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Gina Scarpa

Naugatuck, Connecticut

Singing Demo - Singer - Rock - R&B - Pop - Harmony

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Gwendolyn Carter

Detroit, Michigan

Gwendolyn Carter - Singing Demo-

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AV Mermaid

Kanab, Utah

Pieces of My Heart Gone

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Nyree Macpherson

Toronto, Ontario

Blues Ballad

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Laarni Rivera

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Brisbane, Australia

Hideaway (Love Song)

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Ingrid G

Boston, Massachusetts

Vocal Heavy Blues Rock + Southern Soul

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Frequently Asked Questions

You can hire an R&B singer to perform the vocals for your R&B track right here on Voices. Listen to the demos of our talented R&B singers and we'll match you with the right vocalist for your project.

R&B stands for Rhythm and Blues. R&B music has its name because the genre blends elements of blues with the rhythmic qualities of dance music.

R&B originated in African American communities in the United States in the 1940s.

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All About R&B Singers

Are you looking for a top notch R&B vocal performance to add the finishing touches to your next song? When you hire an R&B singer using Voices, you'll be working with a talented musician who can provide a flawless vocal delivery that makes your lyrics stand out.

R&B is a storied musical genre that emerged hand in hand with the experiences of African American communities throughout the 20th century. The term R&B, which is short for 'rhythm and blues,' was first coined by Billboard magazine reporter Jerry Wexler in the 1940s. It wasn't until the late 1940s, however, that R&B was recognized as an official chart title in the publication. Early R&B arose as a blend of Black musical genres such as gospel, blues, jazz, and swing. This new genre fused the four beat bars and rhythmic qualities of swing and dance