Top 100 Best Selling R&B Soul Songs of 2008

Below is a list of the best selling Soul R&B songs from 2008, sorted by the most popular or best selling first. Click "year" to sort by year. Place mouse on to see information about song. Click song title to play song and to read details about the song including lyrics (if available). Click checkbox to add song to playlist. Click checkbox at top of column to add all songs below it to playlist. Click label to list songs from that record label. Following on from the top 100 chart are listings of hundreds of other lesser-known Soul R&B songs from 2008.

(Songs are sorted in highest US R&B Top 100 and/or UK Top 100 chart position order)

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1 record label: Def Jam
chart position: RandB #1, US #1, UK #1, US dance #14
written by: Ne Yo, Mikkel Storleer Eriksen and Tor Erik Hermansen
album: Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded
 		Rihanna Take a Bow
2008 Def Jam
2 record label: Def Jam
chart position: RandB #2, US #1, UK #2
written by: T.I., J.Smith, Makeba Riddick and B.D. Mihai
album: Paper Trail
 		T.I. featuring Rihanna Live Your Life
2008 Def Jam
3 record label: Music World
chart position: RandB #1, US #1, UK #7, US dance #1
written by: Tricky Stewart, The Dream, Thaddis Harrell and Beyoncé
album: I Am... Sasha Fierce
 		Beyoncé Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)
2008 Music World
4 record label: LaFace Digital
chart position: RandB #1, US #1, UK #4
written by: Usher, Polow da Don, Lamar Taylor and Young Jeezy
album: Here I Stand
 		Usher featuring Young Jeezy Love in This Club
2008 LaFace Digital
5 record label: Grand Hustle 514202
chart position: RandB #1, US #1, UK #47
written by: T.I., Jim Jonsin, David Siegel and Ricco Barrino
album: Paper Trail
 		T.I. Whatever You Like
2008 Grand Hustle
6 record label: Cash Money Digital
chart position: RandB #1, US #1, UK #26
written by: R.Burton, Montay Humphrey, Howard Simmons, K.Robinson, T Pain and A.Smith
album: Tha Carter III
 		Lil Wayne featuring Static Major Lollipop
2008 Cash Money Digital
7 record label: Nineteen
chart position: RandB #4, US #3, UK #3, US AC #12
written by: Harvey Mason Jr., Damon Thomas, James Fauntleroy II, Eric Griggs and Steve Russell
album: Jordin Sparks
 		Jordin Sparks featuring Chris Brown No Air
2008 Nineteen
8 record label: Island 011159
chart position: RandB #2, US #1, UK #5, US dance #1
written by: Mariah Carey, The Dream and Crystal Nicole
album: E=MC²
 		Mariah Carey Touch My Body
2008 Island
9 record label: Def Jam Digital
chart position: RandB #21, US #7, UK #1, US dance #1
written by: Ne Yo, Mikkel Storleer Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen, Magnus Beite and Bernt Rune Stray
album: Year of the Gentleman
 		Ne-Yo Closer
2008 Def Jam Digital
10 record label: Music World
chart position: RandB #16, US #3, UK #1, US dance #4
written by: Toby Gad and BC Jean
album: I Am... Sasha Fierce
 		Beyoncé If I Were a Boy
2008 Music World
11 record label: XL Recordings 321
chart position: UK #2, US #21
written by: Adele (as Adele Adkins) and Eg White
album: 19
 		Adele Chasing Pavements
2008 XL Recordings
12 record label: Jive
chart position: RandB #66, US #2, UK #4
written by: Chris Brown, Polow da Don, Brian Kennedy, Rob Allen and Andre Merritt
album: Exclusive: The Forever Edition
 		Chris Brown Forever
2008 Jive
