Top 10 Robin Thicke Songs

Robin Thicke Songs

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Our Top 10 Robin Thicke Songs list takes a look at one of modern music’s prolific singers, songwriters and producers. Robin Thicke has written and produced songs for various artists such as Brandy, Mary J. Blige, Usher, Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson, etc. He’s a judge on the hit series The Masked Singer. He is also a hit singer in his own right. He has sold millions of records on his own as well as the work he’s done for other artists. He is a second-generation celebrity. Let’s find out more about this talented artist.

Robin Thicke was born Robin Alan Thicke on March 10, 1977. He is the son of actor Alan Thicke and singer/actress Gloria Loring. Singing was in his blood because both of his parents were singers. Thicke didn’t want to rely on just being a celebrity kid. He wanted to make his own mark in the music industry. He got his start in music by writing for other artists. He signed a record deal with Nu America in 2001. In 2002, he released his first single “When I Get You Alone.” In 2003, Robin Thicke released his debut album A Beautiful World. The album peaked at 152 on the Billboard 200 charts. The album wasn’t an immediate hit for the artist. It features the singles “When I Get You Alone” and “Brand New Jones.” The album sold over 119,000 copies during its time on the charts.

Robin Thicke had issues with his label because his debut album didn’t sell that well. He felt like the label didn’t have faith in him as an artist. He ended up signing with Pharrell Williams’ Star Trak record label in 2005. He released his second album The Evolution of Robin Thicke in 2006. This project was more successful than his previous album. The album debuted at number 45 on the Billboard 200 charts and number one on the r&b charts. The album sold 20,000 copies in its first week. It features the singles “Wanna Love U Girl,” “Shooter,” “Lost Without U,” “Can U Believe” and “Got 2 Be Down.” The album sold over one million copies.

He released his next album Something Else in 2008. It peaked at number three on the Billboard 200 charts. It sold 137,000 copies in its first week. It features the singles “Magic,” “The Sweetest Love” and “Dreamworld.” The album sold over 500,000 copies. Robin Thicke released Sex Therapy: The Session in 2009. The album debuted at number nine on the Billboard 200 charts. It sold over 123, 000 copies in its first week. It features the singles “Sex Therapy,” “Rollacoasta,” “It’s in the Mornin’” and “Shakin It 4 Daddy.” It went on to sell over 500,000 copies.

In 2011, Robin Thicke released Love After War. The album debuted at number 22 on the Billboard 200 and number six on the r&b charts. The album sold 41,000 copies in its first week. It features the singles “Love After War,” “Pretty Lil’ Heart” and “All Tied Up.” Thicke released his next album Blurred Lines in 2013. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 charts. This is the album that made Robin Thicke a star. The album sold 177,000 copies in its first week. The album features the singles “Blurred Lines,” “For the Rest of My Life,” “Give It 2 U” and “Feel Good.” Thicke was involved in litigation with Marvin Gaye’s family because the family felt he sampled Marvin Gaye’s “Got To Give It Up” for his song “Blurred Lines.” The family said that Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams didn’t give Marvin Gaye credit for the use of his song. Thicke and Williams ended up losing the lawsuit and had to pay millions to Marvin Gaye’s family. Despite the controversy, the album sold over 731,000 copies.

Robin Thicke didn’t stop recording music after the controversy. He released Paula in 2014. The album was dedicated to his then wife Paula Patton. The album debuted at number nine on the Billboard 200 charts. It sold 24,000 copies in its first week. It features the single “Get Her Back.” The album sold over 30,000 copies. He released his next album On Earth, and in Heaven in 2021. The album peaked at 93 on the Billboard 200 charts. It features the singles “Beautiful,” “Take Me Higher” and “That’s What Love Can Do.”

Robin Thicke is an artist who didn’t have overnight success. He worked hard to get what he accomplished. He could have easily given up because he was a blue-eyed soul artist who might not have been taken seriously because he’s a Hollywood kid. He proved to the world that he could make it on his own. He didn’t have to rely on his famous parents to make it in the music industry. He has hits on his own as well as hits that he’s written for other artists. Our Top 10 Robin Thicke Songs list will feature his best songs as an artist. Which song do you think will be number one on our list?

