Do you love R&B music as much as we do? Then you’ll be thrilled to hear that we’ve compiled a playlist of the 100 best r&b songs of 2001! From Beyoncé to Usher, from Rihanna to Ne-Yo, these songs will make you groove and feel the vibes.
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About the R&B Playlist
Whether you want to reminisce about the good old days or discover some new tunes, this playlist has it all. Don’t miss out on this amazing collection of R&B hits from 2001!
We have highlighted a few gems from our playlist below.
Featured: 3 Best R&B Songs
“Put It On Me” by Ja Rule ft. Lil’Mo & Vita
“Put It On Me” is a remix of a song that originally appeared on Ja Rule’s album Rule 3:36. Ja Rule took his inspiration from an argument he had with his wife. Through this, he expresses how much he needs her in his life.
It was a huge hit in 2000 and 2001, reaching the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and Hot Rap Songs charts. It also featured on the soundtrack of the movie The Fast and the Furious.
The song has a catchy chorus sung by Lil’ Mo and a smooth rap verse by Vita, who was signed to Ja Rule’s label Murder Inc. at the time.
Again, this was a classic example of how Ja Rule manages to make his signature style of blending R&B and rap elements both romantic and cool.
“Ride Wit Me” by Nelly
One of the biggest R&B hits of the year 2001 was Ride Wit Me by Nelly. This catchy song was a huge success on the charts, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Hot Rap Songs chart.
Besides the fact that Nelly’s song did well in the music charts, it also earned Nelly a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Solo Performance. Ride Wit Me was a fun and upbeat song that celebrated Nelly’s lifestyle and invited listeners to join him on his adventures.
“Peaches and Cream” by 112
Number 3 on our playlist is Peaches and Cream from 112. It’s about the sweet and sensual pleasures of love, and it’s one of the hottest R&B songs of all time.
Peaches and Cream was released in 2001 as the second single from their album Part III, and it was a huge hit on the charts. It reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 2 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and number 1 on the Rhythmic Top 40.
It also earned them a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. Peaches and Cream is a smooth and catchy tune that will make you feel good and groove along. Don’t miss this classic jam from 112!
10 Best R&B Songs 2001
- Put It On Me – Ja Rule ft. Lil’ Mo And Vita
- Ride Wit Me – Nelly
- Peaches & Cream – 112
- Let Me Blow Ya Mind – Eve ft. Gwen Stefani
- Stutter – Joe ft. Mystikal
- Get Ur Freak On – Missy Elliott
- I’m Real – Jennifer Lopez
- Crazy – K-CI & JoJo
- Ms. Jackson – OutKast
- Where The Party At? – Jagged Edge ft. Nelly
List of 100 Best R&B Songs 2001
| # | Title - Artist |
|---|---|
| 1 | Put It On Me - Ja Rule ft. Lil' Mo And Vita |
| 2 | Ride Wit Me - Nelly |
| 3 | Peaches & Cream - 112 |
| 4 | Let Me Blow Ya Mind - Eve ft. Gwen Stefani |
| 5 | Stutter - Joe ft. Mystikal |
| 6 | Get Ur Freak On - Missy Elliott |
| 7 | I'm Real - Jennifer Lopez |
| 8 | Crazy - K-CI & JoJo |
| 9 | Ms. Jackson - OutKast |
| 10 | Where The Party At? - Jagged Edge ft. Nelly |
| 11 | Angel - Shaggy |
| 12 | What Would You Do? - City High |
| 13 | Fallin' - Alicia Keys |
| 14 | U Remind Me - Usher |
| 15 | Danger (Been So Long) - Mystikal ft. Nivea |
| 16 | I Just Wanna Love U... - Jay-Z |
| 17 | Promise - Jagged Edge |
| 18 | What's Your Fantasy - Ludacris |
| 19 | Family Affair - Mary J. Blige |
