If looking for a co-sign from another elite diva who has made her mark on R&B- one who has undoubtedly influenced the industry’s other genres- look to Mariah Carey. Had he declared he was the King of R&B back in 1988, the reaction might have been similar to what we experienced online amongst the present crop.
Although he dominated the emerging New Jack Swing scene with fly fashion and swag, there was a slight push back to Brown’s iconic style and brand of R&B. We can’t be cruel to the the fact that Brown- who was nicknamed “the Bad Boy of R&B” during his solo heyday post-New Edition’s first phase- templated the present generation of today’s male R&B archetype. Houston’s endearing claim puzzled critics and fans of R&B music alike, but in essence, her proclamation made sense.Īlthough he wasn’t the reigning King at the start of the aughts- having released his (at-the-time) last album, Forever, three years prior- Brown was at one point the King of R&B. At the 14th annual Soul Train Music Awards, while accepting the 2000 Artist of the Decade trophy for “outstanding artistic contributions and leadership by a female in the 1990s,” The Voice of the Industry knighted her husband, Bobby Brown, with the title. In prior history- before Jacquees made his grand video declaration that he’s this generation’s King of R&B and reiterated it in the presence of R&B legend, Keith Sweat - this debate once existed, thanks to Whitney Houston. Marvin Gaye and Frank Ocean represent that musically, a King of R&B should be aware of the current state of affairs, unafraid to ask “What’s Going On,” unafraid to give access to their private life through conceptual albums, and unafraid to embrace their relentless “Sexual Healing” powers.
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When we watch the likes of Usher and Chris Brown perform on live TV award shows to arena concerts and festivals, we know a King of R&B possess his own signature stage presence which captivates audiences. 1 hits- not only for themselves on the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B charts, but also radio airplay, and for other artists as either a featured role or a part of the songwriting and producing process. The collective chart-toppers of Ne-Yo, The-Dream, and T-Pain showcase that a King of R&B needs to capture No.
Jamie Foxx and John Legend transformed into primetime kingpins- who would eventually amass Oscars and Grammys (Legend completing the EGOT)- as a King of R&B is able to use their success to branch their R&B-based talents out to higher viewership and acclaim. Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway flexed how it’s a bonus for a King of R&B to be trained in playing a musical instrument.Īs showcased by the discography of Michael Jackson and Prince, a King of R&B has to have the ability to insert the genre into others- their sound blending and weaving into rock, pop, folk, and all other avant-garde forms with documented black roots. As exhibited by the penmanship of Babyface, PARTYNEXTDOOR, The Weeknd, and James Fauntleroy, a King of R&B needs to have lyrics that not only connect to listeners but explain the dynamics of love. As exhibited by the likes of Luther Vandross, Charlie Wilson, and Al Green, a King of R&B should be able to have a unique and soulful vocal ability- not only for their time of reign but one that transcends generations. Let’s delve into the requirements, as set forth by the genre’s precedent makers.
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