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The document discusses the history and evolution of R&B music. It describes how Jerry Wexler coined the term "R&B" in 1948 to describe a new genre that originated from jazz, blues and gospel. Contemporary R&B emerged in the late 1980s with a more modern production style incorporating elements like drum machines. The document also notes differences between dress codes and video styles of original R&B compared to contemporary R&B.
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R&b history
R&B originated in the late 1970s when artists like Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones added electronic elements to black music to make it more danceable. Over the decades that followed, R&B evolved as different artists incorporated elements of hip hop and other genres. It grew hugely popular in the 2000s alongside hip hop. Today, R&B is a massively successful global genre with many artists from various backgrounds creating diverse styles of music enjoyed by wide audiences worldwide.
R&B
R&B evolved from blues and jazz in the 1940s, incorporating elements of rock music. It grew popular for its danceable beats and lyrics about everyday life. By the 1950s, R&B came to describe the sound of rock and roll. Over time, R&B music videos changed - costumes became more casual and revealing, and videos incorporated more advanced filming techniques and narratives. Typical R&B artists portray wealth and sexuality, and videos feature stereotypical settings, ethnicities, props, and clothing that emphasize youth, beauty, and attractiveness. Common instruments in R&B include piano, guitar, drums, and saxophone.
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The document discusses the history and evolution of rhythm and blues (R&B) music from the late 1940s to the present. It notes that R&B originated as an African-American urban sound that combined blues and jazz. In the late 1940s, R&B became popular for its danceable, rocking and jazz-based beats. By the 1950s, R&B began to define the sound of rock and roll, while the 1960s saw the incorporation of soul music. Subsequent decades saw the integration of disco, funk, pop and other genres into the R&B category. Today, R&B encompasses many styles including hip hop, neo-soul and contemporary R&B.
R&B MUSIC
R&B music originated in the late 1940s as a genre applying to blues records, originally standing for "Rhythm and Blues". Over the 1950s and 70s, R&B incorporated elements of electric blues, gospel, soul, and funk music. By the 1980s, contemporary R&B emerged as a style combining rhythm, blues, soul, funk, pop, hip hop and dance influences. Common R&B subgenres include rhythm and blues, soul, funk, pop, and hip hop/dance. Typical instruments used are bass, piano, drums, guitars, organs, winds, brass and percussion.
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This document discusses fonts used on R&B music magazine covers and provides examples of popular R&B artists. It defines R&B as "Rhythm and Blues" and explains how the genre evolved from being pop-oriented in the 1980s to incorporating more hip-hop influences in the 2000s. The history section outlines some of the major R&B musicians and trends from each decade from the 1980s to the present.
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This document discusses fonts used on R&B music magazine covers and provides examples of popular R&B artists. It defines R&B as "Rhythm and Blues" and explains how the genre evolved from being pop-oriented in the 1980s to incorporating more hip-hop influences in the 2000s. The history section outlines some of the major R&B musicians and trends from each decade from the 1980s to the present.
R&B Conventions
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The document discusses the history and genres of R&B music. It provides examples of popular R&B artists from the 1980s to present, including Jason Derulo, Chris Brown, Akon, Drake, and Adele. R&B stands for "Rhythm and Blues" but is now called "Contemporary R&B", which combines hip-hop, soul, R&B, and funk. In the 1980s, mainstream R&B was pop-oriented while the 1990s brought R&B into the mainstream through artists like R. Kelly and Michael Jackson. By the 2000s, R&B crossed over more with hip-hop and focused on solo artists, with top acts including Beyoncé
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R&B originated in the late 1970s when artists like Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones added electronic elements to black music to make it more danceable. Over the decades that followed, R&B evolved as different artists incorporated elements of hip hop and other genres. It grew hugely popular in the 2000s alongside hip hop. Today, R&B is a massively successful global genre with many artists from various backgrounds creating diverse styles of music enjoyed by wide audiences worldwide.
