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

If you love music, you probably have at least one favorite love song that’s uniquely yours.

Whether you’re happily in love or nursing a broken heart, many of us can recall times when we listened to love songs that seemed to speak on our behalf.

When it comes to genres that have always been cherished and often chosen for the theme of love, R&B stands out.

In this article, we’ll introduce a range of classic and contemporary English-language R&B love songs.

These tracks are filled with beautiful melodies, making them perfect even for those new to R&B!

Playlist

[2025] Best Western R&B Love Songs: A Curated Collection of Romance Tracks
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	No LoveLost Girl		Lost Girl shifts from UK garage/grime to soulful R&B, releasing an introspective new track in October 2025.
2	All I Can SayKali Uchis		Kali Uchis’s new release is a dreamy track that fuses retro R&B with modern sensibilities.
3	Brand NewJayDon		Jaden’s emotionally charged R&B track
4	Just The Way You AreBruno Mars		Popular love songs by Bruno Mars
5	Don’t Remind Me (feat. Anderson .Paak)Amber Mark		A refined track by a Jamaican singer
6	AlrightLojay		Rogei's long-awaited debut album, full of hope
7	Call MeToosii		Toosii’s new song, a heartrending love
8	Boo’d UpElla Mai		Ella Mai's classic, a heart-touching R&B song
9	If I Ain’t Got YouAlicia Keys		Love matters more than material things, a ballad of gratitude
10	You Make Me Feel Brand NewThe stylistics		A representative group of Philadelphia soul
11	I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston		Eternal Love: The Legendary Classic 'I Will Always Love You'
12	Gas Station LoveEJ Jones		New soul music from Memphis
13	HaloBeyoncé		Love songs captivate hearts around the world
14	All My LifeK-Ci & JoJo		Brothers in an R&B duo release a smash-hit song
15	Umbrella (ft. JAY-Z)Rihanna		The overwhelming success of Rihanna’s hit song “Umbrella”
16	damn uGyakie & 6LACK		An inspiring Afro-fusion that sings of love and devotion
17	HonestLeela James		Leela James’s sincere song
18	Let Me Love YouAmber Mark		A new song by a Jamaican artist is captivating.
19	AdornMiguel		“Adorn,” a love-themed song and Grammy-winning track
20	lutherKendrick Lamar & SZA		Kendrick Lamar and SZA's classic song
21	WeakSWV		Feel the love with SWV’s soulful, heart-touching R&B.
22	End of the RoadBoyz II Men		Boyz II Men soothe heartbreak with their classic hit
23	Thinkin Bout YouFrank Ocean		A bittersweet first love, a masterpiece by Frank Ocean
24	Vision of LoveMariah Carey		Introduce Mariah Carey's famous songs
25	Hard Part (ft.Lucky Daye)Teyana Taylor		A heartfelt song of recovery from heartbreak, the turning point of emotion
26	Bleeding LoveLeona Lewis		Ed Sheeran succeeds on The X Factor
27	What IfJason Derulo		Jason Derulo's piano ballad song
28	All of MeJohn Legend		A gem of a ballad that sings of love
29	in plain sightKhalid		Khalid, first revealed track from new album
30	Man I NeedOlivia Dean		Olivia Dean’s self-affirming soul
31	I Miss YouAaliyah		Memorial ballad, a worldwide hit song
32	Call Out My NameThe Weeknd		A poignant, beautiful melody touches the heart.
33	At LastEtta James		Love songs, classic hits popular at weddings
34	WANTCHUkeshi		Heart-touching songs by Keshi, who started out as a nurse
35	Caught Up in the RaptureAnita Baker		Anita Baker’s classic, a love song
36	Forever My LadyJodeci		Jodeci’s heartrending love classic “Forever My Lady”
37	Girls Need LoveSummer Walker		A masterpiece that candidly expresses women's desires
38	RainCraig David		Craig David’s poignant love song
39	LocationKhalid		A song of pure love that goes beyond social media
40	No ChillPARTYNEXTDOOR		New release from a Canadian R&B artist
41	SnoozeSZA		SZA’s classic R&B song that sings about the depth of love
42	In It With YouCraig David & JoJo		Craig and JoJo’s moving collaboration song
43	We Belong TogetherMariah Carey		Mariah Carey's hit song(s)
44	On SightCoco Jones		The passion of Coco Jones resonating on a summer night
45	Best PartDaniel Caesar & H.E.R.		A pure love song of Canada and America
