One of the best to come out of the NE camp is Bell Biv Devoe (BBD). BBD's debut album in 1990 "Poison" is certified 4X platinum and the title track still gets the dance floor packed at any club around the globe.
I can't tell you how excited I was to watch the VH1 special "40 Greatest R&B Songs of the 90's." The late 80's / early 90's were such an important part of my childhood and the music provided a soundtrack for some of my fondest memories.