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R&B evolved from blues and jazz in the 1940s, incorporating elements of rock music. It grew popular for its danceable beats and lyrics about everyday life. By the 1950s, R&B came to describe the sound of rock and roll. Over time, R&B music videos changed - costumes became more casual and revealing, and videos incorporated more advanced filming techniques and narratives. Typical R&B artists portray wealth and sexuality, and videos feature stereotypical settings, ethnicities, props, and clothing that emphasize youth, beauty, and attractiveness. Common instruments in R&B include piano, guitar, drums, and saxophone.
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The document discusses the history and evolution of rhythm and blues (R&B) music from the late 1940s to the present. It notes that R&B originated as an African-American urban sound that combined blues and jazz. In the late 1940s, R&B became popular for its danceable, rocking and jazz-based beats. By the 1950s, R&B began to define the sound of rock and roll, while the 1960s saw the incorporation of soul music. Subsequent decades saw the integration of disco, funk, pop and other genres into the R&B category. Today, R&B encompasses many styles including hip hop, neo-soul and contemporary R&B.
R&B MUSIC
R&B music originated in the late 1940s as a genre applying to blues records, originally standing for "Rhythm and Blues". Over the 1950s and 70s, R&B incorporated elements of electric blues, gospel, soul, and funk music. By the 1980s, contemporary R&B emerged as a style combining rhythm, blues, soul, funk, pop, hip hop and dance influences. Common R&B subgenres include rhythm and blues, soul, funk, pop, and hip hop/dance. Typical instruments used are bass, piano, drums, guitars, organs, winds, brass and percussion.
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R&B originated in the 1940s as a genre of African American music that was characterized by jazz influences and a heavy beat. The term was created to replace offensive labels and was applied to popular music aimed at urban black audiences. Hip hop emerged in the 1970s in the Bronx and was pioneered by DJs who isolated drum breaks from funk and soul songs to play at block parties. It incorporated rapping, DJing, breakdancing, and graffiti art. Both R&B and hip hop have evolved over time but remain popular genres today, with contemporary R&B appealing to mainstream audiences and hip hop seeing a resurgence through artists who bring back lyrical content.
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R&B originated as a crossbreed of jazz, gospel, and blues music characterized by a tight rhythm section and soulful singing. It began taking form in the 1950s-60s as gospel and blues influences melded together. Motown Records, founded by Berry Gordy, was influential in the 1960s-70s, popularizing artists like Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, and The Supremes. R&B incorporated elements of pop, rock, and jazz in the 1980s-90s. In the late 20th century, hip hop influences led to the emergence of new jack swing. Into the 21st century, R&B has continued to evolve with new styles while drawing from its roots in
The history of R&B
R&B originated in the 1940s as an African American genre that evolved from blues and jazz. It was described as rocking with an insistent beat that made it popular for dancing. Common R&B lyrics in the 1940s addressed everyday topics like work, sex, and drinking. By the 1950s, artists like Little Richard and Fats Domino helped define the emerging sound of rock and roll with R&B hits. Over subsequent decades, R&B incorporated influences from soul, disco, funk, rock, and pop music to describe a broad range of styles. Today's R&B audiences tend to be teenagers and young adults who are mostly female, drawn to themes of love and relationships commonly addressed in lyrics
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RnB originated in the 1940s as a genre of popular African American music known as "Rhythm and Blues" that was marketed to audiences enjoying popular dance music. RnB was typically performed by well-mannered male artists singing rock or jazz-influenced music with a heavy beat and focused on piano, guitars, bass, drums, and saxophone. The lyrics often dealt with African American experiences of seeking freedom and happiness. In the 1950s-1970s, RnB incorporated more rock elements and was commonly performed by artists like blues singer and guitarist John Lee Hooker.
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Pop music originated in the 1950s from rock and roll. Some of the most influential early pop artists were Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and Michael Jackson. The genre became mainstream and commercial in the late 1950s. In subsequent decades, various styles like disco, hip hop, and pop rock became popular. Iconic artists who dominated their eras included The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Britney Spears, and Eminem. Common instruments used in pop music are guitar, bass, piano, drums, and vocals.
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RnB originated in the 1940s as a genre of popular African American music known as "Rhythm and Blues" that was marketed to audiences enjoying popular dance music. RnB was typically performed by well-mannered male artists singing rock or jazz-influenced music with a heavy beat and focused on piano, guitars, bass, drums, and saxophone. The lyrics often dealt with African American experiences of seeking freedom and happiness. In the 1950s-1970s, RnB incorporated more rock elements and was commonly performed by artists like blues singer and guitarist John Lee Hooker.
