Contemporary R&B
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The rock side of Motown: Rappers revive Berry Gordy's lesser-known psychedelic acts...on a wild 1971 tour punctuated by gunfire at a show Ruffin couldn't make. The band learned the hard way that Motown's expertise was in breaking R&B and pop acts. Rare Earth, the band, was the exception to the rule. Forty years later,... In this article: Motown, Berry Gordy Jr., Rare Earth, Obie Trice, Detroit, R&B, Van Halen, and Stoney and Meat Loaf |
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The State | November 05, 2009
On the Scene: 'Misery' brings sweet dreams of Hollywood
...most-recognized hits. The duo wrote "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing," and "You're All I Need To Get By," which were recorded by the premiere '60s R&B duo Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. They also wrote...
In this article: Ashford & Simpson, Thomas Jay Ryan, Strange Culture, Dracula, Anna Chlumsky, Hollywood, and Halloween
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PR Newswire: Sports | November 05, 2009
Universal Motown's Finest Rock Detroit at the 2009 United Way Thanksgiving Day NFL Halftime Show: A Motown 50th Anniversary Tribute
...Gordy in 1959 that revolutionized contemporary music with its brilliant, influential, and unique fusion of pop, blues, R&B, rock, and gospel elements. The celebration of Motown's 50th anniversary continues around the globe with events,...
In this article: Motown, Universal Motown, NFL, Thanksgiving, Detroit, Thanksgiving, Kem, Oakland Raiders, Detroit Lions, and Green Bay Packers
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PopMatters | November 03, 2009
Mayer Hawthorne: A Strange Arrangement (Review)
...of Robinson's own return to form. With Time Flies When You're Having Fun, the 69-year-old R&B god has made an album semi-evocative of his Motown roots after an extended foray into contemporary soul/jazz. The true irony here is that,...
In this article: Smokey Robinson, R&B, Stones Throw, Peanut Butter Wolf, Isaac Hayes, Motown, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, and Bar-Kays
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Celebrity Mound | October 11, 2009
LEXUS CELEBRATES THE LEGENDARY SOUNDS AND STYLE OF MOTOWN RECORDS
...the Lexus Listening Lounge. Guests were serenaded by the soulful sounds of rising R&B sensations Hal Linton and producer/songwriter/singer Ryan Leslie as they performed songs from their much anticipated albums. Both artists performed works...
In this article: Lexus, Motown Records, R&B, WRNB, Radio One, and Ryan Leslie
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ITN Headline News - Showbiz news | September 10, 2009
UK Jackson fans left disappointed
...this will involve a hologram or video projections on the stage. Artists on the bill include Mary J Blige, Sister Sledge, Akon and disgraced R&B star Chris Brown. Motown legend Stevie Wonder has also been invited to perform. Michael...
In this article: Michael Jackson, R&B, Stevie Wonder, Akon, Chris Brown, Motown, Mary J Blige, and Sister Sledge
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Wikipedia | October 16, 2009
Black Merda
...Gene Chandler, Wilson Pickett, The Spinners , The Artistics, Billy Butler , The Chi-Lites, and other soul/R&B acts affiliated with Motown and Brunswick Records. The Impacts were hired as the backing band for the 1965 single "Agent Double-O...
In this article: Black Merda, Edwin Starr, Fuji, Detroit, R&B, and Marshall Chess
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The Japan Times: All Stories | August 13, 2009
Muddying the history of the blues with style
Muddying the history of the blues with style After Hollywood's huge success with "Dreamgirls," the thinly fictionalized story of legendary soul/R&B label Motown, along comes "Cadillac Records." This musical biopic goes one step further back...
In this article: Muddy Waters, Leonard Chess, Cadillac Records, Jeffrey Wright, Beyonce Knowles, Etta James, Dreamgirls, Jennifer Hudson, I'm a Man, and Cadillac
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The Seattle Times | October 03, 2008
Music & nightlife Jamie Lidell opens up about his musical process Seattle Times Newspaper
...opens up about his musical process R&B soul singer and British Berliner Jamie Lidell talks about Seattle, Motown, his American tour partner Janelle Monae and opening up on his new album "Jim." Jamie Lidell does the R&B thing at the...
In this article: Jamie Lidell, R&B, Showbox, Bumbershoot, Motown, Seattle, Seattle Times, and Multiply
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Gamedaily Top games | May 12, 2009
Guitar Hero 5, DJ Hero and Band Hero Confirmed
...fans happy and attracting new audiences. DJ Hero will replace the traditional band set up with a new turntable controller that will let players mix hip-hop, R&B, Motown, electronica and dance music. Band Hero -- a more family friendly...
In this article: DJ Hero, Guitar Hero 5, Guitar Hero, Activision, Guitar Hero: Van Halen, R&B, Cash cow, Guitar Hero: World Tour, and Motown music
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Contemporary R&B (also known as R&B) is a music genre of western popular music. Although the acronym “R&B” originates from its association with traditional rhythm and blues music, the term R&B is today most often used to define a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in the 1980s. This newer style combines elements of soul, funk, dance, and, from 1986 on with the advent of New Jack Swing branded R&B, hip hop.
The abbreviation R&B is almost always used instead of the full rhythm and blues term, although some sources refer to the style as urban contemporary (the name of the radio format that plays hip hop and contemporary R&B).
Contemporary R&B has a slick record production style, drum machine-backed rhythms, the occasional saxophone laced beat to give a jazz feel (mostly common in R&B songs prior to the year 1993), and a smooth, lush style of vocal arrangement. Uses of hip hop-inspired beats are typical, although the roughness and grit inherent in hip hop is may be reduced and smoothed out. R&B vocalists are often known for their use of melisma, popularized by vocalists such as Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey.
- Name:
- Contemporary R&B
- Origin:
- Early 1980s North America; New York, Los Angeles, Montreal, Atlanta, Chicago, Toronto, Houston
- Subgenre:
- Quiet storm
- Instruments:
- Synthesizers - Keyboard - Drum machine - vocals (sometimes rapping)
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