Top 100 R&B/Rap Singles of the 80's.

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1. Eric B and Rakim - "Paid In Full"

― Chris V. (Chris V), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 14:47 (twenty-three years ago)

2. "Can You Rock It Like This" Run DMC

― Dom Passantino (Dom Passantino), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 14:50 (twenty-three years ago)

3. JVC Force - Strong Island

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 14:52 (twenty-three years ago)

4. Public Enemy - Bring The Noise (version on Do The Right Thing soundtrack)

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 14:52 (twenty-three years ago)

5. Rammelzee vs K-Rob - Beat Bop

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 14:53 (twenty-three years ago)

6. eric b & rakim "follow the leader"

― michael wells (michael w.), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 14:53 (twenty-three years ago)

7. Schoolly-D - PSK (What Does It Mean)

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 14:53 (twenty-three years ago)

8. DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: Parents Just Don't Understand

― Ally (mlescaut), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 14:53 (twenty-three years ago)

9. LL Cool J - Rock The Bells

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 14:54 (twenty-three years ago)

9. Grandmaster Flash - The Message

― Chris V. (Chris V), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 14:54 (twenty-three years ago)

10. Grandmaster Flash - The Message

― Chris V. (Chris V), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 14:54 (twenty-three years ago)

11. Spoonie Gee - The Godfather

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 14:55 (twenty-three years ago)

12. "The Magic Number" De La Soul

― Dom Passantino (Dom Passantino), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 14:55 (twenty-three years ago)

12. Mantronix - Who Is It

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 14:55 (twenty-three years ago)

13. Run DMC - King Of Rock

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 14:55 (twenty-three years ago)

14. New Edition - Mr. Telephone Man

― Chris V. (Chris V), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 14:55 (twenty-three years ago)

15. Cameo - She's Strange

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 14:56 (twenty-three years ago)

16. J Blackfoot - Taxi

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 14:56 (twenty-three years ago)

16. johnny kemp "just got paid"

― michael wells (michael w.), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 14:56 (twenty-three years ago)

17. "Hey Ladies" Beastie Boys

― Dom Passantino (Dom Passantino), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 14:56 (twenty-three years ago)

19. Gil Scott-Heron - B Movie

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 14:56 (twenty-three years ago)

20. bobby brown "don't be cruel"

― michael wells (michael w.), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 14:56 (twenty-three years ago)

21. Prince - If I Was Your Girlfriend

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 14:57 (twenty-three years ago)

22. Loose Ends - Hangin' On A String

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 14:57 (twenty-three years ago)

23. anita baker "sweet love"

― michael wells (michael w.), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 14:57 (twenty-three years ago)

24. Beggar & Co - Somebody Help Me Out

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 14:57 (twenty-three years ago)

25. Mantronix 'Ladies/Bassline'

― stevem (blueski), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 14:58 (twenty-three years ago)

26. Bambaataa - Planet Rock

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 14:58 (twenty-three years ago)

26. james ingram "yah mo b there"

― michael wells (michael w.), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 14:58 (twenty-three years ago)

28. Rick James - Super Freak

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 14:59 (twenty-three years ago)

29. George Clinton - Do Fries Go With That Shake

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 14:59 (twenty-three years ago)

30. Tashan - Chasin' A Dream

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 14:59 (twenty-three years ago)

30. tom tom club 'genius of love', grace jones 'pull up to the bumper' or joyce sims 'come into my life' - whichever you feel is most applicable

― stevem (blueski), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 14:59 (twenty-three years ago)

32. Oran "Juice" Jones - The Rain

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 14:59 (twenty-three years ago)

32. chaka khan "i feel for you"

― michael wells (michael w.), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 14:59 (twenty-three years ago)

34. Gap Band - Burn Rubber On Me

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:00 (twenty-three years ago)

35. george clinton "atomic dog"

― michael wells (michael w.), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:00 (twenty-three years ago)

27. Special Ed - I Got It Made

― Chris V. (Chris V), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:00 (twenty-three years ago)

33. Doug E Fresh - "The Show"

― Jacob, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:00 (twenty-three years ago)

38. Betty Wright - Pain

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:00 (twenty-three years ago)

36. NWA 'Straight Outta Compton'

― stevem (blueski), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:01 (twenty-three years ago)

