Home • Photos Thanksgiving Playlist Thanksgiving Playlist By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020 01 “Family Affair” by Sly & The Family Stone Listen Now: 02 “Family Reunion” by Jill Scott Listen Now: 03 “Back In the Days” by Erykah Badu Listen Now: 04 “The Light” by Common Listen Now: 05 “Be Thankful for What You Got” by William DeVaughn Listen Now: 06 “Spread Love” by Take 6 Listen Now: 07 “Buddy” by Musiq Soulchild Listen Now: 08 “Alright” by Ledisi Listen Now: 09 “Empire State of Mind” by Jay-Z featuring Alicia Keys Listen Now: 10 “Love Calls” by Kem Listen Now: 11 “Sumthin’, Sumthin'” by Maxwell Listen Now: 12 “This Is the Season” by Rahsaan Patterson Listen Now: 13 “A Rose Is Still a Rose” by Aretha Franklin Listen Now: 14 “Ordinary People” by John Legend Listen Now: 15 “Magic” by Robin Thicke Listen Now: 16 “Miss Independent” by Ne-Yo Listen Now: 17 “Thanks” by Cheryl Pepsii Riley Listen Now: 18 “Sumthin’ Sumthin” by Maxwell Listen Now: 19 “Love Calls” by Kem Listen Now: 20 “Alright” by Ledisi Listen Now: 21 “Family Affair” by Sly & The Family Stone Listen Now: 22 “Empire State of Mind” by Jay-Z featuring Alicia Keys Listen Now: