Gregory Givens

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    Listen to today's hottest, sexiest slow jams, from freshman songsters and veteran crooners alike.
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    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.
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    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
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    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.
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    Positive, uplifting hip hop from throughout the genre's history.

Booty Music

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    It Is Nothing But The Best In Classic R&B Love Songs Sit Back Relax Enjoy Add Your Favorite Classic R&B Love Songs!

Classaic

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    Songs by Force M.D.'s and similar artists

Cyclops

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    Songs by Nicki Minaj and similar artists

Favorites

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    All right B-boys and B-girls, time to windmill over to the Planet Rock where these essential '80s electro hop breakdance jams can help keep your "airswipes" and "l-kicks" looking fresh.
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    In the 1990s, these songs hit #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart, America's barometer of song popularity.
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    Starting in the early-mid '90, hip hop took on dramatic changes in sound as gangster rap and rich, soulful production became the dominant styles. These are the classic club anthems from that era.
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    Despite what the Baby Boomers would have you believe, the '90s was the greatest decade for popular music. Why? So many crowd-pleasing hits.
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    All your favorite one-hit wonders from the '90s.
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    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.
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    According to AOL.com, these are the worst songs of all time. Admittedly, we have a soft spot for a lot of these songs, but some of them are truly bad.
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    Listen to songs by all of the artists nominated for a 2011 BET Award.
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    Dance it out and feel great as you work that body and clean that house to the pulsing sounds of the '90s most electrifying dance hits!
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    This playlist tells the story of the King of Pop as it plays out on the dancefloor -- from his closest contemporaries in the late '70s disco scene to those who follow, bravely, in his mesmerizing footsteps.
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    '80-'87 Prince, Prince's side projects and protégés, and Prince's influences and like-minded contemporaries at their most Prince-esque, all swirled in a dirty electro-funky grind and insert double entendre here. Purple.
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    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
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    Strictly the grooviest soul and funk tracks from the blaxploitation era of the '70s. Think pimps, macks, ghetto street life and big ol' Cadillacs.
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    At the dawn of the 1980s, blue eyed soul began to expand in new directions as ex-punks and rockers discovered the joys of Motown and Stax singles. The resulting blend of pop and R&B was one of the defining sounds of the era.
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    Hip hop was born in the Bronx, and even before it was played in the clubs, it was the soundtrack to a thousand block parties throughout the '80s and into the early '90s.
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    Nothing too hard here, just smooth classics by rap's masters to ease you into your day. You'll know this playlist worked when you leave the house wearing baggy pants and some old school Air Jordans.
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    Tailor-made for a summertime block party, this collection of rap classics is also perfect for relaxing by the pool or cruising top-down in a convertible. Play it loud.
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    Also known as "white soul" or "pop soul," blue-eyed soul is a term that's commonly applied to white artists whose sound is influenced by classic soul and R&B.
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    A taste of the hottest new dancehall "riddims" created during the last decade, featuring hard, fast, reggae-based grooves that have influenced hit songs by Beyonce, Rihanna and more.
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    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.
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    Every song featured on the hit '90s show Dawson's Creek. This will take you right back to Capeside.
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    Songs by Day26 and similar artists
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    Revisit the history of hip hop's most legendary record label, from the early mid-'80s classics through the dirty underground scenes of the '90s to their modern day superstars. No matter what the era, Def Jam supplies the hits.
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    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.
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    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.
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    Perhaps the most important record label in history, Motown gave us a wealth of smooth and funky soul hits. From The Temptations to The Supremes to Marvin Gaye and beyond, these are the classic songs from Hitsville, U.S.A.
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    Songs featuring our favorite Harajuku Barbie, Nicki Minaj. Brought to you by Darnella Dunham at TheUrbanDaily.com
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    Born in Trinidad and raised in Queens, Nicki Minaj has stormed the charts with her double-take inducing talent. Here's every song that features Nicki Minaj, as well as the best from her own catalog.
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    Enjoy a soulful strut down the city streets with this collection of sassy R&B and funk songs from some bold and spirited women.
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    When rappers decide to get political, they don't pull punches. Hitting back against police harassment, calling for political payback, and speaking unflinchingly about society and media as a whole, these rappers take aim with an almighty righteous attack.
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    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.
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    Here's a playlist compiled by Girl Talk mastermind Gregg Gillis, featuring songs you "want to listen to while hanging out on your porch all afternoon."
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    Pioneering DJs David Mancuso (The Loft) and Larry Levan (Paradise Garage) defined the art of the mix in the post-disco nightclub era. Explore a sampling of these larger-than-life mixmasters' favorite underground classics and club hits.
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    R.I.P Soul Train creator Don Cornelius. Here are the amazing artists that has graced his stage over the years. Brought to you by NewsOne.com
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    Just sit back, get a fat sack, a pint of Hennessy and lay back; just chill. http://www.examiner.com/user-sysko
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    The kids are in bed and the wine is open; time for grown folks to do what grown folks do.
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    Cuddle up with your boo to the sounds of these hip-hop-meets-R&B love jams.
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    From Dr. Dre and Timbaland to Pharrell Williams and Kanye West, these are the greatest modern hip-hop super-producers who create rap superstars and pump out hip-hop anthems.
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    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.
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    The biggest chart-topping hip-hop hits from the last few years in their edited, curse-free format! Ideal when listening around kids or in a conservative workplace.
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    The hottest summer anthems from the artists who performed at Hot 97's Summer Jam festival at MetLife Stadium on June 3.
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    Break out your Margiela and jump in the Panamera; this playlist features only today's most ballin-out-of-control anthems. For bosses only. *Kanye Shrug*
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    Hip-hop producers DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Q-Tip and Large Professor helped make Nas's Illmatic a '90s hip hop classic. Explore the best of the quartet's other work from the same era.
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    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.
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    Dreamy, boundary-pushing slow jams for those who like their indie music a little sexy and their R&B a little mysterious.
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    An intimate experience with some of rap's most compelling introspective and philosophical songs.
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    Positive, uplifting hip hop from throughout the genre's history.
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    Songs by Keyshia Cole and similar artists
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    The rap, r&b, and soul-centric soundtrack for the Cadillac that has been passed down through the generations. If those spokes could speak...
