R&B music has taken hold in South Korea, thanks to artists like Crush and Zion T, both relatively unknown when they first made an impactful debut a few years ago. These musicians are helping drive this genre forward. Their music harkens back to Seo Taiji and Boys’ 1992 performance on a competition TV show that […]
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Remixes can take an iconic song to new heights while showing your appreciation for its creator. Diddy cemented his place as the “Remix King” with this revamp of Jodeci’s hit single. The result is an electrifying remix that blends R&B and hip-hop, proving smooth edges can coexist alongside rough textures. Hip-Hop & R&B Remixes Hip-hop
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From Elmiene’s soothing vocals to Daniel Caesar’s lyrical brilliance, R&B fans were treated to an unforgettable week. New music also came from Camper Normani Durand Bernarr Cat Burns Jazmine Sullivan this week! TLC were initially created as the female counterpart to Bell Biv DeVoe by LaFace Records executives; however, with 1994’s sophisticated urban pop album
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R&B first emerged during an era of segregation and social issues such as civil rights and two world wars, when black Americans experienced divisions, pain, freedom and joy all simultaneously; its music captured these themes through lyrics that explored triumphs and failures in relationships, economics and aspirations. Early R&B often featured electric guitars, double bass,
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Nashville may be best known as a country town, but its musical legacy also lies within jazz, rock and blues music. Nashville’s R&B history can be traced back to Jefferson Street and WLAC radio station from the 1950s. Wilkins, Eskridge and Hicks are part of a growing community of Nashville Black musicians who want to
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Rhythm and blues music originated in African American communities during the 1940s. Its roots can be traced back to jazz, boogie-woogie, jump blues, gospel music and swing. Today, R&B is more often associated with hip hop and rap than it used to be. Artists such as Flo Rida and Daniel Caesar have made names for
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From Levert’s soothing vocals crooning about playing Casanova roles on wax to Mariah Carey’s mellifluous midtempo ballads, female singers dominated R&B music in the 1990s. Erykah Badu made her mark with her debut single “On & On”, an amalgamation of R&B, jazz and soul that stands the test of time. As artists integrated regional elements
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Celebrating excellence in R&B, soul gospel and rap music since 1978. This ceremony predated Grammy’s addition of best rap album category in 1995. SZA leads all nominees at this year’s Rhythm & Blues Awards with nine nominations, followed by Victoria Monet and Coco Jones with eight each. In addition, the show also includes a unique
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R&B music has evolved considerably since its origins in post-WW II Black communities, expanding to encompass an eclectic array of musical genres and forms. Contemporary R&B, which first emerged during the 1980s, incorporates soul, funk, pop music, hip hop and electronic dance music elements. SZA, Daniel Caesar and Frank Ocean are pushing the limits of
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R&B music draws its inspiration from blues and church music while sharing many similarities with rock. Early artists such as James Brown were co-categorized as both R&B and rock and roll artists, while modern R&B artists typically incorporate keyboard-based instrumentation and hip hop production techniques into their sound. Contemporary R&B blends soul, funk and hip-hop