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Theoretikally R & B

Theoretikally R & B

Theoretikally R&B. The Essence of R&B (Pt 2). Episode 127

Sep 10, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min · 12 segments

On this episode of Theoretikally R&B, we continue the discussion of the Essence magazine 50 Greatest R&B songs of all time. Did some songs belong? Where some songs overrated? We discuss each song on…

On this episode of Theoretikally R&B, we continue the discussion of the Essence magazine 50 Greatest R&B songs of all time. Did some songs belong? Where some songs overrated? We discuss each song on its merit through the TRNB lens. While we may have our own take on each track, we do agree that the music is top notch! Don't forget to like, comment and share @theoretikallyrandb! #Essence #Essencetop50 #Greatest50rnbsongs #rnb #TRNB #Trnbmusic #rnbsongs #trending #viral

On this episode of Theoretikally R&B, we continue the discussion of the Essence magazine 50 Greatest R&B songs of all time. Did some songs belong? Where some songs overrated? We discuss each song on…

Speakers: Slap the ProfessorHostJCHost

Show signals: SuitabilitySafeBiasNot politicalPopularityPopulartop 10%Audience≈5k followers

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Top entities: Rhythm and blues×33 Purple Rain×10 Lenny Williams×11 Michael Jackson×21 Let's Get It On×12

Marvin Gaye, Lenny Williams, and Love Ballad1:09 – 5:56

S

Slap the ProfessorHost

1:09

We gonna start this off at number 25, much to J.C.'s chagrin.

J

JCHost

1:15

How is this 25?

S

Slap the ProfessorHost

1:16

How is this 25?

J

JCHost

1:17

How?

S

Slap the ProfessorHost

1:18

It is a questionable decision.

J

JCHost

1:20

Ah.

J

JCHost

1:22

So-

S

Slap the ProfessorHost

1:22

But this, or Let's Get It On.

J

JCHost

1:26

Okay, now this, there's an internal-

S

Slap the ProfessorHost

1:26

This or Let's Get It On.

J

JCHost

1:28

There's another discussion, right.

J

JCHost

1:30

So for Mar- if, if it, there's one song per artist.

S

Slap the ProfessorHost

1:34

Distant Lover.

S

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

1:34

I'm hot just like a flame.

J

JCHost

1:36

Really?

S

Slap the ProfessorHost

1:36

Distant Lover.

S

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

1:38

I lose my cool.

S

Slap the ProfessorHost

1:38

Yeah.

J

JCHost

1:38

I think this is it, if you talking about-

S

Slap the ProfessorHost

1:41

For the Let's Get It On?

J

JCHost

1:43

Yeah.

J

JCHost

1:43

I don't know.

