55-685: Fierce were a British three-piece, all girl R&B group. They were signed to Colin Lester and Ian McAndrew's Wildstar Records , and scored four hit singles on the UK Singles Chart in 1999 and 2000. The biggest of the hits, "Sweet Love 2K", is a cover of the Anita Baker song " Sweet Love ". This article on a United Kingdom band or other musical ensemble is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Contemporary R%26B Contemporary R&B (or simply R&B )
110-464: A Boy "(2006). Rico Love co-wrote Usher's " Throwback " (2005), Keri Hilson's " Energy "(2008), Pleasure P 's " Boyfriend #2 "(2008). The-Dream wrote Rihanna 's " Umbrella "(2007), J. Holiday 's " Bed " and Usher's " Moving Mountains " and " Trading Places "(2008). Ne-Yo wrote Mario's " Let Me Love You ", Rihanna's " Take a Bow " and " Unfaithful ", Beyoncé's " Irreplaceable "(2006) and “ Me & U ”(2006) by Cassie. According to Billboard ,
165-586: A collaboration between both acts, which became the longest-running No. 1 hit in Hot 100 history. Carey also released a remix of her 1995 single " Fantasy ", with Ol' Dirty Bastard as a feature, a collaboration format that was unheard of at this point. Carey, Boyz II Men and TLC released albums in 1994 and 1995— Daydream . In the late 1990s, neo soul , which added 1970s soul influences to the hip hop soul blend, arose, led by artists such as Erykah Badu , Lauryn Hill and Maxwell . Hill and Missy Elliott further blurred
220-606: A number 1 R&B hit with " So You Like What You See ". Troop also had a number 1 hit with a single from their second album, Attitude , entitled " Spread My Wings ". " Feels Good " by the Oakland group Tony! Toni! Toné! reached number 1 on the R&;B charts in 1990, and it also placed on the US top 100 (number 9) and on the dance charts (number 3). Today charted again in 1990 with "Why You Gettin' Funky on Me?", which reached number 2 on
275-527: A number 1 spot on the US R&;B charts. After the band New Edition broke up, its former members formed several splinter groups or acts, including Bell Biv DeVoe , Johnny Gill , Ralph Tresvant , and Bobby Brown . In 1990, several ex-New Edition members had hit songs. Bell Biv DeVoe's songs " Poison " and " Do Me! ", as well as Johnny Gill 's single " Rub You the Right Way ", all made it to number 3 in
330-608: A number one new jack swing hit, in " This is How We Do It ", which after its release saw the popularity of the genre decline. As hip hop culture became increasingly ubiquitous, the pop-crossover approach and perceived artifice of new jack swing began to lose its appeal with young urban listeners. Even the creator of the New Jack Swing, Teddy Riley, made his sound evolve with his second supergroup BLACKStreet, with their 1994's eponymous first album. A sound he sometimes called "Heavy R&B" in interviews. The last hit single to use
385-812: A position also achieved by the Rude Boys with their song " Are You Lonely For Me ". In 1992, Michael Jackson 's singles " Remember the Time " and " In the Closet " placed in the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, the top 2 in the Hot Dance Music/Club category, and reached number 1 in the Hot R&;B/Hip-Hop category. " Jam " also reached the top 5 in Hot Dance Music/Club and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop. Joe Public 's single " Live and Learn " hit number 4 on
440-416: A rap music sensibility." Ripani wrote that "the success of "Control" led to the incorporation of stylistic traits of rap over the next few years, and Janet Jackson was to continue to be one of the leaders in that development." That same year, Teddy Riley began producing R&B recordings that included hip hop influences. This combination of R&B style and hip hop rhythms was termed " new jack swing " and
495-509: Is a fusion genre of the rhythms and production techniques of hip hop and dance-pop , and the urban contemporary sound of R&B . Spearheaded by producers Teddy Riley , Bernard Belle , Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis , new jack swing was most popular from the late 1980s to early 1990s. Merriam-Webster 's online dictionary defines new jack swing as "pop music usually performed by black musicians that combines elements of jazz , funk , rap , and rhythm and blues ." New jack swing took up
