New Jack Swing

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

Bobby Brown

Mary J. Blige

Johnny Gill

Boyz II Men

R. Kelly

Bell Biv DeVoe

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New Jack Swing Album Highlights

Mary J. Blige

What's the 411?

R. Kelly

12 Play

New Edition

Hits

Guy

Michael Jackson

The Essential Michael ...

Janet Jackson

Rhythm Nation 1814

More New Jack Swing Albums

New Jack Swing Song Highlights

Title/Composer	Performer	Stream
You Remind Me Dave "Jam" Hall / Eric Milteer	Mary J. Blige	Spotify
Bump N' Grind R. Kelly	R. Kelly	Spotify
Cool It Now Vincent Brantley / Rick Timas	New Edition
Groove Me Timmy Gatling / Gene Griffin / Aaron Hall / Teddy Riley	Guy	Spotify
Alright James Harris III / Janet Jackson / Terry Lewis	Janet Jackson
Whip Appeal Babyface / Perri Reid	Babyface	Spotify
Feels Good Timothy Christian Riley / Carl Wheeler / Dwayne Wiggins / Raphael Wiggins	Tony! Toni! Toné!
The Blues Dwayne Wiggins / Raphael Wiggins	Tony! Toni! Toné!
Motownphilly Dallas Austin / Nathan Morris / Shawn Stockman	Boyz II Men
Make It Last Forever Teddy Riley / Keith Sweat	Jacci McGhee / Keith Sweat	Spotify

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