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Released less than seven months after the arrival of his debut album (1972’s ‘Got To Be There’), Jackson’s second solo outing expanded his commercial viability as a solo artist.
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Upon its arrival in the summer of 2002, “All I Have” formally announced the emergence of a fresh talent with an instantly memorable sound.
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After experiencing whirlwind success with his 2000 debut LP ‘Country Grammar,’ the St. Louis-bred emcee returned with his highly entertaining (and successful) sophomore affair.
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The band’s fourth studio affair is an eye-opening journal from a group that was having the time of their lives and just enjoying the ride—while simultaneously making great music.
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As we look back upon Ashanti’s debut album two decades on, put some respect on it when it comes to including it in the conversation about the best R&B debut albums ever.
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Notoriously introverted and apprehensive about performing on stage, Marvin Gaye’s dynamism is nevertheless on full, glorious display across the expanse of ‘Live At The London Palladium.’
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With ‘Luvanmusiq,’ Musiq Soulchild returned to the upper tiers of the charts, secured another GRAMMY nomination, and enjoyed renewed attention and anticipation as his career continued to evolve.
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Evans’ third studio affair is a sample-heavy project possessed of an overtly “old-school” vibe, like so much of the mainstream R&B of the era.
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Ginuwine’s breakthrough debut was a remarkable achievement during a very competitive year for R&B albums, amidst notable releases by the likes of Aaliyah, Blackstreet, and Maxwell, among others.
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