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Dec 14, 2023 · Jared Baly. Updated December 14, 202336 items. Ranked By. 1.7K votes. 372 voters. 1 reranks. The must industry's female R&B roster only continues to thrive as these soulful leading ladies release powerful new music and headline upcoming festivals throughout 2022.
Dec 14, 2018 · At a time when contemporary R&B has lost its footing on the charts and both emerging and established artists are finding new ways to experiment within the genre, Tamia remains one of the...
Dec 10, 2023 · Ravyn Lenae continues to evolve as an artist, earning recognition for her artistry and contribution to contemporary R&B and soul music. She has taken 2023 by storm, dropping her critically acclaimed album “Hypnos” in May, featuring collaborations with Mereba, Fousheé and Smino, and reaching the top spot on the Adult R&B chart.
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- 1920s – 1940s: Jazz and Blues
- 1950s and 60s: The Golden Age of R&B
- 1970s and 80s: Funk, Disco and New Jack Swing
- Mainstream Contemporary R&B, Hip Hop Soul and Neo-Soul
The origins of R&B can be traced back to the Jazz and Blues of the 1920s and 30s. When African American musicians were performing a mixture of Blues, Jazz, and Gospel music in the clubs and juke joints of the South. Singers like Bessie Smith and Ma Rainey, sang about the hardships of life and the struggle for civil rights. Their music was raw, emot...
The contemporary sound of R&B really started to take shape in the 1950s and 60s. Crucially, during this time was the rise of doo-wop, a vocal style that relied heavily on harmonies and falsetto singing. Doo-wop groups like The Drifters and The Platters had a string of hits during this time and helped to popularize the sound of R&B. Soul music also ...
In the 1970s, R&B took a turn towards Funk. Credited as an invention of James Brown, the Godfather of Soul, Funk emphasises rhythm and groove over melody. It’s characterised by heavy bass lines and percussion-led rhythms, rather than melody and chord progression. This combination gives the music a distinctly danceable, infectious feel. Importantly,...
With the popularity of New Jack Swing, came a mainstream sound in 90s R&B that heavily leaned into contemporary Hip Hop production. Dominated by the likes of TLC, then Puff Daddy and his Bad Boy label signees, Faith Evans, 112 and Mary J Blige. The term ‘Hip Hop Soul’ was originally used to describe this sound. In the late 1990s, R&B saw the emerge...
Nov 1, 2023 · Artists have more access to production tools and distribution methods than ever before. This democratization of music creation will likely lead to a greater diversity of R&B subgenres and styles. In conclusion, contemporary R&B, or simply R&B, stands as a genre with deep historical roots and a vibrant future.
Dec 14, 2023 · Dua Lipa. Sheryl Crow. Ariana Grande. Billie Eilish. Kelly Rowland. 1. Erykah Badu burst onto the music scene in 1997 with her debut album, Baduizm, which won her two Grammy Awards for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Album. Badu’s music is known for its fusion of R&B, hip-hop, jazz, and soul and her powerful and unique vocals.
May 1, 2023 · 21. Patti LaBelle (1944-present) This R&B legend has one of the longest careers in contemporary music. She’s a lead vocalist to the group LaBelle and a successful solo artist. LaBelle was the first African-American vocal group to appear on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.
