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Arguably his biggest hit and most recognisable track.
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Perfectly showcases Byrd's incredible musicianship.
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Defines him as an artist better than anything he recorded in the studio
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She began her career as a poet
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Found him bringing his scat singing and remarkable ability to a wider audience
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Green's masterpiece
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Showcases her voice at its youthful best.
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It holds many of his most enduring classics.
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It showed that the king of punk-funk was back on top form.
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A landmark album for funk music.
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Combining tight song writing with warm electronic arrangements
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Perfectly captures the sounds of 1970's black America.
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1979's Off The Wall is one of the finest pop albums ever.
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Hinted at the potential of Lionel Richie
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It's a socially conscious and lyrically reflective piece.
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Earned the British singer/songwriter the title of 'the founder of nu-classic soul'.
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The album was influential in shaping the sound of P-Funk, and indeed Hip Hop.
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The Score has become one of the best-selling hip hop albums of all time.
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One of the most important albums to emerge from the acid jazz scene.
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The album has gone triple platinum worldwide.
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One of the leading lights of the emerging neo-soul genre.
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The album is a great example of his lyrical prowess
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Three times platinum and influenced a generation of other artists and producers.
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An impressive collection of works and remains her most popular album.
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Laid the foundations for an acid-jazz sound.
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It is no surprise that Lucy Pearl went on to sell over 1 million copies worldwide.
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Remains one of Blige's finest albums.
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The Songstress makes essential listening for those who are fans of the heart-felt ballad.
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One of the most successful bands of the 80s.
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30 years on, the album remains a classic.
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Brown Sugar was a departure from the sometimes automated sound of R&B in the mid 90's
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Sold over 385,000 copies worldwide.
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One of the greatest R&B and soul singers of her time.
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Considered by many as his most accomplished work.
