Western R&B Popularity Ranking [2025]

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Prince – 1999 (Official Music Video)

An explosive electro-funk anthem emblematic of the ’80s, this shocking track by Prince blends powerful, anti–nuclear proliferation lyrics with the innovative sounds of the Linn LM-1 drum machine to captivating effect.

Released in 1982, it marked a turning point in Prince’s career and earned attention as he became one of the first Black artists to be aired on MTV.

Its dancefloor-igniting groove and melody that evokes hope for the future continue to move listeners to this day.

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ABBA – Dancing Queen (Official Music Video)

ABBA, the pop group that Sweden is proud of.

Released in 1976, this song is a masterpiece that brilliantly fuses elements of disco and Europop.

Its catchy melody and exhilarating rhythm continue to captivate many people to this day.

The lyrics, which celebrate youth, freedom, and the joy of dancing, speak directly to the listener’s heart.

Featured in the Mamma Mia! film series, its popularity shows no sign of fading.

It’s perfect for weekend parties or whenever you want to lift your spirits—be sure to give it a listen.

A single packed with the essence of ABBA.

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Bee Gees – Stayin’ Alive (Official Music Video)

This track is characterized by its funky groove and striking rhythm.

It’s one of the Bee Gees’ signature works, released in 1977, and is also famous as part of the soundtrack for the film Saturday Night Fever.

With a theme of surviving on the streets of New York, it sings of the determination to keep moving forward even in the face of adversity.

The falsetto-driven vocals and heartbeat-like beat are captivating.

It’s a perfect pick for anyone wanting to explore classic disco music or looking for an energizing boost.

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Khalid – My Bad (Official Audio)

Released in 2019 by Khalid, who began gaining attention after posting his songs on SoundCloud, this track is an R&B song with a predominantly acoustic feel, resulting in a simple composition.

The lyrics come across like a casual apology song, but his voice and the chorus elevate it into something wonderful.

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D’Angelo – Untitled (How Does It Feel) (Official Music Video)

Many people probably want to listen to cool, refreshing tracks in the summer, but isn’t it true that some of you actually prefer to lean into the heat and play something steamy? For those listeners, I recommend this piece: “Untitled.” It’s sung by D’Angelo, a pioneer of the neo-soul genre, and this track is known as one of his signature works.

With its sultry, syrupy guitar intro, groovy drums, and delicate vocals, everything is perfectly balanced from start to finish!

Let’s GrooveEarth, Wind & Fire27rank/position

Earth, Wind & Fire – Let’s Groove (Official HD Video)

The moment the intro of this song started playing, the venue erupted in cheers and almost everyone poured onto the floor! That’s how much of a disco god Earth, Wind & Fire was.

Let’s Groove is a song that blends disco, pop, and funk, with synthesizer and keyboard sounds that massively lift the listener’s energy—a supremely groovy and cool classic!

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Tory Lanez – LUV

Tory Lanez, hailing from Canada, is a talented artist who moves fluidly between R&B and hip-hop.

He made his major debut in 2016 with his flagship album “I Told You,” achieving the remarkable feat of landing a track from the album at No.

19 on the Billboard Hot 100.

His prowess also earned him a Grammy nomination in 2017, and in the same year he won the Juno Award for Breakthrough Artist of the Year.

He coined his own style “Swavey,” blending genre-defying musicality with masterful use of Auto-Tune, weaving together a velvety singing voice and powerful rap.

In 2014, he founded his own label, One Umbrella, and has been active as a music producer as well.

He’s highly recommended for music fans exploring crossover sounds between R&B and hip-hop.