What a difference 10 years can make. That was the last time Billboard tackled the monumental feat of ranking the top R&B artists, dating back to the ‘50s. Michael Jackson, whose grew from his R&B ...

With Fresh Picks, Billboard aims to highlight some of the best and most interesting new sounds across R&B and hip-hop - from Pooh Shiesty's long-awaited comeback to a soulful duet between Otis Kane ...

R&B music has been deeply enriched by families where musical talent and passion were passed down through generations. These dynasties are often marked by powerful bonds, shared experiences, and unique ...

Host Erykah Badu attends the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on November 6, 2016 in Las Vegas. The combination of rhythm and blues spurred the development of the culture and genre ...

We highly recommend diving into Makeout’s full allure, but at the very minimum, give his viral single “Conversations” a listen and check out the official music video on YouTube. Makeout Shinobi is an ...

Usher Raymond IV, known to many as simply Usher, has been reshaping R&B and pop music for the last few decades. In fact, Usher is one of the best-selling artists of all time — and that includes all ...

Welcome to The State of R&B, ESSENCE’s look at the past, present and future of rhythm and blues. In this piece, ESSENCE editor Rivéa Ruff reports on the blending of hip-hop and R&B. Since the ...

BJ the Chicago Kid first learned what it takes to captivate a Lollapalooza crowd in 2019, when he performed on a Bud Light-sponsored sidestage called the “Dive Bar.” The platform may have been modest, ...