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A song about waiting for a partner to treat you properly.

A celebration of pure, uncomplicated love set to a house music beat.

A nostalgic look at suburban teenage life in the late 1970s.

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony developed in Cleveland and connected with Eazy-E's Ruthless Records as their music reached a wider audience. The group's style combines quick rhythmic rapping with melody and vocal harmony....

Janet Jackson's recording career took a decisive turn with Control in 1986, made with producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Its mixture of funk, synthesizers, dance rhythms and vocal arrangements established a musical...

Based on a poem by Wyn Cooper about having fun and drinking beer.

Written as a love song for the movie "Romeo Is Bleeding."

A dance track about longing and desire.

Written as a tribute to Hawkins' mother.

Raphael Saadiq first became widely known as a lead singer and bassist with Tony! Toni! Tone!, working alongside D'Wayne Wiggins. The group's albums The Revival, Sons of Soul and House of Music established a catalog...

A teen pop song about young love and infatuation.

Written as an apology song for a failed relationship.

Billie Joe Armstrong's struggles with anxiety and panic attacks.

Madonna is a singer, songwriter and producer whose first single, Everybody, appeared in 1982. Her early albums connect dance rhythms with concise pop songs; later records range from the ballads of Bedtime Stories to...

A plea to save a failing relationship.

A reflection on faith and personal beliefs.

Brandy Norwood developed as both a television performer and recording artist while still a teenager. Her 1994 self-titled album joined R&B, pop and hip-hop elements, with I Wanna Be Down among its early songs. Never...

Biggie's smooth-talking alter ego and luxurious lifestyle.

A high-energy dance track with suggestive lyrics.

A playful reggae fusion track about Shaggy's romantic appeal.

Inspired by the Audrey Hepburn film of the same name.

A duet about the pain of a broken relationship.

A sensual neo-soul song with multiple interpretations.

Van Halen developed through Pasadena parties and Los Angeles clubs before its self-titled 1978 debut. The early band joined Eddie Van Halen's elaborate guitar work with David Lee Roth's vocals, Alex Van Halen's drums...

A smooth R&B track featuring Biggie's rap verses.

A sweet love song comparing affection to candy.

Inspired by the diverse characters one might encounter at a carnival.

Michael Jackson moved from childhood performances with the Jackson 5 into a separate adult solo career. Off the Wall combined funk, disco and soul, while Thriller brought pop, rock and R&B into a broader studio...

Vanessa Williams studied musical theater at Syracuse University after growing up with music-teacher parents. Her recording career began with The Right Stuff in 1988, followed by The Comfort Zone and Save the Best for...

Real McCoy developed as a Berlin-based recording project involving Olaf 'O-Jay' Jeglitza and Frank 'Quickmix' Hassas. Early records used the name M.C. Sar & the Real McCoy, including a rap adaptation of Pump Up the...

A teen R&B song about constant thoughts of a crush.

A techno remake of a traditional American folk song.

Written about infidelity and the complexities of relationships.

A tribute to Tupac's mother, Afeni Shakur.

A reflection on personal growth and change.

Alex Party was a dance-music project built around brothers Paolo and Gianni Visnadi and DJ Alex Natale. Their productions circulated in the early-1990s club scene, including Ibiza, before Don't Give Me Your Life...

The Outhere Brothers is the Chicago dance-rap partnership of lyricist Malik and producer Hula, also known as Keith Mayberry and Lamar Mahone. Its music connects explicit party raps with club production. The group's...

Discusses the need for personal space in relationships.

Stevie B emerged from South Florida as a singer, songwriter and producer associated with the Miami dance scene. Party Your Body developed from a regional release into a club success in 1987 and became the title of...

The longing and desire for a romantic interest.

Michael Jackson moved from childhood performances with the Jackson 5 into a separate adult solo career. Off the Wall combined funk, disco and soul, while Thriller brought pop, rock and R&B into a broader studio...

Jade was an R&B vocal trio comprising Tonya Kelly, Joi Marshall and Di Reed. Their musical backgrounds included jazz, Motown and gospel. The 1992 Giant Records debut Jade to the Max placed those voices in the new...

A sweet love song about doing everything for a partner.

A song about the daily routines and struggles of life.

Samples Tom Tom Club's "Genius of Love" and expresses feelings of romantic fantasy.

A smooth hip-hop track showcasing the group's lyrical skills.

A bold expression of female sexuality.

A cover of Richie Havens' Woodstock performance for the "Panther" soundtrack.

A sensual R&B song about physical intimacy.

Stevie B emerged from South Florida as a singer, songwriter and producer associated with the Miami dance scene. Party Your Body developed from a regional release into a club success in 1987 and became the title of...