Monday 26 December 2011

TOP 10 R&B/SOUL SONGS OF 2011


One thing that seriously lacked in 2011 was the amount 
of quality R&B albums and songs that dropped.
I had a tough time picking this top 10 for the simple
fact I couldn't even do a top 5. That's how bad
it was and not even my favourite artists within the genre
could deliver a whole album of that goodness. Odd.
Even R. Kelly surpassed most with "Shut Up", a track
he wrote after coming out of throat surgery. I'm not 
even going to waste time putting up audio here except 
for the first three tracks which had something to offer.
Very boring and forgetful year in R&B. A shame.


1. Lloyd - Cupid
I so overlooked this album (it isn't very good),
but i recently came across this track and the melodies
in the hook over a crazy Polow Da Don beat so sold this.
Big time, all the way to the top!


2. Jagged Edge - Flow Through My Veins
Despite a bad year in R&B, at least there was this song. 
This is the type of song i just love. 
Great melodies in everything, the vocal production 
throughout, both in verses and hook, and a smooth 
beat to match it all up. Grand.

3. Tyrese - I Miss That Girl
Equally great is this track. Classic Tyrese type shit
with a great soulful feel all over. 

4. Robin Thicke - Dangerous
This could've been at number one if it weren't for 
nostalgia fot those R&B joints i so love. Though this
doesn't hold a candle to previous Thicke tracks, it is
a piece of marvel and this man is a genius.

5. Joe - Circles
First time ever being slightly disappointed with a Joe
album. Just not up there. This track however was nice.

6. Robin Thicke - Cloud 9
Another smooth joint for Mr. Paula Patton. I'd be on
cloud 9 too. Lovin the jazzy feel to this.

7. Jagged Edge - Lay You Down
Wouldn't call this up there wit JE's other similar tracks,
but again, given the year, it's a nice little track.

8.Robin Thicke - Love After War
He had the best R&B album this year, so only fitting
he'd be featured again. This title track is uplifting.

9. Lloyd - World Cry
Can't go wrong with a Kelz production at all. Would
be much better with just kelly on it, but it's all good.
Pretty much only decent cut off Lloyd's latest alb.

10. Keith Sweat - To The Middle
Despite having T-Pain featured, and thus autotune,
even from mr. sweat himself (argh), this was the only 
worthy track i could mention. Still doesn't deserve it.

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