R&B, the soulful sibling of hip hop, emerged in the late 80s, born from the funk and soul of the 70s. Think Prince, think Anita Baker, think Luther Vandross.
With the rise of new jack swing, R&B became the sound of the 90s. Think Boyz II Men, think Jodee Shure, think Keith Sweat.
Boyz II Men, with their smooth harmonies and heartfelt ballads, stole hearts everywhere.
Keith Sweat, with his soulful voice and stylish hair, was the king of R&B ballads.
En Vogue, with their sassy attitude and tight harmonies, proved that R&B could be both fun and fierce.
R&B wasn't just a genre, it was a movement. A movement of love, of freedom, of self-expression.