contemporary R&B
Smooth urban pop
Contemporary R&B is a style of rhythm and blues that emerged in the 1980s, blending traditional soul vocals with electronic production, synthesizers, and drum machines.
The sound is smoother and more polished than earlier R&B, often incorporating elements of hip-hop, pop, and funk.
Artists like Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, and Usher defined the genre's commercial peak.
The station plays nothing but contemporary R&B hits.
- neo-soulOrganic, jazz-tinged R&B revival
- R&BSoulful pop genre
- new jack swingHip-hop-infused R&B genre
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
- groovesNarrow carved channels
Beyoncé · sensual · quiet storm · falsetto · vocal runs · Drake · melisma · Usher · slow jams · sultry · beats · Aaliyah · crooning · synth · bedroom · Rihanna · soulful · vibe
- Black Musicblues, jazz, gospel choir, hip hop, R&B
- Soul Musicsoul ballads, soul jazz, Motown, R&B, rhythm and blues
contemporary R&Bcountry music
Rural Southern folk-pop genre
bluegrass · Americana · folk music · classic rock · traditional country
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