The document lists several contemporary R&B artists such as Chris Brown, Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, and others. It then discusses common imagery associated with R&B music, including baggy jeans, gold chains, and muscular poses for male artists. Finally, it provides a brief history of contemporary R&B, noting its origins in the 1980s by blending soul, funk and hip hop, and the rise of popular artists in the 1990s and 2000s.
6. R&B artists
Chris brown Beyoncé Alicia Keys Marian
Carey
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Jackson Usher
Drake Miguel
Whitney Trey songz
Rihanna Ne-Yo Houston
7. R&B artists
Chris brown Beyoncé Alicia Keys Marian
Carey
Keri hilson Lloyd Michael
Jackson Usher
Drake Miguel
Whitney Trey songz
Rihanna Ne-Yo Houston
8. R&B artists
Chris brown Beyoncé Alicia Keys Marian
Carey
Keri hilson Lloyd Michael
Jackson Usher
Drake Miguel
Whitney Trey songz
Rihanna Ne-Yo Houston
9. R&B artists
Chris brown Beyoncé Alicia Keys Marian
Carey
Keri hilson Lloyd Michael
Jackson Usher
Drake Miguel
Whitney Trey songz
Rihanna Ne-Yo Houston
10. R&B artists
Chris brown Beyoncé Alicia Keys Marian
Carey
Keri hilson Lloyd Michael
Jackson Usher
Drake Miguel
Whitney Trey songz
Rihanna Ne-Yo Houston
11. R&B artists
Chris brown Beyoncé Alicia Keys Marian
Carey
Keri hilson Lloyd Michael
Jackson Usher
Drake Miguel
Whitney Trey songz
Rihanna Ne-Yo Houston
15. Imagery associated with r&b
music
Clothing
Male r&b artists usually wear baggy low
hanging jeans with a large flashy belt. Plain
black and white T-shirts are often worn
however some artists are topless on the front
of magazines if they have muscular bodies
16. Imagery associated with r&b
music
Clothing
Male r&b artists usually wear baggy low
hanging jeans with a large flashy belt. Plain
black and white T-shirts are often worn
however some artists are topless on the front
of magazines if they have muscular bodies
17. Imagery associated with r&b
music
Clothing
Male r&b artists usually wear baggy low
hanging jeans with a large flashy belt. Plain
black and white T-shirts are often worn
however some artists are topless on the front
of magazines if they have muscular bodies
18. Imagery associated with r&b
music
Clothing
Male r&b artists usually wear baggy low
hanging jeans with a large flashy belt. Plain
black and white T-shirts are often worn
however some artists are topless on the front
of magazines if they have muscular bodies
21. Imagery associated with r&b
music
Jewellery/accessories
Men tend to wear gold chains
and big designer watches and
belts, another common item
found with male r&B artists is
22. Imagery associated with r&b
music
Jewellery/accessories
Men tend to wear gold chains
and big designer watches and
belts, another common item
found with male r&B artists is
23. Imagery associated with r&b
music
Jewellery/accessories
Men tend to wear gold chains
and big designer watches and
belts, another common item
found with male r&B artists is
24. Imagery associated with r&b
music
Jewellery/accessories
Men tend to wear gold chains
and big designer watches and
belts, another common item
found with male r&B artists is
25. Imagery associated with r&b
music
Other
Most R&B artists are usually black Americans
as R&B music originated from a type of
African American music. They are usually
pulling strong poses with plain expressions
28. Brief history on contemporary
R&B
Contemporary R&B is a type of African American music that
combines elements of hip hop, soul and funk which
originated after the disco era ended in the 1980's in which
a new generation of producers began adding synthesisers
and slick drum machine beats to American music. Some of
the most popular early R&B artists include Michael Jackson,
Janet Jackson and Whitney Houston.
29. Brief history on contemporary
R&B
Contemporary R&B is a type of African American music that
combines elements of hip hop, soul and funk which
originated after the disco era ended in the 1980's in which
a new generation of producers began adding synthesisers
and slick drum machine beats to American music. Some of
the most popular early R&B artists include Michael Jackson,
Janet Jackson and Whitney Houston.
During the mid 1990s, popular artists such as R Kelly, Mariah
Carey, Aaliyah, TLC, and Boyz II Men brought contemporary
R&B to the mainstream. And as we entered the 2000's R&B
began to focus more on solo artists rather than groups.
