R&B | Vibepedia

R&B, or [[rhythm-and-blues|Rhythm and Blues]], is a genre of music that originated in the 1940s, characterized by soulful and catchy melodies. It has its roots in [[blues|blues]] and [[jazz|jazz]] music, with notable influences from [[gospel|gospel]] and [[soul|soul]] music. Over the years, R&B has evolved to incorporate various styles, such as [[funk|funk]], [[hip-hop|hip-hop]], and [[electronic|electronic]] music. Artists like [[aretha-franklin|Aretha Franklin]], [[james-brown|James Brown]], and [[prince|Prince]] have significantly contributed to the genre's development. Today, R&B remains a popular genre, with contemporary artists like [[the-weeknd|The Weeknd]], [[beyonce|Beyoncé]], and [[drake|Drake]] pushing the boundaries of the genre.