46	Burning BlueMariah the Scientist		Mariah's album hit No. 1 in the U.S.
47	Don’t MatterAkon		Akon’s reggae-style R&B hit song
48	I CAN TELLGIVĒON		The truth of a lover perceived by the heart and a quiet despair
49	Dilemma ft. Kelly RowlandNelly		A song that portrays the heartrending struggles of two lovers
50	Love Me GentleMabel		Mabel’s heartwarming R&B track
51	DifferencesGinuwine		Genuwine’s R&B hit song, Love for Solo
52	Send One Your LoveStevie Wonder		Stevie Wonder’s hit songs
53	StickwituThe Pussycat Dolls ft. Avant		Global hit song, The Pussycat Dolls
54	BirthdayRotimi		A love-filled R&B song for a birthday celebration
55	Love The Way You LieEminem		A tale of violent love, a shocking track
56	WHEN I’M WITH YOU feat. TylaLiSA		Lisa’s moving song depicting a summer romance
57	Love On TopBeyoncé		A gem of an R&B song by Beyoncé that sings of love
58	Crush (feat. Jorja Smith)AJ Tracey		An R&B love song by two artists from the UK
59	Real LoveMary J Blige		A hit song by a female singer representing hip-hop
60	Save The Best For LastVanessa Williams		The nation’s No. 1 songstress, a pioneer of R&B
61	Crystal TearsElmiene		A new song that reconsiders lost love, resonating with the heart
62	Don’t Let Go (Love)En Vogue		En Vogue is a four-member music group.
63	Not Another Love SongElla Mai		A classic song that sings of Ella Mai’s bittersweet love
64	StoryAI		A Japanese American singer who sings about connection
65	Crazy in LoveBeyoncé		Beyoncé is the songstress with the most Grammy Awards.
66	Obsesion (No Es Amor)Frankie J		A Spanish love song becomes a hit
67	Is It A CrimeSade		Signature songs of Sade, the iconic band of the ’80s
68	Love Me NotRavyn Lenae		Raven's unique music is gaining attention worldwide.
69	We Found Love ft. Calvin HarrisRihanna		A distinctive singer from the Caribbean becomes a huge hit
70	With YouChris Brown		Chris Brown's heartwarming masterpiece
71	Love Don’t Cost a ThingJennifer Lopez		J.Lo’s iconic song that sings of true love
72	Take A BowRihanna		Rihanna’s song about a strong woman saying goodbye
73	LoveKeyshia Cole		R&B singer sells 1.5 million copies with a smash hit
74	Just A DreamNelly		A love song released by Nelly in 2010
75	How You Gonna Act Like ThatTyrese		Tyrese’s classic R&B song, with sexy allure
76	Can’t take my eyes off youBoys Town Gang		A globally hit song with a disco-style arrangement
77	Belong To YouFave		Fave’s new song from Nigeria
78	In Your HandsHalle		Packed with the allure of R&B, a heart-stirring love song
79	What’s Love Got to Do With ItTina Turner		The famous song by the Black female singer Tina Turner
80	I’ve Been (Lost Tapes 2016)Tory Lanez		Tory Lanez’s emotional unreleased R&B track
81	Birthday DanceJosh Levi		Feelings for the woman I met at the birthday party
82	So SickNe-Yo		Ne-Yo is a world-renowned R&B artist.
83	FireAlessia Cara		An R&B song depicting inner passion and growth
84	CollideJustine Skye ft Tyga		A sensual R&B collaboration of love and passion
85	I DoToosii, Muni Long		A sweet duet heals the heart
86	Love HangoverJENNIE & Dominic Fike		The conflict of an irresistible love, a love song that shakes the heart
87	TasteCoco Jones		Coco Jones’s latest passionate R&B track
88	Back and ForthHalle		Releasing a moving song about love and self-discovery
89	I’ll Make Love To YouBoyz II Men		A hugely popular R&B vocal group from the ’90s
90	SoftLucky Daye		Lucky Day's new song sings of the fragility of love
91	Take A BowMadonna		Madonna’s classic song that depicts heartbreak
92	Crying Out For MeMario		Mario's signature song placed on the charts.
93	The Way You Love MeMichael Jackson		Michael Jackson’s musical achievements
94	Around MeNo Guidnce		An R&B track that portrays the loneliness of being left alone in love
95	Nobody KnowsThe Tony Rich Project		An R&B artist from Detroit, smash hit song
96	Just the Two of UsGrover Washington Jr.		Representative hit songs by saxophone players
97	Best of My LoveThe Emotions		Popular female disco groups of the 1970s–80s
98	HERicaneLucky Daye		A bittersweet love song by Lucky Daye, expressing the power of love
99	Are You Even Real (feat. Givēon)Teddy Swims		A duet of awe and gratitude when you encounter a perfect love
