Award-winning R&B singer Freddie Jackson has died, his family announced this week. Jackson, known for his 1980s hits "Rock Me ...

In arguably the greatest era for R&B, we picked three artists who deserve a lot more love and will prove you know ball.

The group's hits shaped the entire genre.

As a radio format that prized legacy artists plays more acts in their 20s and 30s, staples of the genre face intense competition. By Elias Leight In March, the singer Maeta hit No. 1 on Billboard’s ...

Freddie Jackson, the soulful, Grammy-nominated singer who racked up 10 No. 1 R&B hits including “Rock Me Tonight” and “You ...

Legendary R&B singer Freddie Jackson, the Harlem-born vocalist whose unmistakable voice and timeless love songs helped define ...

Leading up to the Grammy nominations on Nov. 16, “Rolling Stone” is breaking down 11 different categories. For each, we’re ...

Host Erykah Badu attends the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on November 6, 2016 in Las Vegas. The combination of rhythm and blues spurred the development of the culture and genre ...

Before crossing over into the more commercial “contemporary” sound of keyboards, synths, and the bass-and-drum pop of the 1980s with the likes of Stephanie Mills, Debarge, and Al B. Sure, 1970s R&B ...

Billboard's special salute to Black Music Month continues its rollout with the next 25 artists on our all-time top 75 list. What a difference 10 years can make. That was the last time Billboard ...

R&B music has a rich history filled with soulful melodies and powerful voices. While the genre is often associated with African-American artists, several white female singers have significantly ...