13 record label: Roc A Fella
chart position: RandB #4, US #2, UK #10
written by: Kanye West, No I.D., Kid Cudi and Malik Jones
album: 808s and Heartbreak
 		Kanye West Heartless
2008 Roc A Fella
14 record label: Grand Hustle Digital
chart position: RandB #2, US #2, UK #92
written by: T.I., Justin Timberlake and Robin Tadross
album: Paper Trail
 		T.I. featuring Justin Timberlake Dead and Gone
2008 Grand Hustle Digit
15 record label: Def Jam Digital
chart position: RandB #1, US #7, UK #6
written by: Mikkel Storleer Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen and Ne Yo
album: Year of the Gentleman
 		Ne-Yo Miss Independent
2008 Def Jam Digital
16 record label: Home School 422972
chart position: RandB #55, US #9, UK #1
written by: Estelle, Kanye West, Keith Harris, will.i.am, John Legend, Caleb Speir, Josh Lopez and Kweli
album: Shine
 		Estelle featuring Kanye West American Boy
2008 Home School
17 record label: Interscope Digital
chart position: UK #3, US #9, US dance #1
written by: Rodney Jenkins, Theron Thomas, Timothy Thomas, Jim McCarthy
album: Doll Domination
 		The Pussycat Dolls When I Grow Up
2008 Interscope Digital
18 record label: Fool's Gold 013161
chart position: RandB #5, US #3, UK #107
written by: Kid Cudi and Oladipo Omishore
album: Man on the Moon: The End of Day
 		Kid Cudi Day 'N' Nite
2008 Fool's Gold
19 record label: Nappy Boy
chart position: RandB #2, US #7, UK #100
written by: T Pain, D.Bal4 and Lil Wayne
album: Thr33 Ringz
 		T-Pain featuring Lil Wayne Can't Believe It
2008 Nappy Boy
20 record label: Cash Money Digital
chart position: RandB #1, US #6, UK #163
written by: Lil Wayne and Mr. Bangladesh
album: Tha Carter III
 		Lil Wayne A Milli
2008 Cash Money Digital
21 record label: Streamline
chart position: RandB #72, US #1, UK #1
written by: Lady Gaga, RedOne and Akon
album: The Fame
 		Lady Gaga featuring Colby O'Donis Just Dance
2008 Streamline
22 record label: Big Gates
chart position: RandB #2, US #7, UK #81
written by: Plies, J.R.Rotem, Ne Yo, Janet Jackson, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
album: Definition of Real
 		Plies featuring Ne-Yo Bust It Baby (Part 2)
2008 Big Gates
23 record label: Arista 34847
chart position: RandB #1, US #24, UK #11, US dance #8
written by: Ne Yo, Mikkel Storleer Eriksen and Tor Erik Hermansen
album: Jennifer Hudson
 		Jennifer Hudson Spotlight
2008 Arista
24 record label: Def Jam Digital
chart position: RandB #5, US #11, UK #37
written by: Mikkel Storleer Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen and Ne Yo
album: Year of the Gentleman
comments: [slow jam]
 		Ne-Yo Mad
2008 Def Jam Digital
25 record label: Mercury (UK)
chart position: UK #1
written by: Duffy, Steve Booker
album: Rockferry
 		Duffy Mercy
2008 Mercury
26 record label: Music World
chart position: RandB #3, US #19, UK #72, US dance #1
written by: Beyoncé, Mr. Bangladesh and Sean Garrett
album: I Am... Sasha Fierce
 		Beyoncé Diva
2008 Music World
27 record label: Cash Money Digital
chart position: RandB #5, US #16, UK #57
written by: Lil Wayne, Darius Harrison and Robert Wilson
album: Tha Carter III
 		Lil Wayne ft. Bobby Valentino & Kidd Kidd Mrs. Officer
2008 Cash Money Digital
28 record label: Home School
chart position: RandB #6, US #24, UK #35, US dance #25
written by: John Legend, Andre 3000, Rick Nowels and Fink
album: Evolver
 		John Legend featuring Andre 3000 Green Light