550-479: Is a popular music genre that combines rhythm and blues with elements of pop , soul , funk , hip hop , and electronic music . The genre features a distinctive record production style and a smooth, lush style of vocal arrangement. Electronic influences and the use of hip hop or dance -inspired beats are typical, although the roughness and grit inherent in hip hop may be reduced and smoothed out. Contemporary R&B vocalists often use melisma , and since
605-463: Is far more diverse and incorporates more sonic elements than before, as it expands its appeal and commercial viability. Trap music 's influence maintained a strong presence on the music charts with R&B singer Beyoncé 's songs " Drunk in Love ", " Flawless " and " 7/11 ", Bryson Tiller 's debut studio album, Trapsoul and Mary J. Blige 's " Thick of It ". Latin R&B is gaining ground since
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#1732773243262660-457: Is particularly evident in the second single, " Nasty ". The success of Control , according to Ripani, bridged the gap between R&B and rap music. He asserts that "since Jackson's album was released in 1986 and was hugely successful, it is not unreasonable to assume that it had at least some impact on the new jack swing creations of Teddy Riley." Mantronix 's early records in the mid-1980s also had new jack elements. The term "new jack swing"
715-663: The "Billboard" 200 . His debut single " Run It! " peaked atop on the Billboard Hot 100, Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and the US Radio Songs . During this time also came the emergence of R&B songwriters . Bryan-Michael Cox co-wrote Usher's " Burn " and " Confessions Part II "(2005), Mariah Carey's " Shake It Off " and " Don't Forget About Us " (2006), and Chris Brown's " Say Goodbye "(2006). Keri Hilson would co-write songs Mary J. Blige 's " Take Me as I Am " (2006), Omarion's " Ice Box " (2006), and Ciara's " Like
770-420: The Billboard Hot 100 were African-American recording artists and accounted for 80% of the number-one R&B hits that year. Along with Usher's streak of singles, Top 40 radio and both pop and R&B charts were topped by Outkast 's " Hey Ya! ", Snoop Dogg 's " Drop It Like It's Hot ", Terror Squad 's " Lean Back " and Ciara 's " Goodies ". Chris Molanphy of " The Village Voice " later remarked that "by
825-471: The "human beatbox" for his realistic imitations of drum machines and other hip-hop sounds. Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis produced seven hit singles off the 1989 album Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 , which merged the Minneapolis sound with new jack swing. The album included a number of successful tracks, such as the number one Billboard Hot 100 hits " Miss You Much ". Karyn White , also produced by
880-617: The Billboard Hot 100, and number 1 on the Billboard Dance Club Play, 12-inch Singles Sales, and Hot Black Singles charts. "Hold On" was one of several tracks on their debut album and sophomore album Funky Divas (1992) to feature new jack swing. Both albums were certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Meanwhile, Samuelle , a former member of the disco -infused dance- urban group Club Nouveau had
935-489: The Flyte Time team also had hits in the late 1980s and early '90s. Sheena Easton also had a few hits from her 1991 album What Comes Naturally produced by hitmaker Vassel Benford. Producer Babyface had a hit with his song " It's No Crime ", which ranked number 7 in the US charts and number 1 on the US R&B charts. Another Teddy Riley–produced group, Today , had a hit with "Girl I Got My Eyes on You", which garnered
990-622: The Hot R&B Singles chart. The video for the song was shot at the Apollo Theater and also featured Kane, who appeared at LaBelle's show wearing a tux. The song would help LaBelle's album go gold. Color Me Badd had a number 1 hit with " I Wanna Sex You Up ". That same year, Christopher Williams released a single " I'm Dreamin' " from the New Jack City soundtrack, which became a number 1 single on Billboard ′s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart. Boyz II Men 's debut single " Motownphilly "
1045-442: The R&B charts. " Let's Chill " by Guy garnered a number 3 spot on the US R&B charts. " Feels Like Another One " is a 1991 single co-written and recorded by singer Patti LaBelle off her album, Burnin . The new jack swing-styled track was the leading track for LaBelle's eleventh solo album and featured a rap from rapper Big Daddy Kane. The track became successful on the R&B chart as it ended up peaking at number three on
