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 | Bruno Mars’s Role in Reviving ’80s Funk and His Hit-Making Achievements |
| 3 | What’s Going OnMarvin Gaye |  play_arrow | 50th anniversary of a classic song calling for peace and love |
| 4 | SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire |  play_arrow | Listening to the dazzling horn section in the intro… |
| 5 | Let’s Stay TogetherAl Green |  play_arrow | A classic by Al Green, a pioneer of neo-soul. |
| 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 smash-hit love song wins a Grammy Award |
| 9 | SaturnSZA |  play_arrow | SZA’s new song is a cosmic R&B that stirs the heart |
| 10 | CelebrationKool and The Gang |  play_arrow | A classic song that colors the joy of life with festive music |
| 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 | I Will SurviveGloria Gaynor |  play_arrow | An uplifting song to help get over a broken heart becomes a massive hit |
| 16 | Le FreakChic |  play_arrow | A disco classic, a massive hit released in 1978 |
| 17 | My BadKhalid |  play_arrow | A classic with R&B, acoustic vibes |
| 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 | Dancing QueenABBA |  play_arrow | ABBA's masterpiece disco song is still loved today |
| 21 | My GirlThe Temptations |  play_arrow | The Temptations’ classic “My Girl” |
| 22 | 1999Prince |  play_arrow | Prince’s innovative 80s masterpiece |
| 23 | Bring It On Home to MeSam Cooke |  play_arrow | Sam Cooke is a legendary Black singer. |
| 24 | You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)Sylvester |  play_arrow | I can affirm myself with Sylvester’s classic song. |
| 25 | Take on Mea-ha |  play_arrow | A classic, disco-style song with a sense of speed |
| 26 | Stayin’ AliveBee Gees |  play_arrow | A signature work of the Bee Gees, a quintessential disco track |
| 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 | Long As I LiveToni Braxton |  play_arrow | The Comeback of R&B Singer Toni Braxton |
| 30 | LuvTory Lanez |  play_arrow | R&B and hip-hop artist from Canada |
| 31 | Club TropicanaWham! |  play_arrow | Freedom and liberation envisioned in a tropical resort |
| 32 | Can’t Take My Eyes Off YouBoys Town Gang |  play_arrow | Expressing the thrilling feeling of love in an 80s disco classic |
| 33 | Kung Fu FightingCarl Douglas |  play_arrow | A disco hit song composed by Biddu |
| 34 | Sex MachineJames Brown |  play_arrow | James Brown, the revolutionary of soul and funk |
| 35 | BreakoutSwing Out Sister |  play_arrow | An iconic 80s synth-pop track with a sleek, fast-paced sound |
| 36 | Call Out My NameThe Weeknd |  play_arrow | Representative breakup songs for the weekend |
| 37 | PUSH 2 STARTTyla |  play_arrow | Tyla’s love song sings of an equal relationship |
| 38 | Can’t Stop the MusicVillage People |  play_arrow | Village People’s classic songs and movies |
| 39 | I Love The NightlifeAlicia Bridges |  play_arrow | A classic from disco’s golden era that sets the heart free |
| 40 | Can’t Let GoAnthony Hamilton |  play_arrow | Anthony Hamilton's R&B song |
| 41 | No More TearsBarbra Streisand & Donna Summer |  play_arrow | A lyrical piece that starts with the piano turns funky partway through. |
| 42 | Call MeBlondie |  play_arrow | Blondie’s timeless new wave |
| 43 | Upside DownDiana Ross |  play_arrow | Diana Ross’s disco classic “Ch…" |
| 44 | Crystal TearsElmiene |  play_arrow | An emotionally moving song that heals the pain of heartbreak |
| 45 | Get Down On ItKool and The Gang |  play_arrow | Kool & the Gang, a disco-funk band |
| 46 | Real LoveMary J Blige |  play_arrow | Mary J. Blige’s classic song “Real Love” |
| 47 | Ain’t No Stopping Us NowMcFadden & Whitehead |  play_arrow | A powerful disco anthem about overcoming adversity |
| 48 | Let The Music PlayShannon |  play_arrow | A danceable track brimming with the charm of synths |
| 49 | We Are FamilySISTER SLEDGE |  play_arrow | A disco classic that praises family bonds |
| 50 | Boogie FeverThe Sylvers |  play_arrow | A disco group had a huge hit in the 1970s. |
| 51 | I DoToosii, Muni Long |  play_arrow | Release of a duet song depicting love |
| 52 | The HustleVan McCoy |  play_arrow | A 1975 hit song sold over 10 million copies. |
| 53 | Get Down TonightKC and The Sunshine Band |  play_arrow | Dance classic. Let's make love. |
| 54 | Crush (feat. Jorja Smith)AJ Tracey |  play_arrow | Tracy and Smith team up for romantic R&B |
| 55 | Miss YouAaliyah |  play_arrow | Aaliyah’s melancholic R&B hit |
