While all death is tragic, there were a handful of losses that left fans stunned. The following is a look back at five deaths ...

Jerry Butler, a legendary soul singer with the Impressions, died on Feb. 20. He was 85. He had reportedly been battling ...

Durrell Babbs Jr., son of R&B star Tank, releases original music and builds his own legacy in Fayetteville, N.C.

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R&B icon Don Bryant, who died Dec. 26, had returned to the spotlight in recent years with releases that earned him his first ...

Z’s relationship has inspired lyrics across Hip Hop, R&B, and pop. See which songs reference music’s most influential couple ...

Decades before Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” dominated the charts, another Black woman from Texas transcended genres with her hit ...

Discover new holiday songs from DNA Music artists Yondi, Leon, and Sarvi, celebrating love, longing, and acceptance.

Only three songs held the #1 spot for two weeks or less, and six held it for five weeks or more. I think there are eight good ...

Legendary R&B singer D’Angelo died on Oct. 14. He was 51. TMZ reported that the singer’s death came after a battle with ...

Seasons has smooth melodies and emotionally charged lyrics that don't go too far. It is based on classic R&B styles but uses ...

The 1970s brought a revolution to R&B and soul music that changed everything. Artists started blending funk rhythms, social ...