The Best R&B Songs of the 00s

What are the best R&B songs from the 00s?

Rhythm and blues--also known as R&B or RnB--is a popular music genre combining jazz, gospel, and blues influences and was first performed by African-American artists. In the 2000s, the initialism R&B is almost always used instead of the full rhythm and blues, and mainstream use of the term usually refers to contemporary R&B, which is a modern version of soul and funk-influenced pop music that originated as disco faded from popularity.

In the United Kingdom, R&B found its way into the UK garage subgenre of 2-step, typified by R&B-style singing accompanied by breakbeat/drum and bass rhythms. Among the most notable 2-step acts are Mario, B2K, Immature Mis-Teeq, Lisa Maffia and Craig David, who crossed over to American R&B audiences in the early 2000s.

By the 2000s, the cross-pollination between R&B and hip hop had increased. Mainstream modern R&B has a sound more based on rhythm than hip hop soul had, and lacks the hardcore and soulful urban "grinding" feel on which hip-hop soul relied. That rhythmic element descends from new jack swing. R&B began to focus more on solo artists rather than groups as the 2000s progressed. Some of the most prominent R&B musicians today include artists such as Jennifer Lopez, Ashanti, Ciara, Beyoncé, Usher, Ne-Yo, Chris Brown, Rihanna, T-Pain, Akon and Trey Songz.

Soulful R&B continues to be popular, with artists such as Alicia Keys, Mario, Anthony Hamilton, and John Legend showcasing classic influences in their work. Some R&B singers have also used elements of Caribbean music in their work, especially dancehall and reggaeton.

Located below you will find a list of some of the best R&B songs of the 1970s. For your convenience, we have included links to the sheet music on Sheetmusicplus.com as well as the CD on Amazon.com whenever available. If you are looking to purchase the mp3 or would like to listen to a sample, then click on either the Amazon, Rhapsody, or iTunes links.

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These singles are considered among the best R&B songs to hit the charts in the 2000s.

