12 R&B Soul One Hit Wonders You Need To Hear

She never wanted it released. Her label pushed it out anyway, and it hit #1 in America. Four years later, she was gone. This video counts down 12 R&B and soul records that became permanent while the artists behind them faded from the spotlight. You’ll hear about a lullaby that topped the Hot 100, a drum machine used because the singer couldn’t afford a band, a hit that never paid its singer fairly, and a one-hit wonder who went on to help launch hip-hop. From Stax and Westbound to quiet storm radio, 70s soul, disco, and 90s R&B, these are the stories behind the songs you know and the voices you might have forgotten. Which of these songs is your favorite? Drop it in the comments, and tell me which forgotten R&B voice I should cover next. #RnB #Soul #OneHitWonders #RnBHistory #SoulMusic #70sSoul #90sRnB #ForgottenArtists #MusicDocumentary #MinnieRiperton #LovinYou #Stax #QuietStorm #ClassicSoul #OldSchoolRnB #MusicHistory #SoulLegends #RnBClassics