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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