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New jack swing, new jack, or swingbeat is a fusion genre of the rhythms and production techniques of hip hop and dance-pop, and the urban contemporary sound of R&B. Spearheaded by producers Teddy Riley and Bernard Belle, new jack swing was most popular from the late-1980s to early-1990s. Its influence, along with hip hop, seeped into pop culture.
1. Channel Orange – Frank Ocean (2012) Frank Ocean is certainly one of the most influential artists in contemporary R&B. His 2012 album, Channel Orange is widely regarded as a masterpiece of modern R&B. Channel Orange followed his seminal EP, Nostalgia, Ultra.
May 15, 2024 · Contemporary R&B, also known as simply rhythm and blues or R&B, is a music genre that combines elements of rhythm and blues, soul, funk, pop, hip hop and dance.. The genre features a distinctive record production style, drum machine-backed rhythms, an occasional saxophone-laced beat to give a jazz feel (mostly common in contemporary R&B songs prior to the year 1995) and a smooth, lush style of ...
Dec 15, 2023 · Table of Contents. Rhythm and blues, commonly known as R&B music, has its roots in African American music traditions like the blues, jazz, gospel, and soul. Over the decades, R&B has evolved into an expansive musical genre that has heavily influenced pop, rock, hip-hop, and dance music worldwide. In this article, we’ll take a musical journey ...
A music genre that combines elements of rhythm and blues, soul, funk, pop, hip hop and dance.
May 5, 2023 · A Trip Down Memory Lane: The Origins of R&B. Ray Charles – “I Got A Woman” (1954): The Genius of Soul. Aretha Franklin – “Respect” (1967): Queen of Soul Strikes a Chord. Marvin Gaye – “What’s Going On” (1971): A Timeless Social Commentary. Whitney Houston – “I Will Always Love You” (1992): A Ballad for the Ages.
Oct 30, 2023 · R. Kelly cemented his status as the self-proclaimed “King of R&B” in the 1990s through his inventive fusion of hip hop and smooth soul. After modest beginnings with the group Public ...
