'80s R&B Essentials

'80s R&B Essentials

Futuristic synths, funky drum machines, and pop instincts.

♫ 100
November 5, 2025
Tracks
#
Song
Artist
Album
Genre
Release date
80-ties. The Best.
1
ThrillerMichael Jackson80-ties. The Best.
Michael Jackson
80-ties. The Best.
Поп-музыкаМузыка
1982-11-30
5:56
Purple Rain (Deluxe) [Expanded Edition]
2
When Doves Cry (2015 Paisley Park Remaster)Prince & The RevolutionPurple Rain (Deluxe) [Expanded Edition]
Prince & The Revolution
Purple Rain (Deluxe) [Expanded Edition]
Поп-музыкаМузыка
1984-06-25
5:53
Computer Games
3
Atomic DogGeorge ClintonComputer Games
George Clinton
Computer Games
Поп-музыкаМузыка
1982-12-01
4:47
12" 80s Classics
4
My PrerogativeBobby Brown12" 80s Classics
Bobby Brown
12" 80s Classics
R&B и соулМузыка
2009-03-31
4:56
Gold - '80s Soul
5
Oh SheilaReady for the WorldGold - '80s Soul
Ready for the World
Gold - '80s Soul
R&B и соулМузыка
2002-01-01
4:1
Straight From the Heart
6
Forget Me Nots (Single Version)Patrice RushenStraight From the Heart
Patrice Rushen
Straight From the Heart
R&B и соулМузыкаСоул
1982-02-02
4:4
Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives (Deluxe Version)
7
Freeway of LoveAretha FranklinClive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives (Deluxe Version)
Aretha Franklin
Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives (Deluxe Version)
R&B и соулМузыка
1985-06-01
5:53
Private Dancer
8
What's Love Got to Do With It (2015 Remastered Version)Tina TurnerPrivate Dancer
Tina Turner
Private Dancer
Поп-музыкаМузыка
1984-05-29
3:50
High Priority
9
Saturday Love (feat. Alexander O'Neal)Cherrelle & Alexander O'NealHigh Priority
Cherrelle & Alexander O'Neal
High Priority
R&B/SoulMusicContemporary R&BRockQuiet Storm
1985-10-01
6:30
80s Mixtape
10
NastyJanet Jackson80s Mixtape
Janet Jackson
80s Mixtape
PopMusic
1986-02-04
4:4
Gold - '80s Soul
11
I'm Coming OutDiana RossGold - '80s Soul
Diana Ross
Gold - '80s Soul
R&B и соулМузыка
1980-05-22
5:20
Pure... Summer
12
Caribbean Queen (No More Love On the Run)Billy OceanPure... Summer
Billy Ocean
Pure... Summer
Поп-музыкаМузыка
1984-01-01
4:3
New Edition (Expanded)
13
Cool It NowNew EditionNew Edition (Expanded)
New Edition
New Edition (Expanded)
R&B и соулМузыка
1984-08-06
5:47
Def Jam 25: DJ Bring That Back
14
The RainOran "Juice" JonesDef Jam 25: DJ Bring That Back
Oran "Juice" Jones
Def Jam 25: DJ Bring That Back
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
1986-01-01
5:7
Singalong
15
Ain't NobodyRufus & Chaka KhanSingalong
Rufus & Chaka Khan
Singalong
ПопМузыка
1983-11-04
4:45
80's Passion
16
Between the SheetsThe Isley Brothers80's Passion
The Isley Brothers
80's Passion
R&B и соулМузыка
1983-03-01
5:39
Soft 80s
17
Computer LoveZappSoft 80s
Zapp
Soft 80s
R&B и соулМузыка
1985-10-25
4:43
20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of DeBarge
18
Time Will RevealDeBarge20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of DeBarge
