1
record label: J Records 61888
chart position: RandB #1, US #1, UK #2
written by: Scott Storch, Ne Yo and Kameron Houff
album: Turning Point
Mario
Let Me Love You
2004
J Records
2
record label: LaFace 59149
chart position: RandB #1, US #1, UK #1
written by: Usher, Lil Jon, Sean Garrett, J. Que, Ludacris, Rob McDowell, LRoc and LaMarquis Jefferson
album: Confessions
Usher ft. Lil Jon & Ludacris
Yeah!
2004
LaFace
3
record label: LaFace
chart position: RandB #1, US #1, UK #1
written by: Usher, Jermaine Dupri and Bryan Michael Cox
album: Confessions
comments: [slow jam]
Usher
Burn
2004
LaFace
4
record label: LaFace 57550
chart position: RandB #1, US #1, UK #1
written by: Lil Jon, Ciara, Sean Garrett, Craig Love and LaMarquis Jefferson
album: Goodies
Ciara featuring Petey Pablo
Goodies
2004
LaFace
5
record label: LaFace 66687
chart position: RandB #4, US #2, UK #3
written by: Jazze Pha, Missy Elliott and Ciara
album: Goodies
Ciara featuring Missy Elliott
1, 2 Step
2004
LaFace
6
record label: LaFace 64687 1
chart position: RandB #1, US #1, UK #5
written by: Usher, Alicia Keys, Jermaine Dupri, Adonis Shropshire and Manuel Seal
album: Confessions
Usher & Alicia Keys
My Boo
2004
LaFace
7
record label: Bad Boy
chart position: RandB #2, US #2, UK #1
written by: Mario Winans, Enya, Nicky Ryan, Roma Ryan, Lo Down and Loon
album: Hurt No More
Mario Winans featuring P. Diddy & Enya
I Don't Wanna Know
2004
Bad Boy
8
record label: LaFace
chart position: RandB #1, US #1, UK #5
written by: Usher, Jermaine Dupri and Bryan Michael Cox
album: Confessions
Usher
Confessions (Part II)
2004
LaFace
9
record label: Doggystyle 003574
chart position: RandB #1, US #1, UK #10
written by: Chad Hugo, Snoop Dogg and Pharrell Williams
album: RandG (Rhythm and Gangsta) The Masterpiece
Snoop Dogg featuring Pharrell
Drop It Like It's Hot
2004
Doggystyle
10
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
11
record label: Sho'nuff MusicLine 68177
chart position: RandB #2, US #2, UK #4
written by: Ciara, Dre, Vidal and Ludacris
album: Goodies
Ciara featuring Ludacris
Oh
2004
Sho'nuff MusicLine
12
record label: Columbia 70702
chart position: RandB #3, US #3, UK #4, US dance #1
written by: Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, Rich Harrison, T.I., Lil Wayne and Sean Garrett
album: Destiny Fulfilled
Destiny's Child featuring T.I. & Lil Wayne
Soldier
2004
Columbia
13
record label: So So Def 58460
chart position: RandB #2, US #2, UK #4
written by: J Kwon, Joe Kent and Mark Williams
album: Hood Hop
J-Kwon
Tipsy
2004
So So Def
14
record label: Columbia 70096
chart position: RandB #10, US #3, UK #2, US dance #1
written by: Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, Rodney Jerkins, LaShawn Daniels and Fred Jerkins III
album: Destiny Fulfilled
Destiny's Child
Lose My Breath
2004
Columbia
15
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
16
record label: Island 002304
chart position: RandB #16, US #5, UK #2, US dance #1
written by: Paul Poli and Teedra Moses
album: It's About Time
Christina Milian featuring Fabolous
Dip It Low
2004
Island
17
record label: Def Jam 003482
chart position: RandB #3, US #5, UK #1
written by: Ja Rule, R. Kelly, Irv Gotti and Kendred Smith
album: R.U.L.E.
