15 R&B Songs to Bring in the Summer
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Past favorites and current bangers, here are 15 R&B songs to jumpstart your summer!
15 R&B Songs to Bring in the Summer was originally published on mycolumbusmagic.com
1. Victoria Monet – Alright
2. Janet Jackson – Feels So Right
3. The Foreign Exchange – Come Around
4. Ashley Iman – MARSEILLE
5. Usher, Summer Walker, 21 Savage – Good Good
6. Beyoncé – Bodyguard
7. Zhané – Hey Mr. DJ
8. Brent Faiyaz – Outside All Night (feat. A$AP Rocky & N3WYRKLA)
9. KAYTRANADA – Out Of Luck (feat. Mariah the Scientist)
10. Leon Thomas – MUTT
11. Luther Vandross – Bad Boy / Having a Party
12. Ariana Grande – borderline (feat. Missy Elliot)
13. dvsn – Don't Choose
14. Ravyn Lenae – Xtasy Remix (feat. Doechii)
15. DESTIN CONRAD, Kehlani – BAD B******
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