This is a throwback R&B playlist built for singing every word. It brings together 156 songs from the golden years of the genre, from Waterfalls and Pony to Yeah!, So Sick and We Belong Together. Stream it free on Spotify.
Most of the list leans on the late 90s and the noughties, when Usher, Ashanti, Ne-Yo and Destiny's Child ruled the charts. A few newer tracks from Beyoncé, Miguel, Leon Thomas and Tyla keep things fresh for younger guests.
Listen Free on Spotify
Open the playlist on Spotify to start the throwbacks, then save it so it is ready for your next party.
The Full Tracklist
The songs below follow the Spotify running order, shown in groups of 50 for easy reading on a phone.
Songs 1 to 50
- Lost - Frank Ocean (2012)
- Try Again - Aaliyah (2000)
- Breathe - Blu Cantrell & Sean Paul (2003)
- Get Right - Jennifer Lopez (2005)
- MUTT - Leon Thomas (2024)
- Bootylicious - Destiny's Child (2001)
- Go Crazy - Chris Brown & Young Thug (2020)
- Never Leave You (Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh) - Lumidee (2003)
- He Wasn't Man Enough - Toni Braxton (2000)
- PUSH 2 START - Tyla (2024)
- Spotlight - Jennifer Hudson (2008)
- Like This - Kelly Rowland & Eve (2007)
- Last Night - Keyshia Cole & Diddy (2006)
- Right Here - SWV (1993)
- Only U - Ashanti (2004)
- More Than A Woman - Aaliyah (2002)
- Don't Walk Away - Jade (1992)
- Millionaire - Kelis & André 3000 (2004)
- Candy Shop - 50 Cent & Olivia (2005)
- Window Shopper - 50 Cent (2005)
- Baby By Me - 50 Cent & Ne-Yo (2009)
- Wild Thoughts - DJ Khaled, Rihanna & Bryson Tiller (2017)
- I'm the One - DJ Khaled, Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper & Lil Wayne (2017)
- No Brainer - DJ Khaled, Justin Bieber, Chance the Rapper & Quavo (2018)
- All I Do Is Win - DJ Khaled, T-Pain, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg & Rick Ross (2010)
- Do You Mind - DJ Khaled, Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, August Alsina, Jeremih, Future & Rick Ross (2016)
- Pon de Replay - Rihanna (2005)
- Bump n' Grind - R. Kelly (1994)
- Pony - Ginuwine (1996)
- U Know What's Up - Donell Jones (1999)
- If You Had My Love - Jennifer Lopez (1999)
- Play - Jennifer Lopez (2001)
- The Boy Is Mine - Brandy & Monica (1998)
- Ms. Jackson - Outkast (2000)
- Say Goodbye - Chris Brown (2006)
- No Air - Jordin Sparks & Chris Brown (2008)
- Gimme That - Chris Brown (2006)
- Sure Thing - Miguel (2010)
- Thinkin Bout You - Frank Ocean (2012)
- Novacane - Frank Ocean (2011)
- Adorn - Miguel (2012)
- There Goes My Baby - Usher (2010)
- Heart Attack - Trey Songz (2012)
- Let Me Love You - Mario (2004)
- Say My Name - Destiny's Child (1999)
- Miss Independent - Ne-Yo (2008)
- My Boo - Usher & Alicia Keys (2004)
- Dilemma - Nelly & Kelly Rowland (2002)
- Because Of You - Ne-Yo (2007)
- Sexy Love - Ne-Yo (2006)
Songs 51 to 100
- With You - Chris Brown (2007)
- Ride Wit Me - Nelly & City Spud (2001)
- Confessions - Usher (2004)
- Go On Girl - Ne-Yo (2007)
- I Wanna Love You - Akon & Snoop Dogg (2006)
- I'm Real (Murder Remix) - Jennifer Lopez & Ja Rule (2001)
- Bad Girl - Usher (2004)
- How Do I Breathe - Mario (2007)
- What's Luv? - Fat Joe, Ja Rule & Ashanti (2002)
- Foolish - Ashanti (2002)
- Mesmerize - Ja Rule & Ashanti (2002)
- Sexy Can I - Ray J & Yung Berg (2008)
- Yo (Excuse Me Miss) - Chris Brown (2005)
- So Sick - Ne-Yo (2005)
- Confessions Part II - Usher (2004)
- Unfoolish - Ashanti (2002)
- Burn - Usher (2004)
- One Wish - Ray J (2005)
- Don't Matter - Akon (2007)
- Closer - Ne-Yo (2008)
- Take A Bow - Rihanna (2008)
- I'm Sprung - T-Pain (2005)
- So Into You - Tamia (1998)
- I Need a Girl (Part 2) - Diddy, Ginuwine, Loon & Mario Winans (2002)
- Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin') - T-Pain & Yung Joc (2007)
- Do You - Ne-Yo (2007)
- It Girl - Jason Derulo (2011)
- Whatcha Say - Jason Derulo (2010)
- Shortie Like Mine - Bow Wow, Chris Brown & Johntá Austin (2006)
- Take You Down - Chris Brown (2008)
- We Ride - Rihanna (2006)
- Mad - Ne-Yo (2008)
- Smack That - Akon & Eminem (2006)
- Touch My Body - Mariah Carey (2008)
- Bartender - T-Pain & Akon (2007)
- Same Girl - R. Kelly & Usher (2007)
- In My Head - Jason Derulo (2010)
- Love in This Club - Usher & Young Jeezy (2008)
- Hate That I Love You - Rihanna & Ne-Yo (2007)
- U Remind Me - Usher (2001)
- Kiss Me Thru The Phone - Soulja Boy & Sammie (2008)
