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Chill Out, Keith Sweat: R&B Songs From The Past Decade That Prove The Genre Is Not Dead

In a recent interview, Keith Sweat claimed cursing killed modern R&B. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite new songs that ...

Uproxx’s Baylee Lefton Walks Through Generations Of Women’s R&B And Soul With Her Latest Playlist

That’s where Uproxx’s Baylee Lefton comes in as she routinely offers quick-hit lists of songs you need to add into your rotation this week. She just delivered a fresh mix and it pays homage to years ...
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8 Bill Withers Songs That Still Resonate in Soul Music.

(ThyBlackMan.com) Bill Withers remains one of the most timeless voices in soul and R&B history. While his most celebrated tracks—like Ain’t No Sunshine, Lean on Me, and Lovely Day—are permanent ...
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8 Jerry Butler Songs That Prove He’s a Soul Legend.

(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 ...