
  6. COME WITH ME by Shai
  7. CRUISIN’ by D’Angelo
  8. DAMN THING CALLED LOVE by After 7
  9. DANGER by Blahzay Blahzay
  10. DIGGIN’ ON YOU by TLC
  11. DON’T GIVE UP (FROM “DON’T BE A MENACE…”) by Island Inspirational All Stars
  12. EXHALE (SHOOP SHOOP) (FROM “WAITING TO EXHALE”) by Whitney Houston
  13. FANTASY by Mariah Carey
  14. FUNNY HOW TIME FLIES by Intro
  15. GANGSTA’S PARADISE (FROM “DANGEROUS MINDS”) by Coolio Featuring L.V.
  16. GOIN’ UP YONDER by M.C. Hammer Feat. Angel Burgess & The San Jose Community Choir
  17. HEAVEN by Solo
  18. HEY LOVER by LL Cool J
  19. HOOKED ON YOU by Silk
  20. HURRICANE by The Click
  21. I MISS YOU (COME BACK HOME) (FROM “NEW YORK UNDERCOVER”) by Monifah
  22. I REMEMBER by Boyz II Men
  23. I WANT YOU BACK by Pure Soul
  24. JUST TAH LET U KNOW by Eazy-E
  25. LOVE U 4 LIFE by Jodeci
  26. NO ONE ELSE by Total
  27. ONE SWEET DAY by Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men
  28. SENTIMENTAL by Deborah Cox
  29. SITTIN’ UP IN MY ROOM (FROM “WAITING TO EXHALE”) by Brandy
  30. SOON AS I GET HOME by Faith Evans
  31. STILL IN LOVE by Brian McKnight
  32. TELL ME by Groove Theory
  33. TONITE’S THA NIGHT by Kris Kross
  34. TOO HOT by Coolio
  35. WE GOT IT by Immature (Featuring Smooth)
  36. WHERE DO U WANT ME TO PUT IT by Solo
  37. WHERE EVER YOU ARE by Terry Ellis
  38. WHO CAN I RUN TO by Xscape
  39. YOU PUT A MOVE ON MY HEART by Quincy Jones Introducing Tamia
  40. 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.

