Today's R&B: A curated playlist packed with classic hits!

My Little RoseHirai Dai

Hirai Dai / My Little Rose (Lyric Video)

When introducing Dai Hirai, you often hear the word “organic.” While organic literally means “of living matter,” in Hirai’s case it irresistibly feels closer to “natural.” His musicality and his nature-centric lifestyle are inseparable, and it’s precisely because he is so connected to nature that he can create songs that provide such high-quality healing.

It’s truly a musical endeavor where clothing, food, and music are fused together.

“My Little Rose” is a track that lets you feel R&B—even including a recording of his baby’s first cry.

It’s a moving song in which a great love envelops everything, from the joy of birth to the anxieties that come with growing up.

StoryAI

AI – Story

A pop song with a beautiful, dramatic R&B flavor.

With a powerful, husky voice that resonates with many listeners and an exceptional musical sensibility, she’s continued to be loved across generations.

This signature track of hers, released in 2005, is a song everyone has heard at least once.

It’s the kind of song you’ll want to play for a loved one—whether a partner or a friend—when they’re feeling down.

It reminds us that no one can live alone, and makes us want to cherish the people around us all over again.

Night Grooveiri

iri – Night groove | Sofar Tokyo

This is a track by iri, who burst onto the scene like a comet as a next-generation R&B and Neo Soul singer.

While incorporating contemporary Future Bass and Vaporwave, her discotheque sensibilities and vocal style, tailored to Japanese ears, are garnering major attention.

She also makes extensive use of irregular BPMs, resulting in a richly textured work throughout the album.

StarboyThe Weeknd ft. Daft Punk

The Weeknd – Starboy ft. Daft Punk (Official Video) ft. Daft Punk

The powerful, heavy woofer creates a distinctive atmosphere.

At first it seems like a melody that evokes old-school, darker-tinged R&B, but The Weeknd’s sweet vocals add a nice accent to the song.

Step to the New WorldSOULHEAD

Soulhead- Step to the New World

This is a hit song by Soulhead, a female vocal duo, set to a mid-tempo BPM of 108 with a lively, straight-from-disco groove.

Alongside “Get Up,” which later became a hit as a movie soundtrack, it stands as a highly popular classic.