So, whether it’s creating music inspired by R&B’s best era, connecting with fans on tour, or pushing the boundaries of his creativity, Dixon exemplifies the enduring power of the genre.

Here’s some history of musicians who were Washingtonians, or got famous on the Washington state music scene, for Black History Month.

In the 1980s, Prince and his iconic album "Purple Rain" brought R&B and funk to the masses. For Black History Month, we're going through the decades and discussing artists who shaped popular music.

The screenwriter behind the classic films “New Jack City,” "Sugar Hill," and "Above the Rim" died this week in Baltimore.

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Dupri wrote and produced the songs and gave the group their first hit ... The label would go on to launch the careers of successful R&B and hip-hop groups, including Xscape, Jagged Edge, Lil ...

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More than twenty years after her untimely passing, the Princess of R&B continues to hold a sturdy stake in the culture. In collaboration with Aaliyah's brother Rashad Haughton, Mattel is releasing ...

For those who miss the live experience of the British progressive rock band or never got to see them, Australian Pink Floyd ...

Mariah Carey making an epic comeback, and Usher releasing his magnum opus. Let's take a look back at some of the best R&B songs that were released from 2000 - 2009.

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.