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
Selah Sue
soul
May J.
pop music
Bill Withers
pop music, soul
Anthony Hamilton
contemporary R&B, neo soul
Bobby Brown
contemporary R&B, dance-pop
Billy Ocean
funk, pop music
Paul Young
rock music, soul
Melanie Martinez
EDM trap music, alternative music
Exposé
adult contemporary music, freestyle music
The Blues Brothers
David Sanborn
blues, blues rock
Tank
Brandon Heath
country music, pop music
JLS
contemporary R&B, dance-pop
Corinne Bailey Rae
contemporary R&B, pop music
Kat DeLuna
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.