Marvin Gaye's landmark hit continues to resonate decades later and one publication believes no R&B song has ever surpassed it ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hip Hop and R&B songs rarely win Song of the Year, making each victory a major moment for songwriting recognition. These Grammy ...

A great soundtrack can stand the test of time; sometimes, it can be better than the actual film in which it coincides. R&B has been a staple in soundtracks for decades, helping infuse emotions and ...

One of the cool things about music is how much a song can bring out different emotions in people. Songwriters typically write songs when they're inspired by their experiences or from stories they've ...

SZA joked she is “not an attractive crier” as she accepted the Best R&B Song Grammy Award on Feb. 4. The singer picked up her third award of the night, taking the accolade for her hit “Snooze.” SZA’s ...

A few rounds of karaoke never fail to get the party going. And with the right R&B playlist, even the most stage-shy souls get the courage to unleash their inner superstar. The rhythm and blues genre ...

Twenty-five years after she released her debut album, we pick the best of an artist pairing Chopin-inspired piano with pop, soul and powerful emotion ...

Welcome to The State of R&B, ESSENCE’s look at the past, present and future of rhythm and blues. In this piece, ESSENCE editor Rivéa Ruff reports on the blending of hip-hop and R&B. Since the ...