DeBarge
20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of DeBarge
R&B и соулМузыка
1983-09-24
4:16
Friends
19
A Night to RememberShalamarFriends
Shalamar
Friends
R&B/SoulMusicElectronicDanceRockDiscoSoulPopContemporary R&B
1982-01-29
5:10
Greatest Hits
20
Let's GrooveEarth, Wind & FireGreatest Hits
Earth, Wind & Fire
Greatest Hits
R&B и соулМузыка
1981-09-01
5:35
Lakeside: Greatest Hits
21
Fantastic VoyageLakesideLakeside: Greatest Hits
Lakeside
Lakeside: Greatest Hits
R&B/SoulMusicPopFunkDiscoSoulQuiet Storm
1980-01-01
6:10
80s Mixtape
22
Word UpCameo80s Mixtape
Cameo
80s Mixtape
Поп-музыкаМузыка
1986-05-27
4:18
I'm In Love (Expanded Edition)
23
I'm In LoveEvelyn "Champagne" KingI'm In Love (Expanded Edition)
Evelyn "Champagne" King
I'm In Love (Expanded Edition)
PopMusic
1981-03-01
5:5
Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D'Arby
24
Wishing WellTerence Trent D'ArbyIntroducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D'Arby
Terence Trent D'Arby
Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D'Arby
R&B и соулМузыкаРокПопПоп/рокСовременный R&B
1987-07-09
3:30
Soul Love Vol. 1 - Soul Love Vol. 2 - Soul Love Vol. 3
25
Smooth OperatorSadeSoul Love Vol. 1 - Soul Love Vol. 2 - Soul Love Vol. 3
Sade
Soul Love Vol. 1 - Soul Love Vol. 2 - Soul Love Vol. 3
Поп-музыкаМузыка
1995-10-13
4:57
Pebbles
26
Girlfriend (Extended Version)PebblesPebbles
Pebbles
Pebbles
PopMusicR&B/SoulRockDance
1987-01-01
6:42
Number 1's: '80s Soul
27
Looking for a New LoveJody WatleyNumber 1's: '80s Soul
Jody Watley
Number 1's: '80s Soul
R&B/SoulMusic
2007-04-03
5:8
20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of the Commodores
28
NightshiftThe Commodores20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of the Commodores
The Commodores
20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of the Commodores
R&B и соулМузыка
1985-01-01
5:3
The Essential Luther Vandross
29
Never Too MuchLuther VandrossThe Essential Luther Vandross
Luther Vandross
The Essential Luther Vandross
R&B и соулМузыкаQuiet StormПоп-музыкаСовременный R&BСовременная музыка для взрослыхРок
1981-07-01
3:50
Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam with Full Force (Expanded Edition)
30
I Wonder If I Take You Home (with Full Force)Lisa Lisa & Cult JamLisa Lisa and Cult Jam with Full Force (Expanded Edition)
Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam
Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam with Full Force (Expanded Edition)
R&B и соулМузыка
1985-06-01
6:44
Joy and Pain (feat. Frankie Beverly) [Remastered]
31
Joy and PainMazeJoy and Pain (feat. Frankie Beverly) [Remastered]
Maze
Joy and Pain (feat. Frankie Beverly) [Remastered]
R&B и соулМузыкаQuiet StormФанк
1980-01-01
7:14
The Very Best of Guy
32
Groove MeGuyThe Very Best of Guy
Guy
The Very Best of Guy
R&B/SoulMusic
2002-09-10
4:34
Gold - '80s Soul
33
Little WalterTony! Toni! Toné!Gold - '80s Soul
Tony! Toni! Toné!
