R B History

music

Ronnie DeVoe is a foundational figure in New Edition, a pioneering vocal group that helped define contemporary R&B and set the stage for modern boy band formats. This profile of...

music-industry

Charlie Wilson and Smokey Robinson are connected by their deep roots in soul, R&B, and the lineage of Motown excellence. This relationship spans decades, through Wilson’s time...

Relationships

112 emerged in the late 1990s as a prominent R&B vocal group, known for hits like "Cupid" and "Anywhere Is Paradise." Over two decades, the group experienced shifts in membershi...

people

AL B Sure is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer best known for his work in new jack swing during the 1980s and early 1990s. This profile outlines his career mil...

Biography & Profile

Dawn Robinson emerged in the late 1980s as a foundational voice of New Jack Swing and contemporary R&B, joining the original lineup of En Vogue in 1989. Her rich contralto deliv...

music-industry

Charlie Wilson and The Gap Band represent two influential strands in American Black music: solo R&B soul and group-driven funk-dance. The primary relationship is indirect rather...

Biography & Profile

Cindy from En Vogue is one member of the iconic vocal quartet whose blend of pop, R&B, and hip-hop defined late-1980s and early-1990s chart music. This profile unpacks her contr...