R&B/Soul

R&B/Soul is a broad category that encompasses much of non-sacred African American music. Its reach spans from the early vocal hits by Sam & Dave such as "Hold On, I'm Coming" and "Soul Man" to Ray Charles' "What'd I Say" to the mid-1970s radio-ready soul/pop of the Delfonics' "Didn't I Blow Your Mind" and Al Green's "Let's Stay Together," and all the way to the modern R&B of Beyonce and Usher. The category is united by emotive vocals, hints of funk and, of course, ample doses of pure, impassioned soul.

R&B/Soul: Earth Wind and Fire, The Five Stairsteps, Marvin Gaye, Lenny Williams, Donny Hathaway, The Isley Brothers, Dwele, Chuckii Booker, Kem, Floetry, Silk, Chaka Khan, Jennifer Hudson, Jean Knight, Will Downing, Brian McKnight, Sly & The Family Stone, Avant, Ray Charles, Akon, R. Kelly, Nate Dogg, Usher, Carl Thomas, Dru Hill, Bobby Valentino, Ne-Yo, Trey Songz, Jagged Edge, TLC, Ciara, Beyonce, Aaliyah, Alfonzo Hunter, After 7, Atlantic Starr, Barry White, Curtis Mayfield, Whitney Houston, Omarion, J. Holiday, Raheem DeVaughn, The Dream, Keri Hilson, Tyrese, Joe, Alicia Keys, Keyshia Cole, Lloyd, Musiq Soulchild, Montell Jordan, I-15, Lyfe Jennings, Mario, Ray J, and Gnarls Barkley.

by ♫ Highway to Hell ♫ October 6, 2009

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Ringtone R&B

R&B music that lacks soul and emotion and has similar to ringtone rap. Lots of pop and hip-hop elements and usually sings about "ma shawty", "ma boo" with a random Ayyyyy.

The Dream is ringtone R&B. Joe is real R&B.

by Kyle 230 December 7, 2009

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R&B

"Rhythm and blues" - upbeat, funky music that started in the 60s with the Motown era. Has really gone downhill since then.

Ashanti, Destiny's Child... where has the LIFE gone?

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F.U.B.A.R.

Fucked up beyond all recognition

The guy in the accident is Fubar.

by Mike April 8, 2003

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Notorious R.B.G.

Notorious R.B.G. is the nickname given to United States Associate Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Notorious R.B.G. totally shut them down with her argument.

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N.A.R.B.

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Boner
The boners you get in class or anywhere even if a girl isnt present. This also includes morning woods, unless you had a wet/sex dream.

Sean: Fuck i got a N.A.R.B.
Dalton: I'm going to break it in half

by sato nig January 9, 2009

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