1997: Are U Still Down

Love Jones (1997), IMDb.com

“Hopeless” Dionne Farris, Genius 

“Down Here in Hell” Van Hunt, Genius

The Timeless Beauty of the ‘Love Jones’ Soundtrack by Todd “Stereo” Williams

Erykah Badu, Baduism, 1997 by Clover Hope

Why Erykah Badu's 'Baduizm' Is The Best '90s Neo-Soul Album by Danielle Brissett

Erykah Badu’s Debut Album ‘Baduizm’ Turns 25 | Anniversary Retrospective by Patrick Corcoran

SoulBounce's Class Of 1997: Jon B 'Cool Relax' by Mercy

The Blurred Lines of Blue-Eyed Soul, Ebony.com

George Michael Controversy After Winning the Favorite Male R&B Award, GMForever.com

When White Was Black: Blue-Eyed Soul by John Ross

Blue Eyed Soul: From Motown to Amy Winehouse, Under The Influence

Dusty Springfield, Reluctant Queen of Blue-Eyed Soul by Jack Hamilton

1997 History, Trivia And Fun Facts by Joe Hummel III

Year 1997 Fun Facts, Trivia, and History by Gregory Devictor

Heaven’s Gate cult members found dead, This Day In History; History.com

RIP Winamp, 1997-2013: Marking the End of the Beginning of Digital Music by Andrew Flanagan

Winamp, Wiki

Why 1997 Was the Best Musical Year of the ’90s by Chris Payne

Supa Dupa Fly, Missy Elliot, 1997, Pitchfork by Judnick Mayard

25 years on, Lilith Fair is a reminder of how one woman's radical idea changed music by Lisa Weiner

PLAYLIST: Portrait of a Phenomenon – Lilith Fair 1997-1999 by Quentin Harrison

About Tracy Chapman

“She’s Always In My Hair” D’Angelo, Genius

Scream 2 (1997), IMDb.com

Titanic (1997), IMDb.com

Domestic Box Office For 1997

Ellen (TV Series), IMDb.com

Read the 'Yep, I'm Gay' Ellen DeGeneres Interview From 1997 by Lily Rothman

Controversial “coming out” episode of “Ellen” airs, History.com

Diana, Princess of Wales, Britannica

Prince Harry Is Honoring His Mother's Work in Angola. Here's What to Know About Princess Diana's Landmines Walk by Suyin Haynes

Biggie Smalls, Biography

Vibe Magazine May 1997 The Notorious B.I.G

Rock 'n' Roll Timeline 1990 - 1999, DigitalDreamDoor

Top 100 R&B Songs in 1997, Playback FM

“I’ll Be Missing You” Diddy featuring Faith Evans and 112, Genius

Diddy Says He Pays Sting $5K Every Single Day for Song Sample in ‘I’ll Be Missing You’ by Anna Chan

The Number Ones: Puff Daddy’s “I’ll Be Missing You” (Feat. Faith Evans & 112) by Tom Breihan 

1997 Grammy Winners, 40th Annual GRAMMY Awards

Chris Farley: Raging Bulls, Insatiable Appetites, Dead Comics, and a Four-Day Plunge off the Edge [Badlands Podcast hosted by Jake Brennan]

Brian Alexander Morgan: The fallout with SWV that affected or relationship & album sales, Halftime Chat [Video]

Unsung: SWV [Video]

SWV Clears Up Rumors About The Meaning Of Their Hit “Rain” by Veronica Wells 

Portrait of Tracy by Jaco Pastorius, WhoSampled

“Rain” SWV, Genius

“Let It Go” Ray J, Genius

Ray J, R&B Haven

Swing My Way

“Swing My Way” K.P. & Envyi, Genius

K.P. & Envyi, Alchetron

SoulBounce’s Class Of 1997: Zhané ‘Saturday Night' by Butta

“Crush” Zhane, Genius

“Anytime” Brian McKnight, WhoSampled

25th Anniversary of Brian McKnight’s ‘Anytime’ album, We Miss Music

Revisiting Mary J. Blige’s Album ‘Share My World’: 25 Years Later by Antwane Folk 

Mary J. Blige’s ‘Share My World’ Turns 25 | Anniversary Retrospective by Daryl McIntosh

What Mary J. Blige's 'Share My World' Still Means To Me 25 Years Later by Kenny Williams

SoulBounce’s Class Of 1997: Mary J. Blige ‘Share My World’ by Ivory

#Butterfly25: Mariah Carey Celebrates 25th Anniversary of ‘Butterfly’ Album With New Tracks, Merch by Tim Chan

20 Years Later: The Secret History Of Mariah Carey's 'Butterfly' Album by Jessica Littles

With Butterfly, Mariah Carey Became the Blueprint by Bianca Betancourt

Mariah Carey’s ‘Butterfly’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary by Quentin Harrison

Janet Jackson Discography

The Jackson 5 & Janet Jackson [Video]

“Special” Janet Jackson, Genius

“Velvet Rope” Janet Jackson, Genius

What Janet Jackson Revealed About Herself On The Velvet Rope Album by Rocco Papa

“You” Janet Jackson, Genius

“Free Xone” Janet Jackson, WhoSampled

“Free Xone” Janet Jackson, Genius

“Together Again” Janet Jackson, Genius

“Got Til It’s Gone” Janet Jackson, WhoSampled

“Got Til It’s Gone” Janet Jackson, Genius

Joni Mitchell: Video Library

Janet Jackson: The Velvet Rope (1997). What Lies Beneath…, The Vault: Classic Music Reviews Podcast

From the ’90s to Now: Janet Jackson’s Still Got It by Marjon Carlos

‘The Velvet Rope’: How Janet Jackson Tied Herself In Controversy by Charles Waring 

“‘The Velvet Rope’ Was A Challenging Record…” My Conversation with Jimmy Jam by Danielle Butler

Janet Jackson - Got 'Til It's Gone (Official Music Video)

Des'ree wins pounds 2m in Janet Jackson song copying war. The Free Library

The deification of Des'ree, The Irish Times




Intro/Outro: “22 Mellow” Music by Jamal Kelly
Interludes: ”World - Romantic, R&B, Soul, Sexy, Background Music, Sultry, Sensual, Chill,” Music by Jason Aro via Pond5

Previous
Previous

1998: The Boy Is Mine

Next
Next

1996: One In A Million