Kickstarting the groovy vibes with an exciting rundown, here's a fresh ranking of the best R&B songs of 2024 that moved our hearts and topped our playlists. Determined by fans like you, this crowdranked list highlights the best of the smooth music genre. So if you've got a favorite that drops the bass just right, it's time to make sure it gets the representation it deserves!
We've got "Saturn" with SZA rocking the charts by meditating on astrological concepts wrapped in lush acoustics. On a different tone, Beyoncé takes us on a stirring journey of fame and achievements in "16 Carriages." Jennifer Lopez springs into the scene with "Rebound", an intense single from her ninth album spilling the tea on the inside-out of a rebound relationship. Chlöe's "FYS" challenges societal norms wrapped in a funky mix of trap, electronic, and R&B beats. Not to forget, Bryson Tiller's "Whatever She Wants" that started its journey on SoundCloud before hitting mainstream platforms has us all vibing.
But the list doesn't stop here. These songs have left a significant mark, but what about the hidden gems of the R&B world that are still to be discovered? And so, this platform becomes a two-way street - we provide the tunes, you help them climb the ladder of recognition. With our crowdranking, you can elevate your favorite R&B tracks and artists to the top spots where they truly belong.
Ready to sway the scales and make some noise? Cast your vote and see your R&B favorites soar through the ranks! It's time to let the world know who owned the R&B beat in 2024. Because, at the end of the day, who knows best if not the fans themselves? So let's start ranking and remember: these aren't just songs, they're the rhythm to our heartbeats.
1Saturn
SZA“Saturn” is SZA's sixth No. 1 hit on the music chart, including the Hot R&B Songs, R&B Streaming Songs, and R&B Digital Song Sales charts. The song meditates on the belief in the mental changes shaped by the astrological concept of a Saturn return.
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2Water
TylaSouth African singer Tyla is becoming one of the new artists of African pop music and is breaking through with her first solo album, Tyla. Her popular single “Water” has received gold and platinum distinctions.
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3Whatever She Wants
Bryson TillerStarting on the streaming platform, Soundcloud, Bryson Tiller's “Whatever She Wants” was released on all mainstream digital and streaming platforms. The song was born from his mixtape, Slum Tiller Volume 2, and released as an official single.
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4Nasty
TinasheTinashe's viral sensual hit, “Nasty” has become increasingly popular partly due to a TikTok meme.
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5Not My Problem
Laila!Laila! brushes off negative vibes and breaks away from toxic individuals in her confidence-boosting and self-reclaiming track, “Not My Problem.”
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616 Carriages
BeyoncéThe ballad “16 Carriages" tells the story of Beyoncé's path to fame and her achievements. Listeners have debated whether the title refers to touring or the age at which the singer started pursuing her career.
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