1100-450: The Rain ", " Crucial ", and " N.E. Heartbreak ". In 1988, Wreckx-n-Effect , a Teddy Riley-produced group which garnered press attention regarding their use of bikini-clad women in their videos, released " New Jack Swing ", helping to popularize the new name for the emerging style. That same year, Fenderella garnered a hit with "Mr. DJ", a song with featured Doug E. Fresh , who was known as
1155-460: The U.S. Billboard Hot 100, number 3 on Billboard ′s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart and becoming the group's most successful single. In 1993 Teddy Riley's new group Blackstreet got new jack swing hit "Baby Be Mine". Chuckii Booker scored a number 1 R&B hit with his song " Games ". That same year, " She's Got That Vibe " by R. Kelly and Public Announcement reached the number 7 position on the R&B charts. " Weak " by SWV (Sisters With Voices) hit
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#17327732432621210-420: The US and over 20 million copies worldwide. Confessions had four consecutive Billboard Hot 100 number one singles—" Yeah! ", " Burn ", " Confessions Part II " and " My Boo ". It won three Grammy Awards in 2005, including Best Contemporary R&B Album , Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for "My Boo" and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Yeah!" In 2004, all 12 songs that topped
1265-575: The US top 100. Ralph Tresvant had a number 4 hit (US top 100 charts) and number 1 hit (US R&B) with his song " Sensitivity ", with another on the House Party 2 soundtrack "Yo Baby Yo". Also in 1990 pop singer Whitney Houston recorded " I'm Your Baby Tonight ", produced by Babyface & Antonio "L.A." Reid (later a record executive). The single topped the US Hot 100, giving Babyface his first produced number 1 song while further helping to bring
1320-652: The US. In that same year, Paula Abdul had the US number 1 hit " Straight Up ". Tony! Toni! Toné! had three songs in the top ten of the Hot R&;B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks , including "Little Walter" which hit number 1. New Edition after being in a transition due to the departure of Bobby Brown recruited Johnny Gill as his placement, leading to the release of the Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis produced album Heart Break , which spun off five hit singles " If It Isn't Love ", " You're Not My Kind of Girl ", " Can You Stand
1375-653: The classic new jack swing sound was Michael Jackson's " Blood on the Dance Floor ", released in 1997. Australian pop singer Kylie Minogue incorporated a strong new jack swing sound into her 1991 album Let's Get to It , most notably the lead single " Word Is Out ". The album and singles achieved notable success in the UK, Australia and throughout Europe. American pop singer Bruno Mars infused elements into his 2016 third album 24K Magic , with fifth single " Finesse " being completely influenced by new jack swing. The song
1430-479: The early 2000s, urban music "was" pop music." Between 2005 and 2009 Raymond, Knowles and Keys released albums— B'Day , Here I Stand , I Am... Sasha Fierce and The Element of Freedom . Mariah Carey's The Emancipation of Mimi (2005) debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and earned ten Grammy Award nominations. The second single " We Belong Together " topped the Hot 100 charts for 14 weeks, and
1485-604: The early 2000s, which featured massive crossover success on the Billboard charts by R&B and hip hop artists. In 2001, Alicia Keys released " Fallin' " as her debut single, peaking at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 , Mainstream Top 40 and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts. It won three Grammy Awards in 2002, including Song of the Year , Best R&B Song , and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance . It
1540-472: The end of the disco era in the late 1970s, when Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones added more electronic elements to the sound of the time, creating a smoother dancefloor-friendly style. The first result was Off the Wall (1979), which—according to Stephen Thomas Erlewine from AllMusic —"was a visionary album, that found a way to break disco wide open into a new world where the beat was undeniable, but not