# 10 – Wanna Love You Girl ft. Pharrell Williams

The first song on our Top 10 Robin Thicke Songs list is “Wanna Love You Girl” from the Evolution of Robin Thicke album. The song has an r&b sound. The smooth song is about the way he feels about the woman he loves. He wants to love her for life. People write love songs all of the time. Robin Thicke and Williams managed to write a creative way to describe loving the woman. The mid tempo beat gives you a chance to dance. It’s the perfect song for a summer day.

It has the Neptunes stamp on it. It has a futuristic sound while giving you a chance to dance. The drumbeat is incredible and the best part of the music. Thicke’s vocals are strong on this track. He uses different pitches for the song. He sings in his upper and lower registers throughout the song. He sounds like Justin Timberlake when he sings the pre-chorus. Pharrell Williams does a rap in the song. His rhymes are smoking hot. He raps in time with the beat. They proved why they had a lasting working relationship because they work well together.

# 9 – When I Get You Alone

The next song on our Top 10 Robin Thicke Songs list is “When I Get You Alone” from the album A Beautiful World. The song has an r&b and pop sound. This bouncy and lustful song is about him getting a woman alone and what he would do to her once he made that happen. This is the song that introduced Thicke to the world as more than just a songwriter. It proved he was a singer in his own right. The song is soulful and underrated.

Robin Thicke used Walter Murphy’s “A Fifth of Beethoven,” which is from Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. There aren’t too many people who use classical music as a sample for today’s music. The sample works and makes the music sound creative and different. Robin Thicke sounds like a combination of Michael Jackson and Justin Timberlake on this song. His timing is excellent. He sings in time with all of the beat changes. This song definitely should have been a bigger hit for him.

# 8 – Rollacoasta ft. Estelle

The metaphoric song is from the Sex Therapy: The Session album. It has an r&b and dance beat to it. The party jam is about the ups and downs of a relationship. He compares it to a roller coaster ride. Here is some trivia about the song. Thicke had Estelle in mind when he wanted to record the track. He thought she was an amazing rapper and singer. He wanted to work with her.

This track’s main attractions are the bouncy beat and the infectious chorus. They will both grab you instantly. The music will have you out of your seat as soon as you hear it. The song has a funky beat to it. It has good vibes to it. He sings the track in a deeper pitch. He sounds almost unrecognizable while he’s singing. Estelle sings the infectious and catchy hook. She’s impressive while she sings the hook. She was the perfect pick for this song.

# 7 – Love After War

The roller coaster ride is from the album of the same name. The song has a soul, pop and r&b sound. The sensual song is about what happens when a couple fights and makes up passionately. Is this song possibly about his relationship with actress Paula Patton? He was married to her at the time he recorded the song. This song helped put Thicke on the map. It was one of his biggest hits when it was released and it’s easy to see why it was a hit. The music has a mellow vibe to it. It’s perfect to listen to when you want to relax and chill out. The sexy beat is also great for baby making music.

The piano is smooth like butter. The guitar gives the music a Latin vibe. He sounds soulful and incredible. The music caters to his voice beautifully. The soft music showcases Thicke’s vocals. It’s easy to hear the versatility in his voice when the music is stripped. He does little runs in the song and it gives the track a soulful vibe. The song is flawless.

# 6 – Magic

The vulnerable song is from the Something Else album. The song has an r&b and soul beat to it. The therapeutic song is about taking away a lover’s pain in a former relationship. He’s using his magic to make the pain go away. Here’s some trivia about the song. He wrote this song with Paula Patton. She wrote the song under a pseudonym Max Haddington. He also wrote the song when he was in a happy place in his life. He wanted to do a tribute to the Philly and Motown music. The song has amazing instrumentation.

The music includes a conga, horn and violin, which gives the song an old school feel to it. It has the right tempo for dancing. The thumping drumbeat is memorizing. We dare you to sit still while listening to the hypnotic beat. The music brought out the best in his vocals. He sings in his normal pitch when he sings the verses. He sings in a lower key when he sings the pre-chorus. He sings in a higher octave when he sings the hook. He released a remix to the song featuring Mary J. Blige, and it’s just as good as this one.

