2. Where soul and R&B originated from
originated in the United States in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
It involves other genres such as gospel, rhythm and blues and jazz.
The genre first became popular in the united states where they treated it
as music to dance to.
3. Main artists of the genre
Dangelo- credited as one of neo-soul’s leading progenitors.
Usher- hit fame in 1995 with debut album “think of you”.
Beyonce- Took fame in 2003 with debut album “dangerously in love”.
James Browne- known as the godfather of soul.
R Kelly- King or R&B
Michael jackson.
4. Style and Attitudes
This genre has quite a powerful status behind it. Most of the artists are
quite independent and powerful looking people.
I R&B they tend to wear minimal clothing e.g for the man he is topless or
the women is in a short dress.
The lyrics to their songs are quite meaningful and uplifting.
