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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.

Western R&B classics to listen to in autumn (21–30)

SOS (Sex on Sight)Victoria Monét

Victoria Monét, USHER – SOS (Sex on Sight) (feat. USHER) (Audio)
SOS (Sex on Sight)Victoria Monét

Victoria Monét is a Grammy-nominated, powerhouse singer-songwriter.

This track is a playful, sexy R&B number.

The American artist has crafted hit songs for industry heavyweights, including Ariana Grande’s “Thank U, Next.” Here, she welcomes Usher—an icon of classic R&B—as a guest, channeling an urgency in both physical love and emotion, to the point of likening it to a rescue from a natural disaster.

Released in August 2024, the song is the lead single from the deluxe edition of the album Jaguar II.

Romantic and timeless, it’s perfect for anyone nursing a bittersweet, end-of-summer crush.

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I wanna Thank YouMaze & Frankie Beverly

This is a song from the American soul band Maze’s 1983 album “We Are One.” With its refreshing vocals and the band’s comfortable groove, it’s the kind of track you’ll want to play in the car on a morning drive.

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GlowRick James ft. Smokey Robinson

It’s the title track from Rick James’s 1985 album “Glow,” known for his hit “Super Freak.” Featuring the legendary figure of Black music, Smokey Robinson, it delivers powerful instrumentation alongside smooth, soulful vocals.

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Never MeantAmerican Football

American Football – Never Meant [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]
Never MeantAmerican Football

American Football is a three-piece rock band from the United States.

Their song “Never Meant” is a poignant ballad, featuring the line, “Goodbye—on that autumn night I realized our love had ended.” The guitar technique of arpeggios—playing the notes of a chord separately—is exceptionally beautiful and further enhances the song’s lyrical worldview.

Also, the closing lyric, “Let me tell myself that everything between you and me was always leading to this outcome,” conveys a lovely autumnal atmosphere.

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Pink + WhiteFrank Ocean

Frank Ocean is known as a key figure in the American R&B and neo-soul scene.

He debuted in 2011 with the mixtape “nostalgia, ULTRA,” and released the album “Channel Orange” the following year.

The album won the Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album, and he was also named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World.

His appeal lies in his boundary-defying, original sound-making that spans genres such as alternative R&B, psychedelic soul, and avant-soul.

His 2016 album “Blonde” featured high-profile collaborations with artists like Pharrell Williams and Beyoncé.

With meticulous production and a voice that resonates deeply, he continues to bring fresh air to the contemporary music scene.

He is highly recommended not only for R&B fans but also for anyone seeking innovative music unconstrained by genre.

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