1595-518: The era which exhibit influences from the new jack swing style. Video Soul , Soul Train , Showtime at the Apollo as well as the late night talk show The Arsenio Hall Show also helped to promote these acts. To date the most successful new jack swing album is Dangerous , released in 1991 by Michael Jackson , produced by Jackson and Riley, which has sold over 30 million copies worldwide. Many songs with elements of new jack swing peaked in
1650-517: The genre even further. The musician and record producer Teddy Riley 's group Guy , a group which was one of the early pioneers of hip-hop and R&B had a hit with the song " Groove Me ", which went to number 4 in the US R&B charts, and the 1988 song " Teddy's Jam ", which ranked number 5 in the US R&B charts. Single "My Fantasy" was from the OST Do the Right Thing . "New Jack City"
1705-497: The genre to the mainstream. The album's fourth single, " My Name Is Not Susan ", also utilized the same style, peaking at number 20 on the US Top 100. In 1990, " Hold On ", produced by Denzil Foster and Thomas McElroy and co-written with members of En Vogue (the new Oakland, California girl group they co-founded), was released as the first single off the group's debut album, Born to Sing (1990). The song peaked at number 2 on
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1760-833: The genre. The use of effects such as Auto-Tune and new computerized synths have given R&B a more futuristic feel while still attempting to incorporate many of the genre's common themes such as love and relationships. According to Christgau in 2017, "almost all R&B goes for voice-plus-sound rather than voice-plus-song, with the sound ranging from precision track-and-hook to idiosyncratic atmospherics." Early 2010s artists Usher and Chris Brown began embracing new electronic influences while still keeping R&B's original feel. Usher's " OMG " and " DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love ", and Chris Brown's " Yeah 3x " are all EDM-oriented. Singers Miguel , John Legend and Jeremih are popular in mainstream hip hop for many collaborations with rappers such as Wale , Rick Ross and J. Cole . Today's R&B
1815-441: The inventor of the sound, hailing him "the king of New Jack Swing, because he invented it." Music website VH1.com notes that, while "hip-hop and R&B are kissing cousins" in the 2000s, "the two genres were seldom mentioned in the same breath" in the early 1980s. However, in the late 1980s, "during the era of high-top fades , and parachute pants , producer Teddy Riley and label boss Andre Harrell successfully fused and marketed
1870-548: The line between R&B and hip hop by recording both styles. Beginning in 1995, the Grammy Awards enacted the Grammy Award for Best R&B Album , with II by Boyz II Men becoming the first recipient. The award was later received by TLC for CrazySexyCool in 1996, Tony Rich for Words in 1997, Erykah Badu for Baduizm in 1998 and Lauryn Hill for The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill in 1999. In 1994
1925-540: The mid-1980s, R&B rhythms have been combined with elements of hip hop culture and music, pop culture and pop music. According to Geoffrey Himes speaking in 1989, the progressive soul movement of the early 1970s "expanded the musical and lyrical boundaries of [R&B] in ways that haven't been equaled since". This movement was led by soul singer-songwriter/producers such as Curtis Mayfield , Marvin Gaye , and Stevie Wonder . Norman Whitfield 's productions at Motown ,
1980-444: The most commercially successful R&B acts of the decade were Usher , Alicia Keys , Beyoncé , Mariah Carey , Rihanna , Chris Brown , Ne-Yo and Akon . Continuing from the 1990s and 2000s, R&B, like many other genres, drew influences from the technical innovations of the time and began to incorporate more electronic and machine-made sounds and instruments, this evolving style called Electro-R&B slowly began dominating
2035-548: The number one spot on both the US top 100 and the R&B charts. In 1993: " Don't Walk Away " by Jade made it to number 4 and number 3 in the US top 100 and R&B charts, respectively. The New Jack R&B group II D Extreme scored a hit in 1993 with their New Jack ballad "Cry No More". TLC 's debut album, Ooooooohhh... On the TLC Tip (1992) had several hits, including " What About Your Friends ", " Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg " and " Baby-Baby-Baby ". In 1995, Montell Jordan had