| 20 | Survivor - Destiny's Child |
| 21 | All For You - Janet |
| 22 | It Wasn't Me - Shaggy |
| 23 | Southern Hospitality - Ludacris |
| 24 | Love Don't Cost A Thing - Jennifer Lopez |
| 25 | Lady Marmalade - Christina Aguilera/Lil' Kim/Mya/Pink |
| 26 | One Minute Man - Missy Elliott |
| 27 | Oochie Wally - QB Finest ft. Nas |
| 28 | Independent Women Pt. 1 - Destiny's Child |
| 29 | Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!) - Blu Cantrell |
| 30 | Differences - Ginuwine |
| 31 | Superwoman - Lil' Mo |
| 32 | Fiesta - R. Kelly |
| 33 | So Fresh, So Clean - OutKast |
| 34 | Between Me And You - Ja Rule ft. Christina Milian |
| 35 | I Do - Toya |
| 36 | Can't Deny It - Fabolous ft. Nate Dogg |
| 37 | E.I. - Nelly |
| 38 | Izzo (H.O.V.A.) - Jay-Z |
| 39 | No More (Baby I'ma Do Right) - 3LW |
| 40 | Lay Low - Snoop Dogg |
| 41 | I Like Them Girls - Tyrese |
| 42 | Livin' It Up - Ja Rule |
| 43 | Take It To Da House - Trick Daddy |
| 44 | I'm A Thug - Trick Daddy |
| 45 | Case Of The Ex (Whatcha...) - Mya |
| 46 | Purple Hills - D12 |
| 47 | Missing You - Case |
| 48 | U Got It Bad - Usher |
| 49 | He Loves U Not - Dream |
| 50 | Who's That Girl - Eve |
| 51 | Area Codes - Ludacris |
| 52 | Fill Me In - Craig David |
| 53 | Free - Mya |
| 54 | Ugly - Bubba Sparxxx |
| 55 | Butterfly - Crazy Town |
| 56 | Project Chick - Cash Money Millionaires |
| 57 | Heard It All Before - Sunshine Anderson |
| 58 | Bizounce - Olivia |
| 59 | Dance With Me - 112 |
| 60 | I Wish - R. Kelly |
| 61 | Until The End Of Time - 2Pac |
| 62 | Wait A Minute - Ray-J |
| 63 | Just Another Girl - Monica |
| 64 | Bootylicious - Destiny's Child |
| 65 | Someone To Call My Lover - Janet |
| 66 | Raise Up - Petey Pablo |
| 67 | #1 - Nelly |
| 68 | My Baby - Lil' Romeo |
| 69 | Bow Wow (That's My Name) - Lil Bow Wow |
| 70 | Stranger In My House - Tamia |
| 71 | Irresistible - Jessica Simpson |
| 72 | Shake Ya Ass - Mystikal |
| 73 | Caramel - City High |
| 74 | Most Girls - Pink |
| 75 | Midwest Swing - St. Lunatics |
| 76 | You Make Me Sick - Pink |
| 77 | Set It Off - Juvenile |
| 78 | Rock The Boat - Aaliyah |
| 79 | It's Over Now - 112 |
| 80 | Bad Boy For Life - P. Diddy & The Family |
| 81 | Feelin' On Yo Booty - R. Kelly |
| 82 | Don't Talk - Jon B |
| 83 | I Cry - Ja Rule |
| 84 | Contagious - Isley Brothers ft. Ronald Isley |
| 85 | Because I Got High - Afroman |
| 86 | Playas Gon' Play - 3LW |
| 87 | Love - Musiq |
| 88 | Turn Off The Light - Nelly Furtado |
| 89 | Chickenhead - Project Pat |
| 90 | Do U Wanna Roll - RL & Snoop Dogg & Lil' Kim |
| 91 | Music - Erick Sermon |
| 92 | Play - Jennifer Lopez |
| 93 | Perfect Gentleman - Wyclef Jean |
| 94 | X - Xzibit |
| 95 | We Need A Resolution - Aaliyah |
| 96 | Emotion - Destiny's Child |
| 97 | One More Time - Daft Punk |
| 98 | Girls, Girls, Girls - Jay-Z |
| 99 | Bounce With Me - Lil Bow Wow |
| 100 | Snoop Dogg - Snoop Dogg |
Spotify Playlist 100 Best R&B Songs 2001
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Final Thoughts
Wow, what a journey we’ve had through the wonderful world of R&B music from the year 2001!
We highlighted some of the most iconic songs and artists from that era, and we hope you enjoyed them as much as we did. From the soulful vocals of Alicia Keys and Mary J. Blige, to the smooth grooves of Usher and R. Kelly, to the catchy hooks of Destiny’s Child and Nelly, we listened to many subjects and many styles.
In conclusion, R&B music of 2001 was diverse, creative and influential, and it still resonates to our ears.
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