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My Top CDs of 2006 (mainly R&B)
By an Amazon.com customer
PricelessPriceless by Frankie J
Buy used from: $0.65
Excellent blend of ballads and club tracks; highlighted by a powerful "Daddy's Little Girl"
DaughtryDaughtry by Daughtry
Buy new: $9.49 / Used from: $2.00
Surprising edgy debut from an "American Idol" product
Let Love InLet Love In by The Goo Goo Dolls
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $2.33
Goo Goo Dolls' best work since "Dizzy Up The Girl"
TenTen by Brian McKnight
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $1.27
Highlighted by the patriotic "Red, White & Blue"...possibly Brian McKnight's best album
Journey of a GeminiJourney of a Gemini by Donell Jones
Buy new: $8.98 / Used from: $2.52
This album was worth the wait. Good to see Donell Jones back in the game
Coming HomeComing Home by Lionel Richie
Buy new: $13.98 / Used from: $0.10
The best of the new Lionel Richie era. Featuring "I Call It Love," in my opinion, one of the top R&B songs ever.
Todd SmithTodd Smith by LL Cool J
Buy new: $13.98 / Used from: $0.01
LL did something different and he pulled it off nicely. A living legend.
PhobiaPhobia by Breaking Benjamin
Buy new: $13.98 / Used from: $7.98
Along with Disturbed, the best "metal" band of today
DirectorDirector by Avant
Buy new: $13.98 / Used from: $1.98
Avant's best album. Definitely a great recovery from "Private Room"
In My Own WordsIn My Own Words by Ne-Yo
Buy new: $13.98 / Used from: $2.15
Brilliantly written songs. The debut of the year.
Mario VazquezMario Vazquez by Mario Vazquez
Buy new: $7.98 / Used from: $0.25
Not the best with the ballads, but excellent production support made a great debut
2121 by Omarion
Buy new: $8.98 / Used from: $0.58
Better than "O" and you can tell that Omarion is on the brink of blowing up big
Chemically ImbalancedChemically Imbalanced by Ying Yang Twins
Buy new: $19.98 / Used from: $0.01
Amazing energy once again by YYT
Alter EgoAlter Ego by Tyrese
Buy new: $8.98 / Used from: $1.50
In my opinion, he should scrap the hip-hop, but he is at the top of his game with his R&B
Year of the Dog...AgainYear of the Dog...Again by DMX
Buy new: $8.98 / Used from: $0.87
Watch out, everybody...X is back
KonvictedKonvicted by Akon
Buy new: $13.98 / Used from: $1.11
This album was all about image, but Akon still keeps his unique style.
Pac's LifePac's Life by 2Pac
Buy new: $13.98 / Used from: $1.33
Pac now has more posthumous albums, but appearances by T.I., Chamillionaire, etc. makes for another great album.
Ghetto ClassicsGhetto Classics by Jaheim
Buy new: $18.98 / Used from: $0.99
Jaheim's best album
FlyFly by Dre Allen Project
I'm actually listing his whole album. I got the promotional release only, but everybody should be on the lookout for this guy. He is gonna be big!
Underage ThinkingUnderage Thinking by Teddy Geiger
Buy new: $7.98 / Used from: $0.14
Writes like John Mayer, sings like John Mayer, plays like John Mayer. To me, better than John Mayer
Left of CenterLeft of Center by Javier
Buy new: $18.98 / Used from: $0.98
Should you buy this album? Just like Javy says "The Answer Is Yes"
The Book of David, Vol. 1: The TransitionThe Book of David, Vol. 1: The Transition by Dave Hollister
Buy new: $8.97 / Used from: $2.42
Dave took a chance on the gospel and it worked very well
SammieSammie by Sammie
Buy used from: $1.63
Grew better with his music in the past 6 years. It's obvious he's ready to compete with the likes of Mario and Chris Brown.
Listennn: The AlbumListennn: The Album by Terror Squad Presents DJ Khaled
Buy new: $17.98 / Used from: $2.44
The best DJ-mixtape since DJ KaySlay.
The CharmThe Charm by Bubba Sparxxx
Buy new: $18.98 / Used from: $0.01
Highlighted by "Represent," "Run Away" with Frankie J. and the awesomely bad song "Ms. New Booty"
Da MuzicianzDa Muzicianz by Da Muzicianz
Buy new: $17.98 / Used from: $0.01
Not quite up to par with the Ying Yang Twins, but a solid rap group from D-Roc of YYT
My BookMy Book by K-Ci
Buy new: $13.98 / Used from: $3.98
Solid solo effort from one of the best R&B duos of the past 10 years
My Ghetto Report CardMy Ghetto Report Card by E-40
Buy used from: $0.88
Represents the Bay Area very well
The ReturnThe Return by Ruben Studdard
Buy new: $18.97 / Used from: $0.01
Nice to see Ruben return to the contemporary R&B
When the Smoke ClearsWhen the Smoke Clears by Public Announcement
Buy used from: $2.49
They may have lost a member, but Felony and the crew are still on top of their game