Ja Rule ft. R. Kelly & Ashanti
Wonderful
2004
Def Jam
18
record label: G Unit 003913
chart position: RandB #2, US #4, UK #5
written by: 50 Cent, The Game, Dr. Dre and Mike Elizondo
album: The Documentary
The Game featuring 50 Cent
How We Do
2004
G Unit
19
record label: Cash Money
chart position: RandB #2, US #1
written by: Daniel Castillo, Juvenile and Soulja Slim
album: Juve the Great
Juvenile featuring Soulja Slim
Slow Motion
2004
Cash Money
20
record label: TVT (UK)
chart position: RandB #2, US #3, UK #10
written by: Big Sam, lil Bo, Lil Jon, Nation Riders, Quint Black and Too $hort
album: Crunk Juice
Lil Jon featuring Usher & Ludacris
Lovers and Friends
2004
TVT
21
record label: Columbia 76853
chart position: RandB #8, US #3, UK #10, US dance #1
written by: Beyoncé, Scott Storch, EST, Angela Beyincé, Pete Bellotte, Giorgio Moroder and Donna Summer
album: Dangerously in Love
Beyoncé
Naughty Girl
2004
Columbia
22
record label: Sucka Free 77009
chart position: RandB #2, US #2, UK #14
written by: Lil' Flip
album: U Gotta Feel Me
Lil' Flip featuring Lea
Sunshine
2004
Sucka Free
23
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
24
record label: J Records 59351
chart position: RandB #1, US #4, UK #18, US AC #12
written by: Alicia Keys
album: The Diary of Alicia Keys
comments: [neo soul]
Alicia Keys
If I Ain't Got You
2004
J Records
25
record label: Aftermath 004142
chart position: RandB #4, US #3
written by: Snoop Dogg, Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo
album: The Massacre
50 Cent
Disco Inferno
2004
Aftermath
26
record label: Capitol 48595
chart position: RandB #3, US #2, UK #26
written by: Chingy
album: Jackpot
Chingy featuring Jason Weaver
One Call Away
2004
Capitol
27
record label: Interscope 003978
chart position: RandB #78, US #7, UK #4, US dance #39
written by: Mark Batson, Jerry Bock, Kara DioGuardi, Mike Elizondo, Eve, Sheldon Harnick and Chantal Kreviazuk
album: Love. Angel. Music. Baby.
Gwen Stefani featuring Eve
Rich Girl
2004
Interscope
28
record label: J Records 63091
chart position: RandB #12, US #1, US AC #27
written by: Louis Biancaniello, Tamyra Gray and Sam Watters
album: Free Yourself
comments: [slow jam]
Fantasia Barrino
I Believe
2004
J Records
29
record label: LaFace 57551
chart position: RandB #12, US #9, UK #4
written by: André 3000, Big Boi and Matt Boykin
album: Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
OutKast
Roses
2004
LaFace
30
record label: Atlantic 88359
chart position: RandB #2, US #6, UK #16
written by: Miri Ben Ari, Mikey Bennett, Twista, Kanye West and Leonard Williams
album: Kamikaze
Twista
Overnight Celebrity
2004
Atlantic
31
record label: LaFace 66434
chart position: RandB #13, US #8, UK #9
written by: Jason Boyd, Dre, Vidal and Ryan Toby
album: Confessions
Usher
Caught Up
2004
LaFace
32
record label: Virgin (UK)
chart position: UK #2, R&B #107
written by: Dallas Austin
album: Tasty
Kelis
Trick Me
2004
Virgin
33
record label: Fo Reel 003154
chart position: RandB #4, US #4
written by: El DeBarge, William DeBarge, Randy Edelman, Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, Etterlene Jordan and Dorian Moore
album: Suit
Nelly featuring Jaheim
My Place
2004
Fo Reel
34
record label: J Records
chart position: RandB #2, US #8, US dance #1
written by: Alicia Keys and Kerry Brothers Jr.
album: The Diary of Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys featuring Tony! Toni! Tone!
