Jhené Aiko has carved out a singular space in the R&B landscape, often credited with popularizing the “PBR&B” or alternative R&B sound. Her music is a delicate blend of ethereal production, poetic vulnerability, and a calm, conversational...
Since his debut in 2010, Miguel has been one of the most daring and innovative forces in R&B. Blending classic soul sensibilities with psychedelic rock, funk, and electronic influences, he has carved out a unique space as a genre-blurring visionary. Often...
New Edition is widely celebrated as the blueprint for the modern boy band. Formed in Boston’s Orchard Park projects, the group—originally comprised of Bobby Brown, Ralph Tresvant, Michael Bivins, Ricky Bell, and Ronnie DeVoe—transformed from bubblegum pop sensations...
When Boyz II Men burst onto the scene in the early 90s, they didn’t just join the R&B landscape; they fundamentally reshaped it. Discovered by Michael Bivins of New Edition, the Philadelphia-bred group—Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris, Shawn Stockman, and...
In the world of contemporary R&B and Neo-Soul, few vocalists possess the technical precision and emotional depth of Ledisi. An artist’s artist, she has spent over two decades cultivating a sound that honors the jazz greats while pushing the boundaries of...
In the history of R&B, there are legends, and then there is “Uncle Charlie” Wilson. His trajectory is one of the most remarkable stories of resilience and creative rebirth in American music. While many of his peers from the funk era saw their careers...
