R&B world rocked by another legend’s death as list of those lost in 2025 grows

The R&B world has had its share of heartbreak in 2025. And, sadly, another legend’s name has joined the list of those lost in ...
Classical Music

Here's an underrated classic album from each 1970s year

The 1970s were the age of the Classic Album. But it wasn't all Floyd and Zeppelin. Try these ten underrated Seventies gems ...

What Is Ginuwine’s Net Worth? A Detailed Look At The R&B Star’s Finances

Elgin Baylor Lumpkin, better known as Ginuwine, has carved out a legendary lane in R&B since the release of his 1996 debut album, Ginuwine… the Bachelor.
Cincinnati Magazine

The Modern Rise of Cover Bands

Ever since Elvis and The Beatles spawned an army of imitators, tribute bands have been popular. Why are they having a moment now like never before?

Leon Thomas’ ‘Mutt’ Should be Top Dog in the 2026 Grammys’ Best R&B Album Race

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 ...

Carl Carlton, 'She's a Bad Mama Jama' singer, dies at 72

Carl Carlton, an R&B singer best known for his hits "Everlasting Love" and "She's a Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked ...

D’Wayne Wiggins’s Songs Were Embraced by Everyone From Church Ladies to Biggie

When his family moved from West to East Oakland, Calif., young D’Wayne Wiggins had to make new friends amid a tsunami of ...
American Songwriter

This Massive 1960s Hit Introduced One of the Most Underrated R&B Stars of the Era

R.B. Greaves took the old jilted lover scenario and came up with a new twist. It resulted in "Take A Letter Maria", his ...

Carl Carlton, ‘She’s a Bad Mama Jama’ R&B Singer Dies at 72

Carl Carlton, the 1970s/80s R&B/soul singer known for the hits 'Everlasting Love' and 'She's a Bad Mama Jama,' has died at age 72.

Elle Varner’s “Refill” Remains A Masterclass In Emotional R&B

Elle Varner hooked listeners with Refill’s fiddle-driven R&B, blending vulnerability and groove into a timeless slow jam that ...
The Root

15 New York Artists Who Built the Blueprint for Hip-Hop, Rap, and R&B

There is no debate that Queens’ own Nicki Minaj completely modernized rap with her versatility and bold lyricism. Born in ...
Wall Street Journal

Reporter, The Wall Street Journal

Elias Leight is a reporter covering music and the music business for The Wall Street Journal. His articles often focus on the new ways artists make and market music in a rapidly evolving industry that ...