There’s no doubt that some R&B fans will disagree with these staff picks and decry that other artists are more deserving of a ...

What a difference 10 years can make. That was the last time Billboard tackled the monumental feat of ranking the top R&B artists, dating back to the ‘50s. Michael Jackson, whose grew from his R&B ...

SZA beat out Coco Jones, Halle, Victoria Monét and Robert Glasper, who were also vying for the category Kevin Winter/Getty SZA got emotional as she took the stage at the 2024 Grammys to accept the ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) John Legend’s music is more than just sound—it’s an experience. Whether he’s delivering a soul-stirring ballad, an uplifting anthem, or a song that makes you reflect, his artistry is ...

Love R&B? Check out ‘The State of R&B,’ our week-long series dedicated to analyzing the past, present and future of the genre. Rhythm & Blues has gone through many transitions since its early ...

It's always interesting when people debate whether R&B is dead. In actuality, R&B continues to change with the times. Just because R&B may not get the same airplay or recognition it once did doesn't ...

Sometimes the best new R&B can be hard to find, but there are plenty of great rhythm-and-blues tunes to get into if you have the time to sift through the hundreds of newly released songs every week.

Leading up to the Grammy nominations on Nov. 10, Rolling Stone is breaking down 16 different categories. For each, we’re predicting the nominees, as well as who will (and who should) win on Grammy ...

Listen to new must-hear songs from emerging R&B/hip-hop artists like detahjae and rum•gold. The big news story over the weekend was the announcement of the 2026 Grammy Award nominations (Nov. 7).

As hip-hop has grown into a billion dollar industry, hooks from R&B singers have helped rappers take over the pop charts, and hip-hop has, in turn, influenced the changing sound of soul music. Rakim’s ...

One of the cool things about music is how it continues to elevate over time, and R&B is no different. R&B tends to change its sound with each new decade. The '70s had soul and disco, the '80s had funk ...