African American Women in Music in the 90's

African American Women and their Contributions to Music in the 90's

Period: Jan 1, 1990 to Jan 1, 2000

This timeline is the depiction of African American female artists in the 90s who impacted the music industry.

Mariah Carey debuts her very first single "Vision of Love"

Jun 4, 1990

This single eventually went number 1 on the billbaortd charts which became apart of her catalogue of Mariah's 18 number 1 singles

Sade Releases No Ordinary Love

Oct 23, 1991

Sade has only released three albums throughout her career

SWV releases "Weak"

Apr 20, 1992

This is SWV's most recognziable song

En Vogue Releases "Hold on to Your Love"

Jun 13, 1992

This was the first of Many R and B hits from the group including "Dont Let Go", "Whatta Man", and "Never Gonna Get It"

Whitney Houston's I Will Always Love You is Number 1 for 14 Weeks

Sep 20, 1992

This is one of the longest running songs in American Billboard history

Toni Braxton wins 4 grammy's for her debut album "Toni Braxton"

Feb 17, 1994

Although she is one of the biggest artists in the 90's. Toni Braxton only released 2 albums in the 90's which were both commercial hits

Brandy's debut album "Brandy" goes 4 times platinum

Mar 5, 1994

The 90's was the height of Brandy's record sells

Aaliyah's Single "Back and Forth" Goes Number 1

Sep 28, 1994

Aaliyah passed away in 1998

Mary J. Blige's Not 'Gon Cry goes number 2 on Billboard US Top 100

Apr 18, 1996

Not 'Gon Cry went number 1 on R and B Billboard Charts

Janet Jackson goes on her Velvet Rope Tour

May 19, 1997

This was one of highest selling concerts of the 90s

Erykah Baddu Releases her hit "Tyrone"

Jul 20, 1997

This is Erykah Baddu's most recognizable song

TLC's "Fanmail" goes triple platinum

Nov 20, 1997

This solidified TLC as one of the biggest girl groups of all time

Destiny's Child Releases Their Debut Album "Writings on the Wall"

Feb 20, 1998

This was the beginning of DEstiny's Child's career and it spawned a hit single "No, No, No, No"

Lauryn Hills debut album goes 8 times platinum

Jun 10, 1998

Lauryn Hill was booed off of the Appollo as a child

Monica gets her first number one single " The Boy is Mine"

Jun 17, 1998

The " Boy is Mine" is a duet between Monica and Brandy