Classic R&B songs perfect for summer: recommended popular tracks

Body PartyCiara

Ciara – Body Party (Official Video)

An R&B classic by Ciara, known for its dope track approach and universal melody with real depth, and for sampling the Ghost Town DJ’s classic.

With a refreshingly crisp finish, it’s been elevated into a comfortable piece that fits perfectly in July.

Get Up ft. ChamillionaireCiara

Ciara – Get Up ft. Chamillionaire

Ciara is an R&B singer who’s admired for her model-like looks and strong musicality.

While she adapts to the times, her core sound never wavers, and she consistently delivers quality R&B.

Among her works, a track that’s especially perfect for summer is Get Up ft.

Chamillionaire.

It’s a song built on a track reminiscent of the mid-school hip-hop that was popular in 2000s R&B, paired with sexy vocals.

It’s ideal for summer driving music.

Ella Tú Y YoGirl Ultra

Girl Ultra – Ella Tú Y Yo (Video Oficial)

Girl Ultra, a leading R&B singer from Mexico, is known for her exceptional musicality and has gained popularity for her wide-ranging expression—from contemporary slow jams to highly original R&B infused with Latin music.

Among her works, the track we especially recommend for summer is Ella Tú Y Yo.

Summers in Japan are extremely humid and feel even hotter.

This song is incredibly stylish and smooth, so why not cool off with it?

Let It Go ft. Missy Elliott, Lil’ KimKeyshia Cole

Keyshia Cole – Let It Go (Official Music Video) ft. Missy Elliott, Lil’ Kim

Keyshia Cole, a female R&B singer who was hugely successful in the late 2000s.

While R&B at the time—exemplified by artists like Ne-Yo—leaned toward melodious hip-hop, her sound stood apart, drawing on a middle-school and old-school hip-hop feel.

Her track “Let It Go ft.

Missy Elliott, Lil’ Kim” follows that approach as well, a song that’s smooth yet incredibly energetic.

It’s perfect for things like summer driving music.

BurnUsher

Usher – Burn (Official Music Video)

Many people want to listen to refreshing songs that make them feel cool in the summer, but some might also want to try songs that convey a blazing heat.

For those listeners, I recommend Usher’s “Burn.” As the title suggests, this track portrays a love so hot it’s burning.

It isn’t just fiery, though; as an R&B song, it also has a stylish side, making it a summery track where you can feel both coolness and heat.

Love ItBilal

Bilal – Love It

Neo-soul is a new music genre that emerged in the 1990s.

It’s known for a stylish R&B foundation infused with funk grooves and a touch of jazz smoothness.

Bilal is one of the standout singers representing this neo-soul scene.

“Love It” is one of his tracks I especially recommend.

While neo-soul leans heavily on R&B elements, the falsetto passages here evoke the essence of Marvin Gaye.

With its impeccable groove, it would make great background music for a barbecue.

Good DaysSZA

SZA – Good Days (Official Video)

The end of summer brings a bittersweet feeling along with all the happy memories, doesn’t it? There’s a song by R&B artist SZA that gently stays close to that tender mood.

While swaying between past pain and regret, it seeks a glimmer of hope in the future, expressed through her husky, deeply emotive voice.

The lyrics’ world overlaps with the sentimental atmosphere of a summer evening, and listening to it makes your heart tighten.

Released in December 2020 and included on the album “SOS,” the track garnered major attention, reaching No.

3 on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

It’s perfect for a quiet night alone, when you want to bask in the memories of a joyful summer.

It’s a song filled with a kind of magic that gently wraps your wistfulness in warmth.