  1. ASCENSION (DON’T EVER WONDER) by Maxwell
  2. ATLIENS/WHEELZ OF STEEL by OutKast
  3. BOW DOWN by Westside Connection
  4. COLD ROCK A PARTY by MC Lyte
  5. COME SEE ME by 112
  6. DON’T LET GO (LOVE) by En Vogue
  7. FALLING by Montell Jordan
  8. FLOATIN’ ON YOUR LOVE by The Isley Brothers Featuring Angela Winbush
  9. HOW COULD YOU (FROM “BULLETPROOF”) by K-Ci & JoJo
  10. HOW DO U WANT IT/CALIFORNIA LOVE by 2Pac Featuring K-Ci And JoJo
  11. I BELIEVE I CAN FLY (FROM “SPACE JAM”) by R. Kelly
  12. I BELIEVE IN YOU AND ME (FROM “THE PREACHER’S WIFE”) by Whitney Houston
  13. I CAN MAKE IT BETTER by Luther Vandross
  14. IF YOUR GIRL ONLY KNEW by Aaliyah
  15. IN YOUR WILDEST DREAMS by Tina Turner Featuring Barry White
  16. IT’S YOUR BODY by Johnny Gill Featuring Roger Troutman
  17. KNOCKS ME OFF MY FEET/YOU SHOULD KNOW by Donell Jones
  18. LAST NIGHT (FROM “THE NUTTY PROFESSOR”) by Az Yet
  19. MISSING YOU (FROM “SET IT OFF”) by Brandy, Tamia, Gladys Knight & Chaka Khan
  20. NEVER LEAVE ME ALONE by Nate Dogg Featuring Snoop Doggy Dogg
  21. NEVER MISS THE WATER by Chaka Khan Featuring Me’Shell Ndegeocello
  22. NO DIGGITY by BLACKstreet (Featuring Dr. Dre)
  23. NO TIME by Lil’ Kim Featuring Puff Daddy
  24. NOBODY by Keith Sweat Featuring Athena Cage
  25. NOTHIN’ BUT THE CAVI HIT (FROM “RHYME & REASON”) by Mack 10 & Tha Dogg Pound
  26. ONLY YOU by 112 Featuring The Notorious B.I.G.
  27. PONY by Ginuwine
  28. STEELO by 702
  29. STREET DREAMS by Nas
  30. SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA by Goodfellaz
  31. TELL ME (FROM “EDDIE”) by Dru Hill
  32. THAT’S HOW IT IS (IT’S LIKE THAT) by Redman Featuring K-Solo
  33. THE THINGS THAT YOU DO by Gina Thompson
  34. THIS IS FOR THE LOVER IN YOU by Babyface Featuring LL Cool J, Howard Hewett, Jody Watley & Jeffrey Daniels
  35. UN-BREAK MY HEART by Toni Braxton
  36. WHAT KIND OF MAN WOULD I BE by Mint Condition
  37. WHEN BOY MEETS GIRL/DO YOU THINK ABOUT US by Total
  38. YOU DON’T HAVE TO WORRY/I’M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU by New Edition
  39. YOU’RE MAKIN’ ME HIGH/LET IT FLOW by Toni Braxton
  40. 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.

  1. 4 SEASONS OF LONELINESS by Boyz II Men
  2. 4, 3, 2, 1 by LL Cool J Featuring Method Man, Redman, DMX, Canibus And Master P
  3. A SONG FOR MAMA by Boyz II Men
  4. ALL CRIED OUT by Allure Featuring 112
  5. BEEN AROUND THE WORLD by Puff Daddy & The Family (Feat. The Notorious B.I.G. & Mase)
  6. BUTTA LOVE by Next
  7. DEJA VU [UPTOWN BABY] by Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz
  8. DON’T STOP THE MUSIC by Playa
  9. EVERYTHING by Mary J. Blige
  10. FEEL SO GOOD by Mase
  11. GOING BACK TO CALI by The Notorious B.I.G.
  12. HONEY by Mariah Carey
  13. I CAN LOVE YOU/LOVE IS ALL WE NEED by Mary J. Blige
  14. I CARE `BOUT YOU by Milestone
  15. I DON’T EVER WANT TO SEE YOU AGAIN by Uncle Sam
  16. I WONDER IF HEAVEN GOT A GHETTO by 2Pac
  17. I’M NOT A PLAYER by Big Punisher
  18. IN HARM’S WAY by BeBe Winans
  19. IN MY BED by Dru Hill
  20. JUST CLOWNIN’ by WC From Westside Connection
  21. LAST NIGHT’S LETTER by K-Ci & JoJo
  22. MO MONEY MO PROBLEMS by The Notorious B.I.G. Featuring Puff Daddy & Mase
  23. MY BODY by LSG
  24. MY LOVE IS THE SHHH! by Somethin’ For The People Featuring Trina & Tamara
  25. NEVER MAKE A PROMISE by Dru Hill
  26. NO, NO, NO by Destiny’s Child
  27. PHENOMENON by LL Cool J
  28. ROXANNE `97 – PUFF DADDY REMIX by Sting & The Police
  29. SO GOOD by Davina
  30. SOCK IT 2 ME/THE RAIN (SUPA DUPA FLY) by Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott Featuring Da Brat
  31. THE ONE I GAVE MY HEART TO by Aaliyah
  32. THEY LIKE IT SLOW by H-Town
  33. TOGETHER AGAIN by Janet
  34. TUCK ME IN by Kimberly Scott
  35. WE’RE NOT MAKING LOVE NO MORE by Dru Hill
  36. WHAT ABOUT US by Total
  37. YOU KNOW MY STEEZ by Gang Starr
  38. YOU MAKE ME WANNA… by Usher
  39. YOU SHOULD BE MINE (DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME) by Brian McKnight Featuring Mase
  40. 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.

