9 Best 90s R&B Guy Groups
by Junebug18
Junebug counts down his favorite 90s R&B guy groups. To check out some of the best songs by these R&B guy groups.
1. Tony! Toni! Tone!
Probably the greatest complete collective from that era (1987-2009). They did it ALL from all angles (uptempo hits, ballad hits, awards, critically acclaimed LP's, musicianship, songwriting, production etc.) without falling off. Also the ONLY R&B artist I know (not just in that era, but EVER!) that have got better and better each time they dropped an album.
- 2. Jodeci
Arguably greatest influences in modern R&B 1990's to present. Their impact is still going strong (JE, Next, Dru Hill, Avant, Usher, etc. you name it). Mostly self contained and are arguably the kings of ballads by an R&B group from that era. One of the strongest harmonies and have left biggest footprint left in so little time. Also huge among the more urban hip-hop crowd, or in my terms, the most hood love from any other group 87-today.
- 3. Mint Condition
Easily the best R&B "band" from that era. Musically they play it all from a professional level (R&B, Funk, Alt, Latin etc.) and also the most self-contained and creative band from that era. Also had the best subject matter than other groups from the same era. Most longevity (1991-present...tied with Boyz II Men) and best LIVE group out of the bunch. Also each member plays a role, vocally AND instrumentally.
- 4. Silk
Most soulful harmony out of all groups. Great catalogue of albums. Limited subject matter, but they were one of the best at what they did. Also had great production on all albums and a killer lead singer (Lil G) who is probably the best lead singer of all the groups. One of the best male singing groups of the last 20 years.
- 5. Boyz II Men
Most successful group, most hits, most sales, and best harmony. Revolutionized R&B and brought back an old school feeling of a traditional motown harmony. History makers and helped R&B gain a more wide spread audience than before. The most recognizable and memorable male r&b group of the NJS era-present and tied with Mint Condition with the most longevity.
- 6. Dru Hill
Good soul collective that had a good harmony great lyrics and success in such little time. Probably the best group of the 2nd half of the 90's and easily were at the forefront of "male R&B group" of that same period. IMO, the last really good R&B to come out into the game.
- 7. Intro
Vastly underrated group. Has limited success but made a superior quality debut album. Even got a co-sign from Stevie Wonder which really says a lot. Good lead singer, alright back up singers. Too bad they never were able to follow up their 2nd album which was good, but a successfully a dud.
- 8. After 7
Great vocal group. Great balladeers. Memorable uptempo and ballads hits in the NJS era alone. Stellar songwriting/production (from Babyface of course). Didn't really go outside the box and evolve, but hey if it ain't broke, don't fix it right? Easily one of the better adult contemporary R&B male groups of the era.
- 9. Guy
The blueprint to new jack swing. Without them (mainly), there's no "Motownphilly", "Feels Good", "Poison", "Don't Be Cruel", "If It Isn't Love" etc. Basically no new jack swing without them (well, mainly Teddy..), which was a huge pivotal point in R&B history. Their 1st album should be in your collection, if you don't already have it. A top 3, (if not, THEE top) R&B album that defines new jack swing. They also had killer production, vocals, uptempo jams and a strong lead singer.
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