[MP2K]

When Maiko comes back, I'm thinking about asking him the big question. hmph

[Callisto.]

>>>> TLC

[SneakerNerd]

Originally posted by Callisto.

>>>> TLC

I'm not ashamed to admit that half of their album is a bop and a half. Worth It >>>>>

[theo.]

Originally posted by fortheloveofmusic

omg

I forgot that Frank Ocean even existed

Goodness The Weeknd totally eclipsed him

Who would've thought.

[BLaCKPoWeR]

Teezy, why do you say just Frank?

FTLOdesenuts, yeah Weekend broke into the mainstream. I don't think Frank couldn't, he just didn't try. Frank is MUCH better though.

Beth, FAME was good.

[Haunter]

Where the **** is my über.

[Callisto.]

Originally posted by SneakerNerd

I'm not ashamed to admit that half of their album is a bop and a half. Worth It >>>>>

I was afraid they'd suck because their first few songs ain't IT.

But this album is giving me what I need.

[Teezy]

Originally posted by SneakerNerd

Just Frank though? I think the other 3 would be greatly considered. Frank is probably the most acclaimed.

I think critical acclaim is 70% of the criteria for being considered the greatest or most defining of a decade, especially in a genre like R&B. Frank is pretty much untouchable in that respect.

Plus, Frank made it easier for acts like Jhene and The Weeknd to have success, even though he hasn't seen that same success himself.

[MP2K]

sinny that's ****ing wack hun

[SneakerNerd]

Originally posted by Teezy

I think critical acclaim is 70% of the criteria for being considered the greatest or most defining of a decade, especially in a genre like R&B. Frank is pretty much untouchable in that respect.

Plus, Frank made it easier for acts like Jhene and The Weeknd to have success, even though he hasn't seen that same success himself.

I agree. What do you think of Jhene's album. I LOVE Wading.

[Callisto.]

Originally posted by MP2K

sinny that's ****ing wack hun

>>>

20/20 Experience

[BLaCKPoWeR]

"Comfort Inn" by Jhene >>>

[BLaCKPoWeR]

Originally posted by SneakerNerd

I agree. What do you think of Jhene's album. I LOVE Wading.

Far better than the preceding EP.

[MCBeth]

Originally posted by BLaCKPoWeR

Teezy, why do you say just Frank?

FTLOdesenuts, yeah Weekend broke into the mainstream. I don't think Frank couldn't, he just didn't try. Frank is MUCH better though.

Beth, FAME was good.

I completely forgot about F.A.M.E. You're right, it's a great comeback record. He totally deserved that Grammy.

[SneakerNerd]

Originally posted by Callisto.

I was afraid they'd suck because their first few songs ain't IT.

But this album is giving me what I need.

Reflection and Suga Mama probably round out my Top 3.

[fortheloveofmusic]

They have a song named "Suga Mama"????!!!!

Good lord

[MCBeth]

Originally posted by Teezy

I think critical acclaim is 70% of the criteria for being considered the greatest or most defining of a decade

What??

Critical acclaim means very little, bruh. Like, who is checking for what's acclaimed or what is not?

[BLaCKPoWeR]

Originally posted by MCBeth

I completely forgot about F.A.M.E. You're right, it's a great comeback record. He totally deserved that Grammy.

No, 4 did. It was that year of the Grammys that turned me off to it permanently.

4 was the TRUTH. Best R&B album of 2011 flat.

[Teezy]

Originally posted by SneakerNerd

I agree. What do you think of Jhene's album. I LOVE Wading.

It never kept my attention. It's nice as background music.

I liked Wading too. The Lyin King and To Love & Die were nice too.

[Teezy]

Originally posted by MCBeth

What??

Critical acclaim means very little, bruh. Like, who is checking for what's acclaimed or what is not?

I am.

And critical acclaim is the most significant thing when determining a defining artist of a decade in a quality-driven genre like R&B.

Like, what else is it being based on? Sales? Not in a commercial climate like this where every release is mostly mediocre in sales, especially in R&B. Influence? Well, they mostly line up with critical acclaim.

What's the other criteria for you?