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R&B & Soul

Where the groove lives.

When Doves Cry by Prince — cover art

In the world of R&B & Soul, every note is a heartbeat, every lyric a shared secret. From the velvet croon of Aretha Franklin to the mesmerizing grooves of Stevie Wonder, this genre encapsulates the essence of love, loss, and celebration. Picture yourself at a dimly lit club, where smooth vocals float over a lush instrumental backdrop, and couples sway close, lost in the moment. This is where the groove lives, a space where the music feels like a warm embrace, inviting you to dance, reminisce, and dream. Whether you're belting out classics or getting lost in a quiet storm, the sounds of this era create a timeless soundtrack to our lives. Let’s get lost in the rhythm together.

On the playlist

When Doves Cry by Prince — cover art
When Doves Cry
Prince
1984
That's What Friends Are For by Dionne Warwick — cover art
That's What Friends Are For
Dionne Warwick
1986
Too Close (Radio Edit) by Next — cover art
Too Close (Radio Edit)
Next
1997
Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In by The 5th Dimension — cover art
Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In
The 5th Dimension
1969
Bad Girls by Donna Summer — cover art
Bad Girls
Donna Summer
1979
Endless Love (Endless Love Soundtrack Version) by Lionel Richie & Diana Ross — cover art
Endless Love (Endless Love Soundtrack Version)
Lionel Richie & Diana Ross
1981
Waterfalls by TLC — cover art
Waterfalls
TLC
1995
No Scrubs by TLC — cover art
No Scrubs
TLC
1999
Mashed Potato Time by Dee Dee Sharp — cover art
Mashed Potato Time
Dee Dee Sharp
1962
Rhythm of the Rain (LP Version) by The Cascades — cover art
Rhythm of the Rain (LP Version)
The Cascades
1963
What Becomes of the Brokenhearted by Jimmy Ruffin — cover art
What Becomes of the Brokenhearted
Jimmy Ruffin
1966
I Can't Get Next to You by The Temptations — cover art
I Can't Get Next to You
The Temptations
1969

Did you know

  • Billboard's R&B chart has run under many names since 1942 — a whole parallel history of the hits.
  • The 'Quiet Storm' radio format was named after a 1975 Smokey Robinson album.

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