Here's the tunes I was enjoying 20 years ago:
Twista - Sunshine
One thing I remember about this record when it came out is that it was just about the only thing in the Top 40 at the time that I actually liked. It's based on "Lovely Day" by Bill Withers which is a record I've always liked. I bought Twistas album not long after this record came out.
Lil Flip - Sunshine
There's quite a few rappers called Lil something and normally it's to do with them being short. That wasn't the case with Lil Flip who is possible the tallest rapper with Lil in his name. This was his only Top 40 hit.
Ja Rule ft R Kelly & Ashanti - Wonderful
After releasing his more underground sounding "Blood in my Eye" album Ja Rule was back to doing the rap/R&B crossover music he was best known for. It also gave him his only number one to date but came at the end of his commercial peak.
Usher - My Boo
Usher was really the big surprise of 2004. I'd never really been a fan of his music and was quite reluctant to like this record at first until I had to concede that it's a great record. It features Alicia Keys but what really makes this record is the backing track.
3rd Wish - Obsession (Si Es Amor)
I remember this record doing the rounds on the music channels but don't remember it coming out as a single or getting into the Top 40. I did however buy their follow up single "I Am" which failed to make the Top 40 and was the last CD single I ever bought. This is the b-side of said single.
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