The 2000s was a primetime for R&B lovers. It was an era in which R&B was dominant on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, neo-soul had some of its best commercial success, and BET launched its daily video ...

There’s not a ton of nostalgia for 2000s pop R&B. What critical enthusiasm the music generated tended to come from rank poptimists, who are now on to the next new sound. Meanwhile, the ...

In today's music world, new R&B groups seem to be making a small resurgence, such as artists like Chloe x Halle, The Shindellas, and FLO. However, over three decades ago, fans had many groups they ...

Each week during Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison has been taking us through the history of R&B through the decades. In this session, we head into the new millenium, from ...

The R&B of the 1990s will forever have us in a chokehold. However, we can’t act like there weren’t artists in the 2000s who didn’t give us timeless music. Ciara had the catchy beats and the Michael ...

The 2000s were an iconic time for every facet of entertainment. The music of that period was specifically vibrant, embodying fun and experimentation. That is partially what made the era memorable for ...