Safe Pick

(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay

Otis Redding

A relaxed soul standard with a comfortable melody, gentle pacing, and famous whistle ending.

Difficulty: 3/10 Crowd: 7/10 Singalong: 6/10

Male Mid Any Voice Beginner Family

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(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman

Aretha Franklin

An expressive soul favorite that balances intimate verses with a chorus built for emotional release.

Difficulty: 8/10 Crowd: 9/10 Singalong: 8/10

Female Mid Female High Any Voice Family

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1, 2 Step

Ciara ft. Missy Elliott

A sleek dance-floor groove built around a crisp count-off hook and playful swagger.

Difficulty: 5/10 Crowd: 8/10 Singalong: 8/10

Female Mid Any Voice Beginner Family

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Requires Strong Vocals

16 Carriages

Beyoncé

A emotional pop | r&b pick with a female high fit and solid karaoke recognition.

Difficulty: 8/10 Crowd: 8/10 Singalong: 6/10

Female High Any Voice Family

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Crowd Favorite

1999

Prince

A groove-first favorite with rhythmic phrasing, a punchy refrain, and strong crowd energy.

Difficulty: 6/10 Crowd: 8/10 Singalong: 9/10

Male Mid Male High Any Voice Family

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Crowd Favorite

24K Magic

Bruno Mars

A emotional pop | r&b pick with a male high fit and solid karaoke recognition.

Difficulty: 7/10 Crowd: 8/10 Singalong: 6/10

Male High Any Voice Family

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Requires Strong Vocals

34+35

Ariana Grande

A emotional pop | r&b pick with a female high fit and solid karaoke recognition.

Difficulty: 8/10 Crowd: 8/10 Singalong: 6/10

Female High Any Voice Explicit

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Crowd Favorite

7 rings

Ariana Grande

A lavish half-sung flex with a clipped hook and sharp rhythmic attitude.

Difficulty: 7/10 Crowd: 8/10 Singalong: 8/10

Female Mid Any Voice Explicit

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A House Is Not a Home

Luther Vandross

A House Is Not a Home: reflective R&B/soul song with expressive phrasing and strong crowd recognition.

Difficulty: 10/10 Crowd: 6/10 Singalong: 5/10

Male High Any Voice Family

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High Risk / High Reward

A Long Walk

Jill Scott

Laid-back neo-soul that turns a simple invitation into warm, conversational storytelling.

Difficulty: 7/10 Crowd: 5/10 Singalong: 5/10

Female Mid

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A Song For Mama

Boyz II Men

For singers who enjoy Boyz II Men, A Song For Mama offers a r&b change of pace. Treat it as a performance…

Difficulty: 4/10 Crowd: 7/10 Singalong: 4/10

Male High Beginner Family

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A Song for You

Donny Hathaway

An intimate soul standard that moves from confession to gratitude, demanding emotional honesty and control more than decorative singing.

Difficulty: 9/10 Crowd: 5/10 Singalong: 5/10

Male High

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A Woman’s Worth

Alicia Keys

A emotional r&b | soul pick with a female mid fit and solid karaoke recognition.

Difficulty: 5/10 Crowd: 7/10 Singalong: 5/10

Female Mid Any Voice Beginner Explicit

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High Risk / High Reward

Acquainted

The Weeknd

A nocturnal R&B track with a floating falsetto lead, slow groove, and deliberately detached intimacy.

Difficulty: 8/10 Crowd: 7/10 Singalong: 6/10

Male High Explicit

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Addicted (Amy Winehouse)

Amy Winehouse

Addicted is a r&b pick by Amy Winehouse, best approached as its own performance. It is more likely to land with people…

Difficulty: 5/10 Crowd: 5/10 Singalong: 3/10

Female Mid Explicit

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Adorn

Miguel

Silky modern R&B with a floating falsetto hook and intimate mood.

Difficulty: 8/10 Crowd: 5/10 Singalong: 5/10

Male High

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Crowd Favorite

After the Love Has Gone

Earth, Wind & Fire

An expressive soul favorite that balances intimate verses with a chorus built for emotional release.

Difficulty: 7/10 Crowd: 9/10 Singalong: 8/10

Male Mid Any Voice Family

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Crowd Favorite

Again

Janet Jackson

A rhythm-and-blues staple with a strong groove, responsive phrasing, and a hook the room can follow.

Difficulty: 6/10 Crowd: 9/10 Singalong: 8/10

Female Mid Any Voice Family

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High Risk / High Reward

Ain’t Nobody

Chaka Khan

Ain’t Nobody brings expressive phrasing and strong group-singalong appeal to a party-ready 1980s R&B/soul song from Chaka Khan.

Difficulty: 8/10 Crowd: 8/10 Singalong: 8/10

Female High Any Voice Family

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High Risk / High Reward

Ain’t Too Proud to Beg

The Temptations

Classic Motown pleading powered by tight harmonies and an irresistible refrain.

Difficulty: 7/10 Crowd: 8/10 Singalong: 7/10

Male High Family

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Crowd Favorite

Ain’t No Mountain High Enough

Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell

A classic call-and-response duet with joyful energy and excellent recognition.

Difficulty: 5/10 Crowd: 8/10 Singalong: 8/10

Female Mid Male Mid Duet Beginner Family

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Hidden Gem

Ain’t No Sunshine

Bill Withers

A soulful, simple song that rewards tone, restraint, and emotional delivery.

Difficulty: 4/10 Crowd: 5/10 Singalong: 5/10

Male Low Male Mid Any Voice Beginner Family

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Ain’t No Other Man

Christina Aguilera

A emotional pop | r&b pick with a female high fit and solid karaoke recognition.

Difficulty: 8/10 Crowd: 8/10 Singalong: 6/10

Female High Any Voice Family

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Requires Strong Vocals

Alien Superstar

Beyoncé

A emotional pop | r&b pick with a female high fit and solid karaoke recognition.

Difficulty: 8/10 Crowd: 8/10 Singalong: 6/10

Female High Any Voice Family

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