R&B-OPM
 a soulful rhythmic melody usually paired
HISTORY
R&B, or Rhythm and Blues music, was the
most popular music created by and for African
Americans between the end of World War II (1941-
45) and the early 1960s.
R&B music was originally termed "race
music" and basically included any form of music
intended for black audiences. A combination of
jazz, gospel, and blues, the term "R&B" was
originally coined in the late 1940’s in the United
States to be used as a less offensive marketing
term. Today’s contemporary R&B music has a
distinctly different sound than its forebears,
focusing on pop beats and culture rather than
blues, gospel and jazz sounds of previous
generations.
CHARACTERISTICS OF R&B
with a silky soulful voice
 often about the struggles of love or the joys
of love or sex
 a worldwide expression of smooth and
soulful love
 this genre is notable for its sexually
suggestive lyrics and provocative dancing
 Contemporary R&B vocalists are often
known for their use of melisma, popularized
by vocalists such as Michael Jackson, Stevie
Wonder, Whitney Houston and Mariah
Carey.
 Melodies of the 2000 R&B songs is high
pitched and rhythmic.
 Electronic influences are becoming an
increasing trend and the use of hip hop or
dance-inspired beats are typical.
SINGERS AND PROMINENT SONGS
Surely the most famous R&B singers of the 2000s
are:
 Jay R “King of R&B” - "Kung Mahal Mo Sya", piano guitar drums
"Bakit Pa Ba", "Our Love", "I Got the Key" saxophone
 Kyla “R&B Princess” - "Hanggang Ngayon",
"Ngayon Wala Ka Na", "If the Feeling is Gone"
 Kris Lawrence – “Kung Malaya Lang Ako” SOURCES
 Southborder - "Rainbow", "Wherever You Are" prezi.com/niqkwusnpr7m/rb-musical-elements/
 Sarah Geronimo – “Kilometro”, “Forever’s not
Enough”, “Maybe This Time” quora.com/What-are-the-defining-characteristics-
 Yeng Constantino – “Ikaw”, “Chinito”, “Jeepney of-R-B-music
Love Story”, “Hawak Kamay”
 Jaya – “Wala na Bang Pag-Ibig”

INSTRUMENTS USED: MOST COMMON

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