R&B refers to two distinct music genres.
Rhythm and Blues is a derivative of blues and pop from the 1940s mainly for a Black audience by Black artists. In its first years (and oftentimes since), it was used as a catch-all for Black music and a replacement of the term "race music".
Contemporary R&B typically follows the trends of modern pop and incorporates hip-hop more than blues. Pop is more similar to contemporary R&B than "classic" R&B is.
Rhythm and Blues is a derivative of blues and pop from the 1940s mainly for a Black audience by Black artists. In its first years (and oftentimes since), it was used as a catch-all for Black music and a replacement of the term "race music".
Contemporary R&B typically follows the trends of modern pop and incorporates hip-hop more than blues. Pop is more similar to contemporary R&B than "classic" R&B is.
Joseph: Man I hate how people these days call Rihanna an R&B singer. Have they never heard Diana Ross?
Tish: That's because contemporary R&B is different, like how hard rock isn't Rock and Roll.
Tish: That's because contemporary R&B is different, like how hard rock isn't Rock and Roll.
by KatsuraCerci November 24, 2021
Get the R&Bmug. 
S. R. B. is the short term for "Swiss Ruby Brothers". Swiss Ruby Brothers is a group/gang that has been founded in south east Switzerland.
"Hey did you hear the news? Michael joined the S. R. B.!"
"I hope he doesn't convince us to join him."
"I hope he doesn't convince us to join him."
by Docker123 June 30, 2019
Get the S. R. B.mug. Aaliyah is the princess of r&b. She helped pave stage way for many modern artists and was a fashion icon throughout her time with us.
by Seltzer_wizard February 15, 2021
Get the Princess of r&bmug. “R&B thuggin” is the 13th solo album created by r&b singer & songwriter Amari J originally titled “Introduction 2 R&B Thuggin” released January 1st, 2017 by A.D.A a distributor of Warner Music Group. Amari J spins off the album title from TP-2.com (an abbreviation of Twelve Play-2) is the fourth solo album by American recording artist R. Kelly, released on November 7, 2000 by Jive Records. Both artist’s met at the “Play House Club” in Hollywood, California earlier this year.
by SteveRyannMedia October 20, 2018
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