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Jan 3, 2024 · The 100 Greatest R&B Songs of the 21st Century. Beyonce, Frank Ocean, Mariah Carey, and more. By Rolling Stone. January 3, 2024. Photo illustration by Maria-Juliana Rojas. Photographs in ...
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Discover new-age R&B, Neo-Soul, Alt/Indie Soul, Soulful Rap & More. The definitive list and playlist of the new R&B artists and singers set to blow big in 2024. Jordan Ward, Destin Conrad, Naomi Sharon, Shaé Universe & more.
- New R&B Artists to Watch 2024
- New R&B Artists to Watch 2023
- New R&B Artists to Watch 2022
Naomi Sharon
Genres: Mellow Alternative R&B Top Tracks: Definition of Love, Regardless Spotify | Instagram This Dutch-Caribbean singer released her debut album Obsidianlast year. It feels spiritual and vulnerable, as if she’s trying to reach a place of restoration. We are along for the ride, reminded of Nigerian-British singer Sade in the process. Recently, Naomi Sharon has joined Drake’s OVO label as their latest R&B solo artist. With a string of excellent releases, we’re excited for what’s to come from...
Ego Ella May
Genres: Jazz-infused R&B Top Tracks: Undone, Underwater Spotify | Instagram This award-winning contemporary jazz and R&B artist has already made quite a name for herself. Ego Ella May’s sound is reflective and tranquil. So, if you’re in need of soothing, you know where to go. Her latest EP FIELDNOTES PT IIIwas released late 2023, where she has also co-produced three out of four songs. You can find Ego Ella May performing at Ronnie Scotts and Brick Lane Jazz Festival in the coming months.
Jordan Ward
Genres: Indie R&B Top Tracks: Cherimoya, 311 Spotify | Instagram You might have caught the dancer turn R&B artist on his Tiny Desk last October. He opened up his set with his track ‘Lil Baby Crush’ whilst the piano softly played SWV’s Rain before the opening lyrics “She look like 90’s R&B, Her friends like SWV” – the scene is set and we’re hooked! 2023 saw Jordan Ward make a splash with his breakout album, FORWARD. 2024 is set to be the year where he solidifies his mark on R&B and music at la...
FLO
Genres: Contemporary R&B, Pop R&B Top Tracks: Summertime, Not My Job Spotify | Instagram We stan FLO and were one of the first to call them out as R&B artists to watch. Made up of Stella Quaresma, Jorja Douglas and Renée Downer, FLO formed in 2019. Their melodious harmonies and sweet personalities are reminiscent of our fave 90s and 2000s R&B girl groups who linger sweetly in our memories. FLO have already made it onto TV screens with the legendary Jools Holland show in the UK and Jimmy Kimme...
Tendai
Genres:Alternative R&B Top Tracks: Pressure, Time in Our Lives Spotify | Instagram Tendai, a Canning Town local, is a genre-bending R&B artist on iconic UK rapper Stormzy’s 0207DefJam. He is specific with the signifiers in his videos and carefully selects the lyrics that’ll create the perfect movie in the heads of his listeners. Dark purple is how he describes his music, a colour often associated with wealth and wisdom. Tendai can’t be put in a box. His work features a variety of sounds, from...
Ojerime
Genres:Alternative R&B, Electronic R&B Top Tracks: Nothing, Give it Up to Me Spotify | Instagram South Londoner, Ojerime has been a gem of the British R&B scene for a minute. 5 projects in, Ojerime is truly in her own sonic lane. Ojerime’s sound is heavily influenced by ’90s R&B, yet is refreshingly experimental. Tinges of Hip Hop, tinges of electronic music and more can be heard. With Ojerime’s signature dulcet tones and layered harmonies guiding the way. Lyrically, Ojerime is a story teller...
We’re going to be honest, making projections for the future feels to be a dangerous sport at the moment. But our love for R&B, Soul, Neo-Jazz and everything in-between compels us to compile a list of the soulful vocals that make us shiver and the riffs that have us tapping our feet. Plus the Hip Hop Soul artists that move us with their quick-witted...
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Feb 1, 2023 · From SZA to H.E.R., Jazmine Sullivan, Lucky Daye, and more, these are all the R&B artists we're listening to.
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- Frank Ocean. 446 votes. An enigmatic figure in the world of R&B, this multi-talented artist has consistently upended expectations and blurred genre boundaries since his debut in 2011.
- The Weeknd. 481 votes. This Canadian-born artist has been captivating audiences since the early 2010s with his ethereal falsetto and dark, moody R&B soundscapes.
- SZA. 229 votes. A distinctively authentic voice in the world of modern R&B, this New Jersey-born singer-songwriter has garnered a dedicated following for her raw and personal lyrics.
- Beyoncé. 240 votes. This Texas-born powerhouse has been an unstoppable force in R&B since the early 2000s. Her unmatched vocal prowess, combined with her ability to infuse elements of rap, pop, and rock into her sound, have established her as an icon in popular culture.
May 15, 2024 · 44.8K votes. 4.1K voters. Revel in the soulful allure of rhythm and blues as we journey through the best R&B artists of all time. Ranked by fans and critics, this list spotlights popular music artists and legends who have significantly influenced the spectrum of R&B.
Contemporary R&B artists have reinvented the sound of R&B, keeping its soulful essence and infusing modern sonics and concepts. Cue our curated list of the 30 best R&B / Soul albums from the past decade for your listening.