2008 Home School
29 record label: Interscope Digital
chart position: US #11, UK #12, US dance #1
written by: Wayne Hector, Lucas, Jonas Jeberg, Cutfather
album: Doll Domination
 		The Pussycat Dolls I Hate This Part
2008 Interscope Digital
30 record label: Def Jam Digital
chart position: RandB #3, US #12
written by: Young Jeezy, Drumma Boy and Kanye West
album: The Recession
 		Young Jeezy featuring Kanye West Put On
2008 Def Jam Digital
31 record label: SRC 011193
chart position: RandB #7, US #16
written by: David Banner and Chris Brown
album: The Greatest Story Ever Told
 		David Banner ft. Yung Joc & Chris Brown Get Like Me
2008 SRC
32 record label: Def Jam Digital
chart position: RandB #3, US #20
written by: The Dream and Tricky Stewart
album: Love Me All Summer, Hate Me All Winter
 		The-Dream I Luv Your Girl
2008 Def Jam Digital
33 record label: Def Jam 010823
chart position: RandB #5, US #17
written by: Rick Ross, J. R. Rotem and T Pain
album: Trilla
 		Rick Ross featuring T-Pain The Boss
2008 Def Jam
34 record label: Columbia
chart position: RandB #3, US #22
written by: Jim Jones, Ron Browz and Juelz Santana
album: Pray IV Reign
 		Jim Jones & Ron Browz ft. Juelz Santana Pop Champagne
2008 Columbia
35 record label: SRC
chart position: RandB #61, US #19, UK #8
written by: Akon, Jaylien Wesley, Colby O'Donis and Kardinal Offishall
album: Freedom
 		Akon ft. Colby O'Donis & Kardinal Offishall Beautiful
2008 SRC
36 record label: Island Digital
chart position: RandB #39, US #19, UK #114, US dance #1
written by: Rodney Jerkins, LaShawn Daniels, D'Mile and Tasleema Yasin
album: Discipline
 		Janet Jackson Feedback
2008 Island Digital
37 record label: Imani
chart position: RandB #1, US #28
written by: Keyshia Cole, Jason Farmer and Alex Francis
album: Just Like You
 		Keyshia Cole Heaven Sent
2008 Imani
38 record label: LaFace Digital
chart position: RandB #7, US #18, UK #59
written by: Usher, Polow da Don, Lamar Taylor, Young Jeezy, Lil Wayne, Ryon Lovett, Keith Thomas and Thom Bell
album: Here I Stand
 		Usher ft. Beyoncé & Lil Wayne Love in This Club, Part II
2008 LaFace Digital
39 record label: Jive Digital
chart position: RandB #3, US #27
written by: T Pain, Ludacris and David Balfour
album: Thr33 Ringz
 		T-Pain featuring Ludacris Chopped and Skrewed
2008 Jive Digital
40 record label: Def Jam Digital
chart position: RandB #3, US #30
written by: The Dream, Tricky Stewart and Darrion Nashawn Brown
album: Love Me All Summer, Hate Me All Winter
 		The-Dream Falsetto
2008 Def Jam Digital
41 record label: J Records 32718
chart position: RandB #1, US #37
written by: Jazmine Sullivan, Missy Elliott, Cainon Lamb, Nicholas Taylor Stanton and David Sinclair
album: Fearless
 		Jazmine Sullivan featuring Missy Elliott Need U Bad
2008 J Records
42 record label: Epic
chart position: RandB #22, US #34, US dance #1
written by: Rodney Jerkins, E. Kidd Bogart, David Quiñones, Erika Nuri and Victoria Horn
album: Human
 		Brandy Right Here (Departed)
2008 Epic
43 record label: J Digital
chart position: RandB #4, US #31
written by: Jazmine Sullivan, Salaam Remi and Soulja Boy Tell 'Em
album: Fearless
 		Jazmine Sullivan Bust Your Windows
2008 J Digital
44 record label: Mercury 1761142 (UK)
chart position: UK #4
written by: David Jordan and Simon Pilton
album: Set the Mood
 		David Jordan Sun Goes Down
2008 Mercury
45 record label: The Inc.
