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𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐜𝐚 ★ @mjfinesselover.bsky.social · Apr 22

Grace Jones, 1977 / Doechii, 2025 🔥

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𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐜𝐚 ★ @mjfinesselover.bsky.social · 6h

50 years ago today, Mahogany, starring Diana Ross and Billy Dee Williams, was released in theaters.

Diana Ross convinced film director Berry Gordy to become the costume designer for the film and designed 50 outfits herself, which took her 8 months to do.

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𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐜𝐚 ★ @mjfinesselover.bsky.social · 2d

Happy 58th Birthday to the legendary Toni Braxton! 🔥

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𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐜𝐚 ★ @mjfinesselover.bsky.social · 2d

Today, 28 years ago, Janet Jackson released her magnum opus, The Velvet Rope.

Her most introspective work, the concept album, fused R&B and Pop with Trip-hop, Dance, Folk, Jazz, Rock, and Techno.

Ellen Von Unwerth and Mario Testino photographed her for the album’s artwork.

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𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐜𝐚 ★ @mjfinesselover.bsky.social · 3d

Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Aaliyah, & Brandy at their album signings, ‘90s/‘00s. 💿

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𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐜𝐚 ★ @mjfinesselover.bsky.social · 6d

30 years ago today, Mariah Carey released Daydream. 🖤

• Widespread critical acclaim, considered one of her finest albums.
• #1 on the Billboard 200 for 6 weeks.
• Three #1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100.
• Certified Diamond by the RIAA.
• Sold 30M+ copies worldwide.

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𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐜𝐚 ★ @mjfinesselover.bsky.social · 8d

30 years ago today, “Fantasy” by Mariah Carey became the second single and first single by a female artist to debut at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. 🔥

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𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐜𝐚 ★ @mjfinesselover.bsky.social · 10d

45 years ago today, the King of R&B, Stevie Wonder, released his nineteenth studio album, Hotter Than July.

Here is him performing one of his greatest R&B ballads, “Lately.”

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𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐜𝐚 ★ @mjfinesselover.bsky.social · 11d

On September 28th, 1976, Stevie Wonder and Earth, Wind & Fire released R&B greatness. 🔥

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𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐜𝐚 ★ @mjfinesselover.bsky.social · 11d

Getting ready… to make history.

𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐜𝐚 ★ @mjfinesselover.bsky.social · 11d

31 years ago today, Brandy released her self-titled debut album.

•Reached #6 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
•Received awards, including a Soul Train Award, an AMA, a Billboard Music Award, & two GRAMMY & three VMA nominations.
•Certified 4× Platinum by the RIAA.
•Sold over 6M+ copies WW.

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𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐜𝐚 ★ @mjfinesselover.bsky.social · 13d

You can hear the Minneapolis sound of the ’80s all over Doja Cat’s new album #Vie — inspired by the groups The Time and Vanity 6, and artists Prince and Janet Jackson. 🔥

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𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐜𝐚 ★ @mjfinesselover.bsky.social · 15d

Aaliyah and Janet Jackson were already living in 3025. 🚀

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𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐜𝐚 ★ @mjfinesselover.bsky.social · 16d

28 years ago today, Janet Jackson released “Got ‘til It’s Gone.” 🍂

• Samples Joni Mitchell’s “Big Yellow Taxi.”
• Peaked at #3 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart.
• Directed by Mark Romanek, the music video was hailed as a masterpiece.
• Won the Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video.

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𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐜𝐚 ★ @mjfinesselover.bsky.social · 17d

Four of the most expensive music videos in music history:

• “Scream” - Michael & Janet Jackson ($7M)
• “Heartbreaker” - Mariah Carey feat. JAY Z ($2.5M)
• “What's It Gonna Be?!” - Busta Rhymes feat. Janet Jackson ($2.4M)
• “She’s A B****” - Missy Elliott ($2M+)

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𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐜𝐚 ★ @mjfinesselover.bsky.social · 20d

36 years ago today, Janet Jackson released Rhythm Nation 1814.

• 7 Top 5 hits on the BB Hot 100.
• 1st album to produce #1 hits in 3 separate calendar years.
• Topped the BB 200 for 4 weeks.
• Certified 6× Platinum by the RIAA.
• Sold 12M+ copies WW.
• Added to the National Recording Registry

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𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐜𝐚 ★ @mjfinesselover.bsky.social · 23d

28 years ago today, Usher released his album, My Way. 🎶

• Debuted at #15, peaked at #4 on BB 200.
• Topped R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart for 3 wks.
• 7× Platinum, 8M+ copies sold.
• “Nice & Slow” = Usher’s 1st #1 Hot 100; “You Make Me Wanna…” #1 UK.
• Grammy nom for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.

𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐜𝐚 ★ @mjfinesselover.bsky.social · 23d

28 years ago today, Mariah Carey released her magnum opus, Butterfly. 🦋

• Topped Billboard 200 & charts WW.
• Two #1 Hot 100 hits: “Honey” (#1 debut) & “My All” (#13th #1).
• 5× Platinum, 10M+ copies sold.
• Artistic peak, blending R&B & hip-hop.
• 3 Grammy noms; co-wrote & co-produced all tracks.

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𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐜𝐚 ★ @mjfinesselover.bsky.social · 25d

There’s something about an up-close-and-personal album cover that radiates confidence, vulnerability, and timeless beauty.

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𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐜𝐚 ★ @mjfinesselover.bsky.social · 27d

24 years ago today, Mariah Carey released the soundtrack and her eighth studio album, Glitter.

The album, which mixed dance-pop, funk, hip hop, and R&B, was a departure from her previous releases. It focused heavily on an ‘80s post-disco sound to accompany the 1983 film.

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𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐜𝐚 ★ @mjfinesselover.bsky.social · 27d

Happy 83rd Birthday to the legendary Queen of Las Vegas, the incomparable vintage Black Beauty, Ms. Lola Falana! 💃🏽

𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐜𝐚 ★ @mjfinesselover.bsky.social · Sep 4

Beyoncé on her 21st Birthday card invitation circa 2002.

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𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐜𝐚 ★ @mjfinesselover.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy 44th Birthday to the legendary Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter — an acclaimed vocalist, entertainer, trailblazer, visionary, and cultural trendsetter whose artistry has redefined music history. From breaking barriers to building a timeless legacy that inspires and transcends generations! 🐝✨

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𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐜𝐚 ★ @mjfinesselover.bsky.social · Aug 29

Happy Heavenly Birthday to a true pioneer, trendsetter, and global icon, the legendary King of Pop, Michael Jackson! Today, he would have turned 67. There will never be another like him, and may his legacy continue to inspire future generations. 👑

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𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐜𝐚 ★ @mjfinesselover.bsky.social · Aug 28

29 years ago today, Aaliyah released her sophomore studio album, One in a Million.

The album debuted at #20 on the Billboard 200 and later peaked at #18, debuted at #4 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and later peaked at #2, was certified 2× Platinum by the RIAA, selling 8M+ copies worldwide.

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𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐜𝐚 ★ @mjfinesselover.bsky.social · Aug 25

27 years ago today, Lauryn Hill released her debut studio album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.

The album was met with universal critical acclaim and became one of the most acclaimed albums of 1998. With over 20 million copies sold worldwide, it is among the best-selling albums of all time.

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