The Ultimate R&B Playlist: 25 Legends You Need to Know!
Hey music lovers! If you're anything like me, you're obsessed with R&B. From the old-school legends to the new-age stars, R&B has given us some of the most iconic songs and artists of all time. And, let's be real, it's the soundtrack to our lives.
Recently, Forbes has compiled a definitive list of the 25 greatest R&B artists of all time, and it's a masterclass in vocal prowess, songwriting genius, and genre-defining style.
Via Forbes:
The combination of rhythm and blues spurred the development of the culture and genre that is R&B. Originated by Black artists and marketed to marginalized communities by the music industry machine, R&B began in the 1940s with the term coined by Jerry Wexler of Billboard magazine in 1948.
While R&B exists in its own category, many have been introduced to the genre and sound through other types of music like hip hop, rap, soul, rock and even some forms of disco. The R&B sound is known for vocal talents, with well-known artists who pioneered the genre at its height in the late 90s and early 2000s like Erykah Badu, Usher, Sade and Mariah Carey, to those who laid the groundwork for the R&B sound many people know and love now like Al Green, Anita Baker and Aaron Neville who sang about love and lust with intention and truly unique vocal stylings.
I'd like to clarify that I didn't compile this list, and upon reviewing it, you'll understand why I felt the need to mention that. Notably, some incredibly influential and iconic names are absent from this list. However, let's dive into Forbes' compilation of the 25 Greatest R&B Artists Of All Time and explore the talented individuals who did make the cut.
The Full List
Here's the full list of the 25 Greatest R&B Artists of All Time:
Erykah Badu
D'Angelo
Mary J. Blige
Sade
SZA
Frank Ocean
Aaliyah
Usher
TLC
Mariah Carey
Jill Scott
Brandy
Al Green
Anita Baker
John Legend
En Vogue
Aaron Neville
SWV
Tina Turner
Brownstone
Keith Sweat
Floetry
Xscape
Dwele
Cleo Sol So, there you have it. The ultimate R&B playlist according to Forbes. Share your thoughts in the comments. Eek!👀
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