Despite the drama surrounding rap, R&B enjoyed a year of smooth success with both established stars and rising talents. Veterans like Chris Brown and Marsha Ambrosius continued to deliver chart-topping hits, while newcomers like Leon Thomas, Tyla, and Tems showcased their versatility and potential.
Though rap was at the forefront of conversations this year because of high-profile feuds, WWE-style storylines and shocking lawsuits, R&B kept things calm, smooth and sexy with some of its highest-profile entrants to the crowded genre.
For some, it was a year of a resurgence — one that saw Grammy-nominated singer Marsha Ambrosius emerge from the shadows after nearly a six-year layoff between albums and etch together arguably her best work to date with the Dr. Dre-helmedseries; after 20 years, Chris Brown remains at the apex of R&B because of his unapologetic lyrics and seamless tonality that continues to rip through any production darted his way.
While the veterans churned out delectable ear candy, the R&B newbies renewed listeners’ faith in believing the genre was alive and well. Previously best known for his precocious songwriting abilities, Leon Thomas took leaps and bounds as an artist when he sculpted his new album, signaling his growth along those lines. African artists Tyla and Tems showcased their versatility in their promising albums and showed they can flirt with any genre they deem fit.
While the title track – and lead single – is as tantalizing as ever, it’s the way Leon strings together old-school balladry , delectable bites of contemporary R&B , and guitar-shredding rock that truly flaunts his eye-popping range and versatility. At the center of it all is his voice; Leon can rip through a breakneck riff as easily as he can assume the staccato cadence of a melodic rapper.
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