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Soulful Winter Ballads: R&B's Best Songs for Cozy Nights In

From Alex Isley to Toni Braxton, this is the playlist you need as the temperature drops.


Welcome to a soulful journey through the winter season, where R&B's most emotive ballads set the stage for cozy nights in. As the temperature dips, there's a charm in immersing oneself in heartfelt melodies that warm the soul. These timeless tracks, spanning decades, encapsulate the essence of love, longing, and introspection, making them perfect companions for the chilly evenings ahead.

Here's a curated list of R&B's finest winter ballads, each song carrying its own narrative and emotional depth:

  • "Let's Stay Together" - Al Green (1972)

  • "Sweet Love" - Anita Baker (1986)

  • "All My Life" - K-Ci & JoJo (1997)

  • "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" - D'Angelo (2000)

  • "Say Yes" - Floetry (2003)

  • "Adorn" - Miguel (2012)

  • "Boo'd Up" - Ella Mai (2018)

  • "Grow" - Samm Henshaw (2019)

  • Good & Plenty (Remix)" - Masego, Lucky Daye, And Alex Isley (2022)

  • "When It Comes To You" - Fridayy (2023)

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