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
Justin Timberlake
electropop, neo soul
Grace Jones
disco, new wave
Arashi
J-pop, bubblegum music
Selena Gomez
alternative R&B, dance-pop
Kelly Clarkson
pop music, pop rock
Flo Rida
EDM trap music, Miami bass
T-Pain
hip-hop, pop rap
Alicia Keys
hip-hop, neo soul
giorge mijael
adult contemporary music, blue-eyed soul
Giorgia
jazz, neo soul
Usher
crunk, dance music
will.i.am
Latin music, dance music
Bruno Mars
funk, hip-hop
Lily Allen
grime, indie pop
Aaliyah
alternative R&B, electronica
Future
Atlanta hip-hop, Southern 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.