  1. (DO YOU) WANNA RIDE by Reel Tight
  2. ALL THE PLACES (I WILL KISS YOU) by Aaron Hall
  3. ANOTHER WAY by Tevin Campbell
  4. CAN I GET A… by Jay-Z Featuring Amil (Of Major Coinz) & Ja
  5. CAN’T GET ENOUGH by Willie Max Featuring Raphael Saadiq
  6. COME AND GET WITH ME by Keith Sweat Featuring Snoop Dogg
  7. DOO WOP (THAT THING) by Lauryn Hill
  8. FRIEND OF MINE by Kelly Price
  9. GHETTO COWBOY by Mo Thugs Family Featuring Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
  10. GOTTA BE by Jagged Edge
  11. HARD KNOCK LIFE (GHETTO ANTHEM) by JAY-Z
  12. HOLD ME by Brian McKnight Featuring Tone & Kobe Bryant
  13. HOT SPOT by Foxy Brown
  14. HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE by Dru Hill Featuring Redman
  15. HOW’S IT GOIN’ DOWN by DMX Featuring Faith Evans
  16. I DO (WHATCHA SAY BOO) by Jon B
  17. I STILL LOVE YOU by Next
  18. I’M YOUR ANGEL by R. Kelly & Celine Dion
  19. LATELY by Divine
  20. LOVE LIKE THIS by Faith Evans
  21. LOVE ME by 112 Featuring Mase
  22. MAKE IT HOT by Nicole Featuring Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott & Mocha
  23. MOVIN’ ON by Mya Featuring Silkk The Shocker
  24. MY LITTLE SECRET by Xscape
  25. NOBODY’S SUPPOSED TO BE HERE by Deborah Cox
  26. ONLY YOU by Tami Davis
  27. PUSHIN’ WEIGHT by Ice Cube Featuring Mr. Short Khop
  28. RUFF RYDERS’ ANTHEM by DMX
  29. SO INTO YOU by Tamia
  30. SPLACKAVELLIE by Pressha
  31. SUPERTHUG (WHAT WHAT) by Noreaga
  32. TALK SHOW SHHH! by Shae Jones
  33. THE FIRST NIGHT by Monica
  34. THEY DON’T KNOW/ARE U STILL DOWN by Jon B
  35. THINKIN’ BOUT IT by Gerald Levert
  36. TOO CLOSE by Next
  37. TRIPPIN’ by Total Featuring Missy Elliott
  38. WESTSIDE by TQ
  39. WHATCHA WANNA DO? by Mia X Featuring Charlie Wilson
  40. 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.

  1. 15 MINUTES by Marc Nelson
  2. 24/7 by Kevon Edmonds
  3. 4, 5, 2006 by Sole Featuring JT Money & Kandi
  4. BACK AT ONE by Brian McKnight
  5. BACK THAT THANG UP by Juvenile Featuring Mannie Fresh & Lil’ Wayne
  6. BEAUTY by Dru Hill
  7. BLING BLING by B.G. Featuring Baby, Turk, Mannie Fresh, Juvenile & Lil’ Wayne
  8. BRING IT ALL TO ME by Blaque
  9. CAUGHT OUT THERE by Kelis
  10. DANCIN’ by Guy
  11. DEEP INSIDE by Mary J. Blige
  12. GET GONE by Ideal
  13. GET IT ON TONITE by Montell Jordan
  14. GIVE YOU WHAT YOU WANT (FA SURE) by Chico DeBarge
  15. GOT TO GET IT by Sisqo Featuring Make It Hot
  16. GOT YOUR MONEY by Ol’ Dirty Bastard Featuring Kelis
  17. GOTTA MAN by Eve
  18. HE CAN’T LOVE U by Jagged Edge
  19. HOT BOYZ by Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott Featuring NAS, EVE & Q-Tip
  20. IF YOU LOVE ME by Mint Condition
  21. LEFT & RIGHT by D’Angelo Featuring Method Man And Redman
  22. LOVE YOU LIKE I DID by 112
  23. MY LOVE IS YOUR LOVE by Whitney Houston
  24. NASTRADAMUS by Nas
  25. NO MORE RAIN (IN THIS CLOUD) by Angie Stone
  26. NONE OF UR FRIENDS BUSINESS by Ginuwine
  27. NOTORIOUS B.I.G. by The Notorious B.I.G. Featuring Puff Daddy & Lil’ Kim
  28. ONE NIGHT STAND by J-Shin Featuring LaTocha Scott
  29. SATISFY YOU by Puff Daddy Featuring R. Kelly
  30. SAY MY NAME by Destiny’s Child
  31. SPEND MY LIFE WITH YOU by Eric Benet Featuring Tamia
  32. STAY THE NIGHT by IMx
  33. THA BLOCK IS HOT by Lil’ Wayne Featuring Juvenile & B.G.
  34. THANK GOD I FOUND YOU by Mariah Carey Featuring Joe & 98 Degrees
  35. THE BEST MAN I CAN BE by Ginuwine, R.L., Tyrese, Case
  36. THE GREATEST ROMANCE EVER SOLD by Prince
  37. U KNOW WHAT’S UP by Donell Jones
  38. VIVRANT THING by Q-Tip
  39. WE CAN’T BE FRIENDS by Deborah Cox With R.L.
  40. 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.