Best R&B/Soul Songs of 2012

As these words are being written, 2012's almost over, so it's time to take a look back at the best R&B and Soul singles that were released during the year. Most of the names that made the about.com list are established superstars, like Jennifer Hudson & Ne-Yo, who dueted on the song "Think Like a Man," from the soundtrack to the movie of the same name; Monica & Brandy, who co-star on the break-up song "It All Belongs to Me," and Usher," who released one of the year's most chilling heartbreak songs, "Climax." But there's also a few lesser-known and underappreciated singers on the list too, like Tank, who pulled heartstrings with his romantic tune "Last Breath;" Leela James, who dropped a series of remakes of Etta James songs; and Cody ChesnuTT, whose song "That's Still Mama" serves as a reminder that young men need to love and respect their mothers. For full details regarding About R&B/Soul's picks for the 20 best singles of 2012, click the link below.

• Best R&B/Soul Songs of 2012
• Best R&B/Soul Albums of 2012