As we continue to celebrate Black History Month, look back at these 10 essential R&B songs that not only shaped the way R&B music was perceived 50 years ago but have also maintained relevancy today.

THE WEEK’S MOST POPULAR SONGS RANKED BY MAINSTREAM R&B/HIP-HOP RADIO AIRPLAY DETECTIONS, AS MEASURED BY MEDIABASE AND PROVIDED BY LUMINATE. STATIONS ARE ELECTRONICALLY MONITORED 24 HOURS A DAY ...

For several years, some people have claimed that R&B is dead. That's not true and never has been. Just like any other genre, R&B has simply evolved. The '90s sounded different than the '70s era ...

THE WEEK’S MOST POPULAR SONGS RANKED BY ADULT R&B RADIO AIRPLAY DETECTIONS, AS MEAURED BY MEDIABASE AND PROVIDED BY LUMINATE. STATIONS ARE ELECTRONICALLY MONITORED 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK.

In 1991, this song went all the way to No.3 on the Hot R&B/Hip Hop songs chart. After suffering through heartache Deborah Cox is surprised to find a new love possessing the key to her heart.

Compiled by the Official Charts Company, the UK's biggest Hip Hop and R&B songs of the week, based on sales of downloads, CDs, vinyl and other formats, across a seven day period.