Ironic, then, that such a shift seems to have been ushered in by a death — not of R&B proper, mind you, but of one of its greatest modern pacesetters: The Weeknd. Since 2011, the persona inhabited by ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Chris Brown. Say what you want about him—but when it comes to talent, the man’s catalog runs deep. Over the years, I’ve found myself revisiting his songs more times than I care to ...

Jermaine Dupri believes modern R&B singers lack one crucial element that was present in the crooners of the 1990s. Jermaine Dupri believes the current crop of R&B singers don’t make music like the ...

R&B has always been a powerful vehicle for storytelling and cultural expression. Understanding the roots of modern R&B means exploring the iconic debut albums that laid the groundwork for today’s ...

If you’re wondering when R&B hit its absolute peak, let’s talk about 1995. This wasn’t just another year in music – it was a cultural reset that changed everything we knew about rhythm and blues. From ...

R&B music has long served as a sonic sanctuary — an environment where pain meets poetry and vulnerability transforms into strength. It's more than just rhythm and melody; it's a deeply sentimental ...

The latest episode of Over It Radio on Apple Music brings together two distinct generations of R&B excellence, as Kelly Rowland and Summer Walker engage in an intimate dialogue that transcends typical ...

When Prince revealed that he was taking up a Las Vegas residency in 2006, it felt to many like rock's Dionysus abandoning Mount Olympus to try his luck in a garish neon corner of the earthly realm.

‘Tis the season to be soulful as we unwrap the gift of timeless R&B Christmas classics that have warmed hearts and spirits for generations. From Mariah Carey’s iconic “All I Want for Christmas Is You” ...