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When R&B started
R&B originated in the 1940's when it replaced "race music" as a general marketing term for all African American music, though it usually referred only to secular, not religious music. -
Brief history of R&B music
Rhythm and Blues, commonly known as R&B, is a musical genre developed by Black Americans in the 1940's that's been continuously refined through the present day. -
First R&B song
One of the genre's earliest practitioners, bandleader and saxophonist Louis Jordan used elements that would come to define R&B. He co-composed the 1944 hit song "Is You Is or You Ain't My Baby" -
The first person who made R&B music
R&B music came into prominence in the late 1940's with Cab Calloway, The Harlem Hamfats, Count Basie, Louis Jordan and others. -
What era made R&B the best
The 90's were the golden age of R&B. The best 90's R&B songs still sound fresh, and their influence can be felt in the crop of modern R&B stars who are pushing the genre forward. -
How R&B music evolved over time
R&B over the past 30 years has evolved, from what was originally a genre of rigid conformity, guidelines and tropes, into a style of music permeated by different sounds and explored by artists such as Frank Ocean, with sometimes experimental R&B, and SZA, who has at times incorporated more traditional neo-soul sounds. -
King R&B music
It wasn't until 1980 that Luther Vandross finally made his career breakthrough as a singer with the pop-dance act Change, who scored hits with "The Glow of Love" and "Searching". After leaving the group, Luther released his debut album "Never Too Much" in 1981. -
#1 R&B song in the 2000's
According to Billboard, the top 3 songs for the 2000's were "Independent Woman Part 1" by Destiny's Child, Ms. Jackson by OutKast, and I Just Wanna Love U by JAY-Z. -
Why R&B was popular in the 2000's
The R&B genre was extremely popular due to the increasing trend of hip-pop music, which helped the black community to gain a footing within music in the early 2000's. -
Who carried R&B music
Contemporary R&B was one of the most popular genres of the decade with artists like Usher, Alicia Keys, Beyonce', and Rihanna. -
Who won the most R&B awards
A sultry combination of pop, soft-soul, jazz, and country, Norah Jones' debut "Come Away With Me" won four grammy's and she took home the coveted Best New Artist award. -
First R&B song in 2010
Kesha's song "Tik Tok" was the longest-running #1 single of the year with nine consecutive weeks at the top which was also the longest run for a debut single by a female artist since 1977.