Diary
2004
J Records
35
record label: The Inc. 003859
chart position: RandB #10, US #13, UK #2
written by: Ashanti, Channel 7 and Irv Gotti
album: Concrete Rose
Ashanti
Only U
2004
The Inc.
36
record label: G Unit 002753
chart position: RandB #4, US #8, UK #19
written by: Kelly Holland, C. Jackson, Lloyd Banks, Eminem and R. Resto
album: The Hunger for More
Lloyd Banks
On Fire
2004
G Unit
37
record label: Virgin 1885 (UK)
chart position: UK #3
written by: André 3000, Kelis,Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick
album: Tasty
Kelis featuring Andre 3000
Millionaire
2004
Virgin
38
record label: Roc A Fella 001936
chart position: RandB #3, US #5
written by: Jay Z and Timbaland
album: The Black Album
Jay-Z
Dirt Off Your Shoulder
2004
Roc A Fella
39
record label: Roc A Fella 002018
chart position: RandB #4, US #7, UK #10
written by: Lauryn Hill and Kanye West
album: The College Dropout
Kanye West featuring Syleena Johnson
All Falls Down
2004
Roc A Fella
40
record label: Atlantic 04974
chart position: UK #3
written by: Twista (as Carl Mitchell) and Bill Withers
album: Kamikaze
comments: [hip hop]
Twista ft. Anthony Hamilton
Sunshine
2004
Atlantic
41
record label: Jive 58745
chart position: RandB #5, US #7
written by: Lil Jon, Corey Evans, Petey Pablo, Craig Love and LaMarquis Jefferson
album: Still Writing in My Diary: 2nd Entry
Petey Pablo
Freak-a-Leek
2004
Jive
42
record label: Disturbing Tha Peace 001757
chart position: RandB #2, US #6
written by: Ludacris, Michael Guy and Larry Mizell
album: Chicken N Beer
Ludacris
Splash Waterfalls
2004
Disturbing Tha Pea
43
record label: Slip N Slide 93348
chart position: RandB #10, US #7, UK #26
written by: Randy Rhoads, Bob Daisley, Maurice Marshall, Jim Jonsin, Lil Jon, Trick Daddy and Charles C. Young
album: Thug Matrimony: Married to the Streets
Trick Daddy featuring Twista & Lil Jon
Let's Go
2004
Slip N Slide
44
record label: Atlantic 67616
chart position: RandB #4, US #10, UK #28
written by: Fabolous and Just Blaze
album: Real Talk
Fabolous
Breathe
2004
Atlantic
45
record label: Def Jam 002709
chart position: RandB #2, US #11, UK #16
written by: Kanye West and Rhymefest
album: The College Dropout
Kanye West
Jesus Walks
2004
Def Jam
46
record label: J Records 57204
chart position: RandB #2, US #9
written by: Harvey Mason Jr., Damon Thomas, Ronnie Jackson, Tony Dixon and Eric Dawkins
album: Soulful
comments: [slow jam]
Ruben Studdard
Sorry 2004
2004
J Records
47
record label: VP 88253
chart position: RandB #13, US #14, UK #6
written by: Sean Paul, Jason Henriques and Stephen McGregor
album: Dutty Rock
comments: [Reggae]
Sean Paul featuring Sasha
I'm Still in Love With You
2004
VP
48
record label: Def Jam 003438
chart position: RandB #14, UK #3, US #26
written by: LL Cool J, Channel 7, Paul Graham, Cornelius Mims and Paul Bushnell
album: The DEFinition
LL Cool J featuring 7 Aurelius
Hush
2004
Def Jam
49
record label: Marro (UK)
chart position: UK #1, RandB #71, US #63
written by: Mark Passy, Kirk Robinson, Jennifer Graziano and Frankee
album: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly
Frankee
F.U.R.B. (Fuck You Right Back)
2004
Marro
50
record label: Jive 60141
chart position: RandB #7, US #19, UK #6
written by: R. Kelly
album: Happy People/U Saved Me
R. Kelly
Happy People
2004
Jive
51
record label: Parlophone (UK)
chart position: UK #2
written by: Jamelia, Soulshock and Peter Biker
album: Thank You
Jamelia
Thank You
2004
Parlophone
52
record label: Capitol 49788
chart position: RandB #14, US #11, UK #11
written by: Chingy, Shamar Daugherty, Nate Dogg, Alonzo Lee, Mischke Butler, Steve Prudholme and I 20
album: It's Already Written
Houston ft. Chingy, Nate Dogg & I-20
I Like That
2004
Capitol
53
record label: Grand Hustle 93395
chart position: RandB #6, US #9, UK #59
written by: Jay Z, Thom Bell, Kenny Gamble, R.L. Chambers, T.I. and Swizz Beatz
album: Urban Legend
T.I.
