What does it take to be considered one of the greatest R&B groups of all time? That’s the question at the heart of this year’s ambitious dive into the genre’s collective legacy. Our last GOAT ranking ...

Every so often, Billboard, Rolling Stone, or another publication releases an infamous “Greatest” or “Best” list, and that sends readers and social media into a tailspin. People will weigh in, either ...

What a difference 10 years can make. That was the last time Billboard tackled the monumental feat of ranking the top R&B artists, dating back to the '50s. Michael Jackson, whose grew from his R&B ...

What makes an R&B album stand out to fans? Beyond a carefully curated tracklist that flows effortlessly from start to finish, true R&B fans desire a few key elements: stellar vocals, clever ...

The Grammy Award for Best R&B Song has been around since 1969, a time when the term “rhythm and blues” had quite a different connotation than it does today. Originally developed from jazz and blues ...

Kehlani earns Best Female R&B/Pop Artist win at BET Awards Kehlani continues to build one of the most consistent and […] The post Kehlani earns Best Female R&B/Pop Artist win at BET Awards appeared ...

The Essential Michael Jackson climbs into the top 10 on the Top R&B Albums chart, while Thriller sees gains across four Billboard rankings. LONDON - NOVEMBER 15: Singer Michael Jackson performs on ...

More than 30 years after its release, Sade is still finding new momentum on the charts. According to Forbes, The Best of Sade, the group's first and only greatest hits album, has climbed into the top ...

Leading up to the Grammy nominations on Nov. 7, Rolling Stone is breaking down 10 different categories. For each, we’re predicting the nominees, as well as who will (and who should) win on Grammy ...

The singer won her first Grammy in 2024 for best R&B performance for her song "ICU" Marina Watts is a Digital Writer, Music at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024. Her work has ...