34 years ago Tuesday, the "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul," Mary J. Blige, released what many consider one of the greatest R&B albums ...

One of the cool things about music is how it continues to elevate over time, and R&B is no different. R&B tends to change its sound with each new decade. The '70s had soul and disco, the '80s had funk ...

A group of young singer-songwriters have transformed the genre by looking backward, without getting stuck in the past. Here and below are seven of the many contemporary artists who are redefining and ...

Billboard celebrates Black Music Month with list of the genre's legendary acts. What does it take to be considered one of the greatest R&B groups of all time? That’s the question at the heart of this ...

NPR's Tiny Desk series has hosted some incredible R&B artists over the years. And on top of that, our NPR music colleagues are always on the lookout for new talent through the annual Tiny Desk Contest ...

Time to get the party started! Throughout music history, artists have made countless anthems that people love to hear when they're on the dance floor. Whether it's a house party, club, or a picnic, ...