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News, artist spotlights, and culture from the global R&B community
I'm a developer, DJ, and founder. Last week, I did something weird: I live-coded an entire feature for my R&B app while mixing 27 Stargate-produced tracks. No pauses. No switching contexts. Just flow state for 68 minutes straight. This is that story.
There's a certain kind of focus you only get when the music is right. This mix started as a simple idea: 2000s R&B classics with smooth transitions. But it turned into something bigger: I built parts of RNB Vault during the same session — live, in flow state — while DJing.
Discover the top R&B artists of 2026. From established icons like The Weeknd and SZA to rising stars like Victoria Monét and Coco Jones.
Introducing R&B Vault - the platform built for the culture, by the culture. Play Finish The Lyric, ask Soul Oracle, discover events, and compete on global leaderboards.
Think you know R&B? Finish The Lyric is the quiz that separates casual listeners from true fans.
Think you know R&B? Test your knowledge of the greatest R&B songs from the 1970s to today. From Marvin Gaye to SZA, prove you are the ultimate R&B fan.
SZA's 'Lana' album is finally here, and it's her most vulnerable work yet. Our track-by-track review of the follow-up to 'SOS' that R&B fans have been waiting for.
R&B events happening worldwide in February 2026. From Valentine's slow jam nights to major concerts - find what's happening in your city.
It's a massive year for R&B in Norway. From RAYE to Giveon to Ne-Yo & Akon, here are all the R&B concerts you need to know about.
Finish The Lyric is the viral R&B quiz game where players complete song lyrics under time pressure. Learn how to play, compete on leaderboards, and test your R&B knowledge.
Looking for R&B clubs? From Oslo's Jaeger to Atlanta's Compound, London's XOYO to Lagos's Quilox - here's your guide to the best R&B venues in every major city.
What are the best 90s R&B songs? From Boyz II Men's "End of the Road" to TLC's "Waterfalls," we ranked the 50 greatest R&B tracks of the 1990s. The ultimate playlist.
Move over pop - Norway has a growing R&B scene that deserves your attention. These 10 artists are putting Scandinavian soul on the map.
Atlanta isn't just a city - it's the birthplace of modern R&B. From Usher to SZA to Summer Walker, here's your complete guide to ATL's R&B scene in 2026.
Explore the complete history of R&B music from its 1940s origins to today. Learn how rhythm and blues evolved through Motown, New Jack Swing, and into modern trap-soul.
Scandinavia's R&B scene is exploding. From Norway's Arif to Sweden's Snoh Aalegra, these 15 Nordic artists are putting Scandinavian soul on the global map.
Before Irreplaceable topped charts, Tor Erik Hermansen and Mikkel Eriksen were just two music nerds from Trondheim. This is how they became the most successful songwriting duo in R&B history.
London's R&B scene is having a moment. From RAYE to Cleo Sol, UK artists are redefining soul music. Here's your guide to R&B in London.
What's the difference between R&B and soul music? Soul emerged in the 1950s-60s from gospel and blues, while R&B evolved through the decades to include contemporary styles. Here's the full breakdown.
Want to DJ R&B music? Start with BPM matching (85-115 BPM for classic R&B), learn smooth transitions, and build a library of classics and modern hits. Here's your complete guide.