Ironic, then, that such a shift seems to have been ushered in by a death — not of R&B proper, mind you, but of one of its greatest modern pacesetters: The Weeknd. Since 2011, the persona inhabited by ...

The R&B world suffered its share of heartbreak and loss in 2025. The genre lost multiple legendary performers, but it was hit hard by the loss of some who were lost far too soon. While all death is ...

Legendary R&B singer D’Angelo died on Oct. 14. He was 51. TMZ reported that the singer’s death came after a battle with pancreatic cancer. His death sent shockwaves through the music world.

R&B isn’t just a genre; it’s a deeply personal experience. It’s the soundtrack to late-night conversations, unspoken confessions, and moments that linger long after the music fades. On a crisp Tuesday ...

On March 15, 2024, RCE and Reflection Music Group are teaming up again to bring back RNB Forever, an unforgettable night celebrating the best of R&B music. Sponsored by Xerjoff Perfume, The Orchard, ...

Sometimes the best new R&B can be hard to find, but there are plenty of great rhythm-and-blues tunes to get into if you have the time to sift through the hundreds of newly released songs every week.

BET has put the iconic music show on indefinite hiatus, eliminating a key platform for artists often ignored by the Grammys.

Behind every great R&B hit, there's often a complex web of songwriting, production, and artist selection. Songs are crafted with specific voices in mind, but the ever-changing landscape of the music ...

Tank was nervous after sending his manager a preview of "When We" - he'd never released a song that explicit. "He's like, 'You're crazy, but it's jammin'!'" the R&B singer recalled. "It ended up being ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Tank was nervous after sending his manager a preview of “When We” — he’d never released a song that explicit. “He’s like, ‘You’re crazy, but it’s jammin’!’” the R&B singer recalled.