Best Selling R&B Soul Songs on the Universal label
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1 record label: Universal 006026
chart position: RandB #7, US #1, UK #2
written by: Chamillionaire, Juan Salinas, Oscar Salinas and Krayzie Bone
album: The Sound of Revenge
 		Chamillionaire featuring Krayzie Bone Ridin'
2006 Universal
2 record label: Universal 40379 (UK)
chart position: RandB #4, UK #1
written by: Nelly, El DeBarge, Etterlene Jordan, Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, Randy Edelman and William DeBarge
album: Sweatsuit
 		Nelly My Place -- Flap Your Wings
2004 Universal
3 record label: Universal 652
chart position: RandB #9, US #3, UK #2
written by: Lumidee, Edwin Perez, Steven Marsden, Busta Rhymes and Fabolous
album: Almost Famous
 		Lumidee Never Leave You (Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh)
2003 Universal
4 record label: Universal 002704
chart position: RandB #1, US #1, UK #24
written by: Fat Joe, Remy Ma and Scott Storch
album: True Story
 		Terror Squad ft. Fat Joe & Remy Lean Back
2004 Universal
5 record label: Universal 153296
chart position: US #2, UK #61
written by: Anders Bagge, Arnthor Birgisson and Deetah (as Claudia Ogalde)
album: Revelation
 		98 Degrees Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche)
2000 Universal
6 record label: Universal 0121577432
chart position: RandB #5, US #7, UK #7
written by: Nelly (as Cornell Haynes Jr.) and Jason Epperson
album: Country Grammar
 		Nelly Country Grammar (Hot Shit)
2000 Universal
7 record label: Universal 002570
chart position: RandB #14, US #4, UK #6
written by: Nicole Albino, Natalie Albino, Cordel Burrell, Luis Diaz, Paul George, Curtis Bedeau, Gerald Charles
album: Nina Sky
 		Nina Sky featuring Jabba Move Ya Body
2004 Universal
8 record label: Universal 015310
chart position: UK #1, RandB #40, US #13, US AC #17
written by: Afroman (as Joseph
album: The Good Times
 		Afroman Because I Got High
2001 Universal
9 record label: Universal 20895 2
chart position: RandB #4, US #3
written by: Ali, Kyjuan, Murphy Lee, Nelly and Trackboyz
album: Nellyville
 		Nelly ft. Kyjuan, Ali & Murphy Lee Air Force Ones
2002 Universal
10 record label: Universal 001055
chart position: RandB #54, US #7, UK #111
written by: Baby Bash, Frankie J and Nathan Perez
album: Tha Smokin' Nephew
 		Baby Bash featuring Frankie J Suga Suga
2003 Universal
11 record label: Kedar/Universal 56002
chart position: RandB #1, US #12, UK #12
written by: Erykah Badu and Jaborn Jamal
album: Baduizm
comments: [neo soul reggae]
 		Erykah Badu On and On
1997 Kedar/Universal
12 record label: Universal 1153
chart position: RandB #1, US #61, UK #30
written by: Erykah Badu and Tracy Scott
album: Baduizm
comments: [slow jam]
 		Erykah Badu Next Lifetime
1997 Universal
13 record label: Universal Motown
chart position: RandB #1, US #43
written by: Andrea Martin, Robert Littlejohn Jr., Leon Carr and Earl Shulman
album: The Bridge
comments: [slow jam]
 		Melanie Fiona It Kills Me
2009 Universal Motown
14 record label: Universal Republic 8491
chart position: UK #7, US #9, R&B #119
written by: Amy Winehouse
album: Back to Black
 		Amy Winehouse Rehab
2006 Universal Republic
15 record label: Universal 156257
chart position: RandB #1, US #14
written by: Mr. Cheeks (as Terrance Kelly), Bink (as Roosevelt Harrell), Leonard Caston, Anita Poree and Frank Wil
album: John P. Kelly
 		Mr. Cheeks Lights, Camera, Action!
