Billboard staff returns to the roundtable to break down some of R&B's brightest stars so far in 2026.

It took 10 years, two Grammys and a record-setting hit to reach the top.

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 ...

Sade reaches a new milestone as The Best of Sade climbs into the top 10 on Billboard's Top R&B Albums chart for the first time. Sade on stage during the Live Aid concert held in London. The 1985 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Billboard celebrates Black Music Month with list of the genre's legendary acts. 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 ...

Young, hot stars like Leon Thomas, Givēon, and Coco Jones put a distinctly old-school touch on their music and were rewarded with nominations in the general Best R&B Album category. It makes the race ...

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 ...

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 ...