19 Sexy Songs By Hollywood Actors And Musicians Need To Be On Your Playlist As We Make Our Way Through Cuffing Season
Cuffing season is upon us as winter sets in and nature reminds us that we need someone to keep us warm. The following is a list of 19 sexy songs that are worth going on your cuffing season playlist.
1."All Nite (Don’t Stop)" by Janet Jackson from her album Damita Jo
First things first, if your playlist is for playtime in the cold winter that is cuffing season, you better have Queen Janet Jackson’s "All Nite (Don’t Stop)" where her come hither whisper on a quick pumping beat will give you bedroom vibes. Janet did, after all, usher in a wave of sexually liberated women because that’s how amazing her music is.
You can catch Janet acting in everything from Good Times to Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married? projects.
2."Partition" by Beyoncé from her album Beyoncé
"Partition" by Beyonce gives melodies that will bring you a bit closer over some heavy bass beats that switches the pace of the music quite nicely. The chorus gives sensual, seductive vibes which contrast the rap-driven medolic talking over the verse portions of the beat which increase intensity as the song plays.
Film projects featuring Beyoncé include the Austin Powers film series and Cadillac Records.
3."Grip" by Tessa Thompson from The Official Motion Picture Soundtrack of Creed
Yas, Tessa Thompson is a musician, which you already know if you are a true Creed fan and have listened to the soundtrack music. Tessa performs "Grip" in the first Creed film when Michael B. Jordan’s character Adonis Creed visits his love interest Bianca while she’s at work. Grip gives electro-pop vibes as Tessa’s voice glides across the music with a low, soft tone.
Tessa Thompson is widely known for appearing in Creed and MCU’s Thor film narratives.
4."Ooh Laa" by John Legend from his album Bigger Love
Once you listen to John Legend’s "Ooh Laa," it’ll be the only music you’ll want to hear. It’s a song dedicated to the things that make you say “ooh laa” to your partner. A very sexy R&B tune with dazzling vocals from the Grammy award-winning and Oscar-winning music star and actor John Legend, the snapping and popping of the bass also makes this a great song to ride around to this winter.
John Legend’s acting chops can be seen in La La Land.
5."Yoga" by Janelle Monae (and Jidenna) from Wonderland Presents: The Eephus
When Janelle Moane served up "Yoga" with Jidenna, she delivered an anthem for hot, hot hotties everywhere with their yoga bodies. In this song Janelle sings over electronic drums with solo melodies and harmonies that kick in as the beat shapeshifts. Turn this one up and bend over to do some yoga.
Janelle Monae’s acting includes the Ocar award-winning film Moonlight and Oscar-nominated Hidden Figures.
6."Sex with Me" by Rihanna from her album ANTI
Rihanna’s "Sex with Me" is pretty straight forward. It’s an affirmation of what a woman brings to the table—or the bedroom—when she knows what she’s working with and how to use it. The lyrics of the song are prime for setting a certain mood if you want to take it there. Listen closely.
Rihanna can be seen in Battleship and Ocean’s 8. Her voiceover work can be heard in the animated film Home.
7."In Common" by Alicia Keys
For more sexy whisper music turn on "In Common" by Alicia Keys and listen to her voice flutter over a stripped down, hip smooth instrumentation. The slow, sensual nature of the song differs from Alicia’s many power ballads and crooning about missed love connections. It’s a beautiful addition to the cuffing season playlist for those who are looking for a heart to heart connection.
Alicia Keys can be seen on a 1985 episode of The Cosby Show, two episodes of Empire, plus the films Smokin’ Aces and The Secret Life of Bees.
8."Take Care" by Drake and Rihanna from his album Take Care
When we talk about sexy songs, Drake may not be the first artist to come to mind but some of this music does have a place in the conversation. Particularly "Take Care," the duet with Rihanna with the most emo vibes I have ever heard and I love it. Between her ice on the track and his auto-tuned vocals that get increasingly in the feels as the song goes on, this one is an easy add to the playlist.
Drake is very fondly known as Jimmy from Degrassi: The Next Generation and has since voiced a character in Ice Age: Continental Drift.
9."One In A Million" by Aaliyah from her album One In A Million
Aaliyah’s "One In A Million" is cannon R&B music and a must-add to the playlist with her sultry vocals, falsetto ad-libs, and the slowed 90s bass beat. This 1996 song has aged into a classic perfect for sexy occasions. This song by Aaliyah will have you sticking with your one in a million love.
Aaliyah is well-known for her roles in Queen of the Damned and Romeo Must Die.
10."Rock the Boat" by Aaliyah from her Album Aaliyah
Yes, Aaliyah makes the list twice because babygirl has been a gift to music. "Rock the Boat" is the kind of song you and your love can get lost in while listening to it on repeat. The vocals and music of this song fit so neatly together that there is almost no analysis to be done, just tingly vibes and the need to move some hips.