2001 Universal
16 record label: Universal 1378
chart position: RandB #50, UK #5, US #63
written by: Canibus (as Germaine Williams), Walter Murphy, Andre Levins, Roosevelt Harrell III and Mr. Cheeks
album: Hempstead High
comments: [hip hop]
 		A Plus Enjoy Yourself
1999 Universal
17 record label: Universal 56039
chart position: RandB #5, US #18
written by: Tony Dofat, Heavy D and Herbert Brown
album: Waterbed Hev
 		Heavy D Big Daddy
1997 Universal
18 record label: Universal (UK)
chart position: UK #5
written by: Taio Cruz
album: Departure
 		Taio Cruz featuring Luciana Come On Girl
2008 Universal
19 record label: Universal 56008
chart position: RandB #10, US #18
written by: Stanley Brown, Myron and Alex Cantrall (as Alex
album: The Final Tic
comments: [hip hop]
 		Crucial Conflict Hay
1996 Universal
20 record label: Universal 004367
chart position: RandB #52, US #19
written by: Akon and Baby Bash
album: Super Saucy
 		Baby Bash featuring Akon Baby I'm Back
2005 Universal
21 record label: Universal 40396 (UK)
chart position: UK #5, US #58
written by: Nelly, Dorian Moore, Tegemold Newton and Curtis Mayfield
album: Sweat
comments: Derrty Album Cut
 		Nelly featuring Christina Aguilera Tilt Ya Head Back
2004 Universal
22 record label: Universal 56175
chart position: RandB #13, US #28, UK #35
written by: Canibus (as Germaine Williams), Wyclef Jean and Jerry Wonder
album: Canibus
comments: [rap]
 		Canibus Second Round K.O.
1998 Universal
23 record label: Universal Republic 008491
chart position: RandB #87, US #78, UK #18
written by: Amy Winehouse
album: Back to Black
 		Amy Winehouse featuring Ghostface Killah You Know I'm No Good
2007 Universal Republic
24 record label: Universal 20957 2
chart position: RandB #9, US #32
written by: Jazze Pha, Johnta Austin, Bryan Michael Cox and Kevin Hicks
album: I Care 4 U
comments: [slow jam]
 		Aaliyah Come Over
2003 Universal
25 record label: Universal 56001
chart position: RandB #11, US #32
written by: Eddie Vedder, Stone Gossard and Jack Irons
album: Moods...Moments
comments: [slow jam]
 		Monifah You
1996 Universal
26 record label: Kedar/Universal
chart position: RandB #1, US #61, UK #30
written by: Erykah Badu and Tracy Scott
album: Live
 		Erykah Badu Tyrone
1997 Kedar/Universal
27 record label: Universal 1019
chart position: RandB #63, US #35, US dance #6
written by: Maxwell (as Musze) and Itaal Shur
album: Feels So Good
 		Lina Santiago Feels So Good (Show Me Your Love)
1996 Universal
28 record label: Universal 56163
chart position: RandB #5, US #31
written by: Sam Dees
album: Ol Skool
comments: [slow jam]
 		Ol Skool featuring Keith Sweat & Xscape Am I Dreaming
1998 Universal
29 record label: Universal 4375 11
chart position: RandB #51, US #3, UK #1, US AC #34
written by: Nelly and Jayson Bridges
album: Suit
 		Nelly featuring Tim McGraw Over and Over
2004 Universal
30 record label: Universal 40414 (UK)
chart position: UK #6, US #64
written by: Nelly , Jayson "Koko" Bridges and G. Kemp
album: Suit
 		Nelly N Dey Say
2005 Universal
31 record label: Universal Motown
chart position: US #7, UK #22, RandB #104
written by: Clinton Sparks, Akon and Durrone Moore
album: Konvicted [deluxe edition]
 		Akon Sorry, Blame It On Me
2007 Universal Motown
32 record label: Universal
chart position: UK #7
written by: Nelly, Scott Storch and Justin Timberlake
album: Nellyville
comments: [hip hop]
 		Nelly ft. Justin Timberlake Work It
2003 Universal
33 record label: Universal 201011
chart position: RandB #10, US #15, UK #11
written by: Jason
album: Country Grammar
 		Nelly E.I.
