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
Tina Arena
pop music, soul
Jason Derulo
contemporary R&B, hip-hop
Seal
contemporary R&B, electronica
Johnny Hallyday
French rock, blues
Craig David
pop music, soul
Destiny's Child
hip-hop
Faith Evans
contemporary R&B, hip-hop
Quincy Jones
bossa nova, funk
Robyn
contemporary R&B, electropop
Tatsurō Yamashita
city pop, kayōkyoku
Kelis
alternative hip-hop, neo soul
Beni
pop music
Stray Kids
J-pop, K-pop
Al Green
soul
Dr. John
Dixieland jazz, blues
Sam Cooke
gospel music, soul
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.