We’re almost at the top! The penultimate post of the ’90s best R&B songs features classics from Shai, Mariah Carey and the chart-topping debut of D’Angelo!
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Spin Cycle: Owl City, The Midsummer Station
Adam Young’s confidence is growing. Is his music suffering as a result?
The Viewfinder: Mariah Carey, “Triumphant (Featuring Rick Ross & Meek Mill)”
Mariah Carey’s new video, “Triumphant” features Rick Ross, Meek Mill, and a boxing ring. Give it a watch!
bLISTerd: The 100 Best R&B Songs of the ’90s (#30-#21)
The 8th installment of the best R&B songs of the ’90s list features the breakout smashes for Jodeci, Boyz II Men, as well as a classic from R. Kelly.
bLISTerd: The 100 Best R&B Songs of the ’90s (#40-#31)
The top 40 of our R&B list is upon us! Groove to some classics by Lisa Stansfield, Bell Biv DeVoe, and have a double dose of En Vogue!
The Singles Bar: Bleu, “It’s Not Over (‘Til it’s Over and Done)”
Two Popblerd favorites, Bleu and David Mead, team up for a wonky, catchy new track; check out “It’s Not Over (‘Til it’s Over and Done)”!
Chamone! Bad 25 Gets A Track Listing
With less than a month remaining until the 25th anniversary special edition version of Michael Jackson’s Bad is released, the folks at Sony Legacy have finally unveiled a track listing for the 3 CD/1 DVD set. In addition to the 11-track original album, there will be a second disc of rarities and unreleased tracks, as well as a 3rd CD containing the first ever officially released MJ live album, taken from a Wembley Stadium show in 1988. I must admit […]
bLISTerd: The 100 Best R&B Songs of the ’90s (#50-#41)
We’ve officially hit the second half of our R&B list! This volume features hits by Erykah Badu, Maxwell and Hi-Five! Let’s play the kissing game! Or not…
Spin Cycle: Joss Stone, The Soul Sessions, Vol. 2
A decade or so ago, Joss Stone was a novelty of sorts. A young British woman with a deep knowledge of classic soul, she debuted with an album of somewhat obscure ’60s and ’70s R&B covers, recorded with the assistance and blessing of the likes of Latimore, Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson, Little Beaver and Betty Wright.She (at least partially) opened the door for the commercial success of the Amy Winehouses and Adeles of the world. The album revealed a voice that […]
Poptificating: A Few Words On Nicki Minaj’s Impending “American Idol” Judge-Ship
The potential arrival of Nicki Minaj to the “American Idol” judges’ chair has tongues wagging, but will it bring viewers back? Find out what the Popblerd staff thinks.
Popblerd’s New Release Report 8/21/12: Trey Day (Again)
Trey Songz is back for Chapter V, and he’s at the head of a new release schedule that also includes The Darkness, DJ Khaled & Bloc Party.
bLISTerd: The 100 Best R&B Songs of the ’90s (#60-#51)
We’re almost at the halfway point on our list of the ’90s best R&B songs. Vibe out with jams from Erykah Badu, Usher and Jodeci. Oooh yeah!