Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

Week of November 28, 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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Nobody's Supposed To Be Here

Deborah Cox

Last week

Weeks at no. 1

Weeks on chart

Songwriter(s):

S.Crawford, M.D.S.Jordan

Producer(s):

S.Crawford, M.Jordan

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Arista

Gains In Performance

Deborah Cox Will Become First Black Female Artist Inducted Into Canadian Music Hall of Fame

Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

Week of November 28, 1998

This Week

Award

Last Week

Peak Pos.

Wks on Chart

1
- Nobody's Supposed To Be Here
  Deborah Cox
- 1
- 1
- 9
- - 1
  - 1
  - 9

Songwriter(s):

S.Crawford, M.D.S.Jordan

Producer(s):

S.Crawford, M.Jordan

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Arista

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Platinum

2
- Doo Wop (That Thing)
  Lauryn Hill
- 2
- 2
- 4
- - 2
  - 2
  - 4

Songwriter(s):

L.N,Hill

Producer(s):

L.Hill

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Ruffhouse/Columbia

RIAA Certification: Gold

3
- Lately
  Divine
- 3
- 3
- 12
- - 3
  - 3
  - 12

Songwriter(s):

W.Baker, C.Kelly

Producer(s):

J.Howcott, D.Parks

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Pendulum/Red Ant

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Platinum

4
- Love Like This
  Faith Evans
- 4
- 4
- 3
- - 4
  - 4
  - 3

Songwriter(s):

F.Evans, S.Crawford, C.Emery, B.Edwards, N.G.Rodgers, Jr.

Producer(s):

R.Lawrence, Diddy

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Bad Boy/Arista

RIAA Certification: Gold

5
- How Deep Is Your Love
  Dru Hill Featuring Redman
- 5
- 1
- 9
- - 5
  - 1
  - 9

Songwriter(s):

R.Cousins, T.Ruffin, W.S.Campbell II, M.Andrews, R.Noble

Producer(s):

Dutch, Nokio, W.Campbell

Imprint/Promotion Label:

University/Island/IDJMG

RIAA Certification: Gold

6
- Can I Get A...
  Jay-Z Featuring Amil (Of Major Coinz) & Ja
- 6
- 6
- 9
- - 6
  - 6
  - 9

Songwriter(s):

S.C.Carter, I.D.Lorenzo, J.Atkins, R.Mays

Producer(s):

Irv Gotti, Lil' Rob

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Def Jam/IDJMG

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Platinum

7
- Trippin'
  Total Featuring Missy Elliott
- 9
- 7
- 4
- - 9
  - 7
  - 4

Songwriter(s):

M.A.Elliott, D.Pearson, T.Z.Mosley, K.Spivey, J.Raynor

Producer(s):

M.Elliott, D.Pearson

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Bad Boy/RMG

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Gold

8
- All The Places (I Will Kiss You)
  Aaron Hall
- 12
- 8
- 7
- - 12
  - 8
  - 7

Songwriter(s):

A.Hall III, M.L.Seal, Jr.

Producer(s):

M.Seal

Gains In Performance

9
- Love Me
  112 Featuring Mase
- 10
- 9
- 6
- - 10
  - 9
  - 6

Songwriter(s):

L.Brathwaite, D.Jones, M.Keith, Q.Parker, M.Scandrick, M.Betha, L.Vandross

Producer(s):

L.Brathwaite

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Bad Boy/Arista

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Gold

10
- Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)
  JAY-Z
- 11
- 10
- 4
- - 11
  - 10
  - 4

Songwriter(s):

S.C.Carter, M.H.James, C.Strouse, M.Charnin

Producer(s):

Mark 45 King

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Roc-A-Fella/IDJMG

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Platinum

11
- The First Night
  Monica
- 7
- 1
- 16
- - 7
  - 1
  - 16

Songwriter(s):

J.Dupri Mauldin, T.Savage, M.McLeod, P.J.Sawyer

Producer(s):

J.Dupri

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Arista

RIAA Certification: Platinum

12
- I Still Love You
  Next
- 14
- 4
- 17
- - 14
  - 4
  - 17

Songwriter(s):

RL, R.Brown, T.Tolbert, A.Clowers, D.Lighty, C.Lighty, D.Bristoll, Babyface

Producer(s):

