Classic R&B songs recommended for women

This time, we’ve carefully selected classic R&B tracks especially recommended for women.

From songs you’ll want to play on a night drive with the breeze on your face, to tunes that color the quiet moments when you’re alone and reflecting—this lineup offers a variety you can enjoy in different settings.

Poignant lyrics and refined melodies are sure to turn everyday moments into something special.

Take a brief escape from your busy days and peek into a slightly more grown-up world of music.

You’re sure to find a new favorite!

Playlist

Classic R&B songs recommended for women
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Boo’d UpElla Mai		A bittersweet British R&B song about falling in love
2	NastyTinashe		A song of bold, sexy self-expression
3	I Love Your SmileShanice		A moving masterpiece that portrays the feelings of love, resonating in the heart.
4	SummertimeBeyoncé		Summer love, Beyoncé’s classic, resonates in the heart
5	TripElla Mai		Ella Mai's emotionally rich songs resonate with the heart.
6	What’s My Name? ft. DrakeRihanna		Rihanna’s iconic song that depicts a mature love
7	Broken ClocksSZA		A song that sings about a life of working to save money
8	If I Ain’t Got YouAlicia Keys		Alicia Keys' moving ballad
9	Good DaysSZA		A hopeful song with Shiza's vocals that resonate in the heart
10	Touch My BodyMariah Carey		Adult sensual R&B, Mariah’s No. 1 song
11	Akon’s Beautiful DayAkon		A song that gives thanks for life's joys and hardships
12	I DoToosii, Muni Long		A moving R&B song of love and devotion
13	Sex So GoodChris Brown		A moving song that sings of passionate love
14	Girl on FireAlicia Keys		An inspiring song depicting women's strength and self-liberation
15	Shy GuyDiana King		A classic that portrays women's emotions through reggae R&B
16	We Belong TogetherMariah Carey		Expressing the pain of a broken heart and the longing for a reunion
17	Miss IndependentNe-Yo		A sophisticated song praising independent women
18	Work ft. DrakeRihanna		A love song from Caribbean culture—sensual and sophisticated.
19	You Gotta Be (’99 Mix)Des’ree		A moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart, the courage to take on challenges
20	Sex With MeRihanna		Rihanna's sensual love track
21	Long As I LiveToni Braxton		R&B hit song, No. 1 on the U.S. charts
22	LUVTory Lanez		A reggae-style R&B hit song about love
23	InsecureJazmine Sullivan and Bryson Tiller		An emotional collaborative track by an R&B singer
24	DamageMya		A 2018 R&B track by Mya
25	Chun-LiNicki Minaj		A raw, hard-hitting rap track with references to video game characters
26	Bedtime StoriesRae Sremmurd Ft. The Weeknd		A collaboration song by Rae Sremmurd and The Weeknd
27	Fine By MeChris Brown		80s-style nu-disco, a bittersweet love song
28	Take ControlTasha Mac		A song of courage to carve out my own future
29	MEDICINEQueen Naija		Popular songs on YouTube broadcast by Queen Naija
30	PermissionRo James		Ro James’s signature alternative R&B hit song
31	Before I DoSevyn Streeter		A gentle-groove R&B track, Sevyn Streeter
32	Sometimes Ft. JenevieveBabyface		An R&B duet song about a sweet, aching first love
33	I Miss YouKlymaxx		A women’s R&B band breakup ballad
34	On SightCoco Jones		Coco Jones’s soul-stirring song echoing on a summer night
35	Best PartDaniel Caesar & H.E.R.		A duet by a Canadian and an American singer
36	FoldedKehlani		An introspective singing voice, quietly closing a chapter of life
37	Burning BlueMariah the Scientist		The passionate musical world of a singer with a background in biology
38	Take You DownSZA		A sensual song that snuggles up to a summer night
39	BodySummer Walker		Summer Walker's summer anthem
40	WaterTyla		Tyra from South Africa, passionate summer music
41	On My MamaVictoria Monét		A positive song that boosts self-esteem
42	TempoChris Brown		Popular songs by Chris Brown
43	Get YouDaniel Caesar ft. Kali Uchis		Sweet R&B love song from Toronto
44	Freaky FridayLil Dicky feat. Chris Brown		Hit song “Freaky Friday” collaboration track
45	Made For MeMuni Long		Fateful encounter, a classic of special love, R&B hit
46	So Am ITy Dolla $ign ft. Damian Marley & Skrillex		A song that Ty Dolla collaborated on with Damian and others
47	I Just Called To Say I Love YouStevie Wonder		Stevie Wonder’s love ballad
48	Isn’t She LovelyStevie Wonder		A moving soul song celebrating the birth of a daughter
49	BodyDreezy ft. Jeremih		A collaboration song by Chicago rapper Dreezy and Jeremih
50	BMFSZA		A fusion of bossa nova and R&B
51	Clean Up WomanBetty Wright		An R&B classic that portrays the loss of love and gratitude
52	FireAlessia Cara		Alessia Cara’s Song of Growth and Hope
53	Not Another Love SongElla Mai		Ella Mai’s wistful love ballad
54	Big Brown EyesLola Young		A timeless song that captures the heart, portraying love and inner conflict.
55	Pray For MeThe Weeknd & Kendrick Lamar		Futuristic music from Marvel movies
56	changesXXXTentacion		A poignant song that portrays the sorrow of love
57	In My Bag ft. GloRillaFLO		FLOW's new release is an anthem that cheers on confidence and independence.
58	Buy U a Drank ft. Yung JocT-Pain		T-Pain changed the music scene with his innovative Auto-Tune.
59	Undo (Back To My Heart)Tinashe, Wax Motif		Tinashe’s heartbreak song
60	CUFF ITBeyoncé		Beyoncé’s enchanting track, a voice that colors the night
61	Persuasion (ft. Victoria Monét)Bryson Tiller		A sensual late-night duet song expressing mature love
62	At The ClubJacquees ft. Dej Loaf		Collaboration song by Dejirof and Jakes
63	I Think Of YouJeremih ft. Chris Brown, Big Sean		3-artist collaboration song
64	Come Through and ChillMiguel ft. J. Cole, Salaam Remi		Miguel and J. Cole’s collaborative song
65	R E A L W O M A NPARTYNEXTDOOR		PARTYNEXTDOOR's new song is full of love and charm
66	RocketEn Vogue		En Vogue hit song produced by Ne-Yo
67	MidnightJessie Ware		A captivating ballad, popular in Europe
68	SativaJhené Aiko ft. Rae Sremmurd		A collaborative song by Jhené Aiko and Rae Sremmurd
69	FrontlineKelela		A poignant R&B classic that releases emotions
70	Rich and SadPost Malone		Money can't buy happiness.
71	Faded LoveTinashe ft. Future		An R&B collaboration track hits the U.S. charts.
72	Hold UpBeyoncé		The song that accused Beyoncé of infidelity
73	Caught in Your LoveBoys World		A classic song that sings of a woman’s heartbreaking feelings lost in love.
74	FocusHer		A standout R&B singer, a charting ballad