39. Run DMC "It's Like That b/w Sucker M.C.'s"-

― H (Heruy), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:01 (twenty-three years ago)

39. Special Ed - I Got It Made

― Chris V. (Chris V), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:01 (twenty-three years ago)

40. Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:01 (twenty-three years ago)

41. Alexander O'Neal - Criticise

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:01 (twenty-three years ago)

42. Akrika Bambataa Looking for a Perfect Beat

― H (Heruy), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:01 (twenty-three years ago)

43. Janet Jackson - Nasty

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:02 (twenty-three years ago)

44. Planet Patrol - Cheap Thrills

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:02 (twenty-three years ago)

10. Public Enemy 'Fight The Power'

― stevem (blueski), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:02 (twenty-three years ago)

44. Three Times Dope - Greatest Man Alive
45. Three Times Dope - Funky Dividends
46. Stetsasonic - Talkin All That Jazz

― Chris V. (Chris V), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:02 (twenty-three years ago)

45. Newcleus Jam On it

― H (Heruy), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:02 (twenty-three years ago)

44. colonel abrams "trapped"

― michael wells (michael w.), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:02 (twenty-three years ago)

49. Bobby Womack - Tell Me Why (already had Fight The Power)

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:02 (twenty-three years ago)

50. Michael Jackson 'Billie Jean'

― stevem (blueski), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:03 (twenty-three years ago)

51. Stevie Wonder - I ain't gonna stand for it

― Jeff W (Jeff W), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:03 (twenty-three years ago)

53. Class Action - Weekend

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:03 (twenty-three years ago)

MC Miker G & DJ Sven - Holiday Rap

― Siegbran (eofor), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:03 (twenty-three years ago)

54. Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam Wanna Take you Home

― H (Heruy), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:04 (twenty-three years ago)

54. David Joseph - You Can't Hide Your Love (guaranteed free of ring-a-rang-a-dong)

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:04 (twenty-three years ago)

56. gwen guthrie "seventh heaven"

― michael wells (michael w.), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:04 (twenty-three years ago)

57. Intruders - Who Do You Love

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:04 (twenty-three years ago)

58. Whispers - It's A Love Thing

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:05 (twenty-three years ago)

59. Linx - Throw Away The Key

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:05 (twenty-three years ago)

59. rufus & chaka khan "ain't nobody"

― michael wells (michael w.), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:05 (twenty-three years ago)

61. Womack & Womack - Teardrops

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:05 (twenty-three years ago)

63. donna summer "dinner with gershwin"

― michael wells (michael w.), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:05 (twenty-three years ago)

62. Julia & Co - Breakin' Down

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:06 (twenty-three years ago)

64. Smokey Robinson - And I Don't Love You

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:06 (twenty-three years ago)

65. Eddie Murphy 'Put Your Mouth On Me'

― stevem (blueski), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:06 (twenty-three years ago)

66. de la soul "eye know"

― michael wells (michael w.), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:06 (twenty-three years ago)

66. Doug E. Fresh - La-Di-Da-Di

― H (Heruy), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:06 (twenty-three years ago)

the REAL 65. Chaka Khan 'I Feel For You'

― stevem (blueski), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:07 (twenty-three years ago)

67. Salt n’ Pepa Push It

― H (Heruy), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:07 (twenty-three years ago)

67. SOS Band - Just Be Good To Me

― JoB (JoB), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:07 (twenty-three years ago)

69. Michael Jackson 'Leave Me Alone'

― stevem (blueski), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:07 (twenty-three years ago)

70. neneh cherry "buffalo stance"

― michael wells (michael w.), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:08 (twenty-three years ago)

71. Kurtis Blow The Breaks

― H (Heruy), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:08 (twenty-three years ago)

71. Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock - It Takes Two

― JoB (JoB), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:08 (twenty-three years ago)

already had I Feel For You.

73. Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:08 (twenty-three years ago)

74. Cameo - Word Up

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:08 (twenty-three years ago)

75. LL Cool J - I'm Bad

― JoB (JoB), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:09 (twenty-three years ago)

76. bomb the bass "beat dis"

― michael wells (michael w.), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:09 (twenty-three years ago)

78. Mr Fingers - What About This Love

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:09 (twenty-three years ago)

79. Light of the World - Time (12" mix)

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:10 (twenty-three years ago)

80. Fatback Band - I Found Lovin'

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:10 (twenty-three years ago)

78. Mr Fingers - What About This Love

that's one of my favourite records ever! never gets a mention. nice one.

