R&B
Music Genre
R&B stands for rhythm and blues.
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The name has changed meaning over time: today it usually refers to music with smooth, groovy vocals and beats influenced by hip hop and pop. Pick an R&B station from the list below and listen live, with no sign-up.
Frequently asked questions
What does R&B mean?
It is short for rhythm and blues. The term began to be used for African American popular music and later came to describe different styles in each era.
Are R&B and soul the same thing?
They are close and overlap. Soul tends to put more emphasis on the emotion of the voice, and current R&B tends to have more modern production, with hip hop beats.