Classic R&B songs recommended for women

Before I DoSevyn Streeter

Sevyn Streeter – Before I Do [Official Music Video]

A romantic R&B track with passionate vocals and a gentle groove.

It was released in 2016 by American singer-songwriter Sevyn Streeter.

It samples Aaliyah’s track “(At Your Best) You Are Love.”

Sometimes Ft. JenevieveBabyface

Sometimes

This song, which sings of a sweet and bittersweet love, features a captivating duet by Babyface and Genevieve.

Its comfortable rhythm and sophisticated melody gently embrace the hearts of grown women.

Included on the album “Girls Night Out,” released in October 2022, this track shines with collaborations with female R&B artists.

It’s perfect for listening to on a night drive with the breeze in your hair, and it also makes ideal background music for enriching time spent alone.

Highly recommended for women struggling with love and for anyone who wants to enjoy a mature sound.

I Miss YouKlymaxx

Klymaxx – I Miss You

Klymaxx is an all-female R&B band from Los Angeles whose members play their own instruments and handle songwriting and production.

This work is a gem of a ballad written by keyboardist Lynn Malsby, based on her own experiences.

The pure feeling of still not being able to forget someone you’ve grown apart from and longing to see them again is something anyone who’s suffered heartbreak can painfully relate to.

Lead vocalist Joyce Irby’s poignant voice blends with the beautiful tones of the synthesizer, drawing you into a sentimental world.

Released as a single from the classic album “Meeting in the Ladies Room” in November 1985, the song reached No.

5 on the U.S.

charts and remained a hit for 29 weeks.

It may be the kind of song that gently keeps you company on nights when you want to sit quietly with your thoughts.

On SightCoco Jones

Coco Jones – On Sight

Coco Jones, the powerhouse who won Best R&B Performance at the 2024 Grammy Awards.

This is a perfect summer-night track from her debut album “Why Not More?”, released in April 2025.

Her strong, emotionally rich vocals riding over a sophisticated sound will capture your heart the moment you hear them.

It’s said to portray that passionate moment when you’re instantly drawn to someone and become certain of your feelings.

A music video was also produced, showcasing her expressive artistry.

Play it on a summer evening when you want to sink into a slightly grown-up mood, and it’s sure to heighten the romance.

On a night when your feelings for someone special are deepening, why not listen to this song and face your emotions?

Best PartDaniel Caesar & H.E.R.

Daniel Caesar & H.E.R. – Best Part, a Visual

A duet by Canada’s Daniel Caesar and America’s H.E.R., distinguished by fingerpicked acoustic guitar and their sweetly interwoven vocals.

It warms the heart with its pure expression of love, singing that the simple, everyday moments—like sharing a morning coffee—are life’s greatest treasures.

Released in August 2017, the song appears on Daniel Caesar’s album “Freudian” and H.E.R.’s compilation “H.E.R.” It won Best R&B Performance at the 61st Grammy Awards.

Listen to it on a summer evening while relaxing with someone special, and you may find yourselves cherishing each other even more.