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The history of pop music
Pop music originated in the 1950s from rock and roll. Some of the most influential early pop artists were Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and Michael Jackson. The genre became mainstream and commercial in the late 1950s. In subsequent decades, various styles like disco, hip hop, and pop rock became popular. Iconic artists who dominated their eras included The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Britney Spears, and Eminem. Common instruments used in pop music are guitar, bass, piano, drums, and vocals.
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This document discusses the history and key features of pop music. It begins with a definition of pop music as very commercial, memorable music using vocals, lyrics, or instruments to create catchy choruses or verses. The document then provides a brief history of pop music originating in the 1950s from rock and roll. It highlights some key artists from different decades that helped popularize pop music such as Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, and Britney Spears. The document also discusses genres that have been created through hybridization of pop music styles like pop punk, pop rock, and pop rap. It concludes by outlining some conventional features of pop music like its verse-chorus structure, promotion through radio play,
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This document provides information about pop music, including its history, key artists, genres, and conventions. It notes that pop music originated in the 1950s from rock and roll and is generally very commercial, memorable, and uses catchy choruses/verses. Key historic artists mentioned include Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, and Britney Spears. The document also discusses genres like teen pop, pop rap, and how hybrid genres are formed through combinations. Finally, it outlines conventional features of pop music, such as its structure, promotion methods, visual styles in music videos, and characteristics of the teen pop and pop rap subgenres.
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Conventions of R&B
Male R&B artists typically wear minimal clothing like being topless in jeans and tattoos. They wear subtle jewelry. Female R&B artists wear minimal clothing showing skin and stomach. They have dramatic hair, makeup and heels. Jewelry includes big earrings and necklaces.
Slow R&B songs use grayscale, sepia tones and natural lighting to depict emotion. They sometimes include narratives and intimacy. Fast songs use bright colors, flashy items and choreography to portray wealth and power. Some artists challenge gender stereotypes by reversing traditional roles.
The target audience is typically teenagers and young adults aged 13-25, primarily females interested in love, fashion and the sexual portrayal of male artists.
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Within this slideshow I will present my research into my chosen genre (R&B) and I will research into it’s conventions. Within this research I will analyse 2 music videos (By R&B artists)
Research in genre (R&B)
R&B is a music genre that combines elements of rhythm and blues, soul, funk, hip-hop and dance. It originated after the decline of funk and disco in the 1980s and is characterized by polished production, drum machine backing, and smooth vocals. Some of the best-selling R&B artists of all time include Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey and Michael Jackson. Today, many R&B artists blend the genre with pop styles to create a more international sound.
Research Into RnB Music
R&B music originated in the 1940s as a genre of popular African American music that blended jazz and blues. It was first referred to as "Rhythm and Blues" in the late 1940s when African Americans migrated to northern cities and developed new music markets. Typical R&B music audiences are African American males and females ages 14-25. Common conventions in R&B music videos include female artists wearing minimal clothing and male artists being shirtless, as well as tattoos, jewelry, expensive cars, dramatic makeup, and suggestive dancing used to convey sexuality and attract audiences.
R&B Music - Research
Contemporary R&B emerged in the late 1980s combining elements of rhythm and blues, soul, funk, hip hop, dance, and pop. It originated from traditional R&B, which categorized music aimed at the urban African American market in the 1940s. Major influential artists in the development of contemporary R&B included Motown label artists like Marvin Gaye and The Supremes in the 1960s as well as Michael Jackson in the 1980s. Leading R&B artists of the 1990s-present that achieved commercial success include Usher, Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Bruno Mars.
Task 6 choose a musical genre
The document discusses the contemporary R&B genre of music. It provides a brief history of how R&B evolved from earlier genres like rhythm and blues and disco to incorporate elements of hip hop, soul, funk, and electronic influences. The genre is characterized by polished production, drum machine-backed rhythms, occasional saxophone, and smooth vocals. Some notable artists mentioned are Rihanna, Drake, Beyoncé, Sean Paul, Eminem, Ne-Yo, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga. Images associated with these R&B artists are also referenced.
