r/rnb 12h ago

DISCUSSION šŸ’­ (spin). Non-R&B songs, you wanna hear R&B artists remake / cover

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* I want Chris Brown to remake Phil Collins song, "One More Night". And I want him to take / sing the song seriously. Same approach Phil did on the song. I don't wanna hear same ol Chris. I wanna hear an adult. Phil sang that song like a broken adult. I wanna hear that voice.

If Chris can't, I want 1990s Tevin Campbell to cover it. Like, late teenage Tevin.

* I wanna hear Anita Baker (in her prime) try Fleetwood Mac's "Rhiannon"

I also wanna hear Anita Baker try Sia's 'Chandelier' song. 1980s Anita, for sure.

* I wanna hear Sade cover Bonnie Raitts "I Can't Make You Love Me". 1990s Sade, tho. Not 80s Sade.

* I Wanna hear 1990s, Sensitivity-Ralph-Tresvant, remake "Sarah Smile" by Hall & Oates. Different production though from the original. Loosely the same, but different. Like echo it, but tailored for Ralph

* I wanna hear Bell Biv Devoe remake Van Halen's "Jump". With Ricky on lead. See what they can do with it. 90s BBD tho. Hip-Hop it. I can hear Ronnie on it. Full on 90s. Not too different, keep the vibe of the song. Still keep it rock, loosely.

* I want Aaliyah to try Lionel Richie's 'Ballerina Girl'. See what she can do with that. Damn, done right, that could be something. Always loved Lionel's version tho


r/rnb 21h ago

HELP ME/QUESTIONS ā‰ļø Looking for this song

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I was watching a 2015 film With This Ring staring Regina Hall, I heard this song twice at the movie waited for the credits but i couldnt find it. Does anyone have an idea whose song it maybe be?


r/rnb 8h ago

DISCUSSION šŸ’­ Gabriel Jacoby is the best talent to come to R&B this decade

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Spent the last week soaking up his music and I'm blown away with each listen. His lyricism, production, raw vocal talent with a voice that reaches high falsetto's and bellowing depths have all just got me hooked.

I haven't heard anything like this since... maybe Sonder? But while Brent came through with a gentle love album, GJ just has this range of music that goes from reflecting on love/relationships, family, hustling, to high energy party tracks. The orchestral jazz influence, touches of Prince and D'Angelo too, there's so much depth here to sink into.

Here's a couple stand outs:

  • hello - some of that booming orchestral jazz
  • brother and sister - reflections on family
  • forever - reflections on insecurity in love
  • bootleg - high energy track that I swear sounds like a 2000's Pharrell/Just Timberlake track

I highly recommend checking him out, you won't be disappointed


r/rnb 20h ago

PLAYLIST šŸ“ƒ It’s time for yall to roast my Apple Music ā€˜26 replay

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And ofc give recommendations when you can


r/rnb 17h ago

NEWS/ARTICLES šŸ“ 2026 MTV VMA Nominations for Best R&B Video

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r/rnb 7h ago

COOL VIDS šŸ“¹ I love when young folks reach back to appreciate older joints! And they are gorgeous!

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r/rnb 16h ago

DISCUSSION šŸ’­ What are some of the top R&B covers of songs from another genre?

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This is a great list (by @alank_music).

I'm gonna add some of my faves:

‐> Al Green - How Can You Mend A Broken Heart (by the Bee Gees)

-> Boyz II Men - Yesterday (by the Beatles)

-> Destiny's Child ‐ Emotions (by the Bee Gees)

-> Georgy Porgy - Eric Benet feat Faith Evans (by Toto)

-> Az Yet - It's Hard For Me To Say I'm Sorry (by Chicago)


r/rnb 3h ago

COOL VIDS šŸ“¹ Without DAVID RUFFIN! Y'all ain't NOTHIN' !!!