| 56 | I Can’t Stand the RainAnn Peebles |  play_arrow | A masterpiece whose rhythm of raindrops resonates with the heart |
| 57 | RespectAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha Franklin, an icon of music and activism |
| 58 | Pick up the PiecesAverage White Band |  play_arrow | A British funk band that produced major hit songs |
| 59 | SorryBeyoncé |  play_arrow | Beyoncé’s “Sorry” is a distinctive, curveball of a song. |
| 60 | What You Won’t Do for LoveBobby Caldwell |  play_arrow | A passionate R&B classic, a love song that resonates with the heart |
| 61 | I’ll Make Love To YouBoyz II Men |  play_arrow | Introduction to Boyz II Men's signature songs |
| 62 | Smokin Out The WindowBruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic |  play_arrow | Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak… |
| 63 | Young Hearts Run FreeCandi Staton |  play_arrow | A disco classic, loved across generations |
| 64 | Fine By MeChris Brown |  play_arrow | 80s-style nu-disco, a bittersweet love song |
| 65 | 7 DaysCraig David |  play_arrow | Craig David's classic R&B song |
| 66 | Brown SugarD’Angelo |  play_arrow | A classic by D’Angelo, the pioneer of neo-soul |
| 67 | Instant ReplayDan Hartman |  play_arrow | A disco classic that sings about restarting love |
| 68 | Belong To YouFave |  play_arrow | Fave’s emotion-filled new R&B release |
| 69 | Come To MeFrance Joli |  play_arrow | France Joli's disco classic |
| 70 | In Your HandsHalle |  play_arrow | A heartfelt ballad that sings of love and devotion |
| 71 | Pick Up Your FeelingsJazmine Sullivan |  play_arrow | Jazmine Sullivan’s summer-ready songs |
| 72 | Mr. Big StuffJean Knight |  play_arrow | The untold story behind Jean Knight’s hit song |
| 73 | Forever My LadyJodeci |  play_arrow | Jodeci's love song is a big hit |
| 74 | KEHLANIJordan Adetunji |  play_arrow | Jordan's new track: an autumn-ready R&B-drill fusion |
| 75 | OMGLeigh-Anne |  play_arrow | Lee An's R&B pop solo track is making waves. |
| 76 | Funky TownLipps Inc |  play_arrow | A disco song by Lipps, Inc. that sings of longing for the city |
| 77 | SoftLucky Daye |  play_arrow | R&B newcomer releases a latest song about emotion and love |
| 78 | WrongLuh Kel |  play_arrow | Luh Kel’s “Wrong” is a captivating trap track |
| 79 | I’m a WandererMisabella |  play_arrow | 80s disco, a dance track with resonant synths |
| 80 | Around MeNo Guidnce |  play_arrow | A new generation of R&B: a moving song of loneliness and love |
| 81 | SensitivityRalph Tresvant |  play_arrow | A sexy, groove-filled classic |
| 82 | What’d I SayRay Charles |  play_arrow | The Birth of Ray Charles’s Improvised Melody |
| 83 | Give It To Me BabyRick James |  play_arrow | Rick James's signature dance track |
| 84 | The Best Disco In TownRitchie Family |  play_arrow | Disco classic by The Ritchie Family |
| 85 | BirthdayRotimi |  play_arrow | Rotimi's affectionate love song |
| 86 | I Love Your SmileShanice |  play_arrow | A moving masterpiece that portrays the feelings of love, resonating in the heart. |
| 87 | Fly Robin FlySilver Convention |  play_arrow | Disco’s innovation group scores a smash hit on the first try |
| 88 | Best of My LoveThe Emotions |  play_arrow | A blockbuster hit song by a girl band |
| 89 | Back StabbersThe O’Jays |  play_arrow | The O’Jays, the legendary soul trio formed in 1958 |
| 90 | I’ll Take You ThereThe Staple Singers |  play_arrow | The Staple Singers' classic |
| 91 | Baby LoveThe Supremes |  play_arrow | The Supremes, Motown’s legendary group |
| 92 | How You Gonna Act Like ThatTyrese |  play_arrow | Tyrese’s signature song, a sexy R&B |
| 93 | Good GoodUSHER, Summer Walker, 21 Savage |  play_arrow | Usher’s new song featuring two collaborators is making headlines |
| 94 | SOS (Sex on Sight)Victoria Monét |  play_arrow | Victoria Monét’s new R&B song, featuring Usher |
| 95 | I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston |  play_arrow | A landmark R&B ballad that sings of eternal love |
| 96 | Land of a Thousand DancesWilson Pickett |  play_arrow | A legend of the soul world, a classic that fires up any party |
| 97 | Love The Way You LieEminem |  play_arrow | A tale of violent love, a shocking track |
| 98 | All of MeJohn Legend |  play_arrow | A love ballad John Lenod dedicated to his wife |
| 99 | Uptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark Ronson |  play_arrow | The Massive Hit and Allure of Uptown Funk |
| 100 | Work ft. DrakeRihanna |  play_arrow | A love song from Caribbean culture—sensual and sophisticated. |