2000 Universal
34 record label: Universal 208621
chart position: US dance #3
written by: Tim Lee, Steve
album: Put It on Paper
comments: [gospel, dance]
 		Ann Nesby featuring Ricky Dillard & New G Let Your Will Be Done
2002 Universal
35 record label: Universal 156246
chart position: US #6, UK #29, US AC #4
written by: David Frank and Steve Kipner
album: 98 Degrees and Rising
 		98 Degrees The Hardest Thing
1999 Universal
36 record label: Universal
chart position: UK #2
album: Hear My Cry
comments: [dance, house]
 		Sonique Sky
2000 Universal
37 record label: Universal Motown
chart position: UK #9, US dance #1
written by: David Guetta, Sandy Vee and Rico Love
album: Here I Am
 		Kelly Rowland featuring David Guetta Commander
2010 Universal Motown
38 record label: Universal 1574
chart position: US #13, US AC #4
written by: Dan Hill and Keith Stegall
album: 98 Degrees and Rising
 		98 Degrees I Do (Cherish You)
1999 Universal
39 record label: Universal Republic Digital
chart position: RandB #9, US #24
written by: 2 Pistols, Erik Ortiz, Kevin Crowe, T Pain and A.Smith
album: Death Before Dishonor
 		2 Pistols ft. T-Pain & Tay Dizm She Got It
2008 Universal Republic
40 record label: Universal (UK)
chart position: UK #19
written by: Enrique Iglesias, Lionel Richie and Paul Barry
album: Encore
 		Lionel Richie featuring Enrique Iglesias To Love a Woman
2003 Universal
41 record label: Universal 56313
chart position: US Dance #7
written by: Richard Bush and Rocco Notte
album: Breaking Through
 		Jennifer Holliday A Woman's Got Power
1999 Universal
42 record label: Universal 40434
chart position: RandB #14, US #69
written by: Young Rome, Rico Love, Dwayne Nesmith, Pierre Medor and Rufus Moore
album: Naked
comments: [hip hop]
 		Marques Houston ft. Young Rome All Because Of You
2005 Universal
43 record label: Universal 1838 11
chart position: RandB #51, UK #36, US #103
written by: Alan Tew (sample), Jason Epperson and Nelly
album: Da Derrty Versions: The Reinvention
comments: [hip hop]
 		Nelly Iz U
2003 Universal
44 record label: Universal
chart position: RandB #59, US #24
written by: Nelly, Jung Tru, King Jacob, Jazze Pha and Zachary Wallace
album: The Longest Yard: Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture
comments: [hip hop]
 		Nelly ft. Jung Tru & King Jacob Errtime
2005 Universal
45 record label: Universal (UK)
chart position: US AC #9
written by: Gary Jackson, Raynard Miner and Carl Smith
album: Soul Speak
 		Michael McDonald (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher
2008 Universal
46 record label: Universal 40261
chart position: RandB #96, UK #28
written by: Nelly and Jason Epperson
album: Country Grammar
comments: [hip hop]
 		Nelly Batter Up
2001 Universal
47 record label: Universal 56114
chart position: RandB #19, US #55, UK #51
written by: Tracey Lee
album: Many Facez
comments: [hip hop]
 		Tracey Lee The Theme (It's Party Time)
1997 Universal
48 record label: Universal 203272
chart position: US #34, US AC #13
written by: Nick Lachey, Anders Bagge, Arnthor Birgisson and Justin Jeffre
album: Revelation
 		98 Degrees My Everything
2000 Universal
49 record label: Universal Motown
chart position: RandB #16, US #95
written by: Erykah Badu and James Poyser
album: New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh)
 		Erykah Badu Window Seat
2010 Universal Motown
50 record label: Universal 9808300
chart position: UK #25
 		Puff Daddy (P. Diddy) Let's Get Ill
2003 Universal
51 record label: Universal 56216
chart position: RandB #17, US #88
weeksinr&bchart: 20
album: Talk Show
comments: [slow jam]
 		Shae Jones Talk Show Shhh...
