This Week in R&B History
Recurrent Bank: Week Ending September 26, 2026
Vocal Group Legacy: Motown, '90s Urban AC, Neo-Soul & Historic Anniversaries
The Evolution of Black Vocal Groups & Soul Milestones
This week connects six decades of foundational Black vocal music: from the 62nd recording anniversary of The Temptations' "My Girl" in Detroit, to the 21st Night of September with Earth, Wind & Fire, 30 years of Mint Condition, and the historic 1997 double release of Boyz II Men's Evolution and Brian McKnight's Anytime.
7-Day Historical Calendar
Verified anniversaries for Marvin Gaye, EWF, Patti LaBelle, Ray Charles, Mint Condition, Temptations, and Cindy Herron.
7 Daily Spun Anthems
"Can I Get a Witness," "September," "If Only You Knew," "4 Seasons of Loneliness," "What Kind of Man," and "My Girl."
10 Live Caller Prompts
Provocative, nostalgic prompts designed to ignite phone calls, text-ins, and social media discussions.
Week's Biggest R&B Talking Points
Executive Broadcast Angles for Triple Eye DJ
Day-by-Day Historical Archives
Select a day below to view verified anniversaries, recording milestones & birthdays
Triple Eye DJ’s Weekly Feature Picks
7 Signature Spins Tailored to Each Day's Historic Significance
Week’s 5 Biggest R&B Talking Points
In-Depth Radio Storylines & Cultural Angles for the Week
10 Live On-Air Audience Questions
Caller Engagement Prompts for Triple Eye DJ (Click to copy text)
September 22: The 4-Year Crossover Snapshot
A Remarkable 4-Year Look at Billboard No. 1 R&B Singles (2001–2006)
On-Air Chart Flashback Break
Host: Triple Eye DJ (The Soul of R&B)
HOST: 98.7 Bliss FM, stepping into an incredible moment in Billboard chart history. If you look at the calendar on September 22nd between 2001 and 2006, you get one of the most undeniable runs in modern R&B crossover.
In 2001, Jagged Edge and Nelly had the entire country rocking with 'Where the Party At'. Exactly one year later in 2002, Nelly came right back with Kelly Rowland for 'Dilemma'. In 2003, Beyoncé and Sean Paul ruled with 'Baby Boy'. And in 2006, Janet Jackson and Nelly teamed up for 'Call on Me'.
Think about that: four massive, culture-shifting anthems sharing the exact same date on the calendar. That was the golden era of Urban AC meeting hip-hop soul. Triple Eye DJ wants to know: which of those four records still hits hardest when you hear it in your ride today?