Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

Week of March 14, 1998

Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

The week’s most popular songs, ranked by audio and video streaming activity on leading digital music services, radio airplay audience impressions based on monitored airplay and sales data, all compiled by Luminate. Audience totals are derived, in part, using certain Nielsen Audio listener estimates.

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Nice & Slow

Usher

Last week

Weeks at no. 1

Weeks on chart

Songwriter(s):

J.Dupri Mauldin, M.L.Seal, Jr., U.Raymond IV, B.D.Casey

Producer(s):

J.Dupri

Imprint/Promotion Label:

LaFace/Arista

Lovers & Friends Festival in Las Vegas Leaves 3 People Injured After Crowds Rush Exit

Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

Week of March 14, 1998

This Week

Award

Last Week

Peak Pos.

Wks on Chart

1
- Nice & Slow
  Usher
- 1
- 1
- 8
- - 1
  - 1
  - 8

Songwriter(s):

J.Dupri Mauldin, M.L.Seal, Jr., U.Raymond IV, B.D.Casey

Producer(s):

J.Dupri

Imprint/Promotion Label:

LaFace/Arista

RIAA Certification: Platinum

2
- No, No, No
  Destiny's Child
- 2
- 2
- 16
- - 2
  - 2
  - 16

Songwriter(s):

V.J.Herbert, R.D.Fusari, M.Brown, C.C.Gaines

Producer(s):

W.Jean, V.Herbert, R.Fusari

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Platinum

3
- What You Want
  Mase Featuring Total
- 3
- 3
- 7
- - 3
  - 3
  - 7

Songwriter(s):

M.Betha, K.Spivey, N.Myrick, S.J.Combs, C.Mayfield

Producer(s):

N.Myrick

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Bad Boy/RMG

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Gold

4
- I Don't Ever Want To See You Again
  Uncle Sam
- 4
- 2
- 19
- - 4
  - 2
  - 19

Songwriter(s):

N.Morris

Producer(s):

N.Morris

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Stonecreek/Epic

RIAA Certification: Platinum

5
- Swing My Way
  K.P. & Envyi
- 5
- 5
- 13
- - 5
  - 5
  - 13

Songwriter(s):

M.O.Johnson, J.N.Hall

Producer(s):

Mixzo

Imprint/Promotion Label:

East West/EEG

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Gold

6
- Deja Vu [Uptown Baby]
  Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz
- 6
- 4
- 22
- - 6
  - 4
  - 22

Songwriter(s):

D.Fagen, W.Becker

Producer(s):

KNS

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Codeine/Columbia

RIAA Certification: Gold

7
- Body Bumpin' Yippie-Yi-Yo
  Public Announcement
- 8
- 7
- 4
- - 8
  - 7
  - 4

Songwriter(s):

F.Davis, E.Gray, M.Gray

Producer(s):

E.Robinson

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Platinum

8
- Too Close
  Next
- 7
- 7
- 5
- - 7
  - 7
  - 5

Songwriter(s):

K.Gist, D.Lighty, RL, R.Brown, R.A.Ford, D.Miller, J.B.Moore, K.Walker

Producer(s):

KayGee, D.Lighty

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Arista

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Platinum

9
- Gone Till November
  Wyclef Jean
- 9
- 9
- 7
- - 9
  - 9
  - 7

Songwriter(s):

W.Jean, T.Kelly, O.S.Harvey,Jr.

Producer(s):

W.Jean

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Ruffhouse/Columbia

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Platinum

10 NEW
NEW
- A Rose Is Still A Rose
  Aretha Franklin
- -
- 10
- 1
- - -
  - 10
  - 1

Songwriter(s):

L.N,Hill, J.W.Bush, K.Withrow, J.Houser, A.Aly, E.Brickell

Producer(s):

L.Hill

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Arista

Highest ranking debut

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Gold

11
- My Body
  LSG
- 11
- 1
- 21
- - 11
  - 1
  - 21

Songwriter(s):

D.Allamby, L.Browder, A.Roberson

Producer(s):

D.Allamby

Imprint/Promotion Label:

East West/EEG

RIAA Certification: Platinum

12
- Gettin' Jiggy Wit It
  Will Smith
- 10
- 6
- 4
- - 10
  - 6
  - 4

Songwriter(s):

W.C.Smith, S.J.Barnes, B.Edwards, N.G.Rodgers, Jr., J.Robinson

Producer(s):

Poke & Tone, L.E.S.