1999 Universal
52 record label: Universal 5425
written by: Scott Storch, Chamillionaire, Lil' Flip
album: The Sound of Revenge
 		Chamillionaire featuring Lil' Flip Turn It Up
2005 Universal
53 record label: Cash Money 860956 Universal
chart position: RandB #19, US #65
written by: Juvenile (as Terius Gray)
album: Project English
 		Juvenile Set It Off
2001 Cash Money Univer
54 record label: Universal Motown
chart position: UK #54, US #75
written by: Nelly (as Cornell Haynes Jr.), Andrew Harr, Jermaine Jackson [Mayne Zane] and Keri Hilson
album: 5.0
comments: [album cut]
 		Nelly featuring Keri Hilson Liv Tonight
2010 Universal Motown
55 record label: Universal 56022
chart position: RandB #28, US #51, UK #42
weeksinr&bchart: 20
written by: Mr. Cheeks (as Terrance Kelly)
album: Legal Drug Money
comments: [hip hop] samples 'Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll' by Vaughan Mason and Crew
 		The Lost Boyz featuring Tha Dogg Pound Music Makes Me High
1996 Universal
56 record label: NPG/Universal 006371
chart position: RandB #83, US #60, UK #43
written by: Prince
album: 3121
 		Prince Black Sweat
2006 NPG/Universal
57 record label: Kedar/Universal
chart position: RandB #30, UK #47
written by: Erykah Badu and Robert Bradford
album: Live
 		Erykah Badu Apple Tree (To Be Free)
1997 Kedar/Universal
58 record label: Universal 48055 (UK)
chart position: RandB #39, UK #50
weeksinr&bchart: 13
written by: Rahsaan Patterson, Roy Pennon, Keith Crouch and Glenn Mckinney
album: Rahsaan Patterson
comments: [RandB chart position is for RandB airplay charts]
 		Rahsaan Patterson Stop By
1997 Universal
59 record label: Universal 53088
chart position: UK #50
written by: Chico DeBarge and El DeBarge
album: Long Time No See
comments: [neo slow jam]
 		Chico DeBarge Iggin' Me
1998 Universal
60 record label: Universal Motown
chart position: RandB #17
album: Intimacy: Album III
comments: [slow jam]
 		Kem Why Would You Stay?
