Being blind didn’t stop Clarence Carter from becoming one of Muscle Shoals music’s most iconic singers. His late ’60s and ...

Raheem DeVaughn opens up about artist ownership, independent music, Black women, and the lasting impact of “The Love ...

In a streaming landscape where discovery often feels algorithmic, YouTube Music is emerging as the go-to platform for authentic artist-fan connections in 2026. This week, heavy hitters like Drake, ...

Listen to new must-hear songs from R&B/hip-hop artists such as cortex and Jenevieve. Coachella dominated headlines once again over the weekend, with a litany of special guests making the festival’s ...

The main difference between R&B singers and rappers used to be the content of their music. Traditionally, R&B songs were associated with love, heartbreak, sensuality, and relationships, while hip-hop ...

Kehlani has won Best R&B Performance, for “Folded,” at the 2026 Grammy Awards. They won out over songs by Chris Brown and Bryson Tiller (“It Depends”), Justin Bieber (“Yukon”), Leon Thomas (“Mutt ...

The future of R&B is bright, led by a new wave of singers like kwn, Odeal, and EJ Jones, whose music embraces nostalgic sounds and vivid storytelling.

Sometimes, we’re blessed with talents that feel like they were sent directly from God—the kind of gifts that don’t need to be forced because greatness just lives in them naturally. What makes it hurt ...

It's the most wonderful time of the year, which means you can start playing all the holiday music you want. Luckily, R&B singers have always brought soulful and emotional depth to Christmas music that ...

Here’s the good news: There’s a whole world of modern Christmas music that exists outside of what restaurants and retail stores play ad nauseam starting Nov. 1. Now for the bad news: That world has ...

Fresh entries into the tradition include releases by Luke Bryan, Tyra Banks and Old Crow Medicine Show. By Jon Caramanica Jon Pareles and Lindsay Zoladz Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You ...

Bay Area-raised host Ericka Cruz Guevarra brings you context and analysis to make sense of the news. Episodes drop Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Emma’s Must-Sees See TV Programming Manager Emma ...