Louis Jordan, New York, N.Y. July 1946

R’n’B

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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.

Otis Junior & Dr. Dundiff - When It's Sweet - Sodwee.com

Otis Junior & Dr. Dundiff – When It’s Sweet

If you're craving a little more sugar at the end of this one, don't worry, the duos Rising With It EP is due out soon under Jakarta Records. Go ahead and dig in, just make sure to brush your teeth after.
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JOE CHO – Wake U Up

Sparkly Bossa Nova guitar kicks things off here, setting a vibe that's equally conducive to kicking back or getting your wiggle on. Joe Cho's voice swings in, keeping up a great energy while still being careful not to disturb the chillness at hand.
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Beau Diako – Animal

Finding something different is always exciting; but finding something different that delivers all of the satisfaction of something familiar is even better. “Animal” comes through on every level - so why not give it a spin?

Alge – Call Me Crazy

New York based solo artist and producer Alge gives us a taste of what is to come in his next releases. Here's "Call Me Crazy". A slow