  1. "21 Questions" performed by 50 Cent featuring Nate Dogg
     Find it on:  50 Cent - Get Rich or Die Tryin' - 21 Questions   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Sheetmusicplus
  2. "8th World Wonder" performed by Kimberley Locke
     Find it on:  Kimberley Locke - One Love - 8th World Wonder   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  3. "Ain't It Funny" performed by Jennifer Lopez featuring Ja Rule
     Find it on:  Jennifer Lopez - J. Lo - Ain't It Funny   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  4. "All for You" performed by Janet Jackson
     Find it on:  Janet Jackson - All for You - All for You   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Sheetmusicplus
  5. "Baby Boy" performed by Beyoncé featuring Sean Paul
     Find it on:  Beyoncé - Dangerously In Love - Baby Boy   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  6. "Burn" performed by Usher
     Find it on:  Usher - Confessions (Bonus Track Version) - Burn   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  7. "Candy Shop" performed by 50 Cent featuring Olivia
     Find it on:  50 Cent & Olivia - The Massacre - Candy Shop   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  8. "Check on It" performed by Beyoncé featuring Slim Thug
     Find it on:  Beyoncé & Slim Thug - Now That's What I Call Music!: 22 - Check On It   Amazon CD   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  9. "Crazy" performed by K Ci & JoJo
     Find it on:  JoJo & K-Ci - X - Crazy   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  10. "Crazy In Love" performed by Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z
     Find it on:  Beyoncé - Dangerously In Love - Crazy In Love   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  11. "Dance with My Father" performed by Luther Vandross
     Find it on:  Luther Vandross - Dance With My Father - Dance With My Father   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  12. "Fallin'" performed by Alicia Keys
     Find it on:  Alicia Keys - Songs In A Minor - Fallin'   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  13. "Family Affair" performed by Mary J. Blige
     Find it on:  Mary J. Blige - No More Drama - Family Affair   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  14. "Feel Good Inc" by Gorillaz
     Find it on:  Gorillaz - Demon Days - Feel Good Inc.   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody
  15. "Flying Without Wings" performed by Ruben Studdard
     Find it on:  Ruben Studdard - Flying Without Wings - Single - Flying Without Wings   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  16. "Gold Digger" performed by Kanye West featuring Jamie Foxx
     Find it on:  Kanye West & Jamie Foxx - Late Registration - Gold Digger   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  17. "Goodies" performed by Ciara featuring Petey Pablo
     Find it on:  Ciara featuring Petey Pablo - Goodies - Goodies   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  18. "Hips Don't Lie" by Shakira
     Find it on:  Shakira - Oral Fixation, Vol. 2 - Hips Don't Lie (feat. Wyclef Jean)   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  19. "I'm Real" performed by Jennifer Lopez featuring Ja Rule
     Find it on:  Jennifer Lopez featuring Ja Rule - J.Lo - I'm Real   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  20. "In Da Club" performed by 50 Cent
     Find it on:  50 Cent - Get Rich or Die Tryin' - In da Club   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  21. "Independent Women" performed by Destiny's Child
     Find it on:  Destiny's Child - Survivor - Independent Women, Part I   Amazon CD   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  22. "Irreplaceable" performed by Beyoncé
     Find it on:  Beyoncé - B'Day - Irreplaceable   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  23. "Let Me Love You" performed by Mario
     Find it on:  Mario - Turning Point - Let Me Love You   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  24. "London Bridge" by Fergie
     Find it on:  Fergie - The Dutchess (Bonus Tracks Version) - London Bridge   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  25. "Love Don't Cost A Thing" performed by Jennifer Lopez
     Find it on:  Jennifer Lopez - J.Lo - Love Don't Cost a Thing   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  26. "My Boo" performed by Usher and Alicia Keys
     Find it on:  Usher - Confessions (Bonus Track Version) - My Boo (feat. Alicia Keys) [Bonus Track]   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  27. "No One" performed by Alicia Keys
     Find it on:  Alicia Keys - No One - Single - No One   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  28. "No Ordinary Love" performed by Sade
     Find it on:  Sade - The Best of Sade - No Ordinary Love   Amazon CD   Amazon MP3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  29. "Pony" performed by Ginuwine
     Find it on:  Ginuwine - Ginuwine: Greatest Hits - Pony   Amazon CD   Amazon MP3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  30. "Run It!" performed by Chris Brown
     Find it on:  Chris Brown - Run It! - Single - Run It!   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody
  31. "Say My Name" performed by Destiny's Child
     Find it on:  Destiny's Child - Destiny's Child - #1's - Say My Name   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  32. "Shake Ya Tailfeather" performed by Nelly, P. Diddy, & Murphy Lee
     Find it on:  Murphy Lee, Nelly & P. Diddy - Murphy's Law - Shake Ya Tailfeather   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  33. "Stutter" performed by Joe
     Find it on:  Joe - My Name Is Joe - Stutter   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Sheetmusicplus
  34. "Thank You" performed by Dido
     Find it on:  Dido - No Angel - Thank You   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  35. "U Got It Bad" performed by Usher
     Find it on:  Usher - 8701 - U Got It Bad   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  36. "Umbrella" performed by Rihanna featuring Jay-Z
     Find it on:  Rihanna - Hit 3 Pack: Don't Stop the Music - EP - Umbrella   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  37. "We Belong Together" performed by Mariah Carey
     Find it on:  Mariah Carey - The Emancipation of Mimi - We Belong Together   Amazon CD   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  38. "Whenever, Wherever" performed by Shakira
     Find it on:  Shakira - Laundry Service - Whenever, Wherever   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  39. "Yeah!" by Usher featuring Lil' Jon & Ludacris Est. BPM: 105
     Find it on:  Usher featuring Lil' Jon & Ludacris - Confessions (Special Edition) - Yeah!   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody


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