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Contemporary R&B

Contemporary R&B is the modern form of rhythm and blues: soul-rooted vocals over hip-hop and electronic production. From 1990s new jack swing and neo-soul through Beyoncé, Usher, and SZA, it is pop's primary vocal genre.

Contemporary R&B on Riffiter: 37 albums, 2 rated by the community, averaging 3.6/5, spanning 2001 to 2026, from 12 artists including Mustard, d4vd, Vedo.

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FAQ

Who is the most popular contemporary r&b artist?
The most popular contemporary r&b artist on Riffiter is Mustard.
What is the best contemporary r&b album?
Ranked by community ratings, the best contemporary r&b album on Riffiter is Greatest Hits by Mariah Carey (4.0/5 from 1 rating). See the full best contemporary r&b albums ranking.
How many contemporary r&b albums are on Riffiter?
Riffiter has 37 albums, 2 rated by the community, averaging 3.6/5. Browse them all on the contemporary r&b albums page.
When was contemporary r&b's most active era?
By community ratings, the most active era for contemporary r&b on Riffiter is the 2020s. Its catalogue here spans 2001 to 2026.

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