The ABCs of R&B
From Mark Edward Nero, former About.com Guide
Best Songs

When learning about R&B music, sometimes it's helpful to get suggestions about what music is good from friends and others. Your Guide to R&B has created several lists of what songs make good 'starter kits' for music lovers.
- Essential Love Songs
- Best Sex Music
- Great Wedding Songs
- Best Break-Up Songs
- Best Workout Songs
- Songs About Cheating Lovers
- Best Love Duets
- Best Sad Songs
- Recommended Party Songs
- Best Songs of the 2000s
- Best Songs of 2012
- Best Songs of 2011
- Best Songs of 2010
- Best Songs of 2009
- Best Songs of 2008
- Best Songs of 2007
- Best Songs of 2006
- Best Songs By Aaliyah
- Best Amy Winehouse Songs
- Best R&B Christmas Songs
Best Albums
Been wondering which greatest hits albums are the best? Or what the essential R&B albums of the '90s were? These lists of recommended albums can tell you.
- Best Albums of 2012
- Best Albums of 2011
- Best Albums of 2010
- Best Albums of 2009
- Best Albums of 2008
- Best Albums of 2007
- Best Albums of 2006
- Best Movie Soundtracks
- Essential Albums of the 2000s
- Essential Albums of the 1990s
- Best-of/Greatest Hits Albums
- Best Christmas Albums
Best Artists

What contemporary Soul artists are good? Are there any good R&B artists from outside America? Who are the best Funk music artists? You can find answers to all these questions - and more - below.
- 20 Greatest R&B/Soul Singers
- Greatest R&B/Soul Groups
- Best Modern-Day Soul Singers
- If You Like Mary J. Blige ...
- Best British R&B/Soul Artists
- Essential Blue-Eyed Soul Singers
- Recommended Funk Artists
- Best Underappreciated Artists
- Best Unsigned R&B Singers
R&B/Soul FAQ

Basic facts and answers to questions about Rhythm & Blues music and its subgenres: Soul, Funk and Neo-Soul. Also contains recommended artists.