KayGee, D.Lighty

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Arista

RIAA Certification: Gold

13
- Come And Get With Me
  Keith Sweat Featuring Snoop Dogg
- 8
- 6
- 6
- - 8
  - 6
  - 6

Songwriter(s):

K.Sweat, L.McCallum

Producer(s):

K.Sweat, Wiz

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Elektra/EEG

RIAA Certification: Gold

14
- My Little Secret
  Xscape
- 13
- 2
- 7
- - 13
  - 2
  - 7

Songwriter(s):

J.Dupri Mauldin, M.L.Seal, Jr., L.Scott

Producer(s):

J.Dupri

Imprint/Promotion Label:

So So Def/Columbia

15
- Friend Of Mine
  Kelly Price
- 15
- 1
- 21
- - 15
  - 1
  - 21

Songwriter(s):

K.Price, S.A.Jordan, J.Walker, A.Dent, Seals, Crofts

Producer(s):

J-Dub, Dent, Stevie J

Imprint/Promotion Label:

T-Neck/IDJMG

RIAA Certification: Gold

16
- Westside
  TQ
- 16
- 10
- 9
- - 16
  - 10
  - 9

Songwriter(s):

T.Quaites, M.Mosley, F.Ojetunde, J.Sample, R.Ford,Jr., R.Simmons, J.B.Moore, K.Walker

Producer(s):

M.Mosley, F.Ojetunde

Imprint/Promotion Label:

ClockWork/Epic

RIAA Certification: Gold

17
- Thinkin' Bout It
  Gerald Levert
- 17
- 2
- 14
- - 17
  - 2
  - 14

Songwriter(s):

D.Allamby, L.Browder, A.Roberson, G.Levert

Producer(s):

D.Allamby

Imprint/Promotion Label:

East West/EEG

RIAA Certification: Gold

18
- Pushin' Weight
  Ice Cube Featuring Mr. Short Khop
- 26
- 18
- 5
- - 26
  - 18
  - 5

Songwriter(s):

O.Jackson, Mr. Short Khop, J.Johnson

Producer(s):

N.O.Joe

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Gold

19
- SuperThug (What What)
  Noreaga
- 20
- 15
- 12
- - 20
  - 15
  - 12

Songwriter(s):

V.Santiago, P.L.Williams, C.Hugo, D.Harry, C.Stein

Producer(s):

The Neptunes

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Penalty/Tommy Boy

20
- Can't Get Enough
  Willie Max Featuring Raphael Saadiq
- 27
- 20
- 4
- - 27
  - 20
  - 4

Songwriter(s):

Willie Max, L.Grady

Producer(s):

L.Grady

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Pookie/Motown

Gains In Performance

21
- Movin' On
  Mya Featuring Silkk The Shocker
- 19
- 4
- 18
- - 19
  - 4
  - 18

Songwriter(s):

D.Pearson, M.Andrews, M.Harrison

Producer(s):

D.Pearson

Imprint/Promotion Label:

University/Interscope

22
- So Into You
  Tamia
- 18
- 7
- 21
- - 18
  - 7
  - 21

Songwriter(s):

T.Kelley, B.H.Robinson, T.Hill, L.Richie, R.LaPread

Producer(s):

Tim & Bob

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Qwest/Warner Bros.

23
- Gotta Be
  Jagged Edge
- 21
- 11
- 16
- - 21
  - 11
  - 16

Songwriter(s):

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

Producer(s):

J.Dupri

Imprint/Promotion Label:

So So Def/Columbia

24
- How's It Goin' Down
  DMX Featuring Faith Evans
- 23
- 19
- 14
- - 23
  - 19
  - 14

Songwriter(s):

E.Sermon, A.Fields

Producer(s):

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Ruff Ryders/IDJMG

RIAA Certification: Gold

25
- I Do (Whatcha Say Boo)
  Jon B
- 22
- 18
- 6
- - 22
  - 18
  - 6

Songwriter(s):

J.Buk

Producer(s):

Jon B.

