Deborah Cox Essentials

By day, Deborah Cox was one of the boldest singers in late-'90s R&B, holding her own in duets with Whitney and turning out soulful slow jams. At night, however, she transformed into a true club powerhouse, lending her huge voice to the biggest rave beats of the era—a Donna Summer to those sweaty dancers who considered Hex Hector the new Giorgio Moroder. Which is to say, Deborah Cox can do it all. This playlist, which runs from her 1995 debut to her Disclosure-esque 2015 return, puts torch songs alongside subtle funk and showcases a fearless talent.