[2025] Best Western R&B Love Songs: A Curated Collection of Romance Tracks

Love On TopBeyoncé

Beyoncé – Love On Top (Official Video)

This is a gem of an up-tempo R&B song that sings of gratitude and happiness for a loved one.

Released by Beyoncé in September 2011, the track weaves in musical elements from the 1980s throughout, elevating them into a sweeping love song.

As the song progresses, it modulates four times, and its exhilarating melody and powerful vocals captivate the listener from start to finish.

Issued as a single from the album “4,” it won hearts around the world and earned the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance.

Still beloved by many couples today, it’s a perfect choice to play on special days with someone you cherish—such as proposals or wedding anniversaries.

Crush (feat. Jorja Smith)AJ Tracey

AJ Tracey – Crush (feat. Jorja Smith)

A heart-melting R&B tune from London-born AJ Tracey teaming up with fellow Londoner Jorja Smith.

Grime and R&B meet to spark a fresh chemical reaction.

Smith’s sultry vocals intertwine with Tracey’s cool rap, vividly capturing the exhilaration and uncertainty of falling in love.

Released in February 2025 to coincide with Valentine’s Day, the track is produced by P2J and features sound design that evokes the golden era of 2000s R&B.

It’s perfect for moments when you want to savor the sweet anticipation of romance or bask in memories with someone special.

Its smooth groove is sure to give your love life a gentle push.

Real LoveMary J Blige

Real Love-Mary j. Blige

She is an American R&B singer, also known as the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul.

This song, the second single from her debut album, is also known for being produced by directly sampling a classic hip-hop track—an innovative approach at the time—and it became a massive hit, reaching No.

1 in the United States.

Save The Best For LastVanessa Williams

Vanessa Williams – Save The Best For Last

She is an American R&B, pop, and musical singer and actress.

She is also known for being the first African American to be crowned Miss America.

This song is one of her signature hits, reaching No.

1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the R&B charts.

Crystal TearsElmiene

Elmiene – Crystal Tears (Official Video)

A track featuring Elmiene’s delicate vocals centered on the theme of revisiting lost love.

It conveys the feelings of acknowledging past mistakes and seeking to rebuild a bond.

Created through his first collaboration with Grammy-winning producer D’Mile, the song was released in March 2024.

As his first new track since the EP “Marking My Time,” it showcases the breadth of Elmiene’s musicality.

With soulful melodies reminiscent of James Blake and D’Angelo, it will resonate with those reflecting on heartbreak and the possibility of reunion.

Don’t Let Go (Love)En Vogue

En Vogue – Don’t Let Go (Love) (Official Music Video)

The group was assembled through auditions held by the producer team Foster & McElroy.

Right after formation, their name was 4U, but since it was already registered elsewhere, the group name became En Vogue.

It was named after the fashion magazine Vogue and is said to signify a sophisticated sound and look.

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.