Popular R&B: Western Music Artist Rankings [2026]
R&B is one of the most popular music genres worldwide.Originally developed from Black music, it has become a genre loved by people of all races and nationalities.This time, we’ll introduce a ranking of popular international artists who perform R&B.
Playlist
| Popular R&B: Western Music Artist Rankings [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | SuperflyCurtis Mayfield |  play_arrow | Representative artists of Neo Soul |
| 2 | TreasureBruno Mars |  play_arrow | Speaking of Bruno Mars, 2010… |
| 3 | What’s Going OnMarvin Gaye |  play_arrow | 50th anniversary of a classic song calling for peace and love |
| 4 | Let’s Stay TogetherAl Green |  play_arrow | A classic by Al Green, a pioneer of neo-soul. |
| 5 | SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire |  play_arrow | Listening to the dazzling horn section in the intro… |
| 6 | Bleeding LoveLeona Lewis |  play_arrow | Leona Lewis’s classic song with a beautiful singing voice |
| 7 | SuperstitionStevie Wonder |  play_arrow | Stevie Wonder's classic song |
| 8 | Boo’d UpElla Mai |  play_arrow | Ella Mai's classic, a heart-touching R&B song |
| 9 | SaturnSZA |  play_arrow | Singing of the mysteries of the universe and inner growth |
| 10 | CelebrationKool and The Gang |  play_arrow | An energetic song and a positive mes... |
| 11 | You Make Me Feel Brand NewThe stylistics |  play_arrow | Legendary group of Philadelphia soul |
| 12 | Billie JeanMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | Michael Jackson, known as the “King of Pop,”… |
| 13 | And The Beat Goes OnThe Whispers |  play_arrow | An iconic song that sees heartbreak in a positive light, with a rhythm that resonates with the heart. |
| 14 | If I Ain’t Got YouAlicia Keys |  play_arrow | Alicia Keys' moving ballad |
| 15 | My BadKhalid |  play_arrow | A classic with R&B, acoustic vibes |
| 16 | Le FreakChic |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that could be called a towering monument of disco music is abou... |
| 17 | I Will SurviveGloria Gaynor |  play_arrow | Her powerful recovery from heartbreak resonated deeply with many people… |
| 18 | We Belong TogetherMariah Carey |  play_arrow | Expressing the pain of a broken heart and the longing for a reunion |
| 19 | Ai No CorridaQuincy Jones |  play_arrow | A passionate horn section and a bouncy bea... |
| 20 | My GirlThe Temptations |  play_arrow | The Temptations’ classic “My Girl” |
| 21 | LuvTory Lanez |  play_arrow | Canadian R&B rapper, Tory Lanez |
| 22 | Dancing QueenABBA |  play_arrow | ABBA, the pop group that Sweden is proud of… |
| 23 | UntitledD’Angelo |  play_arrow | Sweaty, sultry music: D’Angelo’s “Untitled.” |
| 24 | 1999Prince |  play_arrow | Prince’s innovative 80s masterpiece |
| 25 | Bring It On Home to MeSam Cooke |  play_arrow | Sam Cooke is a legendary Black singer. |
| 26 | Stayin’ AliveBee Gees |  play_arrow | Funky grooves and striking rhythms are espe… |
| 27 | Let’s DanceDavid Bowie |  play_arrow | The musicality and depth of spirit of David Bowie |
| 28 | Move on up a Little HigherMahalia Jackson |  play_arrow | Gospel singer contributes to eliminating racial discrimination |
| 29 | You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)Sylvester |  play_arrow | A piercing, gospel-derived falset… |
| 30 | Long As I LiveToni Braxton |  play_arrow | The Comeback of R&B Singer Toni Braxton |
| 31 | Club TropicanaWham! |  play_arrow | Freedom and liberation envisioned in a tropical resort |
