Jill Scott's return from a long absence, and Brent Faiyaz's play for a mid-career pivot — offer opposing visions of artistic advancement in the genre.

With Fresh Picks, Billboard aims to highlight some of the best and most interesting new sounds across R&B and hip-hop — from ...

Icon,' indie R&B star Brent Faiyaz's latest album, is a brief but far-reaching set that manages to sound contemporary and vintage at the same time.

Keeping up with music news and resources like Spotify’s giant and regularly updated New Music Friday playlist are great ways to keep your listening habits from getting stale. Sometimes, though, you ...

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Wake Forest chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus. R&B and soul have always been grounded in emotion, honesty, ...

Wedding songs are an essential part of a couple's nuptials, and luckily, R&B artists have always understood the assignment. Between their soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics, R&B music has the power ...

R&B is the epitome of musical resilience. First emerging in the late 1940s, the genre was initially categorized as “race music,” as Black artists tried to find their footing in a new genre that ...

When it comes to mood music, few voices hit like Miguel. The Los Angeles singer built his name on smooth vocals, hypnotic melodies, and lyrics that balance confidence with vulnerability. From his ...

In honor of Black History Month, The Current is exploring the origins of Black music in America, what came after, and how it has impacted today's music. R&B was born out of the Great Migration of the ...