2010 Universal Motown
61 record label: Universal 56131
chart position: RandB #23, US #52
written by: Mr. Cheeks (as Terrance Kelly)
album: Love, Peace and Nappiness
 		The Lost Boyz Me and My Crazy World
1997 Universal
62 record label: Universal 40199 (UK)
chart position: UK #51
written by: J. Johnson, D.J.Thomas, S.Linzer
comments: [hip hop]
 		Rimes featuring Shaila Prospere It's Over
1999 Universal
63 record label: Universal 56203 (UK)
chart position: UK #53
written by: Jane Eugene, Rakim, Carl McIntosh and Steve Nichol
album: The 18th Letter
 		Rakim Stay a While
1998 Universal
64 record label: Universal Motown 21859 2
chart position: RandB #22, US #84
album: One Man Band Man
comments: [hip hop]
 		Swizz Beatz Money In The Bank
2007 Universal Motown
65 record label: Universal 21178 1
chart position: RandB #23, US #70
written by: Teena Marie and Mannie Fresh (as Byron Thomas)
 		Teena Marie featuring Baby Still in Love
2004 Universal
66 record label: Universal Republic 12629 11
chart position: RandB #19, US #114
album: Testimony: Vol. 2, Love and Politics
comments: [album cut]
 		India.Arie featuring Musiq Soulchild Chocolate High
2009 Universal Republic
67 record label: Universal 003154
chart position: RandB #18, US #52
written by: Chad Hugo, Nelly and Pharrell Williams
album: Sweat
 		Nelly Flap Your Wings
2004 Universal
68 record label: Universal 40244
chart position: UK #54
written by: Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte
album: Fabulous
comments: [disco dance]
 		Sheena Easton Giving Up, Giving In
2000 Universal
69 record label: Universal 1277
chart position: RandB #18
written by: Chico DeBarge and James DeBarge
album: Long Time No See
comments: [slow jam]
 		Chico DeBarge No Guarantee
1997 Universal
70 record label: Universal
chart position: UK #57
album: Love, Peace and Nappiness
 		The Lost Boyz Love, Peace and Nappiness
1997 Universal
71 record label: Universal 40462 (UK)
chart position: UK #60
written by: Prince
album: 3121
 		Prince Fury
2006 Universal
72 record label: Universal Motown
chart position: UK #61
written by: Claude Kelly
album: Freedom
 		Akon We Don't Care
2009 Universal Motown
73 record label: Universal 2
chart position: UK #62
comments: [reggae]
 		Aswad featuring Easther Bennett Shy Guy
2002 Universal
74 record label: Universal 56032
chart position: RandB #31, US #60
weeksinr&bchart: 20
written by: Mr. Cheeks, Raymond Rogers, James Mtume and Reggie Lucas
album: Legal Drug Money
comments: samples 'What Cha Gonna Do With My Lovin' by Stephanie Mills
 		The Lost Boyz Get Up
1997 Universal
75 record label: Universal 21524 1
chart position: RandB #25, US #90
album: There's Something About Remy: Based On A True Story
comments: [hip hop]
 		Remy Ma Conceited (There's Something About Remy)
2005 Universal
76 record label: Universal 3277
chart position: RandB #25, US #79
written by: Pimpin', Gerald Tiller and Parlae
album: Dem Franchize Boyz
 		Dem Franchize Boyz White Tee's
2004 Universal
77 record label: Cash Money 860962 Universal
chart position: RandB #27, US #65
written by: Juvenile (as Terius Gray)
album: Project English
comments: [hip hop]
 		Juvenile From Her Mama (Mama Got Ass)
2001 Cash Money Univer
78 record label: Universal Motown
chart position: UK #66
written by: Busta Rhymes (as Trevor Smith Jr.) and Jelly Roll
album: Back on My B.S.
 		Busta Rhymes featuring Estelle World Go Round
2009 Universal Motown
79 record label: Universal
chart position: RandB #22
weeksinr&bchart: 14
written by: Eric B., Clark Kent, Rakim, Chuck D, Eric Sadler and Hank Shocklee
album: The 18th Letter
comments: [album cut] [RandB chart position is for RandB airplay charts]
 		Rakim Guess Who's Back
1997 Universal
80 record label: Universal 440 064 692
chart position: RandB #25, US #107
album: One Man
comments: [slow jam]
 		Tank One Man
2002 Universal
81 record label: Universal Motown 010585
chart position: RandB #22, US #88
written by: Erykah Badu , 9th Wonder, Fritz Baskett, Clarence McDonald and David Shields
album: New Amerykah, Pt. 1 (4th World War)
 		Erykah Badu Honey
2007 Universal Motown
82 record label: Universal 21290
chart position: RandB #52, US #69
written by: Adina Howard, Krayzie Bone, Juan Salinas & Oscar Salinas
album: The Process
 		Play-N-Skillz Featuring Krayzie Bone & Adina Howard Freaks
2004 Universal
83 record label: Universal Motown
chart position: RandB #24
written by: Kem and Melanie Sharee Rutherford
album: Intimacy: Album III
comments: [neo soul album cut]
 		Kem featuring Chrisette Michele If It's Love
2011 Universal Motown
84 record label: Universal 158183
chart position: RandB #27, US #104
written by: Shawn Stockman
album: Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya
 		Boyz II Men Pass You By
2000 Universal
85 record label: Universal 40443
chart position: UK #74
written by: Damian Marley
album: Welcome to Jamrock
comments: [reggae dancehall]
 		Damian Marley The Master Has Come Back
2005 Universal
86 record label: Universal Motown
chart position: UK #76
written by: C. David, J. Abbott, G. Black, S. Solanki, B. Holland, L. Dozier and E. Holland Jr.
