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Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a music chart published weekly by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip-hop albums based on sales in the United States and is compiled by Luminate. The chart debuted as Hot R&B LPs in the issue dated January 30, 1965, in an effort by the magazine to further expand into the field of rhythm and blues music. [ 1 ]
In 2013, a sister category titled Best Progressive R&B Album, then titled Best Urban Contemporary Album was debuted. The award goes to the artist, producer and engineer/mixer, provided they are credited with at least 50% of playing time on the album. (The lead performing artist is the only one who receives the official nomination).
From November 30, 1963 to January 23, 1965 there was no Billboard R&B singles chart. Some publications have used Cashbox magazine's stats in their place. No specific reason has ever been given as to why Billboard ceased releasing R&B charts, but the prevailing wisdom is that the chart methodology used was being questioned, since more and more white acts were reaching number-one on the R&B chart.
The Grammy Award for Best R&B Song (sometimes known as the R&B Songwriter's Award) has been awarded since 1969. From 1969 to 2000, it was known as the Grammy Award for Best Rhythm and Blues Song. Beyoncé has won it a record five times, while Babyface, Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers and Alicia Keys have three wins each. The award goes to the ...
This page lists the winners and nominees for the Billboard Music Award for Top R&B Album. This category was one of the first created and has been given out since the award's conception in 1990. Only four artists have won this award twice: Beyoncé, Whitney Houston, Usher and The Weeknd.
Crying Time: Ray Charles: 1 May 21 Lou Rawls Live! Lou Rawls: 12 July 30 Gettin' Ready: The Temptations 6 August 20 Hold On, I'm Comin' Sam and Dave: 1 October 1 Soulin' Lou Rawls 9 October 22 The Supremes A' Go-Go: The Supremes 4 December 31 Greatest Hits: The Temptations 9 1967 February 4: Four Tops Live: Four Tops: 1 March 11
Issue date Album Artist January 4: The Preacher's Wife: Soundtrack / Whitney Houston January 11 [1]: January 18: The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory: Makaveli: January 25 February 1
Album Artist January 4: Fire: The Ohio Players: January 11 January 18 January 25 February 1 February 8: Kung Fu Fighting and Other Great Love Songs: Carl Douglas: February 15: New and Improved: The Spinners: February 22: Do It ('Til You're Satisfied) B.T. Express: March 1: AWB: Average White Band: March 8 March 15 March 22: Al Green Explores ...