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2005 was a great year for R&B music. In fact, there were so many good songs that we’ve compiled a list of the 100 best R&B songs of 2005. You can listen to the songs as a playlist or watch the accompanying music videos.

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Top 10 R&B Songs 2005

  1. We Belong Together – Mariah Carey
  2. Let Me Love You – Mario
  3. Candy Shop – 50 Cent
  4. Lovers & Friends – Lil’ Jon & The Eastside Boyz ft. Usher & Ludacris
  5. 1, 2 Step – Ciara ft. Missy Elliott
  6. Disco Inferno – 50 Cent
  7. Drop It Like It’s Hot – Snoop Dogg ft. Pharrell
  8. How We Do – Game ft. 50 Cent
  9. Just A Lil’ Bit – 50 Cent
  10. Oh – Ciara ft. Ludacris

About The Playlist

The music industry produced incredible numbers of hits in 2005. R&B was no exception. You will notice this when going through and listening to our playlist. Let’s highlight some of the biggest hits for you. Let’s get started!

“Candy Shop” by 50 Cent ft. Olivia (#3)

“Candy Shop” is a song by American rapper 50 Cent featuring Olivia. It was released in 2005 as the second single from 50 Cent’s second studio album, The Massacre.

The song is a hip hop/R&B track with a catchy melody and explicit lyrics about sex. It was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and topping the charts in several other countries.

The song was praised by critics for its catchy melody and 50 Cent’s playful delivery. It is considered one of 50 Cent’s signature songs.

“Candy Shop” was a huge success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States

“Candy Shop” was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and topping the charts in several other countries.

It was also certified 6x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting sales of over 6 million copies in the United States.

The song’s success helped to solidify 50 Cent’s status as a major hip hop artist and made him one of the most popular rappers in the world.

“Let Me Love You” by Mario (#2)

“Let Me Love You” is a song by American singer Mario, released as the lead single from his second studio album, Turning Point (2004).

The song is a smooth R&B ballad about a man who is offering his love and affection to a woman who has been hurt or mistreated in a previous relationship.

The song’s message of unconditional love and its desire to help someone heal is both relatable and empowering.

“Let Me Love You” was a commercial success, topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart for nine consecutive weeks in 2005.

It also reached number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and was certified 6x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance in 2006.

“Let Me Love You” is considered to be one of Mario’s signature songs and one of the best R&B songs of the 2000s. It is a timeless classic that continues to be enjoyed by fans of all ages.

“Let Me Love You” was a commercial success, topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart for nine consecutive weeks in 2005.

Overall, “Let Me Love You” is a great song that is sure to please fans of R&B music. It is a song that is both relatable and empowering, and it has a timeless quality that will make it a classic for years to come.

“We Belong Together” by Mariah Carey (#1)

“We Belong Together” is a song by American singer Mariah Carey from her tenth studio album, The Emancipation of Mimi (2005).

Carey released the song on March 15, 2005, as the second single from the album. It is a mid-tempo R&B ballad about a woman who regrets breaking up with her boyfriend and wants him back.

“We Belong Together” was a critical and commercial success. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 14 weeks, becoming Carey’s longest-running number-one single. It also won four Grammy Awards, including Song of the Year and Record of the Year.

The song is considered one of Carey’s signature songs and one of the greatest love songs of all time. It is a powerful and emotional ballad that has resonated with listeners of all ages.

“We Belong Together” topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 14 weeks, becoming Carey’s longest-running number-one single.

“We Belong Together” is a timeless classic that will continue to be enjoyed by generations to come.

Conclusion

We have highlighted only the top three R&B songs of 2005. However, there are many more great songs from that year worth listening to.

You might discover new favorites on our list or do a re-discovery of a wonderful R&B song you had totally forgotten!

