Where to Start with contemporary R&B
popular music genre that combines rhythm and blues with elements of pop, soul, funk, hip-hop, and electronic music
1470 artists
Start here
Kiss Land
The Weeknd · 2013
Guides for contemporary R&B artists
Best contemporary R&B Albums to Start With
contemporary R&B Artists
Anthony Hamilton
neo soul, rhythm and blues
Mark Ronson
hip-hop, pop music
Fromis 9
K-pop
Zayn Malik
alternative R&B, dance-pop
Chanté Moore
gospel music, jazz
Willow Smith
alternative R&B, alternative pop
Mari Kraimbrery
pop music
Ms. Dynamite
2-step garage, UK garage
Jeremih
Ali Gatie
pop music
G.E.M.
pop music, rock music
Tedua
drill, hip-hop
Frank Ocean
alternative R&B, avant-pop
Coco Lee
dance-pop, hip-hop
Saint Jhn
hip-hop, trap music
Lloyd
hip-hop
About contemporary R&B
What is contemporary R&B?
popular music genre that combines rhythm and blues with elements of pop, soul, funk, hip-hop, and electronic music
Where should I start with contemporary R&B?
Start with "Kiss Land" by The Weeknd. It captures what makes contemporary R&B worth exploring.
What are the best contemporary R&B albums?
The contemporary R&B albums worth hearing first: "Kiss Land" by The Weeknd, "Vultures 1" by Ty Dolla Sign, "Atavista" by Donald Glover, "3.15.20" by Donald Glover and "Title" by Meghan Trainor.
How many contemporary R&B artists are there?
northsound.fm covers 1470 contemporary R&B artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.
