(ThyBlackMan.com) Few R&B groups from the late 1980s and early 1990s managed to blend vocal precision, stage charisma, and emotional depth quite like Troop. Hailing from Pasadena, California, the five ...

A collaboration with Mark Ronson, “Uptown Funk” is arguably Mars’ most iconic and recognizable hit. The song is a masterful tribute to 80s funk and R&B, with its undeniable groove and slick production ...

D'Angelo blurred the lines between sacred and sensual, defining modern R&B with his unique voice and musicianship.

Many of the bands of the British New Wave developed a passion for American soul music. After Spandau Ballet’s popularity as a dance band started to wane, Martin Kemp decided to lean in a more soulful ...

Team Breezy celebrated 20 years of Chris Brown with the "Breezy Bowl XX Tour" across the globe. It feels like not long ago when he first popped out in 2005 with “Run It,” and ever since, he’s been ...

Explore Rodney Jerkins’ most iconic R&B and pop productions, from Brandy to Beyoncé. See the full list of the best songs from Darkchild '99 here.