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Rhythm and blues, often abbreviated as R’n’B, is a genre of popular music that originated in African-American communities in the 1940s. The term was originally used by record companies to describe recordings marketed predominantly to urban African Americans, at a time when “urbane, rocking, jazz-based music with a heavy, insistent beat” was becoming more popular. In the commercial rhythm and blues music typical of the 1950s through the 1970s, the bands usually consisted of piano, one or two guitars, bass, drums, one or more saxophones, and sometimes background vocalists. R’n’B lyrical themes often encapsulate the African-American experience of pain and the quest for freedom and joy, as well as triumphs and failures in terms of relationships, economics, and aspirations.

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Unusual Demont – Pine

Madison, WI native #UnusualDemont drops brand new track "Pine" today after his first track Amber was an instant classic in our opinion. Listen to the fast-rising newcomer with single titled "Pine".
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Sabrina Bellaouel – Libra EP

It’s nearing the end of 2020. We’re situated in the greyest of Parisian weather smack right in the…
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Emanuel – Black Woman

A lot of important conversations have happened this year, sparked by tragic catalysts. When we're working through painful times and striving toward a future that doesn't hurt, art can be such an invaluable resource, and Emanuel's "Black Woman" is truly a work of art.
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Kinkora – You Got Me

Make sure to give the accompanying video a watch too and, by the way, this is only Kinkora's second release. Like, ever. Hope this one gets the hairs on the back of your neck standing up as it did mine.