| 32 | Take on Mea-ha |  play_arrow | A classic, disco-style song with a sense of speed |
| 33 | Can’t Take My Eyes Off YouBoys Town Gang |  play_arrow | Expressing the thrilling feeling of love in an 80s disco classic |
| 34 | Kung Fu FightingCarl Douglas |  play_arrow | A disco hit song composed by Biddu |
| 35 | Sex MachineJames Brown |  play_arrow | James Brown, the revolutionary of soul and funk |
| 36 | SoftLucky Daye |  play_arrow | A captivating track that gives classic R&B a modern interpretation. |
| 37 | BreakoutSwing Out Sister |  play_arrow | An iconic 80s synth-pop track with a sleek, fast-paced sound |
| 38 | Call Out My NameThe Weeknd |  play_arrow | A poignant, beautiful melody touches the heart. |
| 39 | PUSH 2 STARTTyla |  play_arrow | Global spotlight following a 2024 Grammy Award win… |
| 40 | SOS (Sex on Sight)Victoria Monét |  play_arrow | A wistful summer R&B track by Grammy-winning singer Monet |
| 41 | Can’t Stop the MusicVillage People |  play_arrow | Village People’s classic songs and movies |
| 42 | I Love The NightlifeAlicia Bridges |  play_arrow | A classic from disco’s golden era that sets the heart free |
| 43 | Can’t Let GoAnthony Hamilton |  play_arrow | Anthony Hamilton is in the R&B world... |
| 44 | No More TearsBarbra Streisand & Donna Summer |  play_arrow | The piano chord progression in the intro, and then the singing... |
| 45 | Call MeBlondie |  play_arrow | That one-of-a-kind sound—cool and edgy… |
| 46 | Upside DownDiana Ross |  play_arrow | Diana Ross’s disco classic “Ch…" |
| 47 | Crystal TearsElmiene |  play_arrow | An emotionally moving song that heals the pain of heartbreak |
| 48 | Get Down On ItKool and The Gang |  play_arrow | Kool & the Gang is an American… |
| 49 | OMGLeigh-Anne |  play_arrow | A fusion of R&B and pop, singing about the complexities of love |
| 50 | Real LoveMary J Blige |  play_arrow | Mary J. Blige’s classic song “Real Love” |
| 51 | Let The Music PlayShannon |  play_arrow | A danceable track brimming with the charm of synths |
| 52 | We Are FamilySISTER SLEDGE |  play_arrow | In 1979, during the golden age of disco music... |
| 53 | Boogie FeverThe Sylvers |  play_arrow | A disco group had a huge hit in the 1970s. |
| 54 | I DoToosii, Muni Long |  play_arrow | A sweet duet heals the heart |
| 55 | The HustleVan McCoy |  play_arrow | Released in 1975. After its release, it made the Billboard... |
| 56 | Crush (feat. Jorja Smith)AJ Tracey |  play_arrow | An R&B love song by two artists from the UK |
| 57 | Miss YouAaliyah |  play_arrow | Aaliyah’s melancholic R&B hit |
| 58 | I Can’t Stand the RainAnn Peebles |  play_arrow | A masterpiece whose rhythm of raindrops resonates with the heart |
| 59 | RespectAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha Franklin, an icon of music and activism |
| 60 | Pick up the PiecesAverage White Band |  play_arrow | Average White Band is a British... |
| 61 | Clean Up WomanBetty Wright |  play_arrow | An R&B classic that portrays the loss of love and gratitude |
| 62 | SorryBeyoncé |  play_arrow | Beyoncé’s “Sorry” is a distinctive, curveball of a song. |
| 63 | What You Won’t Do for LoveBobby Caldwell |  play_arrow | A passionate R&B classic, a love song that resonates with the heart |
| 64 | I’ll Make Love To YouBoyz II Men |  play_arrow | A music genre with strong choral elements, vocal ha... |
| 65 | Smokin Out The WindowBruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic |  play_arrow | Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak… |
