Popular R&B: Western Music Artist Rankings [2025]

R&B is one of the most popular music genres worldwide.

Originally developed from Black music, it has become a genre loved by people of all races and nationalities.

This time, we’ll introduce a ranking of popular international artists who perform R&B.

Playlist

Popular R&B: Western Music Artist Rankings [2025]
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	SuperflyCurtis Mayfield		Representative artists of Neo Soul
2	TreasureBruno Mars		Speaking of Bruno Mars, 2010…
3	What’s Going OnMarvin Gaye		50th anniversary of a classic song calling for peace and love
4	Let’s Stay TogetherAl Green		A classic by Al Green, a pioneer of neo-soul.
5	Bleeding LoveLeona Lewis		Leona Lewis’s classic song with a beautiful singing voice
6	SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire		A disco classic, blissful music that makes your heart dance
7	SuperstitionStevie Wonder		Stevie Wonder's classic song
8	Boo’d UpElla Mai		Ella Mai's classic, a heart-touching R&B song
9	SaturnSZA		Singing of the mysteries of the universe and inner growth
10	CelebrationKool and The Gang		Kool & the Gang’s 1980 celebratory song. It expresses the joy of life with a funky beat and a positive message.
11	Billie JeanMichael Jackson		Michael Jackson’s signature song “Billie Jean”
12	You Make Me Feel Brand NewThe stylistics		Legendary group of Philadelphia soul
13	If I Ain’t Got YouAlicia Keys		Alicia Keys' moving ballad
14	Le FreakChic		Summary (20 characters): A 1978 disco classic. Its groove and melody captivate, becoming a worldwide smash hit.
15	I Will SurviveGloria Gaynor		A song about overcoming heartbreak and living with strength
16	My BadKhalid		A classic with R&B, acoustic vibes
17	We Belong TogetherMariah Carey		Expressing the pain of a broken heart and the longing for a reunion
18	Ai No CorridaQuincy Jones		A masterpiece that portrays love through passionate music
19	And The Beat Goes OnThe Whispers		An iconic song that sees heartbreak in a positive light, with a rhythm that resonates with the heart.
20	My GirlThe Temptations		The Temptations’ classic “My Girl”
21	LuvTory Lanez		Canadian R&B rapper, Tory Lanez
22	Dancing QueenABBA		Summary (20 characters): ABBA’s 1976 song. A masterpiece blending disco and Europop that continues to captivate many people.
23	UntitledD’Angelo		Sweaty, sultry music: D’Angelo’s “Untitled.”
24	1999Prince		Prince’s innovative 80s masterpiece
25	Bring It On Home to MeSam Cooke		Sam Cooke is a legendary Black singer.
26	Stayin’ AliveBee Gees		A signature 1977 song by the Bee Gees. A disco masterpiece that sings of the determination to keep moving forward even in the face of adversity.
27	Move on up a Little HigherMahalia Jackson		Gospel singer contributes to eliminating racial discrimination
28	Take on Mea-ha		A classic, disco-style song with a sense of speed
29	Can’t Take My Eyes Off YouBoys Town Gang		Expressing the thrilling feeling of love in an 80s disco classic
30	Kung Fu FightingCarl Douglas		A disco hit song composed by Biddu
31	Let’s DanceDavid Bowie		The musicality and depth of spirit of David Bowie
32	SoftLucky Daye		A captivating track that gives classic R&B a modern interpretation.
33	Call Out My NameThe Weeknd		A poignant, beautiful melody touches the heart.
34	Long As I LiveToni Braxton		The Comeback of R&B Singer Toni Braxton
35	PUSH 2 STARTTyla		A song that sings of Taira’s confidence and an equal, mutual love
36	Can’t Stop the MusicVillage People		Village People’s classic songs and movies
37	I Love The NightlifeAlicia Bridges		A classic from disco’s golden era that sets the heart free
38	No More TearsBarbra Streisand & Donna Summer		Summary (20 characters): Barbra’s classic that starts with a lyrical piano and then shifts midway into a funky, danceable track.
39	Call MeBlondie		That one-of-a-kind sound—cool and edgy…
40	Upside DownDiana Ross		Diana Ross’s disco classic “Ch…"
41	Crystal TearsElmiene		An emotionally moving song that heals the pain of heartbreak
42	Sex MachineJames Brown		James Brown, the revolutionary of soul and funk
43	Get Down On ItKool and The Gang		Kool & the Gang is an American…
44	Real LoveMary J Blige		Mary J. Blige’s classic song “Real Love”
45	Let The Music PlayShannon		A danceable track brimming with the charm of synths
46	We Are FamilySISTER SLEDGE		A Sister Sledge classic: a smash hit fusing family-bond-praising lyrics with a catchy melody.