Bring 'Em Out
2004
Grand Hustle
54
record label: Shady (UK)
chart position: UK #4, RandB #68, US #27
written by: Eminem, Mr. Porter, Proof, Swifty McVay and Bizarre
album: D12 World
D-12
How Come
2004
Shady
55
record label: Def Jam 002858
chart position: RandB #7, US #16, UK #25
written by: LL Cool J
album: The DEFinition
LL Cool J
Headsprung
2004
Def Jam
56
record label: Def Jam South 003832
chart position: RandB #9, US #13, UK #30
written by: Craig Bazile, Dominic Bazile, Craig Lawson, Odell Vickers and Ludacris
album: The Red Light District
Ludacris
Get Back
2004
Def Jam South
57
record label: El Cartel 0002
chart position: RandB #37, US #32, UK #5
written by: Daddy Yankee and Eddie Dee
album: Barrio Fino
Daddy Yankee
Gasolina
2004
El Cartel
58
record label: Roc A Fella 42773
chart position: RandB #94, US #20, UK #14
written by: Chester Bennington, Rob Bourdon, Brad Delson, Mr. Hahn, Dave Farrell, Mike Shinoda, Jay Z and Kanye
album: Collision Course
Jay-Z -- Linkin Park
Numb -- Encore
2004
Roc A Fella
59
record label: Atlantic 88396
chart position: RandB #16, US #36, UK #6, US dance #13
written by: Kanye West, Harold Lilly, Carlos Wilson, Louis Wilson, Ric Wilson and Claude Cave
album: Afrodisiac
Brandy featuring Kanye West
Talk About Our Love
2004
Atlantic
60
record label: Ruff Ryders 003265
chart position: RandB #4, US #11
written by: Anthony Hamilton, P. Moerien, Havoc and Jadakiss
album: Kiss of Death
Jadakiss featuring Anthony Hamilton
Why?
2004
Ruff Ryders
61
record label: Relentless 11 (UK)
chart position: UK #4
written by: Mikkel Storleer Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen and Rishi Rich
album: Me Against Myself
Jay Sean
Stolen
2004
Relentless
62
record label: BME
chart position: RandB #7, US #14
written by: Lil LA, Dirty Mouth, Don P and Lil Jon
album: The King of Crunk and BME Recordings Present: Trillville and Lil Scrappy
Trillville featuring Cutty
Some Cut
2004
BME
63
record label: G Unit
chart position: RandB #10, US #15, UK #27
written by: 50 Cent, Young Buck, Lloyd Banks and Marvin Gaye
album: Beg for Mercy
G-Unit featuring Joe
Wanna Get to Know You
2004
G Unit
64
record label: Sony 3824 (UK)
chart position: UK #3
album: Time to Grow
Lemar
If There's Any Justice
2004
Sony
65
record label: AandM 986 197 6 (UK)
chart position: UK #6, US #23
written by: William Adams and Tippa Irie
album: Elephunk
The Black Eyed Peas
Hey Mama
2004
A&M
66
record label: Epic
chart position: RandB #55, US #72, UK #3
written by: John Barry, Jennifer Lopez, Corey Rooney and Dan Shea
album: This Is Me... Then
Jennifer Lopez
Baby I Love U!