Again, you can watch babygirl in Queen of the Damned and Romeo Must Die.
11."Full Moon" by Brandy from her album Full Moon
Brandy’s "Full Moon" is a sultry club song that’ll have a listener spotting their boo from afar and inviting them to dance with a few simple moves. The 2002 single has that easy-feeling, easy-moving early 2000s R&B vibe with her breathy vocals, harmonized ad-libs and hook over an electronic drum beat that pops in the background.
Brandy is of course known to many for her lead role on the show Moesha but we also know her as Cinderella from Disney’s Cinderella and now you can watch Brandy on Queens alongside Naturi from 3LW and Eve.
12."Naked" by Marques Houston from his album Naked
Marques Houston’s song "Naked" is a beautiful ballad of appreciation for the naked body. It’s an R&B song that might be perfect. It’s sexy, sensual, romantic, and yet very direct about the message while being tasteful. The 2000s R&B vibe delivers whispers over banging electronic drums when his falsetto skirts over the music and takes over the listener’s ear.
Marques Houston is well-known for his role in You Got Served, appearing in Fat Albert, and of course his work on the classic sit-com series Sister, Sister.
13."I’ll Call U Back" by Erykah Badu from her mixtape But You Caint Use My Phone
Madame Erykah Badu blessed us with a lovely mixtape called But You Cain’t Use My Phone back in 2015. "I’ll Call U Back" is a track that just glides along the way her sound slides across the instruments against a phone dial sample in the background. A simple, uncomplicated tune that could easily be on repeat a few times.
Erykah Badu has voiced several characters on the animated series Black Dynamite and has a role in the film What Men Want.
14."A Long Walk" by Jill Scott from her album Who is Jill Scott? - Words and Sounds Vol. 1
Miss Jill Scott’s scatt-like vocals over classical instruments will kick up the romance in any room. "A Long Walk" is the kind of song to fall in love to, the kind of song to make you profess your love for someone special. The song dropped in 2000 and 21 years later it has stood the test of time for its musicality and content. Add this one to any playlist to carry some real love into your life.
Jill Scott makes leading appearances in Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married? projects, the film Bagged Claim, and an episode of Blackish.
15."Gimme More" by Britney Spears from her album Blackout
Britney brings sexy playtime music in "Gimme More" which sounds to be a song about a certain kind of craving. The pop track features Britney’s itty bitty voice, lots of electronic sounds, and a bass that carries through the lows and the highs of the music. This 2007 track has been known to rock a few clubs but now you can listen to it knowing Britney is finally free.
Britney got her acting start on the Mickey Mouse Club, played lead in the film Crossroads, and and appears on two episodes of How I Met Your Mother.
16."In My Bed" by Rotimi (and Wale) from his album The Beauty of Becoming
Rotimi’s "In My Bed" samples a 90s classic called "Meeting in My Bedroom" by Silk. He brings a contemporary vibe, including a verse from Wale that carries the audience into Rotimi’s verse. The Afrobeats and Caribbean sounds may have you wining over to your lover to get their attention and who could blame you?
Rotimi made his presence known with a breakout role on HBO’s Power but he’s also appeared in Divergent and Coming 2 America.
17."Dip It Low" by Christina Milian from her album It’s About Time
Serving up playful sounds with high-pitched vocals dancing over the drums, guitar, and percussion sounds is Christina Milian with "Dip It Low." This basement party anthem from 2004 sill bangs and is a throwback to a simpler time for many people who were in junior high when the song dropped. "Dip It Low" is pretty obvious, so dip it low and pick up slow for your boo.
Christina Milian appeared in Love Don’t Cost a Thing, Be Cool, and the film Resort to Love.
18."No Limit" by Usher featuring Young Thug from his album Hard II Love
Usher has plenty of sexy songs to choose from so why choose "No Limit"? Because "No Limit" is unlike most of Usher’s music. We meet the tougher side of Usher who sings about putting a tingle in your spine over a hip hop beat that shares a verse with Young Thug. Tap in on this song to hear Usher sing “make her say uhhhnnnn” if for nothing else.
Usher can be seen in the cult classic The Faculty, another cult classic film called She’s All That, and the heart-wrenching Light It Up.
19."Set the Mood Prelude/Until the End of Time" by Justin Timberlake from his album FutureSex/LoveSounds
Justin Timberlake makes the list with "Set the Mood/Until the End of Time" because his vibe with Timbaland is that good (and don't forget: Janet Jackson opens this list). Justin’s falsetto breezes over the pops and sizzles of the music as he serenades a special someone. Timbaland’s instrumentation takes the listener on a journey from easy and smooth to something that kicks and pleases the need to move the body.
Justin can be seen in Disney Channel’s Model Behavior plus feature films such as In Time and The Social Network.