List of 100 Best R&B Songs of 2005

#Title - Artist
1We Belong Together - Mariah Carey
2Let Me Love You - Mario
3Candy Shop - 50 Cent
4Lovers & Friends - Lil' Jon & The Eastside Boyz ft. Usher & Ludacris
51, 2 Step - Ciara ft. Missy Elliott
6Disco Inferno - 50 Cent
7Drop It Like It's Hot - Snoop Dogg ft. Pharrell
8How We Do - Game ft. 50 Cent
9Just A Lil' Bit - 50 Cent
10Oh - Ciara ft. Ludacris
11Hate It Or Love It - Game ft. 50 Cent
12Grind With Me - Pretty Ricky
13Obsession (No Es Amor) - Frankie J. ft. Baby Bash
14Some Cut - Trillville
15Let Me Hold You - Bow Wow ft. Omarion
16Gold Digger - Kanye West
17Shake It Off - Mariah Carey
18Like You - Bow Wow ft. Ciara
19Soldier - Destiny's Child
20Wait (The Whisper Song) - Ying Yang Twins
21Slow Down - Bobby Valentino
22Baby I'm Back - Baby Bash
23Play - David Banner
24Hollaback Girl - Gwen Stefani
25Lose Control - Missy Elliott
26Badd - Ying Yang Twins ft. Mike Jones
27Run It - Chris Brown ft. Juelz Santana
28Pon De Replay - Rihanna
29Your Body - Pretty Ricky
30Goin' Crazy - Natalie
31Soul Survivor - Young Jeezy ft. Akon
32I'm Sprung - T-Pain
33Girlfight - Brooke Valentine ft. Big Boi & Lil' Jon
34Pimpin' All Over The World - Ludacris
35Bring 'Em Out - T.I.
36Get It Poppin' - Fat Joe ft. Nelly
37My Humps - Black Eyed Peas
38Sugar (Gimme Some) - Trick Daddy
39Lean Back - Terror Squad
40Lonely - Akon
41Mockingbird - Eminem
42Summer Nights - Lil Rob
43Caught Up - Usher
44Goodies - Ciara ft. Petey Pablo
45Okay - Nivea ft. Lil' Jon & Youngbloodz
46My Boo - Usher & Alicia Keys
47Give Me That - Webbie ft. Bun B
48You Don't Know Me - T.I.
49It's Like That - Mariah Carey
50Outta Control - 50 Cent ft. Mobb Deep
51How To Deal - Frankie J.
52Shake - Ying Yang Twins ft. Pitbull
53Back Then - Mike Jones
54Cater 2 U - Destiny's Child
55Over And Over - Nelly ft. Tim McGraw
56Get Back - Ludacris
57Gasolina - Daddy Yankee
58Make Her Feel Good - Teairra Mari
59Wonderful - Ja Rule ft. R. Kelly & Ashanti
60O - Omarion
61Oye Mi Canto - N.O.R.E. ft. Nina Sky & Daddy Yankee
62Don't Cha - Pussycat Dolls ft. Busta Rhymes
63Only U - Ashanti
64How Could You - Mario
65One Thing - Amerie
66We Be Burnin' - Sean Paul
67Karma - Lloyd Banks
68Girl Tonite - Twista ft. Trey Songz
69Let's Go - Trick Daddy
70Energy - Natalie
71Here We Go - Trina w/Kelly Rowland
72One Wish - Ray J
73What U Gon' Do - Lil' Jon & The Eastside Boyz ft. Lil Scrappy
74Lose My Breath - Destiny's Child
75Laffy Taffy - D4L
76Stay Fly - Three 6 Mafia
77Toma - Pitbull ft. Lil' Jon
78Dreams - Game
79Karma - Alicia Keys
80Don't Cha - Tori Alamaze
81U Already Know - 112
82Number One Spot - Ludacris
83Locked Up - Akon ft. Styles P.
84Pretty Girl - NB Ridaz
85I'm A Hustla - Cassidy
86Notice Me - NB Ridaz ft. Angelina
87Truth Is - Fantasia
88If You Were Mine - Marcos Hernandez
89I Think They Like Me (Remix) - Dem Franchise Boyz ft. Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat & Bow Wow
90Gotta Getcha - Jermaine Dupri
91Don't Phunk With My Heart - Black Eyed Peas
92Tell Me - Bobby Valentino
93Welcome To Jamrock - Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley
94Girl - Destiny's Child
95Shorty Wanna Ride - Young Buck
96More Than Words - Frankie J.
97Go DJ - Lil' Wayne
98Rich Girl - Gwen Stefani ft. Eve
99Still Tippin' - Mike Jones ft. Slim Thug & Paul Wall
100Must Be Nice - Lyfe Jennings

Are you far from tired after listening to this playlist? Check out the 100 best r&b songs from 2004, or go check out our R&B karaoke songs to sing along to.

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Final Thought – 100 Best R&B Songs of 2005

R&B music in 2005 was a time of transition. The genre was still heavily influenced by the neo-souls of the 1990s, but there was also a growing trend toward more electronic and urban sounds.

Some of the biggest hits of the year came from artists who successfully combined these two styles, such as Alicia Keys and Usher.

Overall, 2005 was a year of innovation and creativity in R&B music.

R&B music in 2005 was a diverse and vibrant genre, and it continued to evolve and grow. In short, the future for R&B music looks bright!

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