Task 6 choose a musical genre
The document discusses the contemporary R&B genre of music. It provides a brief history of how R&B evolved from earlier genres like rhythm and blues and disco to incorporate elements of hip hop, soul, funk, and electronic influences. The history section notes how Michael Jackson and other artists in the 1980s helped popularize R&B with mainstream audiences. It also lists some prominent contemporary R&B artists like Rihanna, Drake, Beyoncé, Ne-Yo, and Sean Paul.
Task 6[1]
RnB/Hip Hop is a genre that blends elements of RnB, hip hop, funk, disco and jazz. It originated from DJ Kool Herc mixing songs using two copies of the same record. RnB, which stands for Rhythm and Blues, had its origins in blues and jazz and influenced various 20th century music styles like rock and roll. Popular artists in the genre include Jay-Z, Kanye West, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Drake and Lil Wayne.
Task 6
RnB/Hip Hop is a genre that blends elements of RnB, hip hop, funk, disco and jazz. It originated from DJ Kool Herc mixing songs using two copies of the same record. RnB, which stands for Rhythm and Blues, had its origins in blues and jazz and influenced various 20th century music styles like rock and roll. Popular artists in the genre include Jay-Z, Kanye West, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Drake and Lil Wayne.
Task 5 6 - r&b
The document discusses the fonts, artists, history, and styles typically seen on the covers of R&B music magazines. It notes that bold fonts are often used that stand out well. It provides a list of popular R&B artists and defines R&B as 'Rhythm and Blues' or 'Contemporary R&B,' which combines hip-hop, soul, R&B and funk. The history section outlines the evolution of R&B in the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s to present. Regarding styles, it states that artists on the covers are usually fashionably dressed in the latest clothing and accessories, posing seriously or as if they do not care, with females wearing minimal clothing and males appearing top
R&B conventions
R&B originated in the 1940s and was originally marketed towards urban African Americans. It combines elements of jazz, blues, gospel, soul and funk. In the 1980s, a new style called contemporary R&B emerged mixing R&B with pop, hip hop and dance. Male R&B fashion is typically casual with jeans and t-shirts while female fashion focuses on revealing outfits to appeal to male audiences. Over time, R&B music videos shifted from performance-based to narrative and conceptual, and the portrayal of women became more sexualized through tight clothing and emphasis on physical appearance.
What is Contemporary R&B: A Deep Dive into the Modern Sound
Contemporary R&B, often abbreviated as R&B, is a genre that has undergone significant transformations over the years. From its roots in the African American musical tradition, R&B has evolved into a multifaceted and influential genre that continues to shape the music industry today. In this article, we will explore the rich history and current landscape of R&B, focusing on the evolution of the genre, key artists, and the impact it has had on popular music.
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R&B originated from the blending of blues and gospel music styles by African Americans who migrated from the rural South to northern cities in the 1930s-1940s. It was characterized by a strong rhythmic beat and focus on emotional experiences. Early influential R&B artists included Ray Charles, BB King, and James Brown. Motown Records popularized R&B in the 1960s with its soulful sound. Contemporary R&B since the 1990s draws from earlier soul and funk influences.
Music Tribe
The document discusses several music genres including contemporary R&B, Bollywood music, indie music, pop music, and profiles specific artists Britney Spears and Rihanna. It provides background on the origins and evolution of each genre, typical musical elements, target audiences, and examples of influential artists within each genre.
Music Tribe X
The document discusses several music genres including contemporary R&B, Bollywood music, indie music, pop music, and profiles specific artists such as Britney Spears. It provides background on the origins and evolution of each genre, describing their typical musical styles, target audiences, and prominent artists. Key elements of various genres like R&B, indie rock, indie folk and indie pop are outlined. Songs from genres like Bollywood and indie are also examined.