| 66 | Young Hearts Run FreeCandi Staton |  play_arrow | A disco classic, loved across generations |
| 67 | Fine By MeChris Brown |  play_arrow | 80s-style nu-disco, a bittersweet love song |
| 68 | 7 DaysCraig David |  play_arrow | Craig David's classic R&B song |
| 69 | Instant ReplayDan Hartman |  play_arrow | A disco classic that sings about restarting love |
| 70 | AAAFLO |  play_arrow | New-wave R&B that powerfully expresses a perspective on love |
| 71 | Belong To YouFave |  play_arrow | A new song by a Nigerian R&B singer blending R&B and drill |
| 72 | Come To MeFrance Joli |  play_arrow | France Joli's disco classic |
| 73 | In Your HandsHalle |  play_arrow | A heartfelt ballad that sings of love and devotion |
| 74 | Pick Up Your FeelingsJazmine Sullivan |  play_arrow | Jazmine Sullivan’s summer-ready songs |
| 75 | Mr. Big StuffJean Knight |  play_arrow | The untold story behind Jean Knight’s hit song |
| 76 | Forever My LadyJodeci |  play_arrow | Jodeci’s heartrending love classic “Forever My Lady” |
| 77 | KEHLANIJordan Adetunji |  play_arrow | A song that perfectly matches the autumn vibe has arrived... |
| 78 | When He’s Not There (feat. Lucky Daye)Kehlani |  play_arrow | R&B singer, emotionally rich songs |
| 79 | Funky TownLipps Inc |  play_arrow | Steven, who transitioned from being a wedding DJ… |
| 80 | WrongLuh Kel |  play_arrow | Luh Kel’s “Wrong” is a captivating trap track |
| 81 | Ain’t No Stopping Us NowMcFadden & Whitehead |  play_arrow | “No one can stop us anymore!” And he/they... |
| 82 | I’m a WandererMisabella |  play_arrow | 80s disco, a dance track with resonant synths |
| 83 | Around MeNo Guidnce |  play_arrow | A new generation of R&B: a moving song of loneliness and love |
| 84 | SensitivityRalph Tresvant |  play_arrow | A sexy, groove-filled classic |
| 85 | What’d I SayRay Charles |  play_arrow | The Birth of Ray Charles’s Improvised Melody |
| 86 | Give It To Me BabyRick James |  play_arrow | Rick James's signature dance track |
| 87 | The Best Disco In TownRitchie Family |  play_arrow | Disco classic by The Ritchie Family |
| 88 | BirthdayRotimi |  play_arrow | A love-filled R&B song for a birthday celebration |
| 89 | I Love Your SmileShanice |  play_arrow | A moving masterpiece that portrays the feelings of love, resonating in the heart. |
| 90 | Best of My LoveThe Emotions |  play_arrow | 1977 by an American girl band... |
| 91 | Back StabbersThe O’Jays |  play_arrow | The O’Jays, the legendary soul trio formed in 1958 |
| 92 | I’ll Take You ThereThe Staple Singers |  play_arrow | The Staple Singers' classic |
| 93 | Baby LoveThe Supremes |  play_arrow | The Supremes, Motown’s legendary group |
| 94 | How You Gonna Act Like ThatTyrese |  play_arrow | Tyrese’s classic R&B song, with sexy allure |
| 95 | Good GoodUSHER, Summer Walker, 21 Savage |  play_arrow | Usher’s new song featuring two collaborators is making headlines |
| 96 | I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston |  play_arrow | A landmark R&B ballad that sings of eternal love |
| 97 | Get Down TonightKC and The Sunshine Band |  play_arrow | The double-time guitar solo in the intro plays... |
| 98 | Land of a Thousand DancesWilson Pickett |  play_arrow | A legend of the soul world, a classic that fires up any party |
| 99 | Uptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark Ronson |  play_arrow | A resounding revival of 80s disco and funk... |
| 100 | Work ft. DrakeRihanna |  play_arrow | A love song from Caribbean culture—sensual and sophisticated. |