While the late 90s and early 2000s were saturated with girl groups, few captured the essence of “cool” quite like 702. Named after the area code of their hometown, Las Vegas, the trio—originally consisting of sisters Irish and Orish Grinstead and Kameelah...
While many first encountered his thunderous baritone as the missing piece that completed New Edition’s transition into adulthood, Johnny Gill’s journey as a solo artist is a storied narrative of resilience and vocal dominance that stands entirely on its own. Before he...
Mint Condition occupies a unique space in R&B history as one of the few self-contained bands to achieve massive success during an era dominated by solo singers and programmed production. Hailing from St. Paul, Minnesota, and discovered by the legendary duo Jimmy...
Fantasia Barrino-Taylor is more than just an R&B singer; she is a force of nature. From the moment she stepped onto the American Idol stage in 2004, barefoot and brimming with raw emotion, she signaled a shift in the genre. Her voice—a raspy, church-reared...
Tamar Braxton is a vocal powerhouse who has spent the last two decades proving that true R&B royalty is built on a foundation of grit, range, and unapologetic personality. While she first entered the scene as part of The Braxtons in the 90s, her journey from a...
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...
