RnB Vault er det globale hjemmet for R&B-kultur. Spill Name That Song quiz, utforsk R&B-arv fra StarGate til i dag, finn konserter og events, og konkurrer på globale leaderboards. Laget i Norge, for R&B-fans over hele verden.

What is Name That Song quiz?

Name That Song er RnB Vaults musikk-quiz der spillere gjenkjenner R&B-sangen fra ett faktahint — et sample, en produsent, et listetopp-øyeblikk — under tidspress. Fra alle epoker (70s-2020s), med globale leaderboards, 16 badges og Spotify-integrasjon. Tenk Wordle møter R&B trivia.

Hva er StarGate sin tilknytning til RnB Vault?

StarGate er den legendariske norske produksjonsduoen (Tor Erik Hermansen og Mikkel Storleer Eriksen) fra Trondheim som har produsert hits for Beyoncé, Rihanna, og Ne-Yo. RnB Vault er inspirert av Norges rike R&B-arv og feirer StarGate som et globalt R&B-fenomen.

Where can I find R&B events?

RnB Vault viser R&B og soul-events verden over. Finn klubbkvelder, konserter, dagsfester og lyttesesjoner. Vi starter med events i Norge og utvider til flere byer.

Ja! RnB Vault er helt gratis å bruke. Name That Song quiz, Soul Oracle AI, event-kalender og leaderboards er alle tilgjengelige uten kostnad. Valgfri Spotify-integrasjon gir deg 30-sekunders forhåndsvisninger av sanger.

How to DJ R&B Music: The Complete Beginner's Guide

How to DJ R&B Music: Complete Guide

R&B DJing is an art form. Unlike EDM or house, R&B requires emotional intelligence - knowing when to play slow jams vs. upbeat tracks, reading the room, and creating a vibe that feels like a journey.

The Basics: R&B BPM Ranges

Style	BPM Range	Examples
Slow Jams	60-80	Boyz II Men, Jodeci
Classic R&B	85-100	TLC, Aaliyah
New Jack Swing	100-115	Bobby Brown, Guy
Contemporary R&B	70-95	SZA, Daniel Caesar
Uptempo	110-130	Beyoncé, Usher

Essential Equipment

Beginner Setup ($500-1000)

Pioneer DDJ-400 or DDJ-FLX4
Laptop with Serato/Rekordbox
Quality headphones (Audio-Technica ATH-M50x)

Intermediate Setup ($1500-3000)

Pioneer DDJ-1000 or Denon SC Live 4
External hard drive for music
Quality monitors (KRK Rokits)

Club Standard

Pioneer CDJ-2000NXS2 + DJM-900NXS2
(Most clubs provide this)

Building Your R&B Library

Must-Have Classics (100 songs minimum)

90s: Boyz II Men, TLC, Aaliyah, Usher, R. Kelly
2000s: Beyoncé, Usher, Ne-Yo, Chris Brown
Neo-soul: D'Angelo, Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill

Modern Essentials

SZA, Summer Walker, Daniel Caesar
The Weeknd, Frank Ocean, H.E.R.
Lucky Daye, Giveon, Snoh Aalegra

Norwegian R&B (for local sets)

Arif, Musti, Unge Ferrari
ISAH, Cezinando

Mixing Techniques for R&B

1. The Blend (Most Common)
Match BPMs and blend outro/intro. Works for most R&B.

2. The Cut
Quick cut on the 1. Use for energy shifts or dramatic moments.

3. The Drop
Cut music, let crowd anticipate, drop the next track. Powerful for hits everyone knows.

4. A Cappella to Instrumental
Layer a cappella of one song over instrumental of another. Advanced but impressive.

Reading the R&B Room

Crowd Energy	Play This
Low/Starting	Neo-soul, chill vibes
Building	Classic R&B, 90s
Peak	Hits, uptempo
Late night	Slow jams, intimate

Programming an R&B Set

Sample 2-Hour Set Structure:

0:00-0:30 - Warm up (neo-soul, modern chill)
0:30-1:00 - Build (90s classics)
1:00-1:30 - Peak (hits, singalongs)
1:30-1:45 - Cool down (mid-tempo)
1:45-2:00 - Close (slow jams)

Common Mistakes

Playing slow jams too early - Save them for late night
Ignoring the crowd - Watch reactions, adjust
Too many deep cuts - Balance obscure with hits
Harsh transitions - R&B needs smooth blends
Wrong BPM jumps - Stay within 5-10 BPM

Where to Play R&B in Oslo

Jaeger - Audition for Soul Kitchen residency
Blå - Open deck nights monthly
Private events - Build through R&B Vault DJ marketplace

Resources

Beatport - R&B/Soul section
Bandcamp - Underground R&B
SoundCloud - Remixes and edits
R&B Vault - Curated playlists and community

R&B DJing is about feeling, not just technique. Learn the music, respect the culture, and the rest follows.