Genres: R&B

Listen to the most popular hip hop and R&B songs in America as determined by the Billboard charts.

With all due respect to other playlists, nothing will lighten your mood like the soulful vocals and hip-swaying beats found in this outstanding collection of upbeat R&B songs.

The hottest, most explicit, and downright nastiest R&B songs from the '90s till today. If you're horny, let's do it; ride it, my pony.

Listen to today's hottest, sexiest slow jams, from freshman songsters and veteran crooners alike.

Get bodies moving with this always-updated playlist of fresh, upbeat R&B hits.

The R&B landscape of the '90s was filled with artists with a chill musical sensibility and a playful style. Dance your way into your clothes and into a great mood.

Justin Timberlake is one of his generation's most talented pop stars. Listen to the best track from Timberlake, his influences, his production teams and his contemporaries.

The-Dream has written and produced many of the biggest hits of the last decade, saving the best tracks for his own albums. With songs drenched in Prince-inspired sexuality and all the melodrama of an R. Kelly song, let The-Dream show you how to slow it down.

Twenty years into his career, Pharrell Williams is still churning out futuristic music. Climb on board Pharrell's studio yacht and cruise through the star producer's sexiest tracks. You'll hear why he's the go-to guy for musicians in search of new sounds.

Do you have style, attitude, class, and diva tendencies? Then this is your jam. Whether you're in the shower, in the car, or (gasp!) in public, use this playlist to channel your inner Aretha, Whitney, and Beyoncé.

Abel Tesfaye, aka The Weeknd, gained massive popularity after releasing a series of mix tapes that showcased his unique brand of dreamy and smooth electro-tinged R&B. Listen to tracks and remixes by The Weeknd and similar artists who also create hazy, sexy slow jams.

At age 24, R&B singer Frank Ocean released one of the most fully realized debut albums in recent memory. Both forward-thinking and homage-paying, Ocean has crafted an original, but still approachable, R&B sound.

Indie R&B -- or PBR&B to the glib -- combines dreamy, synth-based indie music with contemporary R&B beats. This lush new sound has been influencing underground and mainstream artists alike.

Dreamy, boundary-pushing slow jams for those who like their indie music a little sexy and their R&B a little mysterious.

R&B singer Anthony Hamilton has hand-curated this smooth, soulful playlist featuring key tracks from his Grammy-nominated album "Back To Love," as well as favorites by his main influences and contemporaries.

Even if it's for the best, nothing hurts quite like a break-up. Spending time with these melancholy and soulful R&B ballads will soothe your pain.

Suave, sophisticated and usually dedicated to the ladies, these are the slickest and sexiest songs from the world's biggest modern male R&B superstars.

If you're gearing up for some grilling, you need just the right kind of soul to fan your flames. Turn to the steady-grooving sounds that came out of Memphis and Muscle Shoals in the 1960s and '70s -- all tracks guaranteed to sizzle.

R&B hits from the rich history of premier hip hop label Bad Boy Records, started by Sean "Diddy" Combs in 1993. http://www.badboyonline.com

Enjoy a soulful strut down the city streets with this collection of sassy R&B and funk songs from some bold and spirited women.

Dance the night away with these classic R&B and pop hits of the '80s, '90s and early '00s.

Relax and unwind with these smooth soul and R&B songs, hand-selected by music aficionado, and NBA star, Baron Davis.

Smooth, soulful, sassy and sexy, R&B music in the 2000s stayed true to the genre's core values, while introducing new beats, styles and vocalists. This station has all the hits from an unforgettable decade.

Building upon the wealth of '90s R&B artists who perfected the modern slow jam, R&B artists in the '00s added their own synthetic flourishes to rhythms that bluntly force you to get down.

As its new, diverse, and endlessly exciting sounds drew inspiration from across the musical spectrum, R&B came to define American mainstream music in the '90s. Here are the key tracks from R&B's most vital decade.

Sassy, sexy and soulful, these are the essential anthems by the all-female R&B groups that dominated the '90s pop charts. Scrubs are, naturally, not welcome.

The 1990s yielded the most memorable slow jams of all time. This playlist is dedicated to the ballads and anthems that defined a decade of R&B.

You may not fill out a bikini like Mariah, or sport a six pack like LL, but none of that matters when you're partying to these classic hits on a hot summer day by the pool.

Listen to this playlist featuring all of the best songs from Breezy's catalog, as well songs from his closest collaborators and contemporaries.

