Classic R&B songs recommended for women

InsecureJazmine Sullivan and Bryson Tiller

Jazmine Sullivan X Bryson Tiller – Insecure (Official Video)

A collaboration between American singer-songwriter Jazmine Sullivan and rapper Bryson Tiller.

Released in 2017, it reached No.

19 on the U.

S.

R&B chart.

It samples Pleasure P’s 2009 track “Rock Bottom.”

Made For MeMuni Long

Muni Long – Made For Me (Official Music Video)

This is an R&B classic that sings about a fateful encounter and deep love.

It describes a lover as a “twin,” powerfully expressing a unique bond that no one can replicate.

Released in September 2023, the song has drawn attention as a masterpiece that fully showcases Muni Long’s talent.

Following the album “Public Displays of Affection: The Album,” it has captured many listeners’ hearts, including reaching No.

1 on R&B radio.

It’s perfect for moments when you want to reaffirm your bond with someone special or believe in true love, and it’s also recommended for women struggling with romance.

Great as a driving soundtrack, too.

Clean Up WomanBetty Wright

Clean Up Woman – Betty Wright (1971)

Betty Wright is an American R&B singer known for her powerful vocals and soulful expressiveness.

Released in November 1971, this gem of a love song tells a poignant story of a sad ending brought on by a lack of affection in a relationship.

Its lyrics, which portray a woman losing her lover to another woman, emphasize the importance of everyday communication and expressing gratitude.

Featured on the album “I Love the Way You Love,” the track weaves funky rhythms with a memorable guitar riff, while her voice—just 17 at the time—strikes straight to the heart.

It reached No.

2 on Billboard’s R&B chart and No.

6 on the Hot 100, and was certified Gold.

A song that resonates with anyone struggling with love.

FireAlessia Cara

Alessia Cara – Fire (Lyric Video)

A story of inner passion and self-growth from Canadian singer-songwriter Alessia Cara.

Featured on her album “Love & Hyperbole,” released in February 2025, this track is a heartfelt R&B number written and composed by Cara herself.

Since her 2015 debut, she has earned worldwide acclaim—including a Grammy Award for Best New Artist—and her musicality is on full display here.

Blending powerful yet delicate vocals with a catchy melodic line, the song symbolically conveys courage and hope in the face of adversity.

Cara’s worldview, which vividly portrays the struggles and growth of young people, will resonate with anyone walking toward their dreams and goals.

Not Another Love SongElla Mai

Ella Mai – Not Another Love Song (Official Music Video)

A heartfelt mid-tempo ballad by UK R&B singer Ella Mai that gently sings of sweet, bittersweet love.

With her characteristically delicate vocals, she expresses the complex feelings of hoping for and fearing a new romance—embracing her feelings for the other person while being unable to fully admit them.

Released in October 2020, this work drew attention as her most notable release since the Grammy-winning Best R&B Song “Boo’d Up,” and was later included on her 2022 album Heart On My Sleeve.

Producer Mustard’s polished sound blends exquisitely with Ella Mai’s emotive vocals, creating a song that closely resonates with anyone whose heart is swayed by love.

MEDICINEQueen Naija

MEDICINE – QUEEN NAIJA (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

A track by Queen Bulls, a Michigan-born singer who performs under the name Queen Naija and is also known for participating in the 2014 audition show American Idol.

It was live-streamed on her YouTube channel on the night of December 31, 2017.

The track garnered over 2 million views within two weeks.

PermissionRo James

Ro James – Permission (Official Music Video)

An alternative R&B track released in 2015 by German singer-songwriter Ro James.

It reached No.

12 on the U.

S.

R&B chart.

It samples Willie Hutch’s 1973 track “Brother’s Gonna Work It Out.”