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Do you miss the good old days of R&B? The year 2008 was a great year for R&B music, with hit songs like “Like You’ll Never See Me Again” by Alicia Keys, “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” by Beyoncé, and “Lollipop” by Lil Wayne featuring Static Major. These songs were all about love, heartbreak, and empowerment, and they resonated with listeners of all ages. All appear in our list of 100 best R&B songs of the year 2008!

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If you’re looking for a trip down memory lane, or if you’re just a fan of great R&B music, then you should check out the charts from 2008. You’re sure to find some new favorites!

Top 10 R&B Songs 2008

  1. Low – Flo Rida ft. T-Pain
  2. Lollipop – Lil Wayne ft. Static Major
  3. Love In This Club – Usher ft. Young Jeezy
  4. Sexy Can I – Ray J & Yung Berg
  5. With You – Chris Brown
  6. Bust It Baby (Part 2) – Plies ft. Ne-Yo
  7. Independent – Webbie ft. Lil Boosie
  8. Get Like Me – David Banner ft. Brown & Jones
  9. What You Got – Colby O’Donis ft. Akon
  10. Dangerous – Kardinal Offishall ft. Akon

About The Playlist

So many choices. So much good music. Yet, we had to limit ourselves to the 100 very best R&B songs of 2008. We’ve also highlighted a few for you. Read more about this below.

“Love In This Club” by Usher ft. Young Jeezy (#3)

“Love In This Club” is a song by American R&B singer Usher. The song, featuring rapper Young Jeezy, was released on Feb. 22, 2008, as the lead single from Usher’s fifth studio album, Here I Stand. The lyrics refer to seducing someone in a nightclub.

The song was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.

It also reached number one in several other countries, including Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

The song was certified 7x platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), making it one of Usher’s best-selling singles.

What makes “Love In This Club” such a good song is its catchy melody, Usher’s smooth vocals, and Jeezy’s hard-hitting rap.

The song’s Las Vegas-inspired beat is also perfect for dancing to, making it a popular choice for nightclubs and parties.

On the 2008 Billboard Hot 100 year-end list, “Love In This Club” was at number one. It also spent 11 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration in 2009.

“Love In This Club” was a huge success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.

Overall, “Love In This Club” is a classic R&B song that fans still enjoy today. It is a catchy, danceable song with great vocals and a memorable beat.

“Lollipop” by Lil Wayne ft. Static Major (#2)

“Lollipop” is a song by American rapper Lil Wayne featuring the vocals of the late R&B singer Static Major. It was released on March 31, 2008, as the lead single from Wayne’s sixth studio album Tha Carter III.

The song is a hip-hop/R&B fusion with a catchy melody and a repetitive hook.

The song was a critical and commercial success. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and became Wayne’s first number-one single as a solo artist.

It also reached number one in several other countries, including Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. The song was nominated for four Grammy Awards and won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Song.

“Lollipop” is a well-crafted song with a catchy melody and a memorable hook. The song’s success helped Wayne solidify his status as one of the biggest rappers in the world.

It also helped revive the career of Static Major, who struggled with health problems in the years before his death.

“Lollipop” reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and became Wayne’s first number-one single as a solo artist.

“Lollipop” is a classic hip-hop/R&B song that has stood the test of time. It is a catchy, well-produced song with a positive message.

In short, it is a song that will be listened to by a lot of music lovers for years to come.

“Low” by Flo Rida ft. T-Pain (#1)

And now for our undisputed No. 1 hit of 2008, “Low”!

“Low” is a hip-hop song by American rapper Flo Rida, featuring vocals by American singer T-Pain. It was released on Oct. 23, 2007 as the lead single from Flo Rida’s second studio album R.O.O.T.S.

The song is a club anthem with a catchy melody and a repetitive chorus. It is known for its use of the Auto-Tune vocal effect, which was made popular by T-Pain.

“Low” was a huge hit and broke records in the United States, Canada, Australia and many other countries. It was certified 7x platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), making it one of the most successful singles of all time.

The song’s popularity helped spread the Auto-Tune vocal effect and opened the door for a new wave of electronic dance music. “Low” dominated the 2008 music charts.

It stayed at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 10 weeks, making it the longest-running No. 1 single of the year. It also reached No. 1 on the charts of Canada, Australia, New Zealand and many other countries.

“Low” was a huge hit and broke records in the United States, Canada, Australia and many other countries.

“Low” is a timeless party song that is still loved by people today. It is a testament to the power of catchy melodies and innovative production to make a hit.

