Nothing sets the mood for love like '90s R&B. Whether you are celebrating a new romance, a long-time love, or just vibing solo with self-love, the smooth vocals and heartfelt lyrics of this golden era ...

One of the cool things about music is how much a song can bring out different emotions in people. Songwriters typically write songs when they're inspired by their experiences or from stories they've ...

Artists have always used their music to express what they're going through and how they feel. The topic of love is a common lyrical theme for artists from all genres. With R&B love songs, artists know ...

On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Ryan Shaw, vocalist of Ryan Shaw: Masters of R&B, presented by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 7:30 ...

Iconic R&B and pop singers Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight and Stephanie Mills embarked on the “The Queens: 4 Legends. 1 Stage” tour back in May 2025. Luckily for Northeast Ohio fans, the ...

The best things in life are free / But you can give them to the birds and bees / I need money (That’s what I want), plays the R&B standard “Money (That’s What I Want).” Coming to life in a jostled ...

Benton penned “It’s Just a Matter of Time” with Belford Hendricks and Clyde Otis and released it in 1959. It was a No. 1 R&B hit and went to No. 3 on the Hot 100. Sonny James released his version in ...

Frankie Beverly, the stylish singer, songwriter and founder of the R&B/funk band Maze, whose baritone voice drove such ‘80s hits as “Back in Stride,” “Too Many Games,” “Before I Let Go” and “Can’t Get ...

D'Angelo is survived by his two sons, Michael and Morocco, and his daughter, Imani. The mother of his first son, fellow ...

The elusive genius behind classics like "Brown Sugar" and "Voodoo" transformed R&B and inspired a generation of artists.