R&B Albums That Turn 20 This Year

It doesn’t take rocket science to know that the 90’s was the golden era for R&B music. So it comes to no surprise that 20 years ago, in 1996, R&B acts like Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men, Toni Braxton and Blackstreet were dominating the Billboard charts. In fact, each artist/group respectfully landed a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. As we look back on the year 1996, we can’t help but to reminisce about all the great albums that were released. While artists like Total, Maxwell and Ginuwine made their debut that year; others like Toni Braxton, Aaliyah and New Edition were building up their soon-to-be legacy. Let’s take a moment to review albums that celebrate its 20th anniversary this year. The Tony Rich Project Words Jan. 16, 1996 Singles: “Nobody Knows”

https://youtu.be/W7EyUY3-Wrg

Total Total (Debut) Jan. 30, 1996 Singles: “Can’t You See,” “No On Else” feat. Da Brat, “Kissin You” and "Do You Think About Us”

https://youtu.be/DCMib3DBz60

Monifah Mood...Moments (Debut) March 26,1996 Singles: "I Miss You (Come Back Home)" & "You"

https://youtu.be/o2-SZPJ0wMs Maxwell Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite (Debut) Apr. 2, 1996 Singles: “...Til the Cops Come Knockin,” “Ascension (Don’t Ever Wonder),” “Sumthin Sumthin” and “Suitelady (The Proposal Jam)”

https://youtu.be/bwdoJ3A2F9c

Lionel Richie Louder Than Words Apr. 16, 1996 Singles: “Don’t Wanna Lose You,” “Ordinary Girl,” “Still in Love” and “Climbing”

https://youtu.be/Nm-Tdfo2Tas

Tina Turner Wildest Dreams Apr. 22, 1996 Singles: “GoldenEye,” “Whatever You Want,” “On Silent Wings” and “Missing You,” to name a few.

https://youtu.be/4hGQ97tCTOs

SWV New Beginning Apr. 23, 1996 Singles: “You’re The One,” “Use Your Heart” and “It’s All About You”

https://youtu.be/g98E2nLF5xI

Kenny Lattimore Kenny Lattimore May 14, 1996 Singles: "Never Too Busy," "Just What It Takes" & "For You"

https://youtu.be/5fZzrE97GXo Donell Jones My Heart (Debut) June 4, 1996 Singles: “In the Hood” and “Knocks Me Off My Feet”

https://youtu.be/m-_Ej08qNu4

Toni Braxton Secrets June 18, 1996 Singles: “You’re Making Me High” and “Un-Break My Heart”

https://youtu.be/p2Rch6WvPJE

Keith Sweat Keith Sweat June 25, 1996 Singles: “Nobody” and “Twisted”

https://youtu.be/FMar1ifzdmk

Case Case (Debut) Aug. 13, 1996 Singles: “Touch Me, Tease Me” feat. Foxy Brown

https://youtu.be/vjk2oUINxnA

Aaliyah One In A Million Aug. 27, 1996 Singles: “If Your Girl Only Knew” and “One In A Million”

https://youtu.be/VKbWF1jwMhE

112 112 (Debut) Aug. 27, 1996 Singles: “Only You,” “Come See Me” and “Cupid”

https://youtu.be/8dtzMPApA4M

Blackstreet Another Level Sep. 3, 1996 Singles: “No Diggity”

https://youtu.be/3KL9mRus19o

New Edition Home Again Sep. 10, 1996 Singles: “Hit Me Off” and “I’m Still In Love With You”

https://youtu.be/RT1MAzyUkJE

For Real Free Sep. 17, 1996 Singles: “The Saddest Song I Ever Heard”

https://youtu.be/wUJJfoGVsRA

Eric Benet True to Myself (Debut) Sep. 24, 1996 Singles: “Let's Stay Together" & "Spiritual Thang"

https://youtu.be/T-MgOItryiQ Ginuwine Ginuwine...The Bachelor (Debut) Oct. 8, 1996 Singles: “Pony”

https://youtu.be/lbnoG2dsUk0

702 No Doubt (Debut) Oct. 8, 1996 Singles: “Steelo”

https://youtu.be/5ojOERy-mf8

Babyface The Day Oct. 29, 1996 Singles: "Every Time I Close My Eyes" feat. Mariah Carey and "How Come, How Long"

https://youtu.be/GbrSO81KhBY

Tony! Toni! Tone House of Music Nov. 19, 1996 Singles: “Let’s Get Down”

https://youtu.be/VpY_ElM4CYk

Dru Hill Dru Hill (Debut) Nov. 19. 1996 Singles: “Tell Me,” “In My Bed,” “Never Make A Promise” and “5 Steps”

https://youtu.be/7BTlDtxFuBg What were some of your favorite R&B albums released in 1996? Let us know in the comment section!

R&B Albums That Turn 20 This Year

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