Slow jams and TLC deep cuts turned into a live bingo game.

The Game

What is R&B bingo?

R&B bingo is a live music game where the DJ plays 30‑second clips of throwback R&B songs instead of calling numbers. Each player gets a 5×5 card printed with 24 song titles from the pool and a FREE center square. When the DJ drops a clip, you listen. If the song is on your card, you daub it. Five in a row wins the round.

The R&B side of Take Me Back Bingo runs across three era pools: 80s R&B (Sade, Anita Baker, Luther Vandross, Whitney Houston, Prince), 90s R&B (TLC, Boyz II Men, Aaliyah, Mariah Carey, Brandy, Lauryn Hill), and 2000s R&B (Beyoncé, Usher, Alicia Keys, Ne‑Yo, Rihanna). 75 R&B tracks in rotation plus a matching 75 hip‑hop tracks if you want the mix.

Public nights are at Lake Chateau Banquets in Woodbridge, NJ. Private bookings run all across New Jersey and New York.

The Vibe

Three rounds. Grown, sexy, and loud.

1. Grab a card. Grab a drink. Doors open early — usually an hour before showtime — so you can settle in, get your table set, and pick your dauber color before the first horn stab hits.
2. The DJ drops a 30-second clip. Every clip you know pulls a reaction from someone at your table. That's the point. If it's on your card, you daub. If it's not, you're already singing.
3. Yell "TAKE ME BACK!" when you hit five. Verified card, cash prize on the spot. Then we reset for round two. Between rounds: dance floor open, sing‑alongs, and lip sync wars.

The Catalog

Three eras of R&B. Every ballad you slow-danced to.

Sample of what's on rotation across the three R&B pools:

• 80s R&B

  • Smooth OperatorSade
  • I Wanna Dance With SomebodyWhitney Houston
  • Sweet LoveAnita Baker
  • KissPrince
  • Never Too MuchLuther Vandross
  • Rock With YouMichael Jackson

• 90s R&B

  • No ScrubsTLC
  • End of the RoadBoyz II Men
  • Are You That SomebodyAaliyah
  • FantasyMariah Carey
  • Doo Wop (That Thing)Lauryn Hill
  • Un‑Break My HeartToni Braxton

• 2000s R&B

  • Crazy in LoveBeyoncé feat. Jay‑Z
  • Yeah!Usher feat. Lil Jon
  • If I Ain't Got YouAlicia Keys
  • So SickNe‑Yo
  • UmbrellaRihanna
  • Family AffairMary J. Blige

See the full 150-song tracklist including hip‑hop.

Where to Play

The next public R&B night.

Want an all-R&B private night? For bachelorette parties, birthdays, or corporate bookings we build custom song pools around your era — all-90s R&B if that's the theme, or a slow‑jam heavy setlist. Ask about a private booking.

FAQ

Common questions before you buy.

• Is this only R&B?

  Public events run a mix — roughly half hip‑hop, half R&B, split across three decades. Private bookings can be all‑R&B if that's the theme.

• Do I need to sing along to win?

  No. You just need the song to be on your card and you need to daub it. Sing‑alongs happen between rounds, on the dance floor, not on the scoresheet.

• How many people fit in a night?

  Public nights at Lake Chateau are ~125 seated. Every night has sold out. Grab your ticket when the calendar drops — there's no walk‑up.

• Can I request a specific song?

  For public events, no — the DJ works from the catalog. For private events, absolutely. Tell us the deep cuts you want on the pool when you book.

• Are there prizes?

  Cash prizes every round — three rounds per night.

• Is R&B bingo a game or a party?

  Both. The card gives the night structure. The music and the dance floor between rounds are what keeps people coming back.