R&B | Vibepedia

R&B, or [[rhythm-and-blues|rhythm and blues]], is a genre of music that originated in the 1940s. It is characterized by its soulful and emotive sound, often featuring [[soul|soul]] and [[funk|funk]] influences. [[ray-charles|Ray Charles]] and [[sam-cooke|Sam Cooke]] are considered two of the pioneers of the genre. Over the years, R&B has evolved and branched out into various sub-genres, including [[contemporary-rb|contemporary R&B]] and [[alternative-rb|alternative R&B]]. [[prince|Prince]] and [[mj|michael jackson]] are two of the most influential artists in the genre, known for their unique sounds and styles. Today, R&B continues to be a popular genre, with artists like [[the-weeknd|The Weeknd]] and [[beyonce|Beyoncé]] pushing the boundaries of the genre and achieving huge commercial success.