The Best Black Songs To Add To Your Thanksgiving Playlist

Nov 26

Thanksgiving isn’t just about the food (sorry, mac and cheese, you gone have to sit this one out)—it’s about creating memories with loved ones too. And what better way to keep the vibe fun than with music? If your family loves a good time like mine, you probably already have a lineup of songs to dance and sing along to throughout the evening. But if you’re looking for more oldies or timeless tracks to keep everyone in the spirit, we’ve got you! Here are 12 R&B and hip-hop songs to add to your Thanksgiving playlist.

12 Black Songs To Add To Your Thanksgiving Day Playlist

“Family Affair” - Mary J. Blige

2. “Let Her Cook” - GloRilla

3. “Party” - Beyoncé, André 3000

4. “Slow Jamz” - Twista, Kanye West & Jamie Foxx

5. “Let’s Stay Together” - Al Green

6. “Happy Feelin’s” - Maze, Frankie Beverly

7. “Wishing on a Star” - Rose Royce

8. “The Night Song” - Ravyn Lenae

9. “Yamz” - Masego, Devin Morrison

10. “So Good” - Destiny’s Child

11. “U Know What’s Up” - Donell Jones

12. “Get Down On It” - Kool & The Gang

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Kayla Britton-Dockery

Kayla Britton-Dockery is a staff writer for Kulture Magazine and a Saint Xavier University graduate with a BA in Media Communication. She’s passionate about writing on entertainment, fashion, and sex and relationships. When she’s not writing, she’s likely reading, drawing, shopping, or adding to her collection of nostalgic media—think DVDs, vinyl records, CDs, and all kinds of pop culture memorabilia.