In celebration of Valentine's Day and Black History Month, Billboard looks back at the genre's rich romantic legacy. When it comes to making love songs, arguably no other genre has mastered that craft ...

The 1970s was an interesting time in regard to how the masses chose to label music genres. During this decade, R&B was used as an all-encompassing term to group the styles of soul, funk, and disco.

Lyrical messages of love come in all forms and span genres. From hip hop to rock, love is a central theme in countless albums and songs — but there’s something special about rhythm and blues. Better ...

For many decades, going as far back as the 1940s, artists from the world of R&B couldn’t really claim mainstream success until they’d crossed over to Top 40 radio and the pop charts. This century, it ...

Let’s be honest: Love songs always hit right in the feels. A ballad can transform from a regular song into the soundtrack of your relationship—whether you’re celebrating your 25th anniversary or just ...

Love is in the air! Valentine’s Day is the one holiday where love is truly appreciated, and for those who are single, completely shunned. Along with candy, flowers and gift baskets, music about love ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Beyoncé has built a legacy not only as a global performer but as a storyteller who captures the many dimensions of love with remarkable depth and honesty. Her love songs aren’t ...

We're not going to write you a love song, but we can certainly recommend some. The best love songs evoke feelings across the swinging pendulum of love, from just meeting and getting to know each other ...