1993
in MusicAlbums
13
Artists
18
Milestones
24
Notable Releases
Kirk Franklin & The Family
Kirk FranklinBreakthrough debut album that spent two years on gospel charts, remained at No. 1 on Billboard Top Gospel Albums for 42 weeks, and became only the third gospel album to achieve platinum status.
The Battle Is the Lord's
Yolanda AdamsHer signature song from the album *Save the World*, became a defining work of her career and was performed at the 2011 BET Honors.
Doggystyle
Snoop DoggSnoop Dogg's debut studio album produced entirely by Dr. Dre, debuted atop the Billboard 200 and sold 806,000 copies in its first week. Became quadruple platinum and featured hit singles 'What's My Name?' and 'Gin and Juice.'
All For Love
Rod StewartPower ballad collaboration with Bryan Adams and Sting for The Three Musketeers soundtrack, reached number one globally
Toni Braxton
Toni BraxtonDebut studio album that reached number one on the Billboard 200, sold 10 million copies worldwide, and earned three Grammy Awards including Best New Artist.
Both Sides
Phil CollinsThird solo studio album demonstrating Collins's continued relevance as solo artist in 1990s music landscape
Keep Ya Head Up
Tupac ShakurAnthem for women's empowerment from Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z... album
Janet
Janet JacksonHer fifth studio album that made her the first female artist in the Nielsen SoundScan era to debut at number one, establishing her as a sex symbol with the hit single 'That's the Way Love Goes' winning a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song.
Significant Milestones
Breakthrough Debut Album
DebutKirk Franklin & The Family debuted to critical acclaim, spending two years on gospel charts and remaining at No. 1 on Billboard Top Gospel Albums for 42 weeks, becoming only the third gospel album to achieve platinum status.
World Tour Begins
TourBrooks embarked on his first world tour, becoming the first American country music artist to sell out major venues like Wembley Arena in London.
Central Park Concert Record
TourPerformed free concert on Great Lawn of New York's Central Park in June with over 500,000 listeners attending and millions watching worldwide on television.
Doggystyle Album Release
DebutReleased his groundbreaking debut studio album Doggystyle, which debuted atop the Billboard 200 and sold 806,000 copies in its first week. The album was produced entirely by Dr. Dre and became quadruple platinum certified.
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit Film Role
AchievementHill co-starred alongside Whoopi Goldberg, playing Rita Louise Watson. Her performance earned widespread praise from critics including Roger Ebert and Rolling Stone, establishing her as a talented actress early in her career.