chart position: RandB #2, US #37
written by: Ashanti and Lenton Hutton
album: The Declaration
 		Ashanti The Way That I Love You
2008 The Inc.
46 record label: D4L 295036
chart position: RandB #8, US #31
written by: Shawty Lo
album: Units in the City
 		Shawty Lo Dey Know
2008 DL
47 record label: Yung Boss Digital
chart position: RandB #6, US #33
written by: Christian Ward, Casha, Rob Holladay and Robert Watson
album: Look What You Made Me
 		Yung Berg featuring Casha The Business
2008 Yung Boss Digital
48 record label: LaFace Digital
chart position: RandB #18, US #67, UK #25
written by: Usher, Tricky Stewart, The Dream and Thaddis Harrell
album: Here I Stand
 		Usher Moving Mountains
2008 LaFace Digital
49 record label: Jive
chart position: RandB #4, US #43, UK #92
written by: Chris Brown, Harvey Mason Jr., Damon Thomas, Steve Russell, James Fauntleroy II and Lamar Edwards
album: Exclusive
 		Chris Brown Take You Down
2008 Jive
50 record label: Universal (UK)
chart position: UK #5
written by: Taio Cruz
album: Departure
 		Taio Cruz featuring Luciana Come On Girl
2008 Universal
51 record label: Geffen
chart position: RandB #44, US #124, UK #27, US dance #1
written by: Solange Knowles and Pharrell Williams
album: Sol Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams
 		Solange Knowles I Decided
2008 Geffen
52 record label: Big Gates 517671
chart position: RandB #8, US #31
written by: Plies, No I.D., Timothy Thomas and Theron Thomas
album: Da REAList
 		Plies featuring Chris J Put It on Ya
2008 Big Gates
53 record label: LaFace Digital
chart position: RandB #4, US #45
written by: Usher, Carlos McKinney and The Dream
album: Here I Stand
 		Usher Trading Places
2008 LaFace Digital
54 record label: J Records 31105
chart position: RandB #3, US #54, UK #199
written by: Alicia Keys, Jack Splash, Harold Lilly, Jo Bridges, Carl Hampton and Tom Nixon
album: As I Am
 		Alicia Keys Teenage Love Affair
2008 J Records
55 record label: Star Trak Digital
chart position: RandB #6, US #59, UK #95
written by: Robin Thicke, Pro Jay and Max
album: Something Else
 		Robin Thicke Magic
2008 Star Trak Digital
56 record label: J Records
chart position: RandB #2, US #54
written by: Mikkel Storleer Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen, Ne Yo, Jamie Foxx and Fabolous
album: Intuition
comments: [album cut]
 		Jamie Foxx ft. Ne-Yo & Fabolous She Got Her Own
2008 J Records
57 record label: J Digital
chart position: RandB #8, US #49
written by: Tricky Stewart, The Dream and T.I.
album: Intuition
 		Jamie Foxx featuring T.I. Just Like Me
2008 J Digital
58 record label: Asylum 512227
chart position: RandB #8, US #49
written by: Slim, Oddz N Endz and Word Play
album: Love's Crazy
 		Slim featuring Yung Joc So Fly
2008 Asylum
59 record label: Atlantic
chart position: RandB #6, US #71
written by: Ivan Barias, Carvin Haggins, Johnnie Smith, Miguel, Musiq Soulchild and John Lawson
album: OnMyRadio
 		Musiq Soulchild featuring Mary J. Blige IfULeave
2008 Atlantic
60 record label: Amaru
chart position: RandB #9, US #63
written by: J.L.Jackson, Keyshia Cole, 2Pac, Ivan Barias, Carvin Haggins, Y.A.Fula and T.G.Himes
album: A Different Me
 		Keyshia Cole featuring 2Pac Playa Cardz Right
2008 Amaru
61 record label: Imani
chart position: RandB #7, US #62
written by: Keyshia Cole and Theron Feemster
album: A Different Me
 		Keyshia Cole You Complete Me
2008 Imani
62 record label: Big Gates
chart position: RandB #8, US #66
written by: Plies, Ronnie Jackson, Justin Franks, Oliver Goldstein, Tony Scales and The Dream
album: Definition of Real
 		Plies ft. Jamie Foxx & The-Dream Please Excuse My Hands
2008 Big Gates
63 record label: Song Book Digital
