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...
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...
