As happens with most music genres, reports of R&B's demise have always been underconsidered and premature. Still, the question's recurrence lately has hinted at broader concerns about its evolutionary ...

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 ...

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 ...

It could be a solo night cruise, a scenic route home or a mere attempt to block out the world in traffic; the right soundtrack can turn any drive into a full-on vibe. Rap and R&B have always captured ...

Disgraced music superstar R. Kelly was dealt a legal blow on Wednesday after an appeals court in New York denied the singer's challenge to his 30-year-prison sentence and conviction on racketeering ...

The holidays are a symphony of joy, and what better way to amplify the festive cheer than with the soulful rhythms of R&B? With a penchant for infusing warmth and depth into every note, R&B Christmas ...

As Desi artists make waves in Western music spheres, Desi R&B — a South Asian subgenre of R&B — continues to garner attention from large audiences, Desi and non-Desi alike. For individuals looking to ...

As the world faced another pandemic year, one thing that kept people going is music. After artists had to cancel tours in 2020, this year brought a little hope as concerts, festivals, and listening ...

17 songs that carried B.B. King towards his crossover breakthrough, by Pulitzer-winner Daniel de Visé, author of King of the Blues: The Rise and Reign of B.B. King When you purchase through links on ...

Coming into this, I knew that I wanted to celebrate the beauty and breadth of R&B this year, but I was unsure as to how to do it. The truth is writing hasn’t come easy for me since the pandemic ...

From Dave and Ghetts to Doja Cat and Summer Walker, this is Capital XTRA's definitive list of the best albums released in 2021. It's safe to safe that 2021 has been full of ups and downs. But if there ...