R&B | Vibepedia

R&B, or [[rhythm-and-blues|rhythm and blues]], is a genre of music that originated in the 1940s. It is characterized by its soulful and emotive sound, often featuring [[soul|soul]] and [[funk|funk]] influences. [[ray-charles|Ray Charles]] and [[james-brown|James Brown]] are considered pioneers of the genre, which has since evolved to include sub-genres like [[contemporary-r-and-b|contemporary R&B]] and [[neo-soul|neo-soul]]. R&B has been heavily influenced by [[hip-hop|hip-hop]] and [[electronic|electronic]] music, with artists like [[the-weeknd|The Weeknd]] and [[beyonce|Beyoncé]] pushing the boundaries of the genre. R&B has also been shaped by its connections to [[motown|Motown]] and [[atlantic-records|Atlantic Records]], two iconic labels that have played a significant role in the genre's development.