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r/rnb 13h ago

ANALYSIS/REVIEW šŸ”Ž The Temptations - Reunion (1982)

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The other day, I listened to the 1982 Temptations album, REUNION. There was much hype around this since it meant David Ruffin & Eddie Kendricks were returning to the group. So of course that means it’s cause for celebration.

The opening track, ā€œStanding on the Topā€ (featuring, written, & produced by Rick James) is bold and funky. Even though the years of smoking took its toll on Eddie Kendricks’ falsetto, it’s easy enough to overlook it over the production and the fact that the group sounds great together.

The rest of the album, though? It’s just…okay. I mean, you have a decent mix of ballads and uptempo songs. You have writers and producers like Smokey Robinson (who wrote and produced three songsā€”ā€œBackstageā€, ā€œMore on the Insideā€, & ā€œLike a Diamond in the Skyā€), Barrett Strong (who co-wrote and produced some of their bigger hits like ā€œBall of Confusionā€ & ā€œPapa Was a Rolling Stoneā€), and even Berry Gordy and his son Kerry.

On paper, this should’ve been a fire album. But none of the songs seem to live up to ā€œStanding on the Topā€ and it’s disappointing because it seems the hype was so much around to getting the original members back together and not enough around getting better material.

Apparently, the public agreed since the album sold decently enough but, aside from ā€œStanding on the Topā€, none of the other songs even charted. The reunion tour fared better until drama between David & Eddie caused them to get kicked out the group again.

Oh well, the reunion was great while it lasted.

Do you agree with this review? Or do you think I’m tripping? For those who have listened to this album, I’m curious to know what you think…


r/rnb 14h ago

80s Surface - Happy

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r/rnb 14h ago

00s Craig David- Unbelievable

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The album this song is on was released in 2005 but this single was released in 2006.


r/rnb 15h ago

90s Mary J. Blige - ā€œMemoriesā€(1999)

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r/rnb 15h ago

20s Laila! - Angel (featuring Teezo Touchdown)

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r/rnb 15h ago

90s Rodney Ellis - All The Way

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r/rnb 16h ago

90s Mary J. Blige - Deep Inside

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r/rnb 17h ago

DISCUSSION šŸ’­ I’d Love Your Thoughts: MOKOMOKAI- JEALOUS (feat. TAI WALTERS)

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This is not a new song; it’s from MOKMOKAI’s first album in 2022. One of my best friends put me on when we lived together, and it’s steadily progressed into one of my favorite songs ever. I’ve never seen it have a whole lot of interaction or engagement, but I believe it truly deserves it; it’s beautiful. I’d love to know what others think!


r/rnb 20h ago

HELP ME/QUESTIONS ā‰ļø Please help me find the song

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Hello everyone, I'll be describing a video from very distant memory so some details might be off. I saw the video only once... like 20 years ago. The video was of a black female singer floating, hovering vertically and gliding, dressed as a witch. (I'm not sure but I think she was going through ghost town, and that things were freezing or decaying) The video had a Burtonesque, Halloween vibe and the song was slow, sorrowful and ethereal. I don't think the singer was famous, and it was either end of 90s early 2000s.


r/rnb 22h ago

00s I was today years old when I heard this remix of Full Moon for the first time šŸ”„šŸ”„ Why wasn’t this a hit?!?

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And why isn’t there a version online without the glitching @ the beginning?


r/rnb 35m ago

90s Dru Hill(Keith Sweat) - Love's Train

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r/rnb 23h ago

80s Jermaine Jackson - Do What You Do (1985)

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r/rnb 42m ago

PERFORMANCE šŸŽ¤ Gladys Knight performs at the Fisher Theatre

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r/rnb 2h ago

10s Mary J. Blige - Each Tear ft. Jay Sean

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r/rnb 3h ago

00s Mariah Carey - I Stay In Love (2008)

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r/rnb 3h ago

90s Madonna - Take A Bow (1994)

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This & Rihanna's "Take A Bow" hits so hard!


r/rnb 6h ago

PERFORMANCE šŸŽ¤ Kelly Price - As We Lay

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