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    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.
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    Hip hop, soul and r&b songs for feeling sexy, grinding on the dance floor, or just getting close with that special someone. Request songs at http://on.fb.me/IEGUch
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    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.
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    Music tells the story of a people. Here are the men who changed the game forever and can be called Heroes. Brought to you by Elev8.com
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    In honor of his Grammy-nominated album 'Kaleidoscope Dream' (http://smarturl.it/KD?IQid=f), Miguel has handpicked his favorite songs by his biggest influences, as well as songs by his sexy and soulful contemporaries.
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    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!
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    Home to The Swampers, one of the greatest house bands in American R&B history, Muscle Shoals Studio in Alabama remains the go-to destination for artists seeking that iconic, soulful sound. These are the essential songs recorded there.
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    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.
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    Break out your Cross Colours and Karl Kani gear for this collection of the swinging beats that changed the sound of Black music in the late 80s and early 90s brought to you By DJ Brainchild
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    Pioneered by Teddy Rliey during the late 80's and early 90's, New Jack Swing took R&B and spent it on its head with a fresh, funky, & edgy energy. Soundtrack your non-stop dance sessions with these tracks from the era's most notable Jacks and Jills. MychaelKnight.com
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    Whether bigging up the five boroughs or paying tribute to the blocks they grew up on, pioneering rappers, neighborhood heroes and modern-day superstars love to pen odes to NYC. Here's a non-stop blast of Big Apple hip-hop pride.
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    Explore the laid-back, late-night side of Philadelphia's sophisticated soul sounds from the '60s and '70s, when the style's bigger-than-life hooks were set to a lush but low-key vibe.
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    Dim the lights and feel the rhythm with these sultry pop and R&B jams.
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    Cited by countless rappers, journalists, and fellow producers as one of the greatest hip-hop producers of all time, DJ Premier has left an an indelible mark on the genre. Here are Primo's greatest beats.
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    N.W.A., 2pac, Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z, G-Unit, Eminem: Dr. Dre's production resume speaks for itself. Listen to the greatest beats from hip hop's most influential producer.
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    Along with fellow heavy hitters DJ Premiere and RZA, Pete Rock helped to define the soulful, sample-based sound of '90s East Coast rap. Here is Pete Rock's oeuvre; from his work with CL Smooth to the hits he produced for Biggie, Common, and others.
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    Listen to songs produced by and featuring one of hip hop's most successful music moguls: Sean "Diddy" Combs.
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    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.
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    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.
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    Everyone knows the big blockbuster rap songs of the year. These are the great-but-overlooked tracks that might have passed you by. Get up to speed with this primer on 2012's down-low essentials.
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    Classic bangers from and inspired by the late '80s/early '90s golden age of gangsta rap. Both coasts represent.
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    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.
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    Listen to today's hottest, sexiest slow jams, from freshman songsters and veteran crooners alike.
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    Relax and unwind with these smooth soul and R&B songs, hand-selected by music aficionado, and NBA star, Baron Davis.
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    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.
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    Get down with these soul and R&B classics -- many of which are about food -- at your next barbecue.
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    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.
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    Bust out that old bottle of activator and keep your curl moisturized while getting down to this batch of funky jams from the early '80s. Brought to you by DJ Brainchild.
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    Songs by Soul II Soul and similar artists
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    Musical history was made on Soul Train. Many artists experienced new heights after appearing on Soul Train. Brought to You By Elev8.com Lead Editor Oretha Winston
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    Heavy on the 808 drum machine beats and big synth riffs, these Southern rap anthems are guaranteed to get you motivated, not just for your next workout, but the one after that.
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    Set up the chess set and sip on a 40 oz. while listening to some classic east-coast boom bap from the genre's mid-'90s golden era.
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    From the golden age to the stars of today, these are the rafter-rattling songs that get the crowd moving in their seats during the game.
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    Evoking memories of hot summer days, these mellow and soulful rap cuts from the '90s to today are perfect for lazy Sundays. Nod ya head.
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    In honor of their album, Living Things, Linkin Park made a playlist of their favorite old school rap songs. Buy the new album here: http://bit.ly/LivingThingsSongza
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    Hip, fashionable and cocky to the point of arrogant, swag rap defines the hottest new generation of rappers. Feel good and swag out.
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    Two left feet? No problem. This playlist of dance instruction jams will teach you everything from The Twist to The Dougie.
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    Live In Concert: A collection of R&B & Soul for all ages.
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    Hip hop's founding producers invented the genre by sampling deep funk breakbeats, but in the early '90s a young Dr. Dre found new inspiration in the synth-based funk of Parliament/Funkadelic records. He dubbed the new sound "G-Funk".
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    "Cool, Rhythm & Vibes."
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    Get hype to this collection of raunchy booty shaking anthems. Go shawty, it's your birthday! NSFW.
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    A collection of R&B, pop, and hip hop classics -- including forgotten gems -- from the '70s, '80s and '90s that is guaranteed to get any party movin’.
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    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.
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    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
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    It's Beyonce's millenium, we're just living in it. Listen to the best songs from the reigning Queen of R&B and from her closest contemporaries.
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    From the Marcy projects to a Tribeca penthouse, Sean Carter's life is a classic rags-to-riches American Dream story, self-chronicled by one of the most verbally dexterous voices in history of music.
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    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.
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    Dance the night away with these classic R&B and pop hits of the '80s, '90s and early '00s.
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    Today's hottest hip hop club anthems.
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    Listen to edited versions of the most popular hip hop and R&B songs in America as determined by the Billboard charts.
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    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.
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    Listen to the most popular rap songs in America as determined by Billboard and influential major-market radio DJs.
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    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
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    From graffiti walls to gold chains, these are Ecko's favorite underground classics and mainstream hits to vibe out to. http://www.shopecko.com/
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    Fiery, sexy, and hard as nails, female rappers of the 1990s and early '00s created their own sound rather than emulating their male counterparts. A decade later, there's still no better music to help you gear up for a night out with your girls.
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    Listen to today's best-selling rap songs, straight from the charts of the world's biggest music store.
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    time to set the mood for some up close and personal action? don’t forget the key ingredient: music. while you’re at it, unscrew a bottle of vitaminwater. when things get hot you might get thirsty.