― michael wells (michael w.), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:10 (twenty-three years ago)

81. Mary Jane Girls - All Night Long

― JoB (JoB), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:10 (twenty-three years ago)

82. Schoolly-D - Saturday Night

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:11 (twenty-three years ago)

83. Hey Love - King Sun D Moet

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:11 (twenty-three years ago)

84. Jocelyn Brown - Somebody Else's Guy

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:11 (twenty-three years ago)

85. C Bank - One More Shot

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:12 (twenty-three years ago)

86. Double D & Steinski - Lessons 1-3

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:12 (twenty-three years ago)

86. Bar Kays - Sex-O-Matic

― Jacob, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:12 (twenty-three years ago)

the replacement REAL 65. Public Enemy 'Rebel Without A Pause'

― stevem (blueski), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:12 (twenty-three years ago)

87. Funkin for Jamaica - Tom Brown

― H (Heruy), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:13 (twenty-three years ago)

87. gwen guthrie "ain't nothing going on but the rent"

― michael wells (michael w.), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:13 (twenty-three years ago)

and purists may sneer but this has to go in:

89. McLaren/World's Famous - Buffalo Gals

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:13 (twenty-three years ago)

90. Run DMC - My Adidas

― JoB (JoB), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:13 (twenty-three years ago)

90. Sugarhill Gang 'Rappers Delight'

― stevem (blueski), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:13 (twenty-three years ago)

we need more Prince in here

― H (Heruy), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:14 (twenty-three years ago)

Rappers Delight was '79.

92. Mtume - Juicy Fruit

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:14 (twenty-three years ago)

93. Audio Two - "Top Billin"

― Jacob, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:14 (twenty-three years ago)

94. View From The Hill - No Conversation

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:15 (twenty-three years ago)

94. Public Enemy - Bring The Noise

― JoB (JoB), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:15 (twenty-three years ago)

96. sly & robbie "let's go all the way"

― michael wells (michael w.), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:16 (twenty-three years ago)

Sly Fox surely?

97. Prince - Kiss

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:16 (twenty-three years ago)

98. De La Soul - Me Myself And I

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:17 (twenty-three years ago)

98. Prince & The Revolution - I Would Die 4 U

― JoB (JoB), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:17 (twenty-three years ago)

100. Peech Boys - Don't Make Me Wait

― Marcello Carlin, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:17 (twenty-three years ago)

dam you marcello

90. Prince 'ALphabet Street'

― stevem (blueski), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:18 (twenty-three years ago)

goddamit i've lost the plot today! apologies

― stevem (blueski), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:18 (twenty-three years ago)

yeah, sly fox, i was trying to find that "oops" one by sly & robbie and came across that.

― michael wells (michael w.), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:19 (twenty-three years ago)

100. Big Daddy Kane - Raw

― Chris V. (Chris V), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:19 (twenty-three years ago)

can someone put this together, i need to go to a meeting. That was quite possibly the quickest list i've seen.

― Chris V. (Chris V), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:20 (twenty-three years ago)

Bring The Noise is in their twice. One of my favourite singles ever, but, y'know...

replace with

94. Grandmastezr Flash - "Adventures On The Wheels Of Steel"

― Jeff W (Jeff W), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:28 (twenty-three years ago)

