How to get into contemporary R&B
contemporary R&B: popular music genre that combines rhythm and blues with elements of pop, soul, funk, hip-hop, and electronic music northsound.fm covers 1482 contemporary R&B artists with curated starting points for each.
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What's the best way to get into contemporary R&B?
Start with Mariah Carey's "Caution". It's one of the most accessible and representative entry points into contemporary R&B.
Who are the best contemporary R&B artists to start with?
Some of the best starting points for contemporary R&B include Mariah Carey, Nelly Furtado and Shakira. Each has a dedicated listening guide on northsound.fm.
What is contemporary R&B?
popular music genre that combines rhythm and blues with elements of pop, soul, funk, hip-hop, and electronic music