Tweet's Top 10 Best Songs

R&B/Soul Songstress TWEET celebrates her birthday today and @RnBJunkieOfficial honors her by looking over her Top 10 songs in our latest edition of Top 10 Best Songs… Since 2002, Tweet has released three studio albums: Southern Hummingbird, It’s Me Again and Charlene and one EP: Simply Tweet.

10 ICEBERG

From the Album: It’s Me Again

A subtle and lush standout cut from Tweet’s sophomore LP about a lover turned cold.

09 SOMEBODY ELSE WILL (FEATURING MISSY ELLIOTT)

From the Album: Charlene

Tweet reunited with Missy Elliott on this Hip Hop Soul cut which exemplifies why they are dynamic together musically.

08 BEST FRIEND (FEATURING BILAL)

From the Album: Southern Hummingbird

On this standout cut Tweet collaborates with R&B/Soul crooner Bilal who admit their “closer than close” friendship for one another.

07 CAB RIDE

From the Album: It’s Me Again

Referencing Bob James Theme from Taxi, finds the R&B songstress on her way to see her love interest.

06 MAGIC

From the Album: Charlene

This midtempo jam was released as the second single from Tweet’s comeback third LP in collaboration with frequent producer Charlie Bereal. Displaying her trademark sound that we all know and love.

05 OOPS (OH MY)

From the Album: Southern Hummingbird

Produced by Timbaland with lyric assistance from Missy Elliott, this sexual empowering song started it all for the Southern Hummingbird. Peaking at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100’s and No. 1 on the R&B chart.

04 MY PLACE

From the Album: Southern Hummingbird

The opening cut from Tweet’s debut album which displays control of her sexuality. This flirtatious track has since been sampled by Ty Dolla $ign, Bryson Tiller and GoldLink.

03 I’M DONE
From the Album: It’s Me Again

Declaring she’s in “no need of love unless it’s Mr. Right” on this soothing standout groove.

02 SMOKING CIGARETTES

From the Album: Southern Hummingbird

Tweet’s sultry vocals and storytelling of the absentee of a mate on this track easily sets the tone for her stellar debut album.

01 BEAUTIFUL

From the Album: Southern Hummingbird

One of the standout cuts from Tweet’s debut LP which showcases her jazzy delivery about the charm, class and beauty of her significant other.

HONORABLE MENTION:

“Call Me”

“Complain”

“Boogie 2nite”
“Enough”
“Priceless”
“I Was Created for This”
“Always Will”

“Proceed”

"You"

Aaliyah's Top 10 Best Songs

@RnBJunkieOfficial salutes Grammy nominated R&B singer and actress AALIYAH on her birthday today. In her 7 year career, she released three studio albums, multiple award wins and nominations to lead role in Blockbuster films. We look back at her best and most impactful songs.

10 COME OVER

From the Album: I Care 4 U

A standout Johnta Austin cut that didn’t make Aaliyah’s third album and later used on her posthumous album. It became a top 10 R&B hit. Sidenote: R&B duo Changing Faces recorded a version for their third album Visit Me.

09 HOT LIKE FIRE (TIMBALAND’S GROOVE MIX)

From the Album: One In A Million

Often praised as the standout version over the original album version and rightfully so.

08 AT YOUR BEST (YOU ARE LOVE)

From the Album: Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number

At the tender age of 15, Aaliyah skillfully showcased her angelic and melodic voice on her cover of this Isley Brother’s classic. Reintroduced to both the old and new, Aaliyah made it a classic again in her own right.

07 MORE THAN A WOMAN

From the Album: Aaliyah

This Timbaland produced and Grammy-nominated song represented just what Aaliyah was. Released as the second single from Aaliyah’s final album it became a top 10 R&B hit.

06 IF YOUR GIRL ONLY KNEW

From the Album: One In A Million

Released as the lead single from Aaliyah’s sophomore album and the song that really put Timbaland & Missy on the map. The song became Aaliyah’s second No. 1 R&B hit up to that point.

05 MISS YOU

From the Album: I Care 4 U

Written by a young Johnta Austin for Aaliyah’s third album but after not making the cut, it was later issued on her posthumous album as the lead single and became her fourth and last No. 1 R&B hit.

04 TRY AGAIN

From the Album: Romeo Must Die Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Aaliyah scored her second Grammy nomination with this song. It became her first and only single to top Billboard’s Hot 100’s chart.

03 ONE IN A MILLION

From the Album: One In A Million

Chosen as the second single in the US from Aaliyah’s sophomore album. While it missed both the Hot 100 and R&B charts, this Timbaland & Missy Elliott penned song would go on to become one of her most innovative and identifiable songs amongst critics and fans alike.