Nothing gets you through even the toughest mornings like these feel-good, contemporary hip hop and R&B jams. Face the day with soul and power!

Soul music re-emerged and took on many forms throughout the 90's and 00's, often referred to as Neo Soul or Soul Revival. Here’s an eclectic collection of songs from the men that captured that spirit.

Soul music re-emerged and took on many forms throughout the 90's and 00's, often referred to as "Neo Soul" or "Soul Revival." Listen to the greatest songs from the women that captured that spirit.

Nothing sets the mood like a slow and soulful R&B ballad. From Anita Baker to Jill Scott, from Marvin to Prince, these are the most potent slow jams from throughout the years.

A collection of music created by and/or featuring members of the Atlanta, Georgia based hip hop/R&B/soul musical collective, the Dungeon Family. Most notable members include Outkast, Goodie Mob, and Organized Noize Productions.

Whether it's a diva calling for some rhymes to spark up a remix or a hip-hopper adding some old-school sweetness to a bangin' track, these are the most authentic cross-genre collaborations ever recorded.

Cuddle up with your boo to the sounds of these hip-hop-meets-R&B love jams.

An eclectic mix of sultry soul, funk and R&B from throughout the years that all sounds best in the midnight hour.

Get down with these soul and R&B classics -- many of which are about food -- while dancing in your kitchen.

Coined in the early '90s, neo-soul describes the fusion of soul and contemporary R&B. While following the tradition of classic soul, neo-soul artists frequently incorporate elements of jazz, funk and hip hop into their music.

The best in romantic soul and R&B, from the Motown era through the quiet storm years to today's neo-soul superstars. Turn out the lights... or don't.

Praise is at the heart of the south's black gospel tradition. Spirituals blend with blues and jazz, sung with soul as solos, trios, and quartets. Testify!

Songs written, performed, covered, and influenced by "The King of Rock 'N Soul."

Urban Gospel maintains all the soul of earlier gospel while adding passion, humility and an electrified joy of praise that exceeds all boundaries. It'll make you shout Hallelujah!

Luther Vandross was undeniably one of the most significant vocalists of our time. Listen to the songs of Luther Vandross, his contemporaries, and other artists he influenced. http://luthervandross.com

Beginning in the mid-60s, R&B changed as much as rock did, adding experimental sounds, mind-expanding moods and political consciousness. Explore over four decades of psychedelic soul and black rock.

Aretha Franklin is the undisputed Queen of Soul. Listen to songs by her greatest influences, closest contemporaries, indebted followers, and Aretha herself. http://arethafranklin.net

Let the cool breezes of these laid-back R&B classics put you in a place where stress evaporates on contact and you drift off into an otherworldly plane of sweet soul music from every era.

Since her early teens, Brandy has been working hard, multi-tasking as a professional singer and actress. These are the best soulful r&b songs that she recommends for unwinding after a long day. Request songs at: http://on.fb.me/HYcoqc

This is the heartfelt sound of the South -- the intersection of country, soul, rockabilly and R&B in the '50s, '60s and '70s; songs of drinkin', cheatin', and lovin' with Louisiana brass and Nashville strings.

Amy Winehouse drew on the rich history classic soul and R&B, but her honest lyrics and stunning vocals made the genre feel vital for a whole new generation. Celebrate her tragically short life with the best songs from her catalog and from the influences she lovingly referenced.

Whether you're in love, excited for a big breakfast, or just happy to be alive, you woke up with a smile on your face and plan on keeping it. Let these feel-good songs from the '60s and '70s be your morning soundtrack.

You're freshly single but there's no time for tears. Take the first step toward something better with these contemporary R&B ready-to-move-on jams.

It's the mid-'90s. You've got a sweet bachelor pad and a substantial CD collection. You listen to silky-smooth pop jams. This is your playlist.

Slow-rolling, passion-packed R&B slow jams came into their own in the '80s and '90s, but their sonic fingerprints can be found in sweet '60s Chicago sounds, '70s Philly soul and more.

Hip hop and R&B cuts from the most iconic films of '90s black cinema.

Feel the power of the best of today's soul revivalists. These upbeat songs will warm your heart and feed your soul.

Grab a partner and relive all the awkward moments and sweaty palms of your first slow dances! These '90s pop, pop-rock, and R&B slow jams will have you swaying all night long.