chart position: RandB #9, US #69
written by: Trey Songz, Bryan Michael Cox, Kendrick Dean, Nokio and Quintin Amey
album: Trey Day
 		Trey Songz Last Time
2008 Song Book Digital
64 record label: Island
chart position: RandB #81, UK #95, US dance #1
written by: Mariah Carey, Bryan Michael Cox, Kendrick Dean and Adonis Shropshire
album: E=MC²
 		Mariah Carey I Stay in Love
2008 Island
65 record label: Island 011775
chart position: RandB #36, US #58, UK #84
written by: Mariah Carey, Aldrin Davis, Mark DeBarge, Crystal Nicole and Etterlene Jordan
album: E=MC²
 		Mariah Carey featuring T.I. I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time
2008 Island
66 record label: Geffen
chart position: US dance #1, UK #149
album: Sol Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams
 		Solange Knowles Sandcastle Disco
2008 Geffen
67 record label: Def Jam 011653
chart position: RandB #88, US #1, UK #3, US dance #1
written by: Brian Kennedy, Robert Allen, Andre Merritt and Chris Brown
album: Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded
 		Rihanna Disturbia
2008 Def Jam
68 record label: Syco Music (UK)
chart position: UK #5
written by: Akon, Claude Kelly and Giorgio Tuinfort
album: Spirit
 		Leona Lewis Forgive Me
2008 Syco Music
69 record label: Columbia
chart position: RandB #30, US #106, US dance #1
written by: Warryn Campbell, Erica Campbell and Tina Campbell
album: The Sound
 		Mary Mary Get Up
2008 Columbia
70 record label: Epic
chart position: RandB #38, US #124, US dance #1
written by: Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, Rodney Jerkins and Jeff Bhasker
album: Human
 		Brandy Long Distance
2008 Epic
71 record label: SRC 012518
chart position: RandB #73, US #7, UK #6
written by: Akon and Giorgio Tuinfort
album: Freedom
 		Akon Right Now (Na Na Na)
2008 SRC
72 record label: Burgundy
chart position: US dance #1
written by: Al Kasha, Sebastian Morton and Donna Summer
album: Crayons
 		Donna Summer I'm a Fire
2008 Burgundy
73 record label: Burgundy
chart position: US dance #1
written by: Danielle Brisebois, Greg Kurstin and Donna Summer
album: Crayons
 		Donna Summer Stamp Your Feet
2008 Burgundy
74 record label: Aftermath Digital
chart position: US #65, UK #10
written by: Busta Rhymes , Cool, Dre [Andre Lyon] , Mike Shinoda and Eddie Montilla
 		Busta Rhymes featuring Linkin Park We Made It
2008 Aftermath Digital
75 record label: Rock A Fella
chart position: RandB #26, US #3, UK #8
written by: Kanye West
album: 808s and Heartbreak
 		Kanye West Love Lockdown
2008 Rock A Fella
76 record label: Cash Money Digital
chart position: RandB #7, US #10, UK #184
written by: Lil Wayne, T Pain, Juan Salinas and Oscar Salinas
album: Tha Carter III
 		Lil Wayne featuring T-Pain Got Money
2008 Cash Money Digital
77 record label: Interscope
chart position: UK #9, US #108
album: Doll Domination
 		The Pussycat Dolls ft. Missy Elliott Whatcha Think About It
2008 Interscope
78 record label: TwoPoint Nine (UK)
chart position: UK #11
written by: Alan Sampson, Jay Sean & Andre Luis Reyes
album: My Own Way
 		Jay Sean Ride It
2008 TwoPoint Nine
79 record label: Epic (UK)
chart position: UK #14
written by: Lemar (as Lemar Obika), Claude Kelly and Tariq Belrouge
album: The Reason
 		Lemar If She Knew
2008 Epic
80 record label: XL 010912
chart position: RandB #36, US #4, UK #180
written by: M.I.A., Mick Jones, Topper Headon, Diplo, Paul Simonon and Joe Strummer
album: Kala
 		M.I.A. Paper Planes
2008 XL
81 record label: RCA (UK)
chart position: UK #14, US dance #4
written by: Harold Payne and Bobby Womack
album: Ms. Kelly: Diva Deluxe
 		Kelly Rowland featuring Travis McCoy Daylight
2008 RCA
