Classic Western R&B songs to listen to in autumn
Japan has four distinct seasons, and with the greenery turning red in autumn, many people may find themselves wanting to listen to calmer music that suits the scenery.
For those listeners, we’ve selected Western R&B with a touch of melancholy.
From tranquil R&B with a delicate feel to tracks wrapped in a sensual mood, we’ve picked songs from a wide range of styles.
There are brand-new releases as well, so if you love R&B and soul, please relax and enjoy to the very end.
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Classic Western R&B songs to listen to in autumn (51–60)
It’s AlrightChante Moore
This song is included on Chanté Moore’s 1992 album “Precious” and was released as a single the following year.
It’s a quietly mellow R&B ballad that resonates deeply with the heart.
RoseChlöe
This piece is notable for its sweet vocals and delicate melodies.
Centered on themes of self-love and self-affirmation, it celebrates the strength of not relying on others’ approval.
It’s the sixth track on the album Trouble in Paradise, released in August 2024.
The song captures Chloe’s growth and willingness to take on new challenges.
Blending an R&B foundation with pop elements, it showcases Chloe’s uniquely distinctive vocals.
It’s recommended for anyone who wants to cherish themselves or is on a journey of self-discovery.
Why not listen to it alone on a calm autumn evening and let it sink in?
Where I Wanna BeDonell Jones
One of the albums that has become indispensable when talking about R&B is Where I Wanna Be.
It was crafted by Donell Jones.
This album includes many of his major hits.
Among them, the standout I’d recommend is the title track, Where I Wanna Be.
Its beautiful harmonies further highlight Donell Jones’s vocals.
If you like it, be sure to listen to the album all the way through.
Love,Love,LoveDonny Hathaway
It’s a song included on Donny Hathaway’s 1973 release Extension of a Man.
Although it’s a cover, it’s said that he arranged and performed it with influences from Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye.
The track is notable for its sophisticated arrangement and Hathaway’s powerful, refined vocals.
DFMUElla Mai
Ella Mai, the artist who won a Grammy for Boo’d Up in 2017, released the single DFMU in 2022.
It was produced by Mustard, the music producer who discovered her, and its heavy, deep sound is seriously cool.
The lyrics, which depict the feeling of sinking deeper into love, add a mature vibe.
The music video ties in with the lyrics as well, so definitely give it a watch!