2004
Epic
67
record label: Jive
chart position: RandB #14, US #52, UK #6
written by: R. Kelly
album: Happy People/U Saved Me
R. Kelly
U Saved Me
2004
Jive
68
record label: J Records 62467
chart position: RandB #17, US #20
written by: Alicia Keys, Kerry Brothers Jr. and Taneisha Smith
album: The Diary of Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys
Karma
2004
J Records
69
record label: Roc A Fella 003967
chart position: RandB #24, US #12
written by: Estefan Casas and Clay Ostwald
album: N.O.R.E. y la Familia...Ya Tú Sabe
N.O.R.E. ft. Daddy Yankee, Nina Sky, Gem Star & Big Mato
Oye Mi Canto
2004
Roc A Fella
70
record label: J Records
chart position: RandB #6, US #19
written by: Monica, Jermaine Dupri and Harold Lilly
album: After the Storm
comments: [slow jam]
Monica
U Should've Known Better
2004
J Records
71
record label: AandM 9863032 (UK)
chart position: UK #11, US #21
written by: William Adams, Taboo, Allan Pineda, Terence Yoshiaki, Mike Fratantuno and George Pajon Jr.
album: Elephunk
The Black Eyed Peas
Let's Get It Started
2004
A&M
72
record label: Sucka Free 76689
chart position: RandB #8, US #15
written by: N. "Fury" Loftin and Lil' Flip
album: U Gotta Feel Me
Lil' Flip
Game Over (Flip)
2004
Sucka Free
73
record label: Virgin (UK)
chart position: RandB #69, UK #5, US dance #6
written by: Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo
album: Fly or Die
N.E.R.D.
She Wants to Move
2004
Virgin
74
record label: Cash Money
chart position: RandB #4, US #14
written by: Lil Wayne and Mannie Fresh
album: Tha Carter
Lil Wayne
Go D.J.
2004
Cash Money
75
record label: So So Def
chart position: RandB #3, US #19
written by: Anthony Hamilton and Mark Batson
album: Comin' from Where I'm From
comments: [neo soul slow jam]
Anthony Hamilton
Charlene
2004
So So Def
76
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
77
record label: Capitol 67635
chart position: RandB #17, US #20, UK #34
written by: Chingy and Keith McMasters
album: Powerballin'
Chingy
Balla Baby
2004
Capitol
78
record label: G Unit 003914
chart position: RandB #9, US #17
written by: G. Doby, Lloyd Banks, Chuck Jackson and Marvin Yancy
album: The Hunger for More
Lloyd Banks featuring Avant
Karma
2004
G Unit
79
record label: Atlantic 93293
chart position: RandB #10, US #25, UK #28
written by: R. Kelly and Twista
album: Kamikaze
Twista featuring R. Kelly
So Sexy
2004
Atlantic
80
record label: Def Jam
chart position: RandB #65, UK #5
written by: Method Man, Busta Rhymes, H. Jordan, Anand Bakshi and Rahul Dev Burman
album: Tical 0: The Prequel
Method Man featuring Busta Rhymes
What's Happenin'
2004
Def Jam
81
record label: The Inc.
chart position: RandB #13, US #24, UK #50
written by: T.W. Hale, W. Morris and Tab
album: Southside
comments: [slow jam]
Lloyd featuring Ashanti
Southside
2004
The Inc.