Genre of AnalysisRhythm and Blues (vocal performance) Rhyt.docx
Genre of Analysis
Rhythm and Blues (vocal performance)
Rhythm and Blues (r&b) which also overlaps as “Soul Music” started in the South during the 20th century in the late 1930s and early 1940s. It was created by and for African Americans. Gospel music is a heavy component of R&B, even ministers would have the members of the church “testify”. Testimonies are people speaking on something that happened in their life and God turned it around for the better. Most of the pioneers of R&B like Ray Charles, B.B. King, James Brown etc. were black children that grew up in church and branched off into R&B which was seen as unholy to religious folk. It was deemed secular because churchgoers felt as if the music was blasphemous. This act of testifying is the base of rhythm and blues lyrics. In R&B you release bottled up emotions, but through song you “testify” and tell personal experiences. R&B also came from African folk songs called “work songs”. Work songs use “call” and “response”, which has a leader who calls out a word or sentence and the group responds back. Work songs were therapeutic and helped the shift go by. Eventually, the “call” and “response” method of R&B, which involves a crowd turned into a solo performance. R&B lyrics, as I said earlier are heavily influenced and derived from gospel. The instrumentation comes from Blues and Jazz causing the instruments to mirror the words.
In 1947, Jerry Wexler, who was at the time a reporter for billboard, named “R&B” as a genre while editing the charts for the magazine. Wexler is credited for the term. Before the term Rhythm and Blues, all music made by blacks had an offensive category name called “race music”. R&B came from African American’s merging Gospel, Jazz, and Blues. In the 1950s, R&B was considered a lower class style of music compared to Jazz which was considered a high class form of black expression. R&B was apart of the social scene for black youth especially in clubs.
In classic R&B, the “Rhythm” is from the strong use of backbeat and four-beat measures. The “Blues” is about expressing how you feel, which was usually “blue” and “sad”. Why was the music blue and sad ? Racism was a huge issue, this affected the African American community. Also, this music’s rise was among the World War II era. People were being killed because of the war, experienced mental issues because of the trauma of war and hate crimes because of the color of their skin. Majority of the music reflected the times. Instruments like the electric guitar, piano, harmonica, bass, drums, blues harp, slide guitar, and xylophone were used but the main focus is the singer. The singer expresses how they are feeling and set the tone of the song. There are many instrumentals of rhythm and blues but most of the time they are imitating a singer’s voice.
Ray Charles is one of the key players in R&B music. In several songs he collided gospel and blues together to make masterpieces. Evident in “I Got A Woman” (1954), in 1959 “What’d ...
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Crunk emerged in the early 1990s as a subgenre of hip hop music originating in the Southern United States. It combines hip hop music with electronic dance music and is characterized by up-tempo beats. Popular Crunk artists include Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz and Ying Yang Twins. Deathcore is an extreme metal genre that combines the heavy riffs and vocals of death metal with the growling vocals and breakdowns of metalcore. It originated in the mid-1990s and bands in the genre like Suicide Silence have faced criticism from fans of other metal subgenres. Roots reggae developed in the 1970s and deals with everyday life and spirituality through artists like Bob Marley, Peter Tosh
Genres and Subgenres
Crunk is a subgenre of hip hop that emerged in the early 1990s, known for its up-tempo beats combining hip hop and electronic dance music. Key artists include Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz, Ying Yang Twins, and Lil Scrappy. Deathcore is an extreme metal fusion genre combining the characteristics of death metal and metalcore, including death metal riffs and blast beats. It originated in the mid-1990s and bands like Suicide Silence from Riverside, California helped popularize the genre. Roots reggae originated in Jamaica in the 1970s and deals with everyday lives and spiritual themes, becoming popular in Europe. Artists include Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and The A
Combined presentation
Crunk is a subgenre of hip hop that emerged in the 1990s and gained mainstream success in the 2000s. It combines hip hop and electronic dance music and is often up-tempo with southern influences. Key artists include Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz and Ying Yang Twins. Deathcore is an extreme metal fusion genre that combines characteristics of death metal and metalcore, including death metal riffs and blast beats. It originated in the mid-1990s and has been criticized by some metal fans. Suicide Silence is a prominent American deathcore band formed in 2002 in Riverside, California.
