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TLC, "Baby Baby Baby," 1992 (before they really got cool)

I think I almost like this song better than any of the ones on the album they are best known for, CrazySexyCool.  It's here you see, despite the bright clothing and random teddy bears (which are horrific and yet totally awesome), the kind of confidant star power that would launch them to stratospheric heights in the late 1990s.

Probably my favorite MC song ever.  Makes me feel all soft and gooey inside.  Though it's hard to pick a favorite really--so many gems from the once 8-octave singer in that early era.  Such a classy video, too.

7. SVW (or Sisters With Voices), "Weak" and The Bangles, "Eternal Flame" 

6. Janet Jackson, "Love Will Never Do Without You" and Another Bad Creation, "Iesha," 1990 

5. Paperboy, "Ditty" and En Vogue, "Giving Him Something He Can Feel"
4. Mariah Carey, "Vision of Love" and Color Me Badd, "I Adore Mi Amor"
3. Mr. Big, "Be With You" and Mint Condition, "Breaking My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)"
2. PM Dawn, "Die Without You" and Mista Grimm, "Indo Smoke
1. Boyz II Men, "Motownphilly" and Paula Abdul, "Opposites Attract"