Best R&B/Soul Songs of 2012 (So Far)

As these words are being written, 2012's officially halfway over, so now it's time to take a look back at the best R&B and Soul singles that were released during the first six months of the year. Most of the names that made the about.com list are established superstars, like Jennifer Hudson & Ne-Yo, who had a hit duet earlier this year, as well as Monica & Brandy, who also made a strong single as a duo. But there's a few lesser-known and underappreciated singers on the list too, like Tank, Leela James and Frank Ocean. For full details regarding About R&B/Soul's picks for the dozen best singles of the first half of 2012, click the top link below.

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