2090-471: The primary focus" and "was part of a colorful tapestry of lush ballads and strings, smooth soul and pop, soft rock, and alluring funk". Richard J. Ripani wrote that Janet Jackson 's Control (1986) was "important to the development of R&B for several reasons", as she and her producers, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis , "crafted a new sound that fuses the rhythmic elements of funk and disco, along with heavy doses of synthesizers, percussion, sound effects, and
2145-452: The record label of Gaye, were also pioneering for setting the soul vocals and simple hooks of earlier rhythm and blues records against strong backbeats , vocal harmonies, and orchestral sounds, all of which thickened the texture of the music. Gaye's own music on albums such as What's Going On (1971) incorporated jazz influences that led the genre into a looser musical direction. The nearest precursor to contemporary R&B came at
2200-780: The singer Aaliyah drop her debut album and in 1996 she released her second album called "One In A Million" with different sounds and produced by Missy Elliot and Timbaland, unknown at that moment. At the end of 1999, Billboard magazine ranked Mariah Carey and Janet Jackson as the first and second most successful artists of the 1990s. Simultaneously, in the second half of the 1990s, The Neptunes and Timbaland set influential precedence on contemporary R&B and hip hop music. Writing in 2003, music critic Robert Christgau describes modern R&B as being "about texture, mood, feel—vocal and instrumental and rhythmic, articulated as they're smooshed together". Following periods of fluctuating success, urban music attained commercial dominance during
2255-557: The sound produced and engineered by R&B/hip hop artist and producer Teddy Riley. Riley is an American R&B and hip hop singer-songwriter, musician and record producer. He led the band Guy in the late 1980s and Blackstreet in the 1990s. Riley said, "I define the term [new jack swing] as a new kid on the block who's swinging it." The defining feature of Riley's music was the introduction of swingbeats, "a rhythmic pattern using offbeat accented 16th note triplets." In an interview with Revolt TV in 2017, Andre Harrell called Riley
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2310-428: The top 10 of the U.S. R&B and U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s. The height of its popularity was 1988-1993, with it reaching its peak in 1990. In 1987, Keith Sweat 's first new jack swing song " I Want Her " peaked at number 5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. It is considered the first official New Jack Swing hit. A few months later, Bobby Brown's "My Prerogative" would take
2365-470: The trend of using sampled beats and tunes, and created beats using electronic drum machines such as the then-new SP-1200 sampler and the Roland TR-808 to lay an "insistent beat under light melody lines and clearly enunciated vocals." The Roland TR-808 was sampled to create distinctive, syncopated, swung rhythms, with its snare sound being especially prominent. Kyle West remembered 1985 as
2420-427: The two sounds in a sexy, exclamatory music that critics termed new jack swing. It sparked a revolution." Riley stated that before new jack swing, "Rappers and singers didn't want anything to do with one another", because "Singers were soft, rappers were street." Riley's new style blended "sweet melody and big beats." The sensibilities of Riley's fusion of the styles would forever change pop music/hip-hop music pairing and
2475-455: The wave of artists began mixing trap with that sound in the middle of this decade. Spanish-language singles by Alex Rose, Rauw Alejandro and Paloma Mami , which borrow shrewdly from R&B, are captivating a global audience. In Latin America, the genre became popular with Alex Rose's "Toda", and Sech 's " Otro Trago ". New jack swing New jack swing , new jack , or swingbeat
2530-406: The year he listened to new jack swing with Teddy Riley . Riley as well as drummer Lenny White credit the start of new jack swing to English singer-songwriter and producer Junior Giscombe and his 1985 single "Oh Louise". Some music critics said Full Force 's "Alice, I Want You Just for Me" (1985) was the first new jack swing song, and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis called Full Force and said Alice
