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27 years ago today, TLC released CrazySexyCool.
It peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, is certified 12x Platinum, making TLC the first girl group in history to achieve diamond status, & has sold 14 million copies WW, becoming the best-selling album by an American girl group.
24 years ago today, Janet Jackson released her sixth studio album, The Velvet Rope!
Her most introspective body of work, this album redefined R&B & inspired so many artists.
Ellen Von Unwerth & Mario Testino had the privilege of photographing her for the album booklet. (cont.)
Mary J. Blige photographed by
Daniela Federici for Essence Magazine, November 2001.