RIAA Certification: Gold

13
- Am I Dreaming
  Ol Skool [Featuring Keith Sweat & Xscape]
- 13
- 5
- 6
- - 13
  - 5
  - 6

Songwriter(s):

S.Dees

Producer(s):

K.Sweat

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Keia/Universal

14
- The Party Continues
  JD Featuring Da Brat
- 14
- 14
- 4
- - 14
  - 14
  - 4

Songwriter(s):

J.Dupri Mauldin, S.Harris, L.E.Blackmon, N.Leftenant, C.Singleton, T.Jerkins

Producer(s):

J.Dupri

Imprint/Promotion Label:

So So Def/Columbia

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Gold

15
- All I Do
  Somethin' For The People
- 17
- 15
- 4
- - 17
  - 15
  - 4

Songwriter(s):

A.McClinton, J.Young, R.Holiday

Producer(s):

A.McClinton, Somethin' For The People

Gains In Performance

16
- A Song For Mama
  Boyz II Men
- 12
- 1
- 14
- - 12
  - 1
  - 14

Songwriter(s):

Babyface

Producer(s):

Babyface

RIAA Certification: Platinum

17
- Romeo And Juliet
  Sylk-E. Fyne Featuring Chill
- 30
- 17
- 5
- - 30
  - 17
  - 5

Songwriter(s):

John, Warner Jr., Winbush, Moore

Producer(s):

G.Baillergeau, V.Merritt

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Grand Jury/RCA

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Gold

18
- Strawberries
  Smooth
- 19
- 18
- 4
- - 19
  - 18
  - 4

Songwriter(s):

L.Alexander, T.Rolbert, J.Carter, P.Rushen, L.Davis, F.Washington

Producer(s):

L.Alexander, Prof. T.

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Perspective/A&M

Gains In Performance

19
- Get At Me Dog
  DMX Featuring Sheek Of The Lox
- 20
- 19
- 4
- - 20
  - 19
  - 4

Songwriter(s):

E.Simmons, A.Fields, D.Blackmon, S.Taylor

Producer(s):

PK, Grease

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Ruff Ryders/IDJMG

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Gold

20
- Make Em' Say Uhh!
  Master P Feat. Fiend, Silkk The Shocker, Mia X & Mystikal
- 18
- 18
- 7
- - 18
  - 18
  - 7

Songwriter(s):

P.Miller, Fiend, Z.Miller, Mia X, Mystikal

Producer(s):

KLC

Imprint/Promotion Label:

No Limit/Priority

RIAA Certification: Platinum

21
- Let's Ride
  Montell Jordan Feat. Master P & Silkk The Shocker
- 29
- 21
- 4
- - 29
  - 21
  - 4

Songwriter(s):

M.D.S.Jordan, P.Miller, Z.Miller

Producer(s):

T.Bishop

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Def Jam/IDJMG

Biggest gain in airplay

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Platinum

22
- Bring It On
  Keith Washington
- 22
- 22
- 2
- - 22
  - 22
  - 2

Songwriter(s):

F.Jerkins III, K.K.Washington, M.Nelson

Producer(s):

F.Jerkins III, K.Washington

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Silas/MCA

Gains In Performance

23
- Off The Hook
  Jody Watley
- 25
- 23
- 5
- - 25
  - 23
  - 5

Songwriter(s):

C.Pendleton, C.Lucas, D.Floyd

Producer(s):

M.Pendleton

Gains In Performance

24
- We're Not Making Love No More
  Dru Hill
- 15
- 2
- 14
- - 15
  - 2
  - 14

Songwriter(s):

Babyface

Producer(s):

Babyface, D.Simmons

Imprint/Promotion Label:

LaFace/Arista

RIAA Certification: Gold

25
- Dangerous
  Busta Rhymes
- 16
- 4
- 10
- - 16
  - 4
  - 10

Songwriter(s):

T.Smith, R.Smith, H.Stone, F.Stonewall, A.Colon, L.Dermer

Producer(s):

R.Smith

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Elektra/EEG

RIAA Certification: Gold

26
- They Don't Know/Are U Still Down
  Jon B
- 23
- 9
- 7
- - 23
  - 9
  - 7

Songwriter(s):

J.Buk, T.Kelley, B.H.Robinson, T.A.Shakur, Johnny J

Producer(s):

Tim & Bob, T.Shakur

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Yab Yum/550 Music/Epic

RIAA Certification: Platinum

27
- Been Around The World
  Puff Daddy & The Family (Feat. The Notorious B.I.G. & Mase)
- 26
- 7
- 15
- - 26
  - 7
  - 15