S

Slap the ProfessorHost

1:44

I think-

J

JCHost

1:44

I don't know

S

Slap the ProfessorHost

1:44

... no, it's Let's Get It On-

Rhythm and bluesEntityMusic genre
100%33 mentions
Purple RainMusic CompositionSong by Prince
99%10 mentions
Lenny WilliamsPersonAmerican singer
98%11 mentions
Michael JacksonPersonAmerican singer-songwriter and dancer
97%21 mentions
Let's Get It OnMusic CompositionSong
96%12 mentions
Luther VandrossPersonAmerican singer-songwriter and record producer
95%11 mentions
EssencePeriodicalMagazine
94%10 mentions
Boyz II MenMusic GroupVocal group
93%8 mentions
Love BalladMusic CompositionSong by Skip Scarborough
93%4 mentions
Jeffrey OsbornePersonAmerican singer-songwriter and musician
92%7 mentions
I Get LonelyMusic CompositionSong
91%3 mentions
Mariah CareyPersonAmerican singer-songwriter and record producer
90%6 mentions
Janet JacksonPersonAmerican singer-songwriter and actress
89%11 mentions
JodeciMusic GroupMusical group
88%9 mentions
George MichaelPersonSinger-songwriter and record producer
87%1 mention
Sade AduPersonNigerian-British singer-songwriter
86%4 mentions
A Song for YouEntitySong by Donny Hathaway
86%1 mention
Let's Wait AwhileEntitySong by Janet Jackson
85%3 mentions
Steve HarveyPersonAmerican comedian and radio host
84%5 mentions
Teddy PendergrassPersonAmerican singer-songwriter
83%13 mentions
BeyoncéPersonAmerican singer-songwriter and actress
82%11 mentions
Mary J. BligePersonAmerican singer-songwriter and actress
81%12 mentions
SWVMusic GroupVocal trio
80%5 mentions
Aretha FranklinPersonAmerican singer-songwriter and pianist
79%8 mentions
The JacksonsMusic GroupPop band
79%2 mentions
Frankie BeverlyPersonAmerican singer and songwriter
78%4 mentions
Stevie WonderPersonAmerican singer-songwriter and musician
77%13 mentions
A House Is Not a HomeEntitySong by Luther Vandross
76%3 mentions
Human NatureMusic CompositionSong by John Bettis, Michael Jackson, and Steve Porcaro
75%6 mentions
Al GreenPersonAmerican singer and songwriter
74%4 mentions
Marvin GayePersonAmerican singer-songwriter and musician
73%10 mentions
Donny HathawayPersonAmerican soul singer and keyboard player
72%6 mentions
'Cause I Love YouEntitySong by Lenny Williams
71%4 mentions
Raphael SaadiqPersonAmerican singer and songwriter
71%1 mention
SadeMusic GroupBand
70%5 mentions
My LifeMusic AlbumAlbum by Mary J. Blige
69%4 mentions
Heaven Can WaitMusic CompositionSong by Andreao "Fanatic" Heard, Michael Jackson, and Teddy Riley
68%2 mentions
PrincePersonAmerican singer-songwriter and musician
67%10 mentions
Crazy in LoveMusic CompositionSong
66%2 mentions
Whitney HoustonPersonAmerican singer and actress
65%9 mentions
D'AngeloPersonAmerican singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist
64%5 mentions
Anita BakerPersonAmerican singer
64%6 mentions
James BrownPersonAmerican singer-songwriter and dancer
63%3 mentions
Tevin CampbellPersonAmerican singer-songwriter and musician
62%4 mentions
The O'JaysMusic GroupR&B group
61%6 mentions
The Lady in My LifeMusic CompositionSong by Michael Jackson and Rod Temperton
60%3 mentions
Never Too MuchMusic AlbumStudio album by Luther Vandross
59%1 mention
MazeMusic GroupBand
58%3 mentions
The TemptationsMusic GroupVocal group
57%4 mentions
CommodoresMusic GroupMusical band
57%2 mentions

RankingsMusic > Genres > R&B > Songs
DiscussionsMusic > Genres > R&B > Artists
InfluenceMusic > Genres > R&B > Cultural Significance
EvolutionMusic > Genres > R&B > History
HistoryMusic > Genres > R&B
Cultural ImpactMusic > Genres > R&B > Artists
R&BMusic > Genres
Cultural SignificanceMusic > Genres > R&B
ArtistsMusic > Genres > R&B
SongsMusic > Genres > R&B
Music
GenresMusic

Marvin Gaye, Lenny Williams, and Love Ballad1:09 – 5:56

S

Slap the ProfessorHost

1:09

We gonna start this off at number 25, much to J.C.'s chagrin.

J

JCHost

1:15

How is this 25?

S

Slap the ProfessorHost

1:16

How is this 25?

J

JCHost

1:17

How?

S

Slap the ProfessorHost

1:18

It is a questionable decision.

J

JCHost

1:20

Ah.

J

JCHost

1:22

So-

S

Slap the ProfessorHost

1:22

But this, or Let's Get It On.

J

JCHost

1:26

Okay, now this, there's an internal-

S

Slap the ProfessorHost

1:26

This or Let's Get It On.

J

JCHost

1:28

There's another discussion, right.

J

JCHost

1:30

So for Mar- if, if it, there's one song per artist.

S

Slap the ProfessorHost

1:34

Distant Lover.

S

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

1:34

I'm hot just like a flame.

J

JCHost

1:36

Really?

S

Slap the ProfessorHost

1:36

Distant Lover.

S

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

1:38

I lose my cool.

S

Slap the ProfessorHost

1:38

Yeah.

J

JCHost

1:38

I think this is it, if you talking about-

S

Slap the ProfessorHost

1:41

For the Let's Get It On?

J

JCHost

1:43

Yeah.

J

JCHost

1:43

I don't know.

S

Slap the ProfessorHost

1:44

I think-

J

JCHost

1:44

I don't know

S

Slap the ProfessorHost

1:44

... no, it's Let's Get It On-

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