A Black, Gay Music Critic’s 100 Favorite Singles

Last week I shared my 50 favorite albums in response to Rolling Stone’s list of “500 Greatest Albums.” This week, I decided to compile my 100 Favorite Singles based on 50+ Black, gay years of listening to music and more than two decades of writing about it. (Check tha resume.)

One caveat: I only included singles that were available on Spotify, so Aaliyah and some of my most beloved club divas (Vikki Love, Kechia Jenkins, Chanelle, etc…) are missing. Nevertheless, this list represents my personal — sometimes painful, often joyous — journey through life as represented by the songs I love. [Spotify playlist]

CRAIG SEYMOUR’S TOP 100 SINGLES

1. “Ain’t Nobody” — Rufus and Chaka Khan

2. “Be Happy” — Mary J. Blige