Gold - '80s Soul
R&B/SoulMusic
1988-01-01
4:49
Gap Band 3
34
Burn Rubber on Me (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)The Gap BandGap Band 3
The Gap Band
Gap Band 3
ФанкМузыкаR&B и соул
1980-01-01
5:33
100 Essential Soul & Funk Classics
35
I Want to Thank YouAlicia Myers100 Essential Soul & Funk Classics
Alicia Myers
100 Essential Soul & Funk Classics
R&B и соулМузыка
1998-03-24
3:46
80's Megadance
36
I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)Уитни Хьюстон80's Megadance
Уитни Хьюстон
80's Megadance
Поп-музыкаМузыка
1987-05-02
4:51
Rapture
37
Sweet LoveAnita BakerRapture
Anita Baker
Rapture
Adult ContemporaryMusicPop
1986-03-20
4:26
Don’t Disturb This Groove
38
Don’t Disturb This GrooveThe SystemDon’t Disturb This Groove
The System
Don’t Disturb This Groove
Танцевальная музыкаМузыкаЭлектронная музыкаR&B и соул
1987-01-01
5:17
So Where Are You
39
Hangin' On a String (Contemplating)Loose EndsSo Where Are You
Loose Ends
So Where Are You
Hiphop/RapMusikR&B/SoulQuiet StormRockDanceElektronisktModern R&B
1985-01-01
6:1
The First Time: The Best of Surface
40
HappySurfaceThe First Time: The Best of Surface
Surface
The First Time: The Best of Surface
R&B/SoulMusicQuiet StormDiscoDanceRockContemporary R&B
1990-01-01
3:57
The Very Best of Prince
41
KissPrince & The RevolutionThe Very Best of Prince
Prince & The Revolution
The Very Best of Prince
R&B и соулМузыкаЭлектронная музыкаРокПсиходелическаяПоп-музыкаПоп/рокАльтернативная музыкаКолледж-рокСоулФанкСовременный R&BТанцевальная музыка
1986-02-05
3:46
Hitsville USA, The Motown Collection 1972-1992
42
Somebody's Watching Me (Single Version)RockwellHitsville USA, The Motown Collection 1972-1992
Rockwell
Hitsville USA, The Motown Collection 1972-1992
R&B и соулМузыка
1983-12-14
3:58
Fragile
43
I Didn't Mean to Turn You OnCherrelleFragile
Cherrelle
Fragile
R&B и соулМузыкаРокСовременный R&B
1984-01-01
7:3
The Indispensable Collection
44
Billie JeanMichael JacksonThe Indispensable Collection
Michael Jackson
The Indispensable Collection
Поп-музыкаМузыка
1982-11-30
4:54
Break Out (1983 Version - Expanded Edition)
45
AutomaticThe Pointer SistersBreak Out (1983 Version - Expanded Edition)
The Pointer Sisters
Break Out (1983 Version - Expanded Edition)
R&B/SoulMusic
1983-04-01
4:47
46
CAU118305240UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
The Definitive Collection
47
That GirlStevie WonderThe Definitive Collection
Stevie Wonder
The Definitive Collection
R&B и соулМузыка
1981-12-30
5:13
Just Gets Better With Time
48
Rock SteadyThe WhispersJust Gets Better With Time
The Whispers
Just Gets Better With Time
R&B/SoulMusicPopSoul
1987-01-01
4:3
Make It Last Forever
49
I Want HerKeith SweatMake It Last Forever
Keith Sweat
Make It Last Forever
R&B/SoulMusic
1987-11-24
6:0
20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Patti LaBelle
50
Stir It Up (Single Version)Patti LaBelle20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Patti LaBelle
Patti LaBelle
20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Patti LaBelle
RockMusicR&B/SoulSoulQuiet Storm
1984-12-04
3:38
Top 100 80s
51
Nite and DayAl B. Sure!Top 100 80s
Al B. Sure!
Top 100 80s
R&B и соулМузыкаПоп-музыка
2019-08-30
3:58
The Essential Mtume
52
Juicy FruitMtumeThe Essential Mtume
Mtume
The Essential Mtume
ДжазМузыка
1983-01-01
5:52
Caravan of Love (Expanded Version)
53
Caravan of LoveIsley Jasper IsleyCaravan of Love (Expanded Version)
Isley Jasper Isley
Caravan of Love (Expanded Version)
R&B/SoulMusic
1985-01-01
5:44
Gap Band 3
54
Yearning for Your LoveThe Gap BandGap Band 3
The Gap Band
Gap Band 3
R&B и соулМузыка
1980-12-08
5:43
Paid In Full (Music Insprired By the Motion Picture)
55
Before I Let Go (feat. Frankie Beverly)MazePaid In Full (Music Insprired By the Motion Picture)
