80s Classics
This Whitney Houston song became an upbeat anthem about wanting to dance with somebody who loves you.
“I Wanna Dance with Somebody”
SWV sang about being physically and emotionally weakened by love in this 90s classic.
“Weak”
Montell Jordan told everybody how things go down on his side of town.
“This Is How We Do It”
Usher confessed his relationship mistakes in this massive 2004 hit.
“Confessions Part II”
Frank Ocean reflected on young love, nostalgia, and summer memories in this emotional song.
“Thinkin Bout You”
SZA made revenge, heartbreak, and honesty unavoidable on this huge 2022 hit.
“Kill Bill”
New Edition asked this famous question about whether their crush could handle the rain.
“Can You Stand the Rain”
Boyz II Men made heartbreak timeless with this song about reaching the end of a relationship road.
“End of the Road”
Blackstreet and Dr. Dre gave us one of the biggest feel-good R&B/hip-hop crossovers of the decade.
“No Diggity”
Beyoncé gave single women everywhere a hand-gesture anthem with this song.
“Single Ladies”
The Weeknd made loneliness and late-night temptation a major part of this breakthrough hit.
“The Hills”
Giveon became known for his deep voice and heartbreak storytelling on this emotional hit.
“Heartbreak Anniversary”
This Bobby Brown hit helped define New Jack Swing and warned listeners not to be cruel.
“Don’t Be Cruel”
Jodeci turned begging and pleading into a 90s R&B signature with this emotional ballad.
“Come and Talk to Me”
TLC warned listeners about chasing the wrong kind of dreams and people in this major hit.
“Waterfalls”
Alicia Keys sang about a love that made her feel like she was burning up inside.
“Fallin’”
Daniel Caesar and H.E.R. teamed up for this gentle love song about being blessed by someone special.
“Best Part”
Victoria Monét celebrated confidence, rhythm, and grown R&B energy on this Grammy-winning era standout.
“On My Mama”
This Luther Vandross classic is about wishing for just one chance to reconnect with someone from the past.
“If Only for One Night”
Toni Braxton asked someone to fix the pain of heartbreak in this dramatic hit.
“Un-Break My Heart”
Aaliyah asked listeners to try again after things don’t work out the first time.
“Try Again”
Ne-Yo sang about wanting someone to stay because being apart felt impossible.
“So Sick”
H.E.R. asked for emotional honesty and real connection in this smooth R&B favorite.
“Focus”
Giveon became known for his deep voice and heartbreak storytelling on this emotional hit.
“Heartbreak Anniversary”
Anita Baker sings about deep affection and comfort in this smooth Quiet Storm favorite.
“Sweet Love”
Maxwell gave a smooth, romantic performance about a woman’s “lifetime” kind of love.
“Ascension”
Mary J. Blige wanted no drama, no crying, and no more pain on this dance-floor anthem.
“Family Affair”
Mario delivered one of the decade’s biggest pleading love songs with this track.
“Let Me Love You”
SZA sang about complicated love, jealousy, and insecurity on this fan-favorite track.
“The Weekend”
Summer Walker sang about complicated love and emotional boundaries on this 2020s favorite.
“Playing Games”