Billboard chooses its top R&B albums of the year, featuring sets from SZA, Summer Walker, GIVEON and many more.

Learn about the untold stories of the white R&B singers who defied stereotypes and left a memorable mark on the genre. These pioneering artists shattered barriers and proved that the soul knows no ...

In the 1970s and early 1980s, Bruce Talamon lived the wild days of soul, R&B, and funk, photographing icons such as Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Earth, Wind & Fire, Al Green, ...

When DJ Akio first started playing RnB and Soul mixes from balconies and broadcasting them on Instagram during lockdown, he likely never imagined that the simple hobby would unlock a continent wide ...

Ghanaian AfroSoul and RnB Singer Darkua, known for her soulful vocals and genre-blending sound, has officially released her debut EP, Never Too Late. The six-track project provides an intimate glimpse ...

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 ...

Welcome to The State of R&B, ESSENCE’s look at the past, present and future of rhythm and blues. In this piece, ESSENCE editor Rivéa Ruff reports on the blending of hip-hop and R&B. Since the ...

Female soul singers have shaped the music industry with their powerful voices and emotional performances. Many music lovers find themselves drawn to these artists but struggle to explore beyond the ...