02 ROCK THE BOAT

From the Album: Aaliyah

Written by Static Major, this song is a bittersweet moment to music fans as Aaliyah was killed on impact shortly after the filming of the music video. The song went on to peak at No. 2 on the R&B chart and secured her a Grammy-nomination.

01 ARE YOU THAT SOMEBODY? (FEATURING TIMBALAND)

From the Album: Dr. Dolittle Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Paired with producer/rapper Timbaland and the late Static Major, this song earned Aaliyah her first Grammy nomination of her career and became her third No. 1 R&B single.

HONORABLE MENTION:

“I Don’t Wanna”

“I Care 4 U”

“4 Page Letter”

“Back & Forth”

“At Your Best (Stepper’s Ball Mix)”

“The One I Gave My Heart To”

HONORABLE MENTION ALBUM CUTS:

“Choosey Lover (Old School/New School)”

“Street Thing”

“I Refuse”

“Loose Rap” featuring Static Major

“Erica Kane”

Missy Elliott, The First Female Hip-Hop Artist, Inducted Into The Songwriters Hall Of Fame

With a successful career that spans over twenty years, Missy ‘Misdemeanor’ Elliott is getting her just due by being inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. 

Outside of her discography, Missy Elliott has penned hits for the likes of 702, Aaliyah, Total, Janet Jackson, Beyoncé, Fantasia, TLC, and more.  

The 2019 Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on June 13th, in New York City. 

Ranked: Whitney Houston’s My Love Is Your Love Album 20 Years Later

On this day, 20 years ago Grammy Award-winning International Superstar WHITNEY HOUSTON released her fourth studio LP My Love Is Your Love via Arista Records. The album peaked at No. 13 in the US and produced three top 5 Billboard hits: Heartbreak Hotel, It’s Not Right But It’s Okay and the title track My Love Is Your Love, selling 4 million copies domestically and 10 million copies internationally. @RnBJunkieOfficial do the honor of ranking My Love Is Your Love 20 years later...

13 IN MY BUSINESS

Houston once again paired with Missy Elliott on this autobiographical jam which tells the story constantly scrutinizing and judging her and her man.

12 I WAS MADE TO LOVE HIM

This Stevie Wonder cover and Lauryn Hill produced jam was added as a bonus cut. This remarkable and brilliant remake closes the My Love Is Your Love album perfectly.

11 YOU’LL NEVER STAND ALONE

One of Diane Warren’s typical ballads, however; Houston carried the lyric pleasantly well.

10 UNTIL YOU COME BACK

From the opening of this song it puts you in the mind of “vintage” Houston i.e. “I Have Nothing” / “Why Does It Hurt So Bad”. Produced by Babyface and Daryl Simmons.

09 IF I TOLD YOU THAT

This piano driven urban dance track finds Houston’s desire to evolve something more into a friendship. Subsequently, this Rodney Jerkins produced song was later released as a duet with George Michael for Houston’s Whitney: The Greatest Hits where it peaked in the top 10 in the UK.

08 GET IT BACK

An edgy jam produced by Rodney Jerkins which finds Houston refreshing and carefree vocally.

07 I BOW OUT

Another standout gem. Written by Diane Warren and produced by Babyface and Rodney Jerkins.

06 OH YES

The longest song on the album which also happens to be one of the standout non-singles which should have been a single. Produced by Missy Elliott and showcases Houston in rare form with her sultry, seductive and sexual side.

05 I LEARNED FROM THE BEST

Written and produced by hit-making team Diane Warren and David Foster, this remarkable ballad was released as the fifth and final single.

04 WHEN YOU BELIEVE (DUET W/ MARIAH CAREY)

Houston collaborated with Mariah Carey for this Grammy-nominated song originally for The Prince of Egypt Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. Subsequently it was released as the lead single and would go on to win Best Song at the 1999 Academy Awards.

03 MY LOVE IS YOUR LOVE

This Platinum-selling single was produced by Wyclef Jean and showcased a different side for Houston sonically fusing Reggae, R&B and Hip Hop Soul which sets the tone for the album. Peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100’s and No. 2 on the R&B chart making it another one of Houston’s top 20 biggest hits.

02 HEARTBREAK HOTEL (FEAT. FAITH EVANS & KELLY PRICE)

Houston teamed up with fellow powerhouse vocalists Faith Evans and Kelly Price for this Platinum-selling and Grammy-nominated song which was released as the second single. Another one of Houston’s top 20 biggest hits. Peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100’s and No. 1 on the R&B chart.

01 IT’S NOT RIGHT, BUT IT’S OKAY

Released as the overall third single and produced by Rodney Jerkins, this Grammy Award-winning song peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100’s and No. 1 on the R&B chart becoming one of Houston’s top 20 biggest singles of her illustrious career.