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Yab Yum/550 Music/Epic

26
- Too Close
  Next
- 28
- 1
- 42
- - 28
  - 1
  - 42

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

RIAA Certification: Platinum

27
- Touch It
  Monifah
- 24
- 9
- 17
- - 24
  - 9
  - 17

Songwriter(s):

J.Knight, ScrewFace, T.Stahl, J.Guldberg

Producer(s):

J.Knight

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Uptown/Universal

28
- They Don't Know/Are U Still Down
  Jon B
- 25
- 2
- 44
- - 25
  - 2
  - 44

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

29
- Wherever You Go
  Voices Of Theory
- 30
- 28
- 7
- - 30
  - 28
  - 7

Songwriter(s):

D.Bottoms, M.McCary, N.R.Harris

Producer(s):

D.Bottoms, M.McCary, J.Jones

Imprint/Promotion Label:

H.O.L.A./Red Ant

30
- Don't Let It Go To Your Head
  Brand Nubian
- 29
- 24
- 6
- - 29
  - 24
  - 6

Songwriter(s):

W.Dixon, L.Dechalus, Sadat X, K.Gamble, L.A.Huff

Producer(s):

C.Liggio

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Arista

31
- Money's Just A Touch Away
  Mack 10 Featuring Gerald Levert
- 31
- 31
- 4
- - 31
  - 31
  - 4

Songwriter(s):

D.Rolison, G.Levert, S.Wade, D.Weldon, F.Jackson, B.Eastwood

Producer(s):

Slice, Rhythm D.

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Hoo-Bangin'/Priority

32
- Whatcha Wanna Do?
  Mia X Featuring Charlie Wilson
- 32
- 32
- 5
- - 32
  - 32
  - 5

Songwriter(s):

R.J.Wilson, O.Scott

Producer(s):

Odell, Craig B

Imprint/Promotion Label:

No Limit/Priority

Gains In Performance

33
- Talk Show Shhh!
  Shae Jones
- 35
- 33
- 6
- - 35
  - 33
  - 6

Songwriter(s):

M.D.S.Jordan, S.Crawford

Producer(s):

M.Jordan, S.Crawford

Imprint/Promotion Label:

M3/Universal

Gains In Performance

34
- Let Me Return The Favor
  Andrea Martin
- 36
- 34
- 7
- - 36
  - 34
  - 7

Songwriter(s):

A.Martin, I.Matias

Producer(s):

R.Jerkins, T.Maserati

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Arista

Gains In Performance

35
- Splackavellie
  Pressha
- 33
- 14
- 13
- - 33
  - 14
  - 13

Songwriter(s):

D.Jones, J.Carn

Producer(s):

J.Carn

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Tony Mercedes/LaFace/Arista

36
- The Boy Is Mine
  Brandy & Monica
- 34
- 1
- 27
- - 34
  - 1
  - 27

Songwriter(s):

R.Jerkins, B.R.Norwood, L.A.Daniels, F.Jerkins III, J.Tejeda

Producer(s):

R.Jerkins, D.Austin, Brandy

RIAA Certification: Platinum x2

37
- Still Not A Player
  Big Punisher Featuring Joe
- 38
- 6
- 25
- - 38
  - 6
  - 25

Songwriter(s):

C.Rios, J.Foster, M.Williams, R.Jerkins, J.Tejeda, J.L.Thomas, J.Skinner

Producer(s):

Knobody

38
- Make It Hot
  Nicole Featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott & Mocha
- 37
- 2
- 23
- - 37
  - 2
  - 23

Songwriter(s):

M.A.Elliott

Producer(s):

Timbaland

Imprint/Promotion Label:

The Gold Mind/East West/EEG

RIAA Certification: Gold

39
- Ghetto Cowboy
  Mo Thugs Family Featuring Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
- 42
- 39
- 2
- - 42
  - 39
  - 2

Songwriter(s):

S.Howse, A.Henderson, K.Greer, J.Burke, F.Lindsey, R.Antonio

Producer(s):

A.Henderson

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Mo Thugs/Ruthless/Relativity

Gains In Performance

Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

Week of November 28, 1998

Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

Nobody's Supposed To Be Here

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Deborah Cox Will Become First Black Female Artist Inducted Into Canadian Music Hall of Fame

Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

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Nobody's Supposed To Be Here

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Doo Wop (That Thing)

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Lately

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Love Like This

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How Deep Is Your Love

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Can I Get A...

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Trippin'

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All The Places (I Will Kiss You)

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Love Me

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Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)

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The First Night

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I Still Love You

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Come And Get With Me

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My Little Secret

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Friend Of Mine

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Westside

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Thinkin' Bout It

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Pushin' Weight

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