Raphael Saadiq, contemporary R&B and soul music’s Renaissance man, has had his hands on many a celebratory song, from his own chart-topping singles with Tony! Toni! Toné! to tracks he produced or ...

The Grammy Awards are considered the pinnacle of recognition in music by many, but the journey to acknowledgment hasn’t always been fair for Black artists. R&B, a genre rooted in Black expression and ...

Eric Bellinger, the Grammy-winning songwriter turned R&B sensation, has unveiled his latest masterpiece “Feelings Never Die” on Nov. 10, 2024. This soul-stirring release showcases Bellinger’s ...

The star sat for a conversation at the 2025 Billboard Live Music Summit. 17 hours ago On Wednesday (June 10), the Recording Academy announced a handful of changes made to its rules and guidelines.

From a promising teenage debut to futuristic soundscapes and iconic style, Aaliyah’s music continues to shape the evolution ...

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 ...

Male R&B groups are crucial to the genre because they have consistently shaped its sound, style, and cultural impact. With ...

‘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” ...

At this year’s Grammy Awards in February, the narrative was tightly focused on rap’s prominence among nominees in the major categories after historically being overlooked. So when Bruno Mars, one of ...

D’Angelo’s net worth was an estimated $1 million at the time of his death in October 2025. A singer, songwriter, ...

As one of contemporary R&B’s brightest stars, John Legend possesses Grammys and hits galore. But could he be any blander? His twinkling tunes about love and relationships are, at best, serviceable.