If there is one thing that will never change about music, it’s that people will spend non-trivial amounts of time ranking the best artists, albums, and songs and then debating those rankings. It seems ...

R&B music has been deeply enriched by families where musical talent and passion were passed down through generations. These dynasties are often marked by powerful bonds, shared experiences, and unique ...

This week marked the 20-year anniversary of the 43rd Grammy Awards, which aired on Feb. 21, 2001. Though the Grammys first launched way back in 1959, giving way to decades and decades of ...

When an artist consistently dominates awards, tops charts, and sells out arenas, you know they’re having a moment. For SZA, this isn’t just a moment—it’s an era. Her latest win at the 2025 BET Awards ...

Billboard chooses its top R&B albums of the year, featuring sets from SZA, Summer Walker, GIVEON and many more. There’s one thing you can say about 2025 musically: it was a very good year for R&B.

For as long as he can remember, Wade Elliott has always liked to dabble in music, and that love recently resulted in the Lexington Park resident releasing a few new tracks. Elliott released “Licorice, ...

R&B has always been a powerful vehicle for storytelling and cultural expression. Understanding the roots of modern R&B means exploring the iconic debut albums that laid the groundwork for today’s ...