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
Melanie Fiona
hip-hop, neo soul
Jamelia
hip-hop, pop music
Mýa
hip-hop, pop music
Kehlani
hip-hop, neo soul
Tory Lanez
alternative R&B, dancehall
B.I
K-pop, Korean hip-hop
Nina Sky
Ludmilla
Afrobeat, axé
Lizzo
gospel music, hip-hop
SZA
alternative R&B, hip-hop
All-4-One
Jhené Aiko
alternative R&B, hip-hop
Jess Glynne
dance-pop, house music
NSYNC
dance-pop, teen pop
Keri Hilson
crunk, hip-hop
Gloria Groove
dancehall, funk carioca
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.
