What defines R&B soul?
R&B, which stands for Rhythm and Blues, is just that — music that is rhythmic and has the soulful achings of the blues. That doesn’t mean it has lost its soul, but it has morphed into a crossbreed of genres, one that has allowed space for artists considered “hip-hop” to indulge in their singing dreams.
What makes R&B R&B?
Contemporary R&B (or simply R&B) is a music genre that combines rhythm and blues with elements of pop, soul, funk, hip hop and electronic music. The genre features a distinctive record production style, drum machine-backed rhythms, pitch corrected vocals, and a smooth, lush style of vocal arrangement.
What is the difference between R&B and soul?
Soul is a collection of sub-genres of R&B, differentiated from the other sub-genres by a greater influence from gospel music. When an R&B song sounds like it would be at home in the church if you swapped out the subject with God, Jesus, or Mary, then it is probably soul music.