Destiny's Child's album The Writing's On The Wall was certified 8x platinum in the U.S. in 2001.

In 2000, R&B singer Joe's song I Wanna Know reached the No. 1 position on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Singles charts.

Mary J. Blige released her album The Breakthrough in 2005.

TLC's 1999 album FanMail was certified 5x Platinum in the US in 2000.

In 2001, R. Kelly's album R., released in 1998, went 7x platinum in the US.

In 2001, Usher's single U Got It Bad ended its run at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

In 2000, Toni Braxton's single He Wasn't Man Enough peaked in the top 5 in the US.

Destiny's Child's single Independent Women Part I fell from the No. 1 position on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2000.

Aaliyah's 1996 album One in a Million was certified double platinum in the U.S. in 1997.

In 1993, Toni Braxton's single Another Sad Love Song achieved gold status in the US.