47	BreakoutSwing Out Sister		An iconic 80s synth-pop track with a sleek, fast-paced sound
48	You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)Sylvester		Sylvester's Song of Freedom and Joy
49	I DoToosii, Muni Long		A sweet duet heals the heart
50	The HustleVan McCoy		A song released in 1975 reached No. 1 on the Billboard chart and sold over 10 million copies.
51	Club TropicanaWham!		Freedom and liberation envisioned in a tropical resort
52	Crush (feat. Jorja Smith)AJ Tracey		An R&B love song by two artists from the UK
53	Miss YouAaliyah		Aaliyah’s melancholic R&B hit
54	I Can’t Stand the RainAnn Peebles		A masterpiece whose rhythm of raindrops resonates with the heart
55	Can’t Let GoAnthony Hamilton		Anthony Hamilton is in the R&B world...
56	RespectAretha Franklin		Aretha Franklin, an icon of music and activism
57	Pick up the PiecesAverage White Band		Average White Band is a British...
58	SorryBeyoncé		Beyoncé’s “Sorry” is a distinctive, curveball of a song.
59	What You Won’t Do for LoveBobby Caldwell		A passionate R&B classic, a love song that resonates with the heart
60	I’ll Make Love To YouBoyz II Men		A music genre with strong choral elements, vocal ha...
61	Smokin Out The WindowBruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic		Silk Sonic’s summer-ready classic
62	Young Hearts Run FreeCandi Staton		A disco classic, loved across generations
63	Fine By MeChris Brown		80s-style nu-disco, a bittersweet love song
64	7 DaysCraig David		Craig David's classic R&B song
65	Instant ReplayDan Hartman		A disco classic that sings about restarting love
66	AAAFLO		New-wave R&B that powerfully expresses a perspective on love
67	Belong To YouFave		A new song by a Nigerian R&B singer blending R&B and drill
68	Come To MeFrance Joli		France Joli's disco classic
69	In Your HandsHalle		A heartfelt ballad that sings of love and devotion
70	Pick Up Your FeelingsJazmine Sullivan		Jazmine Sullivan’s summer-ready songs
71	Mr. Big StuffJean Knight		The untold story behind Jean Knight’s hit song
72	Forever My LadyJodeci		Jodeci’s heartrending love classic “Forever My Lady”
73	KEHLANIJordan Adetunji		A song that perfectly matches the autumn vibe has arrived...
74	When He’s Not There (feat. Lucky Daye)Kehlani		R&B singer, emotionally rich songs
75	OMGLeigh-Anne		A fusion of R&B and pop, singing about the complexities of love
76	WrongLuh Kel		Luh Kel’s “Wrong” is a captivating trap track
77	Ain’t No Stopping Us NowMcFadden & Whitehead		Powerful music that overcomes adversity
78	I’m a WandererMisabella		80s disco, a dance track with resonant synths
79	Around MeNo Guidnce		A new generation of R&B: a moving song of loneliness and love
80	SensitivityRalph Tresvant		A sexy, groove-filled classic
81	What’d I SayRay Charles		The Birth of Ray Charles’s Improvised Melody
82	Give It To Me BabyRick James		Rick James's signature dance track
83	The Best Disco In TownRitchie Family		Disco classic by The Ritchie Family
84	BirthdayRotimi		A love-filled R&B song for a birthday celebration
85	I Love Your SmileShanice		A moving masterpiece that portrays the feelings of love, resonating in the heart.
86	Best of My LoveThe Emotions		Summary (20 chars): A 1977 girls’ band song. Composed by Earth, Wind & Fire and won a Grammy.
87	Back StabbersThe O’Jays		The O’Jays, the legendary soul trio formed in 1958
88	I’ll Take You ThereThe Staple Singers		The Staple Singers' classic
89	Baby LoveThe Supremes		The Supremes, Motown’s legendary group
90	Boogie FeverThe Sylvers		A disco group had a huge hit in the 1970s.
91	How You Gonna Act Like ThatTyrese		Tyrese’s classic R&B song, with sexy allure
92	Good GoodUSHER, Summer Walker, 21 Savage		Usher’s new song featuring two collaborators is making headlines
93	SOS (Sex on Sight)Victoria Monét		A wistful summer R&B track by Grammy-winning singer Monet
94	I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston		Eternal Love: The Legendary Classic 'I Will Always Love You'
95	Land of a Thousand DancesWilson Pickett		A legend of the soul world, a classic that fires up any party
96	Love The Way You LieEminem		A tale of violent love, a shocking track
97	All of MeJohn Legend		A gem of a ballad that sings of love
98	Uptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark Ronson		A resounding revival of 80s disco and funk...
99	Dilemma ft. Kelly RowlandNelly		A song that portrays the heartrending struggles of two lovers
100	Work ft. DrakeRihanna		A love song from Caribbean culture—sensual and sophisticated.