slow jam

Overall term for downtempo, slower songs, usually love-themed.

The term “Slow Jam” was created by The Chicago Defender back in 1961. Radio DJ "R Dub" made the term popular in mainstream radio; his Slow Jams show debuted in 1994 and today it can be heard on over 250 radio stations in 17 countries.
R Dub is playing Slow Jams tonight on my local radio station.
by Angela-Goddess April 19, 2025
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