Where to Start with rhythm and blues
genre of popular music that originated within African-American communities in the 1940s
2142 artists
Start here
Takin' Off
Herbie Hancock · 1962
Best rhythm and blues Albums to Start With
rhythm and blues Artists
Chenoa
Latin music, pop music
Johnny Gill
Maleek Berry
African popular music, Afrobeat
Duffy
blues, pop music
Teena Marie
disco, funk
Jennifer Hudson
contemporary R&B, pop music
Rachael Yamagata
Solange Knowles
dance-pop, hip-hop
Aloe Blacc
jazz, soul
Cameo
disco, electro
Sade
funk, jazz
Bilal
alternative hip-hop, soul
Teddy Pendergrass
disco, funk
Mary Wells
disco, pop music
Jay Park
K-pop, gangsta rap
Michael McDonald
blue-eyed soul, pop music
About rhythm and blues
What is rhythm and blues?
genre of popular music that originated within African-American communities in the 1940s
Where should I start with rhythm and blues?
Start with "Takin' Off" by Herbie Hancock. It captures what makes rhythm and blues worth exploring.
What are the best rhythm and blues albums?
The rhythm and blues albums worth hearing first: "Takin' Off" by Herbie Hancock, "Who's Next" by The Who, "The Spirit Indestructible" by Nelly Furtado, "The Ride" by Nelly Furtado and "7" by Nelly Furtado.
How many rhythm and blues artists are there?
Spinsource covers 2142 rhythm and blues artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.