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4 R&B Artists From the 90s That You Might Have Forgotten About

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When you think about 90s R&B, what comes to mind? The casuals will play Montell Jordan’s “This Is How We Do It” and Mark Morrison’s “Return Of The Mack” to death at house parties. You’ll get a little Jodeci and Mary J. Blige, and probably “Can We Talk” by Tevin Campbell. It can all run a little predictably. As a result, 90s R&B risks feeling a little cliché.

But what about the R&B acts you haven’t thought about in a while? You might remember their big hits but couldn’t quite put a name on them. Noisey has selected four artists who might make you snap your fingers trying to remember what they made. As a result, you might be able to round out your 90s R&B playlist.

4 Underrated 90s R&B Artists That You Should Play Again

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