Best R&B/Soul Songs in Australia

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I Hate You cover
I Hate You

Ariana

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Dancing On the Ceiling cover
Dancing On the Ceiling

Lionel Richie

3
Blinding Lights cover
Blinding Lights

The Weeknd

4
No Broke Boys cover
No Broke Boys

Tinashe

5
Billie Jean cover
Billie Jean

Michael Jackson

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I Will Survive cover
I Will Survive

Gloria Gaynor

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Easy Lover cover
Easy Lover

Philip Bailey

8
Teardrops cover
Teardrops

Womack & Womack

9
September cover
September

Earth, Wind & Fire

10
When Doves Cry cover
When Doves Cry

Prince

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80Deg cover
80Deg

Audrey

12
Part-Time Lover cover
Part-Time Lover

Céline Dion & Stevie Wonder

13
I Wanna Dance With Somebody cover
I Wanna Dance With Somebody

Whitney Houston

14
Freeway of Love cover
Freeway of Love

Aretha Franklin

15
Knock On Wood cover
Knock On Wood

Amii Stewart

16
Young Hearts Run Free cover
Young Hearts Run Free

Candi Staton

17
Raspberry Beret cover
Raspberry Beret

Prince & The Revolution

18
I Feel for You cover
I Feel for You

Chaka Khan

19
Little L cover
Little L

Jamiroquai

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All Night Long cover
All Night Long

Lionel Richie

21
Nutbush City Limits cover
Nutbush City Limits

Ike & Tina Turner

22
I Just Called To Say I Love You cover
I Just Called To Say I Love You

Céline Dion & Stevie Wonder

23
Sexual Healing cover
Sexual Healing

Marvin Gaye

24
Lady Marmalade cover
Lady Marmalade

LaBelle

25
Boogie Wonderland cover
Boogie Wonderland

Earth, Wind & Fire

26
Waterfalls cover
Waterfalls

TLC

27
No Scrubs cover
No Scrubs

TLC

28
End of the Road cover
End of the Road

Boyz II Men

29
Cream cover
Cream

Prince

30
The Best (Edit) cover
The Best (Edit)

Tina Turner

31
Kiss from a Rose cover
Kiss from a Rose

Seal

32
Best of My Love cover
Best of My Love

The Emotions

33
Let's Groove cover
Let's Groove

Earth, Wind & Fire

34
You Should Be Dancing cover
You Should Be Dancing

Bee Gees

35
That's the Way (I Like It) cover
That's the Way (I Like It)

KC and the Sunshine Band

36
She Works Hard for the Money cover
She Works Hard for the Money

Donna Summer

37
Unpretty cover
Unpretty

TLC

38
Flashdance... What A Feeling ('95 Version) cover
Flashdance... What A Feeling ('95 Version)

Irene Cara

39
Back to Black cover
Back to Black

Amy Winehouse

40
Mamma Mia cover
Mamma Mia

ABBA

Best radio stations for R&B / Soul

Australian listeners have a unique ear for music that bridges the gap between legendary floor-fillers and the freshest chart-toppers. Right now, the airwaves across the country are vibrating with a distinctive blend of high-energy anthems and soulful classics that keep the mood upbeat from Sydney to Perth. Whether you are tuning in during a morning commute or setting the vibe for a weekend barbecue, the current top tracks reflect a deep appreciation for rhythm, melody, and nostalgia. This eclectic mix ensures there is something for every generation, blending the sophisticated production of modern hits with the timeless appeal of the greats.

Leading the pack is a fascinating combination of modern R&B and legendary disco. Tinashe’s "No Broke Boys" brings a sharp, contemporary edge to the rotation, while The Weeknd’s "Blinding Lights" continues its dominant run, proving that synth-heavy, retro-inspired sounds are a permanent fixture in the local charts. However, it is the enduring power of the classics that truly defines the Australian listening experience. Tracks like Gloria Gaynor’s "I Will Survive" and ABBA’s "Mamma Mia" remain absolute essentials, sparking singalongs in every corner of the country. This synergy between the present and the past is further highlighted by the inclusion of Earth, Wind & Fire’s "September" and the smooth grooves of Womack & Womack’s "Teardrops," ensuring that the playlist remains diverse and engaging.

From the iconic hooks of Philip Bailey on "Easy Lover" to the feel-good energy of Lionel Richie’s "Dancing On the Ceiling," these stations offer a curated journey through music history. The inclusion of Audrey’s "80Deg" shows a growing appetite for smooth soul, while the heartwarming, familiar tones of Club Nouveau’s "Lean On Me" provide a perfect bridge between generations. This selection represents the very best of what is currently trending across Australian radio, capturing a spirit that is both globally relevant and locally loved. It is a soundtrack designed for those who value quality production and infectious energy.