82
record label: G Unit 003915
chart position: RandB #8, US #17
written by: Young Buck and J. Smith
album: Straight Outta Ca$hville
Young Buck
Shorty Wanna Ride
2004
G Unit
83
record label: Island 003477
chart position: RandB #91, US #100, UK #9, US dance #6
written by: Bradley Spalter, Lambert Waldrip II, Aleese Simmons, Andre Mortion, Khaleef Chiles and James Banks
album: It's About Time
Christina Milian featuring Joe Budden
Whatever U Want
2004
Island
84
record label: Jive (UK)
chart position: RandB #22, UK #12, US #56
written by: Barias, Young Buck, Carvin Haggins, 50 Cent, Chistopher Lloyd, Frank Romano and James Rayshawn Smith
album: And Then …
Joe (Lewis Thomas) ft. G-Unit
Ride Wit U -- More and More
2004
Jive
85
record label: Interscope 11233 1
chart position: RandB #8, US #21
written by: Mariah Carey, Jadakiss and Scott Storch
album: Kiss of Death
Jadakiss featuring Mariah Carey
U Make Me Wanna
2004
Interscope
86
record label: Columbia 70011
chart position: RandB #52, US #93, UK #9
written by: Keri Hilson, Xzibit and Timbaland
album: Weapons of Mass Destruction
Xzibit featuring Keri Hilson
Hey Now (Mean Muggin)
2004
Columbia
87
record label: TVT Records
chart position: RandB #13, US #22
written by: Lil Scrappy, Lil Jon and Sam Norris
album: Crunk Juice
Lil Jon featuring Lil' Scrappy
What U Gon' Do
2004
TVT Records
88
record label: Virgin 49832
chart position: RandB #90, US #119, UK #19, US dance #1
written by: Janet Jackson, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Tony Tolbert, Anders Bagge and Arnthor Birgisson
album: Damita Jo
Janet Jackson
All Nite (Don't Stop)
2004
Virgin
89
record label: G Unit
chart position: RandB #13, US #24
written by: Lloyd Banks
album: The Hunger for More
Lloyd Banks
South Side Story
2004
G Unit
90
record label: BME 42729
chart position: RandB #10, US #29
written by: Lil Scrappy and Lil Jon
album: Trillville and Lil Scrappy
Lil Scrappy
No Problem
2004
BME
91
record label: Shocking Vibes 49886
chart position: RandB #26, US #80, UK #14
written by: Beenie Man, Maurice Gregory and R. Kelly
album: Back to Basics
comments: [reggae dancehall]
Beenie Man
King of the Dancehall
2004
Shocking Vibes
92
record label: Virgin
chart position: RandB #18, UK #19, US #57
written by: Burt Bacharach, Miri Ben Ari, Hal David, Harold Lilly, John Legend and Kanye West
album: Damita Jo
Janet Jackson
I Want You
2004
Virgin
93
record label: Grand Hustle 88322
chart position: RandB #15, US #30
written by: David Banner and T.I.
album: Trap Muzik
T.I.
Rubber Band Man
2004
Grand Hustle
94
record label: Relentless (UK)
chart position: UK #6
written by: Tor Erik Hermansen, Shabs Jobanputra, Hallgeir Rustan, Jay Sean, Kamaliit Jhooti, Mikkel Eriksen
album: Me Against Myself
Jay Sean ft. Rishi Rich
Eyes On You
2004
Relentless
95
record label: Bad Boy 003354
chart position: RandB #12, US #28
written by: Mase and Ricardo Thomas
album: Welcome Back
Mase featuring P. Diddy
Breathe, Stretch, Shake
2004
Bad Boy
96
record label: The Inc.
chart position: RandB #14, US #27
written by: Ja Rule, Fat Joe, Irv Gotti, Dre, KRS One, Jadakiss and Cool
album: R.U.L.E.
Ja Rule ft. Fat Joe & Jadakiss
New York
2004
The Inc.
97
record label: Ram a Lot
chart position: RandB #9, US #31
written by: Skip, Wacko, Juvenile and Donald Robertson
album: Beginning of the End
Juvenile, Wacko & Skip
Nolia Clap
2004
Ram a Lot
98
record label: Collipark 2487
chart position: RandB #24, US #30
written by: Mr. Collipark, D Roc, Kaine and M. Young
album: Me and My Brother
Ying Yang Twins featuring Trick Daddy
Whats Happnin!
2004
Collipark
99
record label: Gold Mind
chart position: RandB #26, US #59, UK #22
written by: Craig Brockman, Missy Elliott and Timbaland
album: This Is Not a Test
Missy Elliott
I'm Really Hot
2004
Gold Mind
100
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