82 record label: Derrty 011183
chart position: RandB #62, US #40, UK #14
written by: Nelly, Fergie, Sean Garrett and Polow da Don
album: Brass Knuckles
comments: [hip hop]
 		Nelly featuring Fergie Party People
2008 Derrty
83 record label: Geffen Digital
chart position: RandB #50, US #5, UK #16
written by: Kardinal Offishall, Akon, Kemo and Donald Sales
album: Not 4 Sale
 		Kardinal Offishall featuring Akon Dangerous
2008 Geffen Digital
84 record label: Poe Boy Digital
chart position: RandB #52, US #16, UK #20
written by: Flo Rida, Timbaland and Hannon Lane
album: Mail on Sunday
 		Flo Rida featuring Timbaland Elevator
2008 Poe Boy Digital
85 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
86 record label: Derrty 011572
chart position: RandB #69, US #42, UK #17
written by: Nelly, Akon, Ashanti and Giorgio Tuinfort
album: Brass Knuckles
comments: [hip hop]
 		Nelly featuring Ashanti & Akon Body On Me
2008 Derrty
87 record label: Island (UK)
chart position: UK #20
written by: Taio Cruz
album: Departure
 		Taio Cruz She's Like A Star
2008 Island
88 record label: XL Recordings
chart position: UK #19
written by: Adele (as Adele Adkins)
album: 19
comments: [neo soul]
 		Adele Hometown Glory
2008 XL Recordings
89 record label: Island
chart position: RandB #33, US #19, UK #30
written by: Mariah Carey, Mikkel Storleer Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen and Johnta Austin
album: E=MC²
 		Mariah Carey Bye Bye
2008 Island
90 record label: 2Point9
chart position: UK #19
written by: A. Sampson, Jay Sean, J. Skaller, R. Larow
album: My Own Way
Jay Sean Maybe
2008 Point
91 record label: Jive 33983
chart position: RandB #11, US #47
written by: J. Robinson, G.D. Hodge Jr., Dimitry Johnson and R. Jones
album: Get on My Family
 		Hot Stylz featuring Yung Joc Lookin Boy
2008 Jive
92 record label: Jive
chart position: RandB #11, US #76
written by: Raheem DeVaughn, Carvin Haggins, Kristal Oliver, Ivan Barias and Johnnie Smith
album: Love Behind the Melody
 		Raheem DeVaughn Customer
2008 Jive
93 record label: Luma 0099
chart position: UK #23
written by: Michael Münzing (as Benito Benites) and Luca Anzilotti (as John "Virgo" Garrett III)
comments: [re release remix]
 		Snap! Rhythm Is a Dancer '08
2008 Luma
94 record label: Mercury (UK)
chart position: UK #21
written by: Duffy, Steve Booker
album: Rockferry
 		Duffy Stepping Stone
2008 Mercury
95 record label: Geffen
chart position: RandB #15, US #21, UK #34
written by: The Game, Dre, Cool, Eddie Montilla and Lil Wayne
album: LAX
 		The Game featuring Lil Wayne My Life
2008 Geffen
96 record label: Terror Squad Digital
chart position: RandB #12, US #37
written by: Fat Joe, Levar Coppin, Delano Mathews and Mario Winans
album: The Elephant in the Room
 		Fat Joe featuring J. Holiday I Won't Tell
2008 Terror Squad Digit
97 record label: Music World
chart position: US dance #5, UK #47
written by: Solange Knowles, Andrew Frampton and Wayne Wilkins
album: Unexpected
 		Michelle Williams We Break The Dawn
2008 Music World
98 record label: Def Jam Digital
chart position: RandB #15, US #24
written by: Ludacris, Jean Claude Olivier, Sam Barnes, Alexander Mosely and Theo Bowen
album: Theater of the Mind
 		Ludacris co-starring T-Pain One More Drink
2008 Def Jam Digital
99 record label: Shady
chart position: RandB #23, US #44, UK #24
written by: Cent and Scott Storch
album: Before I Self Destruct
 		50 Cent Get Up
2008 Shady
100 record label: Def Jam Digital
chart position: RandB #9, US #41
written by: Rick Ross, Drumma Boy, Nelly and Avery Storm
album: Trilla
 		Rick Ross ft. Avery Storm & Nelly Here I Am
2008 Def Jam Digital


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