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List of 100 Best R&B Songs of 2008

#Title - Artist
1Low - Flo Rida ft. T-Pain
2Lollipop - Lil Wayne ft. Static Major
3Love In This Club - Usher ft. Young Jeezy
4Sexy Can I - Ray J & Yung Berg
5With You - Chris Brown
6Bust It Baby (Part 2) - Plies ft. Ne-Yo
7Independent - Webbie ft. Lil Boosie
8Get Like Me - David Banner ft. Brown & Jones
9What You Got - Colby O'Donis ft. Akon
10Dangerous - Kardinal Offishall ft. Akon
11I Luv Your Girl - The-Dream
12No One - Alicia Keys
13Sensual Seduction - Snoop Dogg
14Whatever You Like - T.I.
15Got Money - Lil Wayne ft. T-Pain
16Closer - Ne-Yo
17Suffocate - J. Holiday
18Touch My Body - Mariah Carey
19Hypnotized - Plies ft. Akon
20Kiss, Kiss - Chris Brown ft. T-Pain
21Can't Believe It - T-Pain ft. Lil Wayne
22Forever - Chris Brown
23She Got It - 2 Pistols ft. T-Pain & Tay Dizm
24The Boss - Rick Ross ft. T-Pain
25No Air - Jordin Sparks ft. Chris Brown
26Lolli Lolli (Pop That Body) - Three 6 Mafia
27Apologize - Timbaland & OneRepublic
28Take A Bow - Rihanna
29A Milli - Lil Wayne
30Can't Help But Wait - Trey Songz
31Like You'll Never See Me Again - Alicia Keys
32Bleeding Love - Leona Lewis
33Good Life - Kanye West ft. T-Pain
34Miss Independent - Ne-Yo
35Put On - Young Jeezy ft. Kanye West
36Take You There - Sean Kingston
37Don't Stop The Music - Rihanna
38The Business - Yung Berg ft. Casha
39The Anthem - Pitbull ft. Lil John
40Mrs. Officer - Lil Wayne ft. Bobby Valentino
41Cyclone - Baby Bash
42Superstar - Lupe Fiasco ft. Matthew Santos
43Flashing Lights - Kanye West ft. Dwele
44Crank That (Soulja Boy) - Soulja Boy
45Body On Me - Nelly ft. Ashanti & Akon
46Damaged - Danity Kane
47Duffle Bag Boy - Playaz Circle ft. Lil Wayne
48Dey Know - Shawty Lo
49Clumsy - Fergie
50Disturbia - Rihanna
51Crying Out For Me - Mario
52Live Your Life - T.I. ft. Rihanna
53My Life - Game ft. Lil Wayne
54Falsetto - The-Dream
55Paper Planes - M.I.A.
56Girlfriend - Bow Wow & Omarion
57What Is It - Baby Bash ft. Sean Kingston
58Here I Am - Rick Ross
59Hypnotized - Big Geminii
60Swing - Savage
61I Won't Tell - Fat Joe ft. J. Holiday
62Bed - J. Holiday
63Hate That I Love You - Rihanna ft. Ne-Yo
64Get Silly - V.I.C.
65So Fly - Slim ft. Yung Joc
66Get Buck In Here - DJ Felli Fel ft. Akon & Diddy
67In The Ayer - Flo Rida ft. Will.I.Am
68The Finer Things - De Felli Fel
69American Boy - Estelle ft. Kanye West
70Cuddy Buddy - Mike Jones ft. Lil Wayne
71Baby Don't Go - Fabolous ft. T-Pain
72Love In This Club (Pt. 2) - Usher ft. Beyonce & Lil Wayne
73I Remember - Keyshia Cole
74Elevator - Flo Rida ft. Timbaland
75Love Lockdown - Kanye West
76Shawty Is A Ten - The-Dream
77Bye Bye - Mariah Carey
78Take You Down - Chris Brown
79Pop Bottles - Birdman ft. Lil Wayne
80I Need U Bad - Jazmine Sullivan ft. Missy Elliott
81Killa - Cherish ft. Yung Joc
82Heaven Sent - Keyshia Cole
83Right Now (Na Na Na) - Akon
84Krazy - Pitbull ft. Lil Jon
85Freaky Gurl - Gucci Mane
86Girls Around The World - Lloyd ft. Lil Wayne
87I Kissed A Girl - Katy Perry
88Hood Figga - Gorilla Zoe
89Calabria 2008 - Enur ft. Natasja
90Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill) - Wyclef Jean
91Until The End Of Time - Justin Timberlake w & Beyonce
92Game's Pain - Game ft. Keyshia Cole
93What Them Girls Like - Ludacris
94Baby - LL Cool J ft. The-Dream
95Leavin' - Jesse McCartney
96Go Girl - Pitbull ft. Young Boss & Trina
97I'm So Hood - DJ Khaled
98Better In Time - Leona Lewis
99The Way That I Love You - Ashanti
100Swagga Like Us - Jay-Z & T.I.

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Final Thoughts About R&B in 2008

In 2008, R&B music showcased a variety of styles, from the emotional vocals of Alicia Keys and Beyoncé to the energetic dance tracks of Rihanna and T.I.

The year marked the debut of new stars like Ne-Yo and Ciara, as well as the sustained popularity of icons like Usher and Mary J. Blige.

One of the most significant developments of the year was the crossover appeal of R&B artists.

Songs like “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” by Beyoncé and “Love in This Club” by Usher dominated the pop charts, as well as the R&B charts. This crossover appeal helped to expand R&B’s fan base.

Another development of the year was the growing influence of hip-hop on R&B. Songs like “Lollipop” by Lil Wayne and “Put It on Ya” by Keyshia Cole featured strong hip-hop beats and rap verses.

This fusion of the two genres helped to create a new sound that was both catchy and danceable.

To sum up, R&B music in 2008 was a dynamic and diverse scene. The year witnessed the release of some of the genre’s biggest hits, as well as the emergence of new talent.

It was a year that helped to establish R&B’s status as one of the most popular genres of music in the world.

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