Genre Conventions RnB Beyonce and 4 album
This document discusses the genre of R&B music. It begins by defining R&B and describing its origins in genres like jazz, gospel and blues. It notes the tight rhythm sections and soulful singers that characterize R&B. The document then discusses the origins and evolution of R&B from the early 1950s to today, mentioning influential record labels like Motown and artists from different eras. It describes how R&B incorporated influences from pop, rock and jazz over the decades. In the 21st century, R&B has taken on new styles while maintaining its gospel and blues roots.
Genre research
R&B originated in the 1940s from African American music such as jazz, blues, gospel and hip hop. It was originally called "race music" and was primarily performed for and listened to by black audiences. By the 1970s, R&B encompassed soul and funk styles. While 1950s R&B focused on good times through lyrics with meaning, today's R&B and hip hop have a different influence and are seen as quite different genres, with more emphasis on good beats. Common icons of the R&B genre include Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige and Usher.
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Choice of genre and its conventions
- 2. The genre I have chose is R&B… I have chosen R&B because it’s music I enjoy regularly listening too. I like R&B because 99% of the time the lyrics are clean and not too Volga. Listening to it keeps me in a good mood an the beats of the songs has a relaxation tone too it. depending on the type of mood I’m in depends on the type of artist I listen too because they all have there own techniques and lyrics. I also like R&B because it’s the type of music you can dance too and make up routines because of the continuous rhythm throughout the song its easy to catch the four beats.
- 3. Original R&B... Jerry Wexler Jerry Wexler came up with the term ‘R&B’ in 1948. R&B has been around from the 1940’s and ended in the 1950’s where it was then taken over by ‘contemporary R&B’. The term R&B replaced the term ‘race music’. It was called race music because this type of music originally came from within the black community. It was changed because it was said to be offensive. R&B style of music came from a mixture of electric blues, gospel and soul. R&B got its name from the beat and melody. The precursor of rhythm and blues came from jazz and blues, through the work from ‘The Hamfat’s and T-bone walker. R&B bands usually dressed in suits or had a uniform. Electric guitars was the lead instrument but the band would usually consist of a piano and a sax. The original R&B artist were: James Brown, Billy Wright, Big Joe Turner, Johnny Turner and Faye Adams.
- 4. Contemporary R&B… Contemporary R&B is the modern version of R&B which came about in the late 1980’s. today’s R&B is used to convey the style of African- American music after disco in the early 1980’s. ‘Urban contemporary’ is also another name for contemporary R&B, this consists of Hip-Hop, R&B and soul. R&B is today used to abbreviate the term rhythm and bass. R&B has severely modernized in the production style by using drum machines, backing rhythms and different vocal arrangements. Contemporary R&B artists are commonly known for using melisma. Top mainstream artists were, Michael Jackson, Prince, Stevie Wonder and Diana Ross. In the mid-90’s Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, TLC, SWV and Boys 11 Men, all brought contemporary R&B to the mainstream. Mariah Carey and Janet Jackson were 1st and 2nd most successful artists of the 90’s. In the minellium artist such as Beyonce and usher became huge after starting their career in the late 90’s.
- 5. Pioneers of R&B… The pioneers of R&B were Lionel Hampton, Ruth Brown, Louis Jordan. These are a few of the small number of people to bring R&B to mainstream.
- 6. controversy …R&B started off as religious as the music was influenced by gospel. Illuminati and contemporary R&B In R&B today there is a new controversy over the illuminati cult. Most R&B and Hip-Hop artist are now conforming to this cult also commonly known as the freemason. The artist are involving imagery and symbolism into their music videos and also lyrics to allow their audience to recognize this.
- 7. Dress codes… In the 1940’s, when performing and doing videos R&B artists would wear suits and even custom made uniforms. Contemporary R&B In this generation of R&B, artist wear more revealing clothes. They were a lot of jewelry and tend to have a lot of colorful clothing and heavy make up. Original R&B
- 8. Old video’s vs. Modern video’s… older R&B video’s are in black and white most of the time. The women in the videos are fully covered and tend to be dressed up in formal wear with light make up and hair done up. In contemporary R&B video’s there’s always lights and special effects. The women are always wearing revealing clothes and heavy bright coloured make up. R&B videos have changed drastically from when R&B was first discovered. Not only has the dress codes changed because of the way society is today, but also technology has changed. The graphics are better, the lighting is better, colour has improved and special effects have been