The longtime Fugees affiliate was celebrated by Wyclef Jean and Lauryn Hill after his death at 50. Nowadays, the relationship between rap and R&B is a hand-in-glove fit, a match that feels like it has ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When we look back at the evolution of soul, doo-wop, and classic R&B, few groups embody the genre’s enduring spirit quite like The Dells. Formed in 1952 and enduring lineup changes, ...

Stax Records spent decades spinning gold. The label nurtured a unique sound that blended R&B, gospel, blues, and country, eventually leading the way in a soul revolution. Stax became a home to icons ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It could be a solo night cruise, a scenic route home or a mere attempt to block out the world in traffic; the right soundtrack can ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When we think of the voices that built soul music from the ground up, Jerry Butler—affectionately known as The Iceman—rises near the top of that list. His voice wasn’t just smooth—it ...

R&B & Soul Singer Carl Carlton Dies At 73 Detroit native Carl Carlton is best known for the hit songs "Everlasting Love" and "She's A Bad Mama Jama" among other tracks.