2585-462: Was a number 1 R&B and top 5 U.S. pop hit. " I Like the Way (The Kissing Game) " by Hi-Five garnered the US number 1 and R&B number 1 spots. Jodeci's debut album Forever My Lady garnered three number 1 R&B Hits in the fall of 1991 ("Forever My Lady", "Stay", and "Come and Talk To Me"). " Exclusivity " by Damian Dame charted as number-one R&B single, spending two weeks at the top position,
2640-615: Was along with Riley nicknamed "The King of New Jack Swing". NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air also boosted the spread of this culture, as the star of the show, Will Smith , was known initially for his hip-hop duo with DJ Jazzy Jeff . During the first episode of the series, Will Smith dances to the Soul II Soul new jack swing single " Back to Life (However Do You Want Me) ". In other episodes, he sings " Teddy's Jam " and " Rump Shaker ". A Different World , Waynehead and In Living Color are other television programs of
2695-557: Was also nominated for Record of the Year . Beyoncé 's solo studio debut album Dangerously in Love (2003) has sold over 5 million copies in the United States and earned five Grammy Awards . Usher 's Confessions (2004) sold 1.1 million copies in its first week and over 8 million copies in 2004, since then it has been certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and, As of 2016, has sold over 10 million copies in
2750-772: Was applied to artists such as Keith Sweat , Bobby Brown , Johnny Kemp , and Bell Biv DeVoe . Using hip hop -inspired backing tracks, a new genre labeled " hip hop soul " was created by Mary J. Blige and producer Sean Combs . During the mid-1990s, Whitney Houston 's The Bodyguard: Original Soundtrack Album eventually sold over 45 million copies worldwide becoming the best-selling soundtrack of all time. Janet Jackson 's self-titled fifth studio album Janet (1993), which came after her multimillion-dollar contract with Virgin Records , sold over 14 million copies worldwide. Boyz II Men and Mariah Carey recorded several Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits, including " One Sweet Day ",
2805-514: Was coined in an October 18, 1987 Village Voice profile of Teddy Riley by Barry Michael Cooper . "New Jack" was a slang term (meaning ~'Johnny-come-lately' ) used in a song by Grandmaster Caz of the Cold Crush Brothers , and "swing" was intended by Cooper to draw an "analogy between the music played at the speakeasies of F. Scott Fitzgerald's time to the crackhouses of Teddy Riley's time." The term "new jack swing" describes
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#17327732432622860-416: Was further popularized with Bad Boy 's dominance of the late '90s through much of the same techniques. Riley, a 19-year-old man from Harlem, quickly became an A-list producer and commanded big fees to add his sound to major artist projects. The 1989 film Ghostbusters II helped spread new jack swing with its theme song, " On Our Own " by Bobby Brown (written by L.A. Reid, Babyface and Daryl Simmons), who
2915-587: Was later hailed "song of the decade" and won a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance in 2006. The mid-2000s came with the emergence of new R&B acts Ashanti , Keyshia Cole and Akon . Ashanti's eponymous debut album topped both US Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. It earned her three Grammy nominations winning one for the Best Contemporary R&;B Album . R&B newcomer Chris Brown released his self-titled album in 2005 which debuted at number two on
2970-605: Was on the soundtrack for the film of the same title . Johnny Kemp 's "Just Got Paid" also cracked the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1988 and went to number 1 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play . The musician and Al B. Sure! had success with "Nite and Day" and other two singles went to the Top 5 of the R&B chart in 1988. In 1988, Bobby Brown began his string of Top 10 Billboard hits from his second album, Don't Be Cruel , which ranked number 1 in
3025-543: Was their favorite song, and their favorite group was Full Force. After that, Jam & Lewis produced Janet Jackson 's digital R&B album, Control (1986). Musicologist Richard J. Ripani PhD, author of The New Blue Music: Changes in Rhythm & Blues, 1950–1999 (2006), observed that the album was one of the first successful records to influence the rise of new jack swing by creating a fusion of R&B, rap, funk, disco and synthesized percussion. The new jack swing sound
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