How to get into contemporary R&B

contemporary R&B: popular music genre that combines rhythm and blues with elements of pop, soul, funk, hip-hop, and electronic music Spinsource covers 1470 contemporary R&B artists with curated starting points for each.

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What's the best way to get into contemporary R&B?

Start with Rihanna's "A Girl Like Me". It's one of the most accessible and representative entry points into contemporary R&B.

What is contemporary R&B?

popular music genre that combines rhythm and blues with elements of pop, soul, funk, hip-hop, and electronic music