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R&B singer Joe Thomas is without a doubt a legend and we’re excited to feature him in the latest edition of Top 10 Best Songs list.

Joe Thomas, widely known as Joe, is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and producer from Columbus, Georgia. With a career spanning over three decades, he is recognized for his smooth vocals, timeless R&B sound, and for selling over 15 million albums worldwide.

Joe’s debut album, *Everything*, was released in 1993. However, he rose to prominence with his second album, *All That I Am* (1997), which went platinum and featured the hit single “All the Things (Your Man Won’t Do)”.

In 2000, Joe released his most commercially successful album, *My Name Is Joe*. The album was a multi-platinum success and included the hit singles “I Wanna Know” & “Stutter”. “I Wanna Know” became his biggest solo hit, reaching No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album’s second single, “Stutter,” also reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Over the course of his career, Joe has released numerous other standout albums as well.

In addition to his solo career, Joe has written and produced for other artists, including Usher and Mariah Carey. He has also collaborated with a variety of artists across different genres, such as the hip-hop duo G-Unit on “Ride Wit U” & Fantasia on “The Way You Love Me.” Joe is considered one of the most consistent R&B artists of his generation.

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Without further ado, here is our list of The Top 10 Best Songs by Joe, in chronological order:

All the Things (Your Man Won’t Do) (from the “All That I Am” album)

Back in 1996, this song became Joe’s original standout single and eventually drove his sophomore album “All That I Am” platinum.

Joe All of the Things Your Man Won't Do

 

Good Girls (from the “All That I Am” album)

The relatable vulnerability that Joe showed us in this song has made it a timeless jam.

Joe Good Girls

 

The Love Scene (from the All That I Am” album)

The type of sensual R&B slow jam that Joe made a name for himself with from the start.

Joe The Love Scene

 

I Wanna Know (from the “My Name is Joe” album)

Timeless, just like the legendary career of Joe. He can barely sing this song at his shows because his fans sing it so loudly. Certainly a sight to see and a testament to it’s power.

joe I wanna know

 

Let’s Stay Home Tonight (from the “Better Days” album)

Packed with an infectious groove, Joe led off with this single from his 2001 album “Better Days”.

Joe Lets Stay Home Tonight

 

My Love (from the “Aint Nothing Like Me” album)

One of Joe’s signature album cuts and one that surely could have been selected as a single.

Joe Aint Nothing Like Me Album Cover

 

Why Just Be Friends (from the “Joe Thomas, New Man” album)

If you’ve had a chance to catch Joe live, then you know he likes to come out grooving to this song. It provides a perfect uptempo compliment to his many slow jams.

Joe Why Just Be Freinds

 

Worst Case Scenario (from the “Signature” album)

Joe has made a name for himself by putting his heart on display through vulnerable slow jams, and “Worst Case Scenario” is one of the best examples.

Joe Signature Album Cover

 

Dear Joe (from the “The Good, The Bad, The Sexy” album)

See our previous write up. Joe is a master of turning the heart break song into a melodic ballad.

Joe The Good The Bad The Sexy

 

If You Lose Her (from the “Bridges” album)

This song was the final single on his last album “Bridges”, and while it was not as successful as some of his previous hits, it was vintage Joe through and through.

Joe If You Lose Her

 

Honorable Mention:

-I’m in Luv (from the “Everything” album)

-Don’t Wanna Be a Player (from the “All That I Am” album)

-Thank God I Found You (Remix) featuring Nas & Mariah Carey (from the “My Name is Joe” album)

-Stutter (Remix) featuring Mystikal (from the “My Name is Joe” album)

-Table for Two (from the “My Name is Joe” album)

-Rose in a Concrete World (J-Dub Remix) (from the “Romeo Must Die” soundtrack)

-World of Girls (from the “Better Days” album)

-More & More (from the “And Then…” album)

-Make You My Baby (from the “And Then…” album)

-If I Was Your Man (from the “Ain’t Nothin’ Like Me” album)

-Life of the Party (from the “Ain’t Nothin’ Like Me” album)

-It’s On You (from the “Save the Last Dance 2” soundtrack)

-We Need to Roll (from the “Joe Thomas, New Man” album)

-Chameleon (from the “Joe Thomas, New Man” album)

-Miss My Baby (from the “Signature” album)

-Time of Your Life (from the “The Good, The Bad, The Sexy” album)

-Easy (from the “Doubleback: Evolution of R&B” album)

-Baby (from the “Doubleback: Evolution of R&B” album)

-Love & Sex (Part 2 featuring Kelly Rowland) (from the “Bridges” album)

-Happy Hour (featuring Gucci Mane) (from the “#MyNameIsJoeThomas” album)