album: Signed Sealed Delivered
 		Craig David One More Lie (Standing In The Shadows)
2010 Universal Motown
87 record label: Universal Republic
chart position: UK #79
written by: Mike Campbell, Don Henley and J.D. Souther
album: Testimony: Vol. 1, Life and Relationship
 		India.Arie The Heart of the Matter
2008 Universal Republic
88 record label: Universal 015542
chart position: RandB #96, US #79
written by: Amanda Perez
album: Where You At?
comments: [slow jam]
 		Amanda Perez Never
2002 Universal
89 record label: Universal 158443
chart position: RandB #40, US #80
written by: Shep Crawford
album: Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya
comments: [slow jam]
 		Boyz II Men Thank You in Advance
2000 Universal
90 record label: Universal 56012
chart position: US #78
written by: Andy Goldmark and Mark Mueller
album: Feels So Good
comments: [love song]
 		Lina Santiago Just Because I Love You
1996 Universal
91 record label: Universal Motown
chart position: RandB #30, US #83
album: One Man Band Man
comments: [hip hop]
 		Swizz Beatz It's Me Snitches
2007 Universal Motown
92 record label: Universal Music
chart position: UK #85
written by: Errol Brown
album: Still Sexy The Album
 		Errol Brown Still Sexy (Yes U Are)
2001 Universal Music
93 record label: Universal 000239
chart position: RandB #27, US #58
written by: Bettye Crutcher, Jason
album: Nellyville
 		Nelly Pimp Juice
2003 Universal
94 record label: Universal Motown
chart position: RandB #82, US #122
written by: Busta Rhymes, Bernard Edwards Jr., Jadakiss, Lil Wayne and Debbie Coda
album: Back on My B.S.
 		Busta Rhymes featuring Young Jeezy & Jadakiss Arab Money
2008 Universal Motown
95 record label: Universal 21190 2
chart position: RandB #30, US #103
album: Living Legends
 		Eightball & MJG featuring P. Diddy You Don't Want Drama
2004 Universal
96 record label: Universal 15283
chart position: RandB #32, US #87
written by: Sam Barnes, Ludacris, Keith Murray, Jean Claude Olivier, LL Cool J and Pharrell Williams
album: FUBU: The Good Life Comp.
comments: [hip hop]
 		Ludacris, LL Cool J & Keith Murray Fatty Girl
2001 Universal
97 record label: Universal 40173(UK)
chart position: UK #86
written by: Michael Nesmith
 		P.P. Arnold Different Drum
1998 Universal
98 record label: DTP/Universal
chart position: RandB #40, US #89
 		Chingy featuring Amerie Fly Like Me
2007 DTP/Universal
99 record label: Universal 003357
chart position: RandB #99, US #87
album: Player's Paradise
comments: [hip hop]
 		Nitty Nasty Girl
2005 Universal
100 record label: Universal 158986
chart position: RandB #40, US #90
written by: Snoop Dogg, Battlecat, O. Thompson and Tyrese
comments: [hip hop]
 		Snoop Dogg Just a Baby Boy
2001 Universal


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