Maze
Paid In Full (Music Insprired By the Motion Picture)
СаундтрекиМузыка
2002-01-01
5:1
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Mary Jane Girls
56
In My HouseMary Jane Girls20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Mary Jane Girls
Mary Jane Girls
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Mary Jane Girls
R&B и соулМузыка
1985-01-01
5:4
Back On the Block
57
I'll Be Good to You (feat. Ray Charles & Chaka Khan)Quincy JonesBack On the Block
Quincy Jones
Back On the Block
ДжазМузыкаДжаз-фьюжнПоп-музыкаR&B и соулСовременный R&BМейнстрим-джаз
1989-08-11
4:54
Street Songs (Deluxe Edition)
58
Super FreakRick JamesStreet Songs (Deluxe Edition)
Rick James
Street Songs (Deluxe Edition)
R&B/SoulMusicContemporary R&BRockFunkQuiet Storm
1981-04-07
3:25
Gold - '80s Soul
59
Meeting In the Ladies Room (Radio Edit)KlymaxxGold - '80s Soul
Klymaxx
Gold - '80s Soul
R&B и соулМузыка
1984-11-30
5:15
Island Life
60
Pull Up to the BumperGrace JonesIsland Life
Grace Jones
Island Life
РокМузыкаR&B и соулДискоПоп-музыкаПоп/рокТанцевальная музыкаЭлектронная музыка
1981-06-01
3:39
Late Night Tales Presents Automatic Soul (Selected and Mixed by Groove Armada's Tom Findlay)
61
RumorsTimex Social ClubLate Night Tales Presents Automatic Soul (Selected and Mixed by Groove Armada's Tom Findlay)
Timex Social Club
Late Night Tales Presents Automatic Soul (Selected and Mixed by Groove Armada's Tom Findlay)
ElectronicMusic
2014-10-31
4:48
Ladies' Night
62
Too HotKool & The GangLadies' Night
Kool & The Gang
Ladies' Night
R&B и соулМузыка
1979-01-01
4:55
Eyes of a Stranger
63
Two Occasions (LP Version)The DeeleEyes of a Stranger
The Deele
Eyes of a Stranger
R&B/SoulMusicFunk
1987-01-01
4:18
The Woman in Red (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
64
I Just Called To Say I Love YouStevie WonderThe Woman in Red (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Stevie Wonder
The Woman in Red (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
PopMusic
1984-08-28
6:17
I'm In Love Again
65
Love, Need and Want YouPatti LaBelleI'm In Love Again
Patti LaBelle
I'm In Love Again
R&B/SoulMusicRockContemporary R&B
1983-01-01
4:58
Whitney the Greatest Hits
66
You Give Good LoveУитни ХьюстонWhitney the Greatest Hits
Уитни Хьюстон
Whitney the Greatest Hits
Поп-музыкаМузыка
1985-02-14
4:9
And the Beat Goes On
67
And the Beat Goes OnThe WhispersAnd the Beat Goes On
The Whispers
And the Beat Goes On
R&B/SoulMusicElectronicContemporary R&BPopSoul
1979-01-01
7:30
Promise
68
The Sweetest TabooSadePromise
Sade
Promise
Поп-музыкаМузыкаРокR&B и соулСовременный R&BВокалVocal PopСовременная музыка для взрослых
1985-11-04
4:37
Kashif (Bonus Track Version)
69
I Just Gotta Have YouKashifKashif (Bonus Track Version)
Kashif
Kashif (Bonus Track Version)
PopMusic
1983-01-01
5:48
You're the One for Me
70
You're the One for MeD TrainYou're the One for Me
D Train
You're the One for Me
R&B/SoulMusicWorldDanceContemporary R&B
1982-01-01
5:11
Thriller
71
Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'Michael JacksonThriller
Michael Jackson
Thriller
ПопМузыка
1982-11-30
6:2
72
USMR18530345UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
Best of Number Ones
73
When I Think of YouJanet JacksonBest of Number Ones
Janet Jackson
Best of Number Ones
PopMusic
1986-02-04
3:55
Starchild (Expanded Edition)
74
LovergirlTeena MarieStarchild (Expanded Edition)
Teena Marie
Starchild (Expanded Edition)
R&B/SoulMusic
1984-10-01
4:50
Five Star - The Greatest Hits
75
All Fall DownFive StarFive Star - The Greatest Hits
Five Star
Five Star - The Greatest Hits
PopMusicR&B/SoulContemporary R&BDance
1985-01-01
3:32
Hits of the 80s
76
