R&B Song list (Old Skool, hip hop)

Mrs.SoonToBeW - your DJ should be able to provide a list for you for sure. However, here are a few links that may help get the thought process working:

http://www.digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/best_rb-songs.html

http://www.allmusic.com/album/chart-toppers-r-b-hits-of-the-70s-mw0000037659

Yes I am having an old school hour at my reception and my dj has a large catalog for me to choose from if I ever get around to going through it. Depends on what type of old school you want. I'd just go to google and type old school R&B or Soul or Old school rap to get some ideas or type in some artist or group names you love and see what comes up. Just think back to the stuff you liked to dance too in high school and early 20's (if you are that old like I am) and that should help as well.

Ok, I just re-read your post. Look at some LL Cool J and Beastie Boys, Run DMC, Digital Underground, EPMD, Cool Moe D for old school rap.

These are a few of the R&B (and other) songs we told our DJ we liked:

Otis Redding – These Arms of Mine

Percy Sledge - When a Man Loves a Woman, My Adorable One

Sarah Vaughan – Close to You

Sam Cooke – Cupid

Marvin Gaye – How Sweet It Is, Aint No Mountain High Enough

Irma Thomas - Need Your Love so Bad

Sharon Jones – You’re Gonna Get It

Ray Charles – I’ve Got a Woman, What Would I Do Without You, Night Time is the Right Time

Isley Brothers – Shout

Ohio Players – Love Rollercoaster

James Brown – I Got You (I Feel Good), Get on the Good Foot

Curtis Mayfield – Superfly

Parliament – Flashlight