Songwriter(s):

David Bowie, L.Stansfield, A.Morris, I.Devaney, C.Wallace, M.Betha, S.J.Combs, R.Lawrence

Producer(s):

R.Lawrence, D.Angelettie, Diddy, Stevie J

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Bad Boy/Arista

RIAA Certification: Platinum

28
- You Make Me Wanna...
  Usher
- 21
- 1
- 30
- - 21
  - 1
  - 30

Songwriter(s):

J.Dupri Mauldin, M.L.Seal, Jr., U.Raymond IV

Producer(s):

J.Dupri

Imprint/Promotion Label:

LaFace/Arista

RIAA Certification: Platinum

29
- Together Again
  Janet
- 27
- 8
- 14
- - 27
  - 8
  - 14

Songwriter(s):

J.Jackson, J.S.Harris III, T.S.Lewis, R.Elizondo, Jr.

Producer(s):

Jimmy Jam, T.S.Lewis, J.Jackson

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Virgin Rec./Capitol

RIAA Certification: Gold

30
- All My Love
  Queen Pen Featuring Eric Williams
- 24
- 17
- 6
- - 24
  - 17
  - 6

Songwriter(s):

S.C.Carter, E.T.Riley, L.Walters, L.Vandross

Producer(s):

Teddy Riley

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Lil' Man/Interscope

31
- Father
  LL Cool J
- 28
- 12
- 7
- - 28
  - 12
  - 7

Songwriter(s):

J.T.Smith, J.C.Olivier, S.J.Barnes, G.Michael, G.Overbig

Producer(s):

Poke & Tone

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Def Jam/IDJMG

32
- What About Us
  Total
- 31
- 4
- 29
- - 31
  - 4
  - 29

Songwriter(s):

T.Z.Mosley, M.A.Elliott

Producer(s):

Timbaland, M.Elliott

Imprint/Promotion Label:

LaFace/Arista

RIAA Certification: Gold

33
- Burn
  Militia
- 33
- 26
- 11
- - 33
  - 26
  - 11

Songwriter(s):

D.Silas, J.Smith, E.Dean

Producer(s):

E.Dean

34
- So Long (Well, Well, Well)
  Phajja
- 34
- 30
- 14
- - 34
  - 30
  - 14

Songwriter(s):

K.K.Jackson, R.White, E.Roberson

Producer(s):

K.K. Jackson, Lil' Rick

35
- If You Think I'm Jiggy
  The Lox
- 32
- 21
- 6
- - 32
  - 21
  - 6

Songwriter(s):

S.Jacobs, J.Phillips, D.Styles, D.Blackmon, R.Stewart, C.Appice, D.Hitchings

Producer(s):

D.Grease

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Bad Boy/Arista

36 NEW
NEW
- Imagination
  Tamia
- -
- 36
- 1
- - -
  - 36
  - 1

Songwriter(s):

J.Dupri Mauldin, M.L.Seal, Jr., B.Gordy, A.J.Mizell, F.J.Perren, D.Richards

Producer(s):

J.Dupri

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Qwest/Warner Bros.

Gains In Performance

37
- A Million And One Questions/The City Is Mine
  Jay-Z Featuring BLACKstreet
- 52
- 37
- 11
- - 52
  - 37
  - 11

Songwriter(s):

S.C.Carter, C.Martin, E.T.Riley, K.Gamble, L.A.Huff, G.L.Frey, J.Tempchin

Producer(s):

Premiere, Teddy Riley

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Roc-A-Fella/IDJMG

38 NEW
NEW
- Reality
  Elusion
- -
- 38
- 1
- - -
  - 38
  - 1

Songwriter(s):

E.Hanes, K.Veney, M.Valentine, L.Hill

Producer(s):

Mass Order

Gains In Performance

Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

Week of March 14, 1998

Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

Nice & Slow

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Lovers & Friends Festival in Las Vegas Leaves 3 People Injured After Crowds Rush Exit

Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

Gains in Weekly Performance

Additional Awards

Nice & Slow

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No, No, No

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What You Want

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I Don't Ever Want To See You Again

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Swing My Way

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Deja Vu [Uptown Baby]

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Body Bumpin' Yippie-Yi-Yo

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Too Close

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Gone Till November

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A Rose Is Still A Rose

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My Body

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Gettin' Jiggy Wit It

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Am I Dreaming

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The Party Continues

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All I Do

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A Song For Mama

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Romeo And Juliet

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Strawberries

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Get At Me Dog

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