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Ike and Tina Turner (Famous R&B artists back then)

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. Rhythm and blues, often known as R&B or R'n'B, is a genre of popular music that originated in African-American communities in the 1940s.
. This genre usually consists of typical elements such as piano, guitars, bass, drums, saxophones,... R&B lyrical themes often encapsulate the African-American experience of pain and the quest for freedom and joy, as well as triumphs and failures in terms of relationships, economics, and aspirations.
. R&B was strongly influenced by jazz, jump blues and black gospel music. It is also influenced jazz in return, rhythm and blues, blues and gospel combined with bebop to create an upbeat song.

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LEMONADE (an album by Beyonce) is critically acclaimed as the most characteristic r&b album of the decade 

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Characteristics of R&B include soulful singing over a strong backbeat, commonalities in rhythm, bands divided into a rhythm and horn section, repetition of rhythms, verses and notes, and complex blending of instruments.

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The 1940s

Around the 1940s, the term "rhythm and blues" was created as a replacement for the controversial "race music" phrase. During this era, R&B acted as an umbrella concept for all black music except classical and religious music. This is also around the time that artist began to experiment with variations in instrument setups.

Artists of the Time: Artists of the Time: Duke Ellington, Big Joe Turner, Wynonie Harris, Nat King Cole, Big Joe Turner, Wynonie Harris, Nat King Cole

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The 1950s

During the years between the 1950s and the 1960s, the sound began to change more significantly, with artist like Little Richard shaping the “jump blues” style into what would eventually become “rock and roll". In fact, Little Richard’s music would also influence artist and performers like James Brown, Elvis Presley, and Otis Redding. The 1950s also saw the emergence of vocalists and vocal groups.

Artists of the Time: Little Richard, Ruth Brown, Ray Charles

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The 1970s

The 1970s saw the rise of disco, which became a staple of the era. The disco sound usually consisted of electric piano, synthesizers, and electric rhythm guitars. The end of the 1970s is credited with being the start of contemporary and modern-day R&B, as artists like Michael Jackson and Prince started their careers around this time.

Artist of the Time: Earth, Wind, and Fire, Michael Jackson, Prince, Kool & the Gang

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. Billie Jean is a song by the King of Pop Michael Jackson. Billie Jean blends disco, rhythm and blues, funk and dance-pop. The lyrics describe a woman, Billie Jean, who claims that the narrator is the father of her newborn son, which he denies.
. The song has sold over 10 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling singles of all time.
. Its Moonwalk choreography has become one of the most iconic dance moves in the history.

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The 1980s

Between the late 1970s and the 1980s, the Hip Hop culture began to take form in the Bronx in New York. As such, R&B captured the rhythmic elements of funk and disco. The use of synthesizers, drum machines, sound effects, and rap music sensibility led to "new jack swing" era.

Artist of the Time: Patti Labelle, New Edition, Janet Jackson, Keith Sweat, Bobby Brown, Bell Biv Devoe, Whitney Houston, Sade

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The 1960s

The term R&B was used as a blanket term for this type of sound overall, with distinction coming from the artists' style. The 1960s saw the creation of Motown Records, and the emergence of disco and funk as distinct genres in their own right.

Artists of the Time: Marvin Gaye, Ben E. King, Aretha Franklin, The Supremes, The Isley Brothers

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2010s -> Present

Similar to the 1990s and early 2000s, R&B continues to draw influences from the technical revolutions of the earlier era and embraces more electronic and machine-made sounds. This has given R&B a more futuristic feel, while still incorporating several of the genre’s themes of love and relationships. Early artists, as well as newer ones, have taken to experimenting with different styles, integrating elements of EDM, Pop, and even Rock into their musical stylings. We have now entered an age of, what is formally known as, “alternative R&B.”

Artists of the Time: 6lack, H.E.R, Frank Ocean, Jhene Aiko, Janelle Monae, SZA, Tory Lanez, Bryson Tiller, Kehlani, Ro James, Daniel Caesar, PartyNextDoor

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The 1990s

With the rise of Hip-Hop capturing most of the youth’s attention, it became difficult to market R&B artists and vocalist. This resulted in an integration of styles, as singers and groups began to adopt a more “hip-hop” image, leading to the creation of “hip-hop soul.” Then, by the late 1990s, another movement had started towards the revival of the soul music of the 1970s. This became known as “neo-soul.”

Artists of the Time: TLC, Mariah Carey, D’Angelo, Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill, Maxwell, Boys II Men, Mary J Blige, Usher

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The 2000s

Coasting off the success of the integration seen in the 1990s, R&B artist continued to mix and mingle heavily with rappers and producers. The radio waves were dominated by this type of sound, and R&B would forever be a part of hip-hop and urban culture. This also shaped the R&B music that we would come to recognize today.

Artists of the Time: Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, Chris Brown, Trey Songz, Ciara, Mario, Rihanna, Ashanti, Keyshia Cole, Ne-Yo

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. R&B in Vietnam used to be unpopular for most of Vietnamese locals because they prefered listening to pop, ballads and rap. But R&B has recently been rising up to many music charts because new singers in Vietnam can finally explore the R&B elements in such whole new musically interesting ways, so that many good songs came out.
. For instance, Phung Khanh Linh and her latest album Yesteryear, is such a potential album including the combination of R&B and many genres (disco, pop, citypop, classical,...), that proves the Vietnamese mainstream music is day by day becoming better by the dedication of many new generation enthusiatic artists.

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R&B aslo has a musically massive impact in Asia.

. Red Velvet, inspired by artists like En Vogue, Gwen Stefani, This South Korea's Destiny's Child is a five-member, all-female vocal group who make dance-oriented contemporary R&B and rap-infused pop.
. According to Joshua Minsoo Kim (the academically music critic), Red Velvet has all the potentials and characteristics to be The Asian R&B Princess, with their accomplished discography and talents, they've proved that they are deserved with the title.
. Their 2nd album THE PERFECT RED VELVET has been named as the best Asian R&B album of the decade by many music critics.

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GRAMMY AWARDS is the greatest award in the world in the music field. The Grammy Award for Best R&B Album is an honor presented at the Grammy Awards

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2017 Lalah Hathaway - Lalah Hathaway Live

2018 Bruno Mars - 24K Magic

2019 H.E.R. - H.E.R.

2020 Anderson .Paak - Ventura

2021 John Legend - Bigger Love

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. R&B music has a calming effect. It can bring mental relief and healing to someone in distress,... Music has the ability to elicit emotion from its listeners: happiness, sadness, relaxation, frustration and aggression are feelings conjured up by music.
. R&B is also capable of uplifting your spirits and improving your mood. Many of the lyrics found in R&B music talk about overcoming a struggle and succeeding.

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