2001 R&B Slow Jams Mix | Usher, Alicia Keys, Aaliyah, Ginuwine, Joe, Tyrese, Maxwell, Jagged Edge

The 2001 R&B Slow Jams Mix is your ultimate throwback to the golden era of soulful ballads, heartbreak anthems, and love songs that defined the early 2000s. This mix blends smooth vocals, timeless production, and heartfelt lyrics from some of the greatest names in R&B. Featuring Usher, Alicia Keys, Aaliyah, Ginuwine, Joe, Brian McKnight, Jagged Edge, Avant, Maxwell, Angie Stone, Tyrese, Jon B, and Donnell Jones, this playlist captures the very best of 2001 slow jams in one unforgettable set.

🎶 Full Tracklist – 2001 R&B Slow Jams Mix
1. Donnell Jones – Where I Wanna Be 00:00
2. Avant – Separated 02:40
3. Aaliyah – 4 Page Letter 05:37
4. Brian McKnight – Love Of My Life 08:04
5. Usher – U Got It Bad 10:35
6. Ginuwine – Differences 13:17
7. Jagged Edge – I Promise 16:00
8. Maxwell – Lifetime 19:10
9. Angie Stone – Brotha 22:39
10. Tyrese – Sweet Lady 25:00
11. Joe – I Wanna Know 27:20
12. Jon B – Someone To Love 30:50
13. Alicia Keys – Fallin’ 33:18

💿 About This Mix

In 2001, R&B slow jams were at the peak of their power. They told stories of passion, heartbreak, devotion, and love in ways that still connect decades later. From the soulful confessions of Donnell Jones – Where I Wanna Be to the emotional vulnerability in Avant – Separated, each track in this mix represents the sound of an era when slow jams ruled radio, mixtapes, and late-night TV countdowns.

Aaliyah’s 4 Page Letter remains one of her most iconic love ballads, blending her angelic voice with Timbaland’s signature production. Brian McKnight’s Love Of My Life showcased his unmatched vocal range and cemented his status as one of the smoothest storytellers in R&B.

When you think of 2001 slow jams, it’s impossible not to remember Usher’s U Got It Bad, a chart-topping hit that spoke to anyone who had ever been hopelessly in love. Ginuwine’s Differences followed the same path, a timeless declaration of deep affection that still plays at weddings today.

Jagged Edge’s I Promise became a classic wedding song, while Maxwell’s Lifetime delivered atmospheric, heartfelt soul that only Maxwell could create. Angie Stone’s Brotha brought a unique blend of strength and vulnerability, giving praise to Black men everywhere.

The mix continues with Tyrese’s Sweet Lady, a fan-favorite that introduced him to the world as a powerful balladeer. Joe’s I Wanna Know became one of the most requested love songs of the early 2000s, while Jon B’s Someone To Love kept the smooth, sensual energy flowing. Closing the mix is Alicia Keys’ Fallin’, the breakout hit that earned her Grammys and established her as one of the most important voices in modern R&B.

📌 Why This Mix Still Matters

These songs aren’t just tracks — they’re memories. They played on BET’s Midnight Love, MTV’s TRL slow jam countdowns, and countless house party and bedroom mixtapes. Today in 2025, they remain timeless because they speak directly to the emotions of love and life. Platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels are bringing these hits back to younger audiences, proving that 2001 R&B still lives on.

Whether you’re setting the mood, revisiting old memories, or just discovering the richness of R&B history, this mix is built for you.