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Essential '80s R&B

Playlist • 83 Track(s)

Groove to these soulful chart toppers and upbeat anthems from the decade of slick excess.

Billie Jean - Michael Jackson

Billie Jean - Michael Jackson

  • 4:56
Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run) (Official HD Video) - Billy Ocean

Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run) (Official HD Video) - Billy Ocean

  • 3:41
Let's Groove (Official HD Video) - Earth, Wind & Fire

Let's Groove (Official HD Video) - Earth, Wind & Fire

  • 3:56
Celebration - Kool & The Gang

Celebration - Kool & The Gang

  • 4:18
Purple Rain - Prince

Purple Rain - Prince

  • 8:42
Sexual Healing (Official HD Video) - Marvin Gaye

Sexual Healing (Official HD Video) - Marvin Gaye

  • 4:06
The Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson

The Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson

  • 6:44
Somebody's Watching Me (Official Music Video) - Rockwell

Somebody's Watching Me (Official Music Video) - Rockwell

  • 3:36
Ain’t Nobody - Chaka Khan

Ain’t Nobody - Chaka Khan

  • 3:22
All Night Long (All Night) - Lionel Richie

All Night Long (All Night) - Lionel Richie

  • 3:49
Super Freak (Official Music Video) - Rick James

Super Freak (Official Music Video) - Rick James

  • 3:23
Rock Me Tonight For Old Times Sake - Freddie Jackson

Rock Me Tonight For Old Times Sake - Freddie Jackson

  • 7:13
Rock With You - Michael Jackson

Rock With You - Michael Jackson

  • 3:22
Sweet Love - Anita Baker

Sweet Love - Anita Baker

  • 4:27
Never Too Much (Official HD Video) - Luther Vandross

Never Too Much (Official HD Video) - Luther Vandross

  • 3:51
Nightshift (Official Music Video) - Commodores

Nightshift (Official Music Video) - Commodores

  • 4:39
She Works Hard For The Money - Donna Summer

She Works Hard For The Money - Donna Summer

  • 4:09
Let's Hear It for the Boy (Official Video) - Deniece Williams

Let's Hear It for the Boy (Official Video) - Deniece Williams

  • 4:10
Stomp! - The Brothers Johnson

Stomp! - The Brothers Johnson

  • 4:03
My Prerogative - Bobby Brown

My Prerogative - Bobby Brown

  • 4:56
Upside Down - Diana Ross

Upside Down - Diana Ross

  • 4:05
Don't Stop The Music - Yarbrough & Peoples

Don't Stop The Music - Yarbrough & Peoples

  • 7:52
I Feel For You - Chaka Khan

I Feel For You - Chaka Khan

  • 4:08
Cool It Now - New Edition

Cool It Now - New Edition

  • 3:37
Give It To Me Baby - Rick James

Give It To Me Baby - Rick James

  • 4:02
Word Up Relaid Audio - Cameo

Word Up Relaid Audio - Cameo

  • 4:35
Juicy Fruit - Mtume

Juicy Fruit - Mtume

  • 3:56
And the Beat Goes On (Single Version) - The Whispers

And the Beat Goes On (Single Version) - The Whispers

  • 3:28
Double Dutch Bus - Frankie Smith

Double Dutch Bus - Frankie Smith

  • 5:01
Joanna - Kool & The Gang

Joanna - Kool & The Gang

  • 4:02
Hangin' On A String - Loose Ends

Hangin' On A String - Loose Ends

  • 5:52
Every Little Step - Bobby Brown

Every Little Step - Bobby Brown

  • 3:58
Love Come Down (Official Video) - Evelyn "Champagne" King

Love Come Down (Official Video) - Evelyn "Champagne" King

  • 3:33
The Rain - Oran "Juice" Jones

The Rain - Oran "Juice" Jones

  • 4:23
You Are My Lady - Freddie Jackson

You Are My Lady - Freddie Jackson

  • 4:45
Mr. Telephone Man - New Edition

Mr. Telephone Man - New Edition

  • 3:56
Funkin' for Jamaica (Official Video) - Tom Browne

Funkin' for Jamaica (Official Video) - Tom Browne

  • 3:53
Don't Be Cruel - Bobby Brown

Don't Be Cruel - Bobby Brown

  • 4:14
Casanova - Levert

Casanova - Levert

  • 4:04
Nite and Day - Al B. Sure!

Nite and Day - Al B. Sure!

