Jodeci
What's the 411?
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Boyz II Men

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New Jack Swing evolved in the late '80s, when urban contemporary soul artists began incorporating hip-hop rhythms, samples, and production techniques into their sound. Some songs simply had hip-hop beats, others had rapped sections and sung choruses, but the overall result was an edgier, more street-oriented sound that seamlessly blended both the melodic qualities of soul and the funky rhythms of rap. It paved the way for the '90s soul, where the dividing line between rap and R&B was frequently indistinguishable.

New Jack Swing Artists Highlights

Jodeci
Jodeci
Boyz II Men
Boyz II Men
Tony! Toni! Toné!
Tony! Toni! Toné!
En Vogue
En Vogue
Sounds of Blackness
Sounds of Blackness
Guy
Guy

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New Jack Swing Album Highlights

What's the 411?
Mary J. Blige
What's the 411?
12 Play
R. Kelly
12 Play
Hits
New Edition
Hits
Tender Lover
Babyface
Tender Lover
Guy
Guy
Guy
The Essential Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
The Essential Michael ...

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New Jack Swing Song Highlights

Title/Composer Performer Stream
Sweet Thing Tony Dofat
Sex Me, Pts. 1-2 R. Kelly
Cool It Now New Edition
Soon as I Get Home Babyface
Teddy's Jam Guy
Alright Janet Jackson
The Blues Tony! Toni! Toné!
Feels Good Tony! Toni! Toné!
Make It Last Forever Jacci McGhee / Keith Sweat
Motownphilly Boyz II Men

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