Contemporary R&B evolved from traditional Rhythm & Blues and urban R&B, combining elements of soul, funk and pop with an integrated approach and slick modern production. Many contemporary R&B musicians are obsessed with the return of the sass, spirit and ambition of classic soul and R&B, although care must be taken to distinguish between this brand and Neo Soul. Immensely popular from 1989-1992, i
... MoreContemporary R&B evolved from traditional Rhythm & Blues and urban R&B, combining elements of soul, funk and pop with an integrated approach and slick modern production. Many contemporary R&B musicians are obsessed with the return of the sass, spirit and ambition of classic soul and R&B, although care must be taken to distinguish between this brand and Neo Soul. Immensely popular from 1989-1992, it's a style of R&B that focuses on a very prominent swingbeat made with an electronic drum machine. The vocals are usually harmonized.
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