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
Emeli Sandé
contemporary R&B, soul
Ken Hirai
pop music
Latoya Jackson
dance-pop, house music
Jessie Ware
Seventeen
C-pop, K-pop
Toshinobu Kubota
J-pop, Japanese hip-hop
Al Jarreau
funk, jazz
The Animals
British blues, blues rock
The O'Jays
Philadelphia soul, progressive soul
Mick Jagger
blues, rock and roll
Etta James
blues, gospel music
Ginuwine
soul
K. Michelle
soul
Tiwa Savage
pop music, pop rap
Mavis Staples
blues, soul
S.E.S.
K-pop
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.