[2026] A Collection of Popular R&B Songs in the U.S. [Beginner-Friendly]
Suddenly, but when you hear “R&B,” what kind of songs come to mind?Even in the J-POP scene, there have been many massive hits since the ’90s that incorporated R&B influences, and even those who aren’t particularly interested have surely heard melodies and grooves shaped by R&B at least once.In this article, under the theme of Popular R&B Songs from the United States—the genre’s home—we present a carefully curated selection based on factors like commercial appeal and lasting influence on the scene.While focusing mainly on R&B from the ’90s onward, we’ve also included tracks from the 2010s and 2020s, so beginners should definitely check them out.
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| [2026] A Collection of Popular R&B Songs in the U.S. [Beginner-Friendly] | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Say My NameDestiny’s Child | play_arrow | Destiny’s Child classic R&B |
| 2east | Thinkin Bout YouFrank Ocean | play_arrow | Introducing Frank Ocean’s masterpieces |
| 3east | Try AgainAaliyah | play_arrow | Be encouraged by Aaliyah’s innovative masterpiece |
| 4east | Fallin’Alicia Keys | play_arrow | Alicia Keys's debut single becomes a big hit |
| 5east | No Diggity (ft. Dr. Dre, Queen Pen)Blackstreet | play_arrow | Blackstreet’s hip-hop soul masterpiece |
| 6east | End Of The RoadBoyz II Men | play_arrow | A famous ballad by Boyz II Men |
| 7east | Untitled (How Does It Feel)D’Angelo | play_arrow | D'Angelo's sensual ballad masterpiece |
| 8east | FantasyMariah Carey | play_arrow | Mariah Carey's romantic pop song |
| 9east | SnoozeSZA | play_arrow | SZA’s signature song wins a Grammy |
| 10east | Confessions Part IUsher | play_arrow | The opening track of Usher’s classic album Confessions |
| 11east | PoisonBell Biv DeVoe | play_arrow | Bell Biv DeVoe’s signature song “Poison” |
| 12east | The Boy Is MineBrandy&Monica | play_arrow | Brandy and Monica’s classic R&B |
| 13east | So SickNe-Yo | play_arrow | Ne-Yo’s heartbreak ballad, a timeless classic still loved today |
| 14east | Cranes in the SkySOLANGE | play_arrow | Solange’s sophisticated R&B song |
| 15east | Bad HabitSteve Lacy | play_arrow | Introducing Steve Lacy’s masterpiece, “Bad Habit.” |


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