# 5 – The Sweetest Love

The next song on our Top 10 Robin Thicke Songs list is “The Sweetest Love” from the Something Else album. The song has an r&b, soul and smooth jazz beat to it. This is a beautiful ballad about the love he has for the woman he loves. The killer ballad is relatable to anyone who has been in love in the past. This song is probably to Paula Patton. He pours his heart out as he talks about the love he feels for the woman in this song. He does an excellent job sticking with the story.

He really sells the story well. The song is stripped and it’s easy to get lost in the melody. The musicians do an outstanding job playing on this track. The horn section gives the song a smooth jazz feel. Robin Thicke’s vocals are smooth as silk. He has amazing runs throughout the song. He sings the bulk of it in falsetto and nails it. His voice is controlled and it doesn’t break while he’s singing that high. His voice could have cracked while he was in falsetto, but he was up for the challenge.

# 4 – Blurred Lines ft. Pharrell Williams and TI

This head bopper is from the album of the same name. It has an r&b and pop sound. This seductive song is about a man seducing another man’s girlfriend. This is gray area for Thicke because he had a wife when he wrote this song. He strayed away from his signature love songs to do a song like this one. He proved he could think outside of the box and change things up. This is the song that got Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams sued for copyright infringement. The music sounds like Marvin Gaye’s “Got To Give It Up.” The song received a lot of negative reviews, but it went on to be a monster hit. The music is phenomenal.

It has a funky rhythm guitar. The song also features cowbells. There aren’t too many songs that feature this instrument. The song has a bouncy bass line. The song isn’t really known for its lyrics. The music is the star of this track. You can get lost dancing to this track. This song might have been expected to be the number one song on our list. The song has everything needed to be a masterpiece, but he has other songs that could also be number one on our list.

# 3 – Can U Believe

This cathartic song is from the Evolution of Robin Thicke album. It has an r&b beat to it. The inspirational song is about believing in yourself. The music is soft and somber and matches the theme of the song. The piano will give you chills. Robin Thicke is clearly a master on the piano. There is a drumbeat in the song to give it tempo. The electric guitar solo is not to be missed. The music is just amazing and very hypnotic. Let’s get to those soulful vocals. Thicke proved that he wanted to be taken seriously as an r&b artist and this song might have done the trick. His vocals are velvety and smooth. He never misses a beat vocally. He sings in different octaves throughout the song. He sings in falsetto in some parts of the song. He also sings in his tenor voice and sounds superb. His runs are fantastic. The only thing missing were notes, but that didn’t hurt the song at all.

# 2 – Lost Without U

This enjoyable song is from the Evolution of Robin Thicke album. The song has a soul and r&b beat to it. This insecure song is about Thicke’s struggles to make it in the music business. He needed his woman to make him feel better about himself. This song could have been about his career or his love life. It may even be a combination of both. This was one of Thicke’s most successful singles. This song made Thicke the first Caucasian artist to top the r&b charts since George Michael. He helped break the color lines in music with this track.

The music is acoustic and sensual. He keeps the music simple to focus on his soulful and beautiful vocals. The song has a mini drumbeat to give the song a little tempo. It also has a hint of Latin music mixed in it. Robin Thicke’s vocals will send chills up and down your spine. He sounds very similar to Justin Timberlake and Maxwell. He sings with excellent control because he sings in falsetto throughout the song. This song could have easily been number one, but it was a toss for the top spot.

# 1 – Ooh La La

The number one song on our Top 10 Robin Thicke Songs list is “Ooh La La” from the Blurred Lines album. The song has an r&b beat. This intense song is about him falling in love with someone no matter what she does to him. Most of us have been in a situation where we love someone no matter how they treat us. This song was easily slept on because of the success of “Blurred Lines.” This track is the best song on the album. It’s overshadowed because it wasn’t released as a single.

The music is a throwback to the 70s and 80s music. It’s a tribute to it without sounding dated. The music is excellent and will get you on the dance floor. It sounds energetic and he sounds like he’s having fun singing it. It’s easy to picture him smiling while he sings it. He sings the song in different pitches. His voice is like a musical roller coaster. His harmonies are exquisite in the hook. He uses a double when he sings the hook.

There’s no way not to sing along with him while he sings the infectious hook. The song will stick in your head long after it’s finished. He made the right choice by ending the song with the fabulous hook. The only minor problem is that it’s hard to understand some of the lyrics. This song may not have reached number one Billboard, but it deserved to be number one on our list.

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