From Leon Thomas’ “Mutt” breakthrough to Kehlani scoring a long-overdue Hot 100 top 10 hit with “Folded,” R&B is in the midst of an upswing — and the world is taking notice. When she first started ...

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 ...

It's been a glorious year for music. Pop divas like Charli XCX and Chappell Roan have dominated the airwaves, and even alternative R&B has broken through to the public because of silly TikTok memes ...

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 ...

R&B has always been a powerful vehicle for storytelling and cultural expression. Understanding the roots of modern R&B means ...

Remember the golden era of 90s with this list of popular R&B artists who shaped the sound of the decade with smooth vocals and strong feelings.

"Look, if I wasn't white I would probably be in 'rap.' Why? They just judge from what you look like and what they know. I ...