Give Me the NightGeorge BensonHits of the 80s
George Benson
Hits of the 80s
PopMusic
1980-08-09
5:1
Anthology
77
You Are My LadyFreddie JacksonAnthology
Freddie Jackson
Anthology
R&B и соулМузыкаСоулПоп
1985-04-28
4:44
The Sound of Philadelphia
78
Nights Over EgyptThe Jones GirlsThe Sound of Philadelphia
The Jones Girls
The Sound of Philadelphia
R&B и соулМузыка
1982-01-01
4:42
We Are One (feat. Frankie Beverly)
79
We Are One (feat. Frankie Beverly)MazeWe Are One (feat. Frankie Beverly)
Maze
We Are One (feat. Frankie Beverly)
R&B и соулМузыка
1983-01-01
6:31
Con Funk Shun: Greatest Hits
80
Love's TrainCon Funk ShunCon Funk Shun: Greatest Hits
Con Funk Shun
Con Funk Shun: Greatest Hits
R&B/SoulMusicFunkQuiet Storm
1992-01-01
5:16
Sign O' The Times
81
If I Was Your Girlfriend (2020 Remaster)PrinceSign O' The Times
Prince
Sign O' The Times
R&B/SoulMusic
1987-03-30
5:3
Lost In Love: The Best of Slow Jams (Reissue)
82
RoniBobby BrownLost In Love: The Best of Slow Jams (Reissue)
Bobby Brown
Lost In Love: The Best of Slow Jams (Reissue)
R&B и соулМузыка
1988-06-20
6:1
Winning Combinations
83
I Like ItDeBargeWinning Combinations
DeBarge
Winning Combinations
R&B и соулМузыка
1986-12-01
4:39
Motown Love
84
HelloЛайонел РичиMotown Love
Лайонел Ричи
Motown Love
R&B и соулМузыка
1983-10-11
4:6
Three for Love
85
Make That MoveShalamarThree for Love
Shalamar
Three for Love
R&B/SoulMusicContemporary R&BSoulPopDisco
1980-01-01
6:17
The Essential Jacksons
86
Can You Feel ItThe JacksonsThe Essential Jacksons
The Jacksons
The Essential Jacksons
R&B/SoulMusicSoulContemporary R&BDiscoFunk
1976-01-01
5:58
JI (Bonus Tracks Edition)
87
Mama Used To SayJuniorJI (Bonus Tracks Edition)
Junior
JI (Bonus Tracks Edition)
СоулМузыкаR&B и соул
2012-01-01
6:41
Daydreaming
88
FishnetMorris DayDaydreaming
Morris Day
Daydreaming
R&B/SoulMusicSoul
1987-01-13
6:6
89
CAU118104809UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
The Night I Fell In Love
90
'Til My Baby Comes HomeLuther VandrossThe Night I Fell In Love
Luther Vandross
The Night I Fell In Love
R&B и соулМузыкаQuiet StormРокСоулПопСовременная музыка для взрослыхСофт-рокСовременный R&B
1985-03-08
5:31
91
USIR20000796UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best of the Gap Band
92
Party TrainThe Gap Band20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best of the Gap Band
The Gap Band
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best of the Gap Band
R&B и соулМузыка
1983-08-22
5:49
Masterjam
93
Do You Love What You Feel (feat. Chaka Khan)Rufus & Chaka KhanMasterjam
Rufus & Chaka Khan
Masterjam
R&B/SoulMusic
1979-01-01
4:29
Breakin' (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
94
Breakin'... There's No Stopping UsOllie & JerryBreakin' (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Ollie & Jerry
Breakin' (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
SoundtrackMusic
1984-01-01
4:36
95
USWB19903586UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
Whitney
96
So EmotionalУитни ХьюстонWhitney
Уитни Хьюстон
Whitney
R&B и соулМузыкаПоп-музыкаСовременная музыка для взрослыхТанцевальная музыкаРок
1987-06-01
4:37
Sign O' The Times
97
U Got The Look (2020 Remaster)PrinceSign O' The Times
Prince
Sign O' The Times
R&B/SoulMusic
1987-03-30
3:46
Street Songs
98
Fire and DesireRick James & Teena MarieStreet Songs
Rick James & Teena Marie
Street Songs
R&B и соулМузыкаРокСовременный R&BФанкQuiet Storm
1981-04-07
7:20
The Definitive Collection
99
Do I Do (Single Version)Stevie WonderThe Definitive Collection
Stevie Wonder
The Definitive Collection
R&B и соулМузыка
1982-02-19
5:2
Private Dancer
100
Let's Stay Together (2015 Remastered Version)Tina TurnerPrivate Dancer
Tina Turner
Private Dancer
Поп-музыкаМузыка
1983-11-07
5:16