100	Baby LoveThe Supremes		Classic Motown girl group
101	Wait For YouElliott Yamin		A love song singing the sorrow of a broken heart
102	I Can’t Stop Loving YouRay Charles		A blind singer carries on the legacy of soul music.
103	I Love Your SmileShanice		Budding talent at 10, breakout with the second album
104	Open HeartsThe Weeknd		Innovative new song by Canadian R&B star draws attention
105	Knockin’ Da BootsH-Town		The debut hit by an R&B group
106	Next 2 UKehlani		A moving love-filled ballad with charity in mind
107	AAAFLO		FLO’s new track—a song that fully showcases R&B’s allure.
108	Space + TimeAmber Mark		A talented multi-genre singer-songwriter
109	Tell Me It’s RealK-Ci & JoJo		A bittersweet love song by a Grammy-nominated duo
110	Link UpNe-Yo		Ne-Yo’s new song “Link Up,” a love song
111	Comin’ Around AgainAmber Mark		Amber Mark's new song portrays the possibilities of love
112	ColdAnnie Lennox		Annie Lennox, a hit artist of the 1980s
113	BloomAqyila		Akira’s emotive new work from 2024
114	Back At OneBrian McKnight		An emotional love song that sings of the steps of romance
115	GODSPEEDCamila Cabello		A song of determination to face forward and overcome heartbreak
116	Endless LoveDiana Ross & Lionel Richie		Lionel Ross's duet song is a big hit.
117	Bending My RulesFLO		BBC-picked rising group FLO’s new song
118	Heartbreak AnniversaryGiveon		A heartfelt ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak
119	Come Back To MeJanet Jackson		Janet Jackson’s 1990s hit song that sings about the sorrow of a broken heart
120	Can’t Get EnoughJennifer Lopez		J.Lo's new song passionately sings about the feelings of love.
121	This Is Me…NowJennifer Lopez		A story of love and reunion told through R&B pop
122	Feenin’Jodeci		A hit song by an R&B quartet, charted at No. 2
123	I Believe In YouJoe		A heartwarming love song that sings of the joy and trust of love
124	Waiting On You ft. TankJon B.		A love song waiting for a precious person, questioning value
125	Please Don’t Fall In Love With MeKhalid		A poignant melody portraying the conflicts of love and a musical challenge
126	Make You MineMadison Beer		Madison Beer's passionate new song
127	Lovin’ YouMinnie Riperton		Minnie Riperton’s classic transcends generations
128	R E A L W O M A NPARTYNEXTDOOR		PartyNextDoor’s mature R&B
129	Good Girls Finish LastQueen Naija		A moving ballad about growing after heartbreak
130	LuckyRaveena		A gentle-voiced R&B singer releases a new song
131	Girl U For MeSILK		A popular single by an R&B group
132	DREAMINGTones and I		A heart-stirring ballad that portrays love fading away
133	Favorite SongToosii		A heartfelt R&B ballad by Toosii, a love song
134	JumpTyla, Gunna, Skillibeng		Tyla's Afrobeats party song
135	MargielaUsher		R&B heavyweight Usher releases a sensual new track
136	Alone With YouWanMor		A masterpiece that carries the soul of 90s R&B
137	TerminerWejdene		A moving new song that portrays heartbreak
138	Last Heartbreak Song (ft. Giveon)Ayra Starr		A classic song about the pain of heartbreak and finding the strength to move on
139	BelieveChe’Nelle		A Japanese R&B singer active internationally
140	I’ll Be ThereThe Jackson 5		Black music groups accepted by white people
141	When He’s Not There (feat. Lucky Daye)Kehlani		A deep love song, Kehlani’s new track
142	Without YouMariah Carey		Mariah Carey is active as a diva.
143	TroubleSay Now		A track with a beautiful singing voice and a powerful beat
144	Isn’t She LovelyStevie Wonder		Stevie Wonder, a genius musician
145	Songs About UTink & Summer Walker		A beautiful love song about moving on from heartbreak
146	Girls Around The World (Lost Tapes 2016)Tory Lanez		An unreleased song is released with lyrics of love and gratitude.
147	SOS (Sex on Sight)Victoria Monét		A wistful summer R&B track by Grammy-winning singer Monet
148	Drowning In Your EyesEphraim Lewis		The Tragedy of Soul Singer Ephraim Lewis
149	SuffocateJ. Holiday		J. Holiday's hit song is performing well on the U.S. charts.
150	All I HaveJennifer Lopez ft. LL Cool J		J.Lo and LL Cool J's 2002 hit song
151	Giving My All To YouJohnny Gill		R&B singer, captivating with a genius-level voice
152	Let It FlowToni Braxton		Toni Braxton’s hit songs