er, looks a bit like this

1. Eric B & Rakim / Paid In Full
2. Run DMC / Can You Rock It Like This?
3. JVC Force / Strong Island
4. Public Enemy / Bring The Noise
5. Rammelzee vs K-Rob / Beat Bop
6. Eric B & Rakim / Follow The Leader
7. Schoolly D / PSK
8. DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince / Parents Just Dont Understand
9. LL Cool J / Rock The Bells
10. Grandmaster Flash / The Message
11. Spoonie Gee / The Godfather
12. De La Soul / The Magic Number
13. Run DMC / King Of Rock
14. New Edition / Mr Telephone Man
15. Cameo / She's Strange
16. J Blackfoot / Taxi
17. Beastie Boys / Hey Ladies
18. Johnny Kemp / Just Got Paid
19. Gil Scott-Heron / B-Movie
20. Bobby Brown / Dont Be Cruel
21. Prince / If I Was Your Girlfriend
22. Loose Ends / Hangin On A String
23. Anita Baker / Sweet Love
24. Beggar & Co / Somebody Help Me
25. Mantronix / Who Is It
26. James Ingram ft Michael Mcdonald / Yah Mo B There
27. Rick James / Superfreak
28. George Clinton / Do Fries Go With That Shake?
29. Tashan / Chasin A Dream
30. Tom Tom Club / Genius Of Love
31. NWA / Straight Outta Compton
32. Oran Juice Jones / The Rain
33. Chaka Khan / I Feel For You
34. Gap Band / Burn Rubber On Me
35. George Clinton / Atomic Dog
36. Special Ed / I Got It Made
37. Doug E Fresh / The Show
38. Betty Wright / Pain
39. Run DMC / Its Like That/Sucker DJ
40. Marvin Gaye / Sexual Healing
41. Alexander O Neal / Criticise
42. Afrika Bambaataa / Looking For The Perfect Beat
43. Janet Jackson / Nasty
44. Planet Patrol / Cheap Thrills
45. Public Enemy / Fight The Power
46. Three Times Dope / Greatest Man Alive
47. Three Times Dope / Funky Dividends
48. Stetsasonic / Talkin ALl That Jazz
49. Newcleus / Jam On It
50. Colonel Abrams / Trapped
51. Bobby Womack / Tell Me Why
52. Michael Jackson / Billie Jean
53. Stevie Wonder / I Aint Gonna Stand For It
54. Class Action / Weekend
55. Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam / I Wonder If I Take You Home
56. David Joseph / You Cant Hide Your Love
57. Gwen Guthrie / Seventh Heaven
58. Intruders / Who Do You Love
59. Whispers / Its A Love Thing
60. Linx / Throw Away The Key
61. Rufus & Chaka Khan / Aint Nobody
62. Womack & Womack / Teardrops
63. Donna Summer / Dinner With Gershwin
64. Julia & Co / Breakin Down
65. Smokey Robinson / And I Dont Love You
66. De La Soul / Eye Know
67. Doug E Fresh / La-Di-Da-Di
68. Salt n Pepa / Push It
69. SOS Band / Just Be Good To Me
70. Michael Jackson / Leave Me Alone
71. Neneh Cherry / Buffalo Stance
72. Kurtis Blow / The Breaks
73. Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock / It Takes Two
74. Jermaine Jackson / Lets Get Serious
75. Cameo / Word Up
76. LL Cool J / I'm Bad
77. Bomb The Bass / Beat Dis
78. Mr Fingers / What About This Love
79. Light Of The World / Time
80. Fatback Band / I Found Lovin'
81. Mary Jane Girls / All Night Long
82. Scholly D / Saturday Night
83. King Sun D Moet / Hey Love
84. Jocelyn Brown / Somebody Else's Guy
85. C Bank / One More Shot
86. Double D & Steinski / Lessons 1-3
87. Bar Kays / Sex-O-Matic
88. Tom Brown / Funkin For Jamaica
89. Gwen Guthrie / Aint Nothin Goin On But The Rent
90. Malcolm Mclaren / Buffalo Gals
91. Run DMC / My Adidas
92. Mtume / Juicy Fruit
93. Audio Two / Top Billin
94. View From The Hill / No Conversation
95. Grandmaster Flash / Adventures Of Grandmaster Flash On The Wheels Of Steel
96. Sly Fox / Lets Go All The Way
97. Prince / Kiss
98. De La Soul / Me Myself I
99. Prince & The Revolution / I Would Die 4 U
100. Peech Boys / Dont Make Me Wait

― stevem (blueski), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:48 (twenty-three years ago)

i've not heard a staggering FORTY of those tracks! (shuffles away ashamedly)

― stevem (blueski), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 15:52 (twenty-three years ago)

I've only heard 15 but I like almost every single one.

― sundar subramanian (sundar), Wednesday, 20 November 2002 21:39 (twenty-three years ago)

if any Gap Band song deserves mention, it's "You Dropped a Bomb on Me"

― Curtis Stephens, Wednesday, 20 November 2002 21:44 (twenty-three years ago)

Why were Zapp & Roger left out? Who can forget "Computer Love"?

― Heidi el Kabob, Thursday, 21 November 2002 20:09 (twenty-three years ago)

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