Jan 5, 2026
Carvin Haggins and Ivan Barias, the Philadelphia-based powerhouse duo known as Carvin & Ivan, are true architects of the modern soul sound. Emerging from DJ Jazzy Jeff’s legendary “A Touch of Jazz” collective, they became the primary creative force...
Jan 5, 2026
When Maxwell arrived in 1996 with Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite, he didn’t just release an album; he shifted the entire landscape of R&B. Alongside peers like D’Angelo and Erykah Badu, he became a pioneer of the “Neo-Soul” movement, bringing a...
Jan 3, 2026
We now take a look back at the female R&B groups who emerged during the 2000’s. The decade prior featured some of the most iconic groups of all time who are still making an impact to this day. Unfortunately the 2000’s was not quite able to live...
Jan 2, 2026
When Trey Songz first arrived on the scene in 2005, he was introduced by the legendary Troy Taylor and heralded by none other than Aretha Franklin. Over the next decade and a half, “Trigga” would transform from a young, soulful crooner into one of the most...
Jan 2, 2026
When discussing the most influential forces in 21st-century R&B, Chris Brown is a name that dominates the conversation. Bursting onto the scene as a teenager with infectious energy and elite dancing, he eventually evolved into one of the most prolific hitmakers...
Jan 2, 2026
When you talk about the landscape of modern R&B, it’s impossible to ignore the “General.” For over two decades, Tank has remained one of the most consistent and powerful voices in the genre. Whether he’s delivering heart-wrenching ballads,...
Jan 2, 2026
Three-time GRAMMY® winner Jill Scott has officially announced her first full-length studio album in nearly a decade. Titled To Whom This May Concern, the project will be released on February 13 via The Orchard. Following the massive success of her 20th-anniversary...
Jan 2, 2026
When Miguel first stepped into the spotlight in 2010, he didn’t just enter the R&B arena; he completely redefined its boundaries. While the genre at the time was often split between traditional soul and radio-ready pop-R&B, Miguel introduced a kaleidoscopic...
Jan 2, 2026
John Legend is more than just a crooner; he is a musical bridge. Arriving in the early 2000s under the tutelage of Kanye West and the GOOD Music banner, Legend reintroduced the industry to the elegance of the piano-man. Blending church-grown soul with hip-hop...
Jan 2, 2026
Keke Wyatt is widely regarded as one of the most technically gifted vocalists of her generation, a “singer’s singer” whose instrument possesses a rare combination of power, agility, and emotional resonance. From her early beginnings in Indianapolis,...