- I Wanna Know - Joe (2000)
- Cater 2 U - Destiny's Child (2005)
- Bed - J. Holiday (2007)
- U Got It Bad - Usher (2001)
- Ice Box - Omarion (2007)
- Forever - Chris Brown (2008)
- Me & U - Cassie (2006)
- Best I Ever Had - Drake (2009)
- Umbrella - Rihanna & Jay-Z (2007)
Songs 101 to 150
- Lovers And Friends - Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz, Usher & Ludacris (2004)
- When You're Mad - Ne-Yo (2006)
- Bust It Baby, Pt. 2 - Plies & Ne-Yo (2008)
- Lie About Us - Avant & Nicole Scherzinger (2006)
- Rockin' That Shit - The-Dream (2009)
- Hypnotized - Plies & Akon (2007)
- I'm a Flirt (Remix) - R. Kelly, T.I. & T-Pain (2007)
- Pullin' Me Back - Chingy & Tyrese (2006)
- Grind With Me - Pretty Ricky (2005)
- I Luv Your Girl - The-Dream (2007)
- Like You - Bow Wow & Ciara (2005)
- Shawty Is Da Shit - The-Dream & Fabolous (2007)
- Into You - Fabolous & Tamia (2003)
- Make Me Better - Fabolous & Ne-Yo (2007)
- Rock Wit U (Awww Baby) - Ashanti (2003)
- 4 Minutes - Avant (2006)
- Separated - Avant (2000)
- Always On Time - Ja Rule & Ashanti (2001)
- Sunshine - Lil' Flip & Lea (2004)
- Slow Down - Bobby V. (2005)
- Fuck It (I Don't Want You Back) - Eamon (2004)
- In Those Jeans - Ginuwine (2003)
- Body On Me - Ashanti, Nelly & Akon (2008)
- Motivation - Kelly Rowland & Lil Wayne (2011)
- Your Body - Pretty Ricky (2005)
- My Love - Justin Timberlake & T.I. (2007)
- Ignition (Remix) - R. Kelly (2003)
- Knock You Down - Keri Hilson, Kanye West & Ne-Yo (2009)
- You - Lloyd & Lil Wayne (2007)
- Can't Help but Wait - Trey Songz (2007)
- I'll Be Missing You - Diddy, 112 & Faith Evans (1997)
- We Belong Together - Mariah Carey (2005)
- You Make Me Wanna... - Usher (1998)
- 7 Days - Craig David (2000)
- I'll Make Love To You - Boyz II Men (1994)
- All My Life - K-Ci & JoJo (1998)
- Yeah! - Usher, Lil Jon & Ludacris (2004)
- Crazy In Love - Beyoncé & Jay-Z (2003)
- Waterfalls - TLC (1995)
- Kiss Kiss - Chris Brown & T-Pain (2007)
- Run It! - Chris Brown & Juelz Santana (2005)
- Hypnotize - The Notorious B.I.G. (1997)
- Big Poppa - The Notorious B.I.G. (1994)
- I Need a Girl (Part 1) - Diddy, Loon & Usher (2002)
- Caught Up - Usher (2004)
- Right Thurr - Chingy (2003)
- Thong Song - Sisqo (2000)
- Roses - Outkast (2003)
- Fantasy - Mariah Carey (1995)
- How Many Drinks? - Miguel (2012)
Songs 151 to 156
- coffee - Miguel (2015)
- #Beautiful - Mariah Carey & Miguel (2013)
- BedRock - Young Money & Lloyd (2010)
- CUFF IT - Beyoncé (2022)
- Irreplaceable - Beyoncé (2006)
- Love On Top - Beyoncé (2011)
Why these songs work
R&B from this era is pure nostalgia for anyone who grew up with MTV Base and burned CDs. The hooks are huge, the grooves are easy to move to and nearly everyone knows the words to Always On Time or Dilemma.
We have mixed the floor fillers with the smoother tracks so the energy rises and dips naturally, just like a good R&B night out.
Bring this playlist to life at a silent disco
Spread the fun across our three channels:
- Red: this R&B playlist.
- Blue: our club classics playlist.
- Green: our 2000s pop playlist.
Want us to run it? Full Service means our team brings the kit and runs it for you across South Wales and West Wales. Prefer to host it yourself? DIY hire sends the headphones by post to anywhere on the UK mainland and Northern Ireland. Book your R&B night.
Frequently Asked Questions
What era is this R&B playlist from?
Mostly the late 90s and 2000s. Around three quarters of the 156 songs come from 2000 to 2009, with 90s classics from TLC, Boyz II Men and Ginuwine plus a handful of newer tracks from Beyoncé, Miguel and Tyla.
How many songs are on the playlist?
There are 156 songs on Spotify, which is roughly ten hours of music.
Is the playlist free?
Yes. Anyone can play it or add it to their library at no cost.
Does it work for a party?
Yes. It mixes dancefloor favourites like Yeah!, Crazy In Love and Pon de Replay with slow jams for when the night winds down.
Can I use it at a silent disco?
Definitely. Put it on one channel and let guests switch over whenever they want a throwback R&B singalong.
More free playlists
- Club Classics Playlist
- 2000s Pop Playlist
- 90s, 00s, 10s and 20s Playlist
- Wedding Dance Floor Playlist
Hire silent disco headphones
Give your guests a channel of pure R&B while the rest of the room picks something else.
DIY hire | Full Service | Book now
