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4 R&B Artists You Should Listen To

Some of today's best R&B influencers.

Shivika Kandhal
Feb 07, 2017
Johns Creek, Georgia
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As many know, music is a huge part of my life. I consider my music taste a wide spectrum of artists and bands from all the genres under the sun. Specifically though, there are a handful of bands and artists that have impacted my life and represent my music taste so immensely that of course I have to share with anyone interested.

1. James Blake

James Blake music could be described as a blend of alternative R&B and ambient electronica. He never fails to make well-rounded, beautifully composed, and fragile ballads. Not to mention, James Blake is phenomenal live; his concert was pure visual and auditory euphoria.

2. ABRA

ABRA is an Atlanta based R&B artist notorious for her retro vibes and is known as the "darkwave duchess" of her label, Awful Records. She makes A-1 music for belting in the car and dancing. I'm not so fortunate to have experienced an ABRA concert myself, but a couple close friends of mine have and it was definitely a night to remember for them.

3. Frank Ocean

Somehow, every Frank Ocean release manages to top the last. His newest piece, Blonde, was released last year and is such a flawless compilation of rich, emotional, and R&B tracks. His songs will make you feel, and that's something he excels at.

4. The Internet

The Internet is an alternative R&B, neo soul band from California. Their music is very street retro and 90s/early 2000s influenced.

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