2021 was a great year for R&B. Here are songs from Jazmine Sullivan, SZA, Syd, Summer Walker, Mariah the Scientist, Snoh Aalegra, Doja Cat, and more that defined the year ...

Alicia Keys high-key released a banging R&B album in 2021 called Keys. The very smooth "come hither" track “Come for Me (Unlocked)” appears on disc two of this 27-song, two-disc project.

One of the most beautiful, tender R&B love songs of the year is not even romantic, at least not primarily.

Our list of 2021's 50 best songs includes Taylor Swift, Lil Nas X, Adele, Little Simz, Tyler, the Creator, Jon Batiste and Doja Cat.