With Fresh Picks, Billboard aims to highlight some of the best and most interesting new sounds across R&B and hip-hop — from ...

R&B is the epitome of musical resilience. First emerging in the late 1940s, the genre was initially categorized as “race music,” as Black artists tried to find their footing in a new genre that ...

When it comes to mood music, few voices hit like Miguel. The Los Angeles singer built his name on smooth vocals, hypnotic melodies, and lyrics that balance confidence with vulnerability. From his ...

Wedding songs are an essential part of a couple's nuptials, and luckily, R&B artists have always understood the assignment. Between their soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics, R&B music has the power ...

People cherish Aug. 28 because it has witnessed many special moments in hip-hop and R&B history. American hip-hop artist Caskey celebrates his birthday on this day. He has released several mixtapes, ...

amazingly Ravyn is also top 15 in the UK now. it’s a shame she doesn’t have the resources to turn this into a bigger breakout moment, but the good news is that you don’t need to be a big name to get ...

In honor of Black History Month, The Current is exploring the origins of Black music in America, what came after, and how it has impacted today's music. R&B was born out of the Great Migration of the ...