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
En Vogue
dance-pop, funk
The Supremes
disco, doo-wop
Sam Smith
contemporary R&B, pop music
Chaka Khan
jazz, pop music
Daichi Miura
J-pop, contemporary R&B
The Isley Brothers
soul
Roberta Flack
adult contemporary music, jazz
Steely Dan
jazz, rock music
RuPaul
Eurodance, dance music
Little Richard
funk, gospel music
Bobby Womack
soul
Natalia
Jessica Mauboy
contemporary R&B, dance music
Tiziano Ferro
Latin pop, blue-eyed soul
Les McCann
jazz, soul jazz
Babyface
hip-hop soul, new jack swing
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.