  • 4:17
Outstanding - The Gap Band

Outstanding - The Gap Band

  • 3:19
Atomic Dog - George Clinton

Atomic Dog - George Clinton

  • 4:48
Gotta Get You Home Tonight - Eugene Wilde

Gotta Get You Home Tonight - Eugene Wilde

  • 5:15
Wishing Well - Sananda Maitreya

Wishing Well - Sananda Maitreya

  • 3:34
I'm In Love (Official Video) - Evelyn "Champagne" King

I'm In Love (Official Video) - Evelyn "Champagne" King

  • 4:01
Let It Whip - Classic Motown

Let It Whip - Classic Motown

  • 4:05
Nasty - Janet Jackson

Nasty - Janet Jackson

  • 4:30
A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do) (Official Video) - Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio

A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do) (Official Video) - Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio

  • 3:58
Oh Sheila (Official Music Video) - Ready For The World

Oh Sheila (Official Music Video) - Ready For The World

  • 3:48
Head To Toe - Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam

Head To Toe - Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam

  • 4:02
Being With You - Smokey Robinson

Being With You - Smokey Robinson

  • 4:02
Solid - Ashford & Simpson

Solid - Ashford & Simpson

  • 4:17
What Have You Done For Me Lately (Official Music Video) - Janet Jackson

What Have You Done For Me Lately (Official Music Video) - Janet Jackson

  • 3:51
Looking For A New Love - Jody Watley

Looking For A New Love - Jody Watley

  • 4:18
Girlfriend - Pebbles

Girlfriend - Pebbles

  • 4:14
Encore (Official Video) - Cheryl Lynn

Encore (Official Video) - Cheryl Lynn

  • 3:31
Rhythm Of The Night - DeBarge

Rhythm Of The Night - DeBarge

  • 3:50
Freeway Of Love (Official Music Video) - Aretha Franklin

Freeway Of Love (Official Music Video) - Aretha Franklin

  • 4:06
Jam Tonight - Freddie Jackson

Jam Tonight - Freddie Jackson

  • 4:33
The Pleasure Principle - Janet Jackson

The Pleasure Principle - Janet Jackson

  • 4:58
I Want Her - Keith Sweat

I Want Her - Keith Sweat

  • 3:42
Rock Steady - The Whispers

Rock Steady - The Whispers

  • 5:13
Give Me the Night (Single Version) (Single Version; 2015 Remaster) - George Benson

Give Me the Night (Single Version) (Single Version; 2015 Remaster) - George Benson

  • 5:03
Just Got Paid - Johnny Kemp

Just Got Paid - Johnny Kemp

  • 5:32
Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But The Rent - Gwen Guthrie

Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But The Rent - Gwen Guthrie

  • 6:00
It's No Crime - Babyface

It's No Crime - Babyface

  • 4:02
Fantastic Voyage (Extended) - Lakeside

Fantastic Voyage (Extended) - Lakeside

  • 6:11
Dance Floor - Zapp & Roger

Dance Floor - Zapp & Roger

  • 5:14
Turn Your Love Around (2015 GH Version) - George Benson

Turn Your Love Around (2015 GH Version) - George Benson

  • 3:50
The Second Time Around (12" Version) - Shalamar

The Second Time Around (12" Version) - Shalamar

  • 7:10
Jump to It (Official Audio) - Aretha Franklin

Jump to It (Official Audio) - Aretha Franklin

  • 4:17
Back To Life (feat. Caron Wheeler) - Soul II Soul

Back To Life (feat. Caron Wheeler) - Soul II Soul

  • 4:08
Save the Overtime (For Me) - Gladys Knight & The Pips

Save the Overtime (For Me) - Gladys Knight & The Pips

  • 4:42
Call Me - Skyy

Call Me - Skyy

  • 6:23
Back In Stride - Maze

Back In Stride - Maze

  • 7:08
Fake - Alexander O'Neal

Fake - Alexander O'Neal

  • 3:11
I Just Called To Say I Love You - Stevie Wonder

I Just Called To Say I Love You - Stevie Wonder

  • 4:21
Get It Right - Aretha Franklin

Get It Right - Aretha Franklin

  • 6:18
Let's Get Serious - Jermaine Jackson

Let's Get Serious - Jermaine Jackson

  • 7:58
Save Your Love (For # 1) - René & Angela

Save Your Love (For # 1) - René & Angela

  • 4:21
Burn Rubber On Me (Why You Wanna Hurt Me) - The Gap Band

Burn Rubber On Me (Why You Wanna Hurt Me) - The Gap Band

  • 5:33
Part-Time Lover - Stevie Wonder

Part-Time Lover - Stevie Wonder

  • 3:43
That Girl - Stevie Wonder

That Girl - Stevie Wonder

  • 5:15