You know what's hot but also cool? R&B music. You know what else is? Heat pumps. A pair of Berkeley musicians set out to prove it by combining the two in a sultry, catchy slow jam called "(I'm Your) ...

There’s something special about ‘90s R&B. We’re not trying to sound like a bunch of old folks who can’t appreciate the new stuff, but let’s be honest, old school is just better. We especially love ...

A look at how global influences, cross-continental collaborations, and new voices are reshaping what R&B looks and sounds ...

CINCINNATI (CINCINNATI ENQUIRER) -It wouldn’t be the Cincinnati Music Festival without a few surprise twists and turns. The three-day event wrapped up on July 26 at Paycor Stadium, with some ...

Making an impact in the crowded, cut-throat music industry is no mean feat for any new artist, and building a fanbase can take several years. Nevertheless, emerging singer-songwriter Azekel has ...

A group of young singer-songwriters have transformed the genre by looking backward, without getting stuck in the past. Here and below are seven of the many contemporary artists who are redefining and ...

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 ...

Sofia Jamora turned her bedroom into a full-on runway when she dropped a glam new video to Instagram on Friday, November 21.

Welcome to The State of R&B, ESSENCE’s look at the past, present and future of rhythm and blues. In this piece, ESSENCE editor Rivéa Ruff reports on the blending of hip-hop and R&B. Since the ...

The "I Deserve" crooner gives PEOPLE Every Day host Janine Rubenstein an update on his health battle and talks about putting together his upcoming final album, R&B Money R&B singer Tank may have ...

When you purchase an independently reviewed book through our site, we earn an affiliate commission. By Richard Fausset COOL TOWN How Athens, Georgia, Launched Alternative Music and Changed American ...