Filling Out My Bracket (90s R&B Male Sweet 16 Version)

90s R&B is GOAT to me. It encompasses Old School 60s & 70s, New Jack Swing, & Neo-Soul influences in its sound. Also, this one decade of music could literally be the soundtrack of my life from 6th grade elementary to my third year of college. So, I did my 90's Male R&B Sweet 16 Bracket with my handy dandy stylus on a commute, recently. I saw it floating around social media and decided to join the fun. I was even shocked at my final two. My criteria were based on most, biased preferences, personal impact, & group's (No solo works counted for me)body of work in the 90s. Yes, BBD being on here is why.

Round One
Boyz II Men vs New Edition
Boyz II Men
That choice pained my heart because I NEVER want to hear "End of the Road" & "I'll Make Love to You" ever again in life. But New Edition only had one album during this period and it doesn't compete well with Boyz II Men's 90s works.

Mint Condition vs Hi-Five
Mint Condition
They are the last R&B band. I love Hi-Five. Waco, Tx in the house. But Mint Condition bangs better.

Silk vs H-Town
Silk
And just Barely. Neither group tickles my ear greatly. But "Emotions" being played all the time annoyed me. And ask my Facebook friends about my grandfather, my foundation church, & the song "Knockin' Boots". I survived to tell that story.

Blackstreet vs Guy
Blackstreet
Aaron Hall's voice is not as strong as the voices of Dave Hollister, Levi Little, or Chauncey Hannibal.

Jodeci vs Tony Toni Tone
Jodeci
Barely and didn't feel good. The person who made this was wrong for this pairing. I had to rely on personal impact.

112 vs After 7
After 7
I'm not a 112 fan at all and I don't like Slim's voice. After 7 was R&B for the softer sides of us. Who can't love "Ready or Not"?

Dru Hill vs Bell Biv Devoe
Dru Hill
And it's not because they are favorite, but because every member sings circles around Ricky Bell. And I like Bell's voice.

Jagged Edge vs Next
Next
Like 112, I am not a Jagged Edge fan. Their music never spoke to me. Plus, Next gave the world, "Too Close". Who has not giggled at and/or related to that song?

Round 2
Boyz II Men vs Mint Condition
Mint Condition
I still want to hear Mint Condition music.

Silk vs Blackstreet
Blackstreet
Blackstreet had stronger voices.

My Stylus

Jodeci vs After 7
Jodeci
They get to " Stay". Again Personal impact made my decision.

Dru Hill vs Next
Dru Hill
Dru Hill has more timeless hits.

Round 3
Mint Condition vs Blackstreet
Mint Condition
Mint Condition is more timeless.

Jodeci vs Dru Hill
Dru Hill
Dru Hill has stronger voices & more timeless hits. And there is NO such thing as a "Come and Talk to Me" Hop. LMBO

Final Round
Mint Condition vs Dru Hill
Personal Impact made this decision. 90s Dru Hill music still makes me hop to "Tell Me" every time. I may not dramatically whisper "Pretty Brown Eyes" every time. So, Dru Hill for the Win!!!

Transparent Moment: Originally New Edition Won but I looked up N.E. Heartbreak. It came out in 1988. And Facts are Facts.

Congratulations to Dru Hill for Winning my R&B Male Group Bracket. That was fun. Who would win yours? Let me know!

As Always Talking to You in Adult Terms!