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Flashback Fridays! 90s R&B

Flashback Fridays! 90s R&B
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Boys II Men

We might not have had the Temptations in the 90s, but we did have Philly’s finest.


11/6 – St. Augustine, FL – Special Events Field
11/11 – Ashland, KY – Parmount Arts Center
11/14 – Staten Island, NY – St. George Theatre
11/16 – Alexandria, VA – Birchmere
11/17 – Alexandria, VA – Birchmere
11/19 – Foxboro, MA – Showcase Live
11/20 – Atlantic City, NJ – Resorts Atlantic City
11/21 – Englewood, NJ – Bergen Performing Arts Center

Flashback Fridays!  90s R&B
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Mint Condition

Known for their well written and produced R&B ballads, Mint Condition was a rare find.
12/9 – Alexandria, VA – Birchmere
12/10 – Alexandria, VA – Birchere
12/31 – Portlad, OR – McMenamins Crystal Ballroom

Flashback Fridays!  90s R&B
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Dru Hill

Nokio, Jazz, Sisqo, and Woody Rock all on stage again? Sign us up please.


11/17 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues Dallas

Flashback Fridays!  90s R&B
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Keith Sweat

Nobody can whine, sing, and make us sweat like Keith — nobody.


11/19 – Tacoma, WA – Emerald Queen Casino
12/11 – Kanas City, MO – Municpal Auditorium
12/31 – Portland, OR – McMenamins Crystal Ballroom

Flashback Fridays!  90s R&B
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Mary J. Blige

Although we are happy for Mary’s present peace of mind and success, many of us relate to her because of her music in the the 90s.


10/23 – Concord, CA – Sleep Train Pavillion at Concord

Flashback Fridays!  90s R&B
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En Vogue

This awesome foursome recently reunited and is going on tour in the US and the UK.


11/13 – Brooks, CA – Cache Creek Casino Resort.

Flashback Fridays!  90s R&B
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Brian McKnight

We might not be able to hear his voice on albums, but can still he can be heard on his late night TV talk show.

11/21 – Buffalo, NY – University of Buffalo Center For the Arts

Flashback Fridays!  90s R&B
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Eric Benet

Eric Benet keeps it relevant, the crooner plans to tour the country with Fantasia while his newest single is being endorsed by the incarcerated Lil Wayne.


11/5 – Norfolk , VA – Chrysler Hall
11/6 – Upper Darbry, PA – Taver Theatre
11/7 – Baltimore, MD – Mayeroff Symphony Hall
11/13 – Jacksonville, FL Times Union Center of Performing Arts
11/17 – Charlotte, NC – Oven Auditorium
11/18 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum Complex
11/19 – Columbia, SC – Township Auditorium

Flashback Fridays!  90s R&B
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Jagged Edge

The 90s group has a new album, new label, new drive, new music, but the same Jagged Edge.


1/4/2011 – Miami, FL – Adrienne Arsht Center

Flashback Fridays!  90s R&B
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K-Ci from Jodeci

Jodeci perform at Manchester Apollo 02/13/2009

Flashback Fridays!  90s R&B
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Ginuwine
Flashback Fridays!  90s R&B
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Angie Stone
Flashback Fridays!  90s R&B