Top 10 R&B Songs of 1996

Here are the Top 10 R&B Songs of 1996, based on Billboard’s Year-End Hot R&B Singles chart for that year. These tracks dominated radio, charts, and dance floors, showcasing the golden era of 90s R&B:

🎶 Top 10 R&B Songs of 1996

1. “Always Be My Baby” – Mariah Carey        Producer(s): Mariah Carey, Jermaine Dupri, Manuel Seal
   A sweet, nostalgic anthem that became one of Mariah’s most iconic songs.

2. “You’re Makin’ Me High” – Toni Braxton    Producer(s): Babyface, Bryce Wilson
   Sultry and seductive, this track showed off Toni’s powerful vocals and topped both R&B and pop charts.

3. “Nobody” – Keith Sweat feat. Athena Cage    Producer(s): Keith Sweat
   A slow jam classic, with a pleading duet that ruled quiet storm playlists.

4. “Twisted” – Keith Sweat    Producer(s): Keith Sweat, Eric McCaine
   Another hit from Keith, this one had a smoother groove and heavy rotation on urban radio.

5. “Exhale (Shoop Shoop)” – Whitney Houston  Producer(s): Babyface
   From the Waiting to Exhale soundtrack, this soulful ballad was a moment of vulnerability and grace.

6. “Sittin’ Up In My Room” – Brandy  Producer(s): Babyface
   A youthful, fun hit produced by Babyface, also from the Waiting to Exhale soundtrack.

7. “Before You Walk Out of My Life” – Monica        Producer(s): Soulshock & Karlin
   A mature-sounding ballad from a then-teenage Monica that became an instant favorite.

8. “Tell Me” – Groove Theory    Producer(s): Bryce Wilson
   A smooth blend of R&B and neo-soul with a touch of hip-hop, featuring the unforgettable voice of Amel Larrieux.

9. “No Diggity” – Blackstreet feat. Dr. Dre    Producer(s): Teddy Riley
   A genre-blending hit with a hypnotic beat and swagger-filled vocals that crossed over globally.

10. “Soon as I Get Home” – Faith Evans    Producer(s): Sean “Puffy” Combs, Chucky Thompson
    An emotional promise of love and commitment from Bad Boy’s first lady.

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