List of number-one R&amp;B singles of 1987 (U.S.)List of number-one R&amp;B singles of 1987 (U.S.) List of number-one R&B singles of 1987 (U.S.) These are the "Billboard magazine" R&B singles chart number one hits of 1987. See also: 1987 in music, List of number-one R&B hits (United States) Ten acts (Jody Watley, The System, Gregory Hines, Herb Alpert, Atlantic Starr, Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam, Alexander O'Neal, The Force M.D.'s, Siedah Garrett, and LL Cool J) received their first number-one singles on the chart. Additionally, Angela Winbush received her first number one single as a solo artist, having previously reached number one twice with her former group René & Angela, while Jody  Watley had previously reached the apex of the chart with her group Shalamar. The O'Jays also returned to number one after a nine-year hiatus with their single "Lovin' You". Janet Jackson and Michael Jackson both reached number one with three chart-toppers, with Luther Vandross, Freddie Jackson, Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam, and Stephanie Mills having two number-one hits during the year. List of number-one R&B singles of 1987 (U.S.) These are the "Billboard magazine" R&B singles chart number one hits of 1987. See also: 1987 in music, List of number-one R&B hits (United States) Ten