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...
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...
When Jodeci burst onto the scene in the early 1990s, they didn’t just release music; they staged a coup. At a time when R&B was dominated by the synchronized steps and polished suits of groups like New Edition and Boyz II Men, four brothers from Charlotte,...
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,...
While the late 90s and early 2000s were crowded with talented male R&B groups, Jagged Edge carved out a lane that was entirely their own. Discovered by Jermaine Dupri and signed to his So So Def imprint, the Atlanta-based quartet—comprising identical twins Brian...
Amerie is widely regarded as one of the most innovative voices to emerge from the early 2000s R&B scene, a musician whose fusion of aggressive go-go rhythms, vintage soul samples, and breathy, melodic vocals helped redefine the genre’s sonic landscape....
In the mid-90s, the R&B landscape was shifting. While Motown and LaFace had dominated the early part of the decade with a polished, classic soul sound, Sean “Puffy” Combs and Bad Boy Records introduced a grittier, hip-hop-infused alternative. At the...
MOBBIN THICKE by MOBBIN THICKE The musical collective of Adrian Marcel, Sonny B & Chris Ramos has just released their latest high-energy studio project, Mobbin Thicke. Now available on Bandcamp, the album serves as a definitive statement for the group, blending...
As 2025 comes to a close, it is clear that R&B is in a sophisticated “Grown & Sexy” renaissance. This year has been defined by the return of powerhouse veterans—like Keri Hilson, Amerie, and Jon B—alongside a new guard that is embracing...
FLO continues their historic run with the release of “Recently Deleted,” a soul-stirring new fan track out now via Island Records. The release serves as the centerpiece for Access All Areas: Unlocked, an expanded version of their debut album that now...
