Classic R&B Wedding DJ – Timeless Anthems for Your Big Day
As a Classic R&B Wedding DJ, my job isn’t just to play great songs — it’s to create a smooth, soulful atmosphere that builds energy, keeps guests engaged, and delivers unforgettable moments on the dancefloor.
If you want your wedding to feature sultry grooves, soulful vocals, and timeless hits, a Classic R&B set is the perfect choice. From 80s soul through to 2000s R&B, this music keeps the dancefloor moving while giving your celebration an elegant, feel-good vibe.
These tracks are universally loved — ideal for first dances, evening peaks, or seamless transitions between genres.
The Classic R&B Wedding DJ Experience
R&B has a unique ability to connect every generation. Older guests feel the nostalgia of Luther Vandross and Anita Baker, while younger ones groove to Usher, Beyoncé, and Chris Brown.
As a Classic R&B Wedding DJ and professional wedding DJ in Hertfordshire, I carefully craft each set to balance energy, romance, and singalong moments. I also blend R&B seamlessly with disco, pop, indie, and club classics to create a personalised, high-energy soundtrack that keeps everyone on the dancefloor.
How R&B Works at a Wedding
Classic R&B works beautifully in multiple ways:
- Smooth early evening set during drinks or dinner
- Peak dance floor set for romantic and sexy grooves
- Blended crossover with disco, Motown, or pop anthems
I regularly combine R&B with:
- 70s & 80s Disco/Funk Wedding DJ favourites
- 90s Pop Wedding DJ floor-fillers
- Kisstory / 2000s Club Classics
This ensures your wedding soundtrack flows naturally and keeps guests engaged.
What Is a Classic R&B Wedding DJ Set?
Expect a high-energy yet smooth mix of:
- 80s Soul Classics
- 90s R&B Floor-Fillers
- 2000s R&B Hits
- Romantic, feel-good ballads
These tracks create soulful, fun, and sexy moments that get everyone dancing without ever feeling forced.
Sample Classic R&B Wedding DJ Playlist
80s Soul & R&B
- Luther Vandross – Never Too Much
- Anita Baker – Sweet Love
- George Benson – Give me the night
- Prince – Kiss
- Michael Jackson – Rock With You
90s R&B Floor-Fillers
- Usher – Yeah
- Montell Jordan – This Is How We Do It
- Brandy & Monica – The Boy Is Mine
- TLC – No Scrubs
- R. Kelly – Ignition (Remix)
2000s R&B Hits
- Santana – Maria Maria
- Alicia Keys – If I Ain’t Got You
- Usher – U Got It Bad
- Chris Brown – Forever
- Ne-Yo – Closer
Classic R&B Wedding DJ Playlist
All your favourite R&B hits in one place — from smooth classics to dancefloor-ready 2000s hits.

Top 30 Most Requested Classic R&B Songs at Weddings
- Never Too Much – Luther Vandross
- Sweet Love – Anita Baker
- I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Whitney Houston
- Kiss – Prince
- Rock With You – Michael Jackson
- Yeah – Usher
- This Is How We Do It – Montell Jordan
- The Boy Is Mine – Brandy & Monica
- No Scrubs – TLC
- Ignition (Remix) – R. Kelly
- Single Ladies – Beyoncé
- If I Ain’t Got You – Alicia Keys
- U Got It Bad – Usher
- Forever – Chris Brown
- So Sick – Ne-Yo
- Always Be My Baby – Mariah Carey
- Waterfalls – TLC
- I Believe I Can Fly – R. Kelly
- My Boo – Usher & Alicia Keys
- Fallin’ – Alicia Keys
- Rock With You – Michael Jackson
- Let’s Stay Together – Al Green
- Superstition – Stevie Wonder
- All My Life – K-Ci & JoJo
- P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) – Michael Jackson
- If You Had My Love – Jennifer Lopez
- Say My Name – Destiny’s Child
- I’ll Make Love To You – Boyz II Men
- Candy – Cameo
- Can’t Take My Eyes Off You – Lauryn Hill
Why Couples Love a Classic R&B Wedding DJ
- Smooth, sexy, and romantic vibes
- Cross-generational appeal
- Works perfectly for early evening or peak dance sets
- Blends seamlessly with disco, Motown, pop, or indie tracks
- Keeps the energy flowing without overpowering guests
- Memorable and timeless music that everyone recognises

Book Your Classic R&B Wedding DJ
If you want a smooth, feel-good, and timeless soundtrack for your wedding, I’d love to bring R&B energy to your celebration.
📞 07886 566 844
📧 andy@herts-events.co.uk













