In a Radio City Music Hall line on February 14, 2019 to see Queen Anita Baker perform, Robin Shanea and Ashlee B. sealed their sisterly bond in the name of all things R&B.
Rhythm & Schooled strives to have a nuanced approach to discussing the multi-layered history and context of R&B music.
Robin Shanea
A Favorite 90s R&B Album: My Life, Mary J. Blige
3 Favorite Male 90s R&B Groups/Bands: Jodeci, Tony Toni Tone, Mint Condition
3 Favorite Female 90s R&B Groups: SWV, En Vogue, Zhane
A 90s R&B Song That Defined Your High School Years: “Steelo” by 702
Favorite R&B Soundtrack from the 90s: Waiting to Exhale Soundtrack
A 90s R&B Song You Would Sing At a Karaoke Bar:
“Love Shoulda Brought You Home” by Toni Braxton
First 90s R&B Song You’d Put On Your Slow Jams Mixtape: “Stay” by Jodeci
A Favorite 90s R&B Party Song: “Anything (Remix)” by SWV feat. Wu-Tang Clan
A Favorite 90s R&B Sad Song: “I’d Die Without You” by PM Dawn
A Favorite R&B Music Video of the 90s: “Remember the Time” by Michael Jackson
A 90s R&B Deep Cut You Love: “Let Me Be the One” by Mint Condition
First 90s R&B Artist You Saw in Concert: Mary J. Blige and Jodeci /Bad Boy ’95 Tour
A 90s R&B One-Hit Wonder Song You Treasure: “Cry No More” by II D’Extreme
A Favorite 90s R&B Duet: “I Love You” by Keith Washington and Chante Moore
A Favorite R&B Remix of the 90s: “The Roof” by Mariah Carey - Mobb Deep Mix
A Favorite R&B Song Feat. A Rapper(s): “Touch Me Tease Me” by Case featuring Foxy Brown
A Favorite 90’s R&B Producer or Team: Missy Elliot & Timbaland
Ashlee B.
A Favorite 90s R&B Album: Compositions, Anita Baker
3 Favorite Male 90s R&B Groups/Bands: Mista, Dru Hill, Soul For Real
3 Favorite Female 90s R&B Groups: SWV, Xscape, TLC
A 90s R&B Song That Defined Your High School Years: “No Scrubs” by TLC
Favorite R&B Soundtrack from the 90s: Waiting To Exhale
A 90s R&B Song You Would Sing At a Karaoke Bar: “Hopeless” by Dionne Farris
First 90s R&B Song You’d Put On Your Slow Jams Mixtape: “Weak” by SWV
A Favorite 90s R&B Party Song: “This Is How We Do It” by Montell Jordan
A Favorite 90s R&B Sad Song: “Blackberry Molasses” by Mista
Favorite R&B Music Video of the 90s: “Got Til It’s Gone,” Janet Jackson feat. Q-Tip
A 90s R&B Deep Cut You Love: “Reasons” by Faith Evans
First 90s R&B Artist You Saw in Concert: Lauryn Hill
A 90s R&B One-Hit Wonder/Song You Treasure: “You Gotta Be” by Des’ree
A Favorite 90s R&B Duet: “Count On Me” by Whitney Houston and CeCe Winans
A Favorite R&B Remix of the 90s: “Hot Like Fire” by Aaliyah
A Favorite R&B Song Feat. A Rapper(s): “Release Some Tension” by SWV feat. Foxy Brown
A Favorite 90s R&B Producer or Team: The Neptunes