This Day in Hip Hop & R&B History: May 23
May 23 has witnessed many culture-defining moments in hip-hop and R&B, making it a significant day in the genres’ history. The American R&B and neo-soul singer Maxwell, an important industry… Read More
Month: May 2025
Tyler, the Creator, Missy Elliott, The Weeknd, Rihanna, Nas & More R&B and Rap Artists Who’ve Sampled & Interpolated Old African Songs
Billboard has rounded up 16 songs by R&B and rap artists that sample old African songs. Read More
Taco Tuesday Jam Fest W/ A Twist Of R&B
Learn more about the upcoming Taco Tuesday Jam Fest W/ A Twist Of R&B event taking place in Atlanta. Read More
Pretty Girls Love AfroBeats and R&B
Learn more about the upcoming Pretty Girls Love AfroBeats and R&B event taking place in Atlanta. Read More
A Guide To Southeast Asian Psych: From The ’60s To ’70s & Beyond
If the soundtrack to season three of "White Lotus" and the ethereal vibes of Khruganbin caught your ear, you've just scratched the surface. From Vietnamese artist Phuong Tam to Sinn Sisamouth, the "Elvis of Cambodia," Southeast Asia's musical history is rife for exploration. Read More
This Day in Hip Hop & R&B History: May 22
May 22 is associated with many remarkable achievements and culture-defining moments in hip-hop and R&B history. One notable industry figure who was born on this day in 1966 is the… Read More
On This Day in 1994, R&B Group All-4-One Start an 11-Week Run at No. 1 with a Cover of a Country Hit
Thirty-one years ago today, R&B group All-4-One started an 11-week run atop the Billboard Hot 100 with a cover of a country hit. Read More
Old School Soul, New School Clarity: GIVĒON Is Defining R&B’s Future
GIVĒON has released a new song called “RATHER BE.” I haven’t really listened to him before—or at least, not with full attention. But now that I’m ... Read More
This Day in Hip Hop & R&B History: May 21
May 21 is a remarkable day in hip-hop and R&B that has seen many groundbreaking developments in these genres that have had a massive impact on popular culture. One iconic artist whose birthday falls… Read More
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