Bossip Video
1 of 12

soloalbum

In a world where hype rules everything around us, it’s easy to overlook (and neglect) lesser-known music gems. Some waaaay more slept-on than others, it’s only right that we celebrate essential R&B records that rarely get the praise they deserve.

Here are the ten most underrated R&B songs. Take a look.

Destiny's_child_get_on_the_bus

Destiny’s Child “Get On The Bus”

Timbaland was light-years ahead of his time on this mind-bending single off the “Why Do Fools Fall In Love” soundtrack. Released 15 years ago, it could drop today and be a game-changer.

51b9TqUTf+L._SL500_SS500_

Co-Ed Feat. T.I. “Roll With Me (Remix)”

Sooooo many body-rolls and slow grinds were done to this. SO MANY. Not quite a “hit” nationally, this ATL classic embodies everything you LOVE about the city and late-’90s R&B.

413NIgckA8L._SL500_SS500_

Ginuwine “Only When Ur Lonely”

The lusty jeans intruder and his silky baby hairs were FED UP on this low-key classic slow jam. ’90s Ginuwine + Timbaland? Undefeated.

0000352765_500

Solange “I Decided”

Always “Beyonce’s little sister,” never Solange—gorgeous style maven/refreshingly-eclectic artist—she proved she had “it” with her slept-on “Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams” album.

TevonCampbell_TEVIN

Tevin Campbell “Alone With You”

Tevin really wasn’t playing with this ’90s slow grind essential. The vocals, the hook, the mood? Timeless. In ’91, it was “hot” but never was the hit it should’ve been.

0000015450_500

Dave Hollister “Destiny”

The criminally-underrated crooner sang for his LIFE, Halo, Angel wings, spot in Heaven—everything—on this record. “Chicago ’85…The Movie?” R&B/Soul classic.

Continue Slideshow

1

Raheem DeVaughn “You”

Radio Raheem’s crowning achievement as a DOPE Neo-Soul artist-turned-cliché R&B zombie. Pure audio gold.

702_-_Star

702 “I Still Love You”

This Neptunes-produced gem dropped at the wrong time on a widely-ignored album but will forever JAM. Without this, your music collection is incomplete.

R-1434334-1219430896

Subway “Fire”

When you say “R&B group Subway,” most people think about “This Lil’ Game We Play” but “Fire”—“FIRE”—that was thee jam on the lowest of keys.

calvin_richardson-2_35_pm-front

Calvin Richardson x Angie Stone “More Than A Woman”

If you forgot what quality R&B/Soul sounds like, play this on repeat.

Comments

Bossip Comment Policy
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.