Fever

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    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.

Flavor

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    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

Funk

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    Really nasty rap (or r&b) songs. They just needed to be in one place.

Groove

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    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.

Havoc

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    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.

Hotness

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    New Jack Swing defined the urban music scene as the '80s became the '90s and R&B met hip-hop. Rediscover this era of sweet harmonies with a hint of swagger and unlimited style.

Hump

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

I Tagon

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    Go shawty, it's your birthday! No need to wait in line at Tao, Pure, Lavo, or Marquee -- pop some bottles and drop it like it's hot with the hottest club bangers of the '00s.

Jamz

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    Listen to the greatest hip hop songs of all time, as chosen by VH1 viewers.

Kokoas

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    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.

Kraft

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    This collection of heart-thumping hip hop beats will help you reach the next level in your cardio workouts.

Krunk

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    Is every square-inch of useful storage space in your car devoted to amps and subwoofers? If so, then this playlist is for you.

Menace

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    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.

N3m1sis

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    The underground sound of downtown New York that propelled an era of legendary nightclubs and DJs.

Nookie

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    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.

Oldskool

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    Early rap hits from the days when all a rapper needed was two turntables and a microphone.

Panty Droppa

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    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.

Party Mix

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

Renagade

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    The baddest women in rap music, past and present.

Riddims

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    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.
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    These riddim-driven Jamaican favorites span the entire history of dancehall reggae, from its early '80s origins with rub-a-dub and singjays to its modern-day evolution into digital dancehall, ragga and beyond.

Rucker

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    Can't stop, won't stop! These are the label's baddest hits including Biggie, Diddy, Mase, Faith Evans & more!

Rugged

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    Celebrating those glorious moments when a group of rappers team-up to spit on the same track, here are rap's ultimate posse cuts, from the Golden Age to today.

Sexy

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    Ledisi

Shadow

Slow

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    Songs by Guy and similar artists

Suave

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    Up-tempo funk grooves, danceable R&B, soulful divas, and deep DJ cuts of the ‘70s and early-'80s.

W1cked

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    Early rap hits from the days when all a rapper needed was two turntables and a microphone.