(ThyBlackMan.com) The Manhattans defined what it means to blend heart and harmony into pure soul. From Jersey City to stages around the world, they transformed emotion into sound — crafting songs ...

Artists have always used their music to express what they're going through and how they feel. The topic of love is a common lyrical theme for artists from all genres. With R&B love songs, artists know ...

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 ...

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 ...

Quiet storm began as a radio format. In the 1970s, a style of music emerged in popularity on the late-night radio airwaves – one which celebrated slow tempos, punctuated with soulful, intimate vocals.

Donnell Jones performing at the Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis (Photo credit: Nagashia Jackson) The Orpheum Theater transformed into a sanctuary of smooth melodies and nostalgic rhythms Friday night ...

Male R&B groups are crucial to the genre because they have consistently shaped its sound, style, and cultural impact. With ...

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 ...

The atmosphere is romantic enough for an intimate date night; nostalgic enough for a comforting girls' night out; and therapeutic enough for a solo date. Speakers blast the raw voices of New Edition’s ...

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Acclaimed R&B singer-songwriter Tiffany Evans is making a major return to the music scene with her comeback tour in West Palm Beach. And she’s bringing more than just her powerhouse vocals. As she ...

Welcome to The State of R&B, ESSENCE’s look at the past, present and future of rhythm and blues. In this piece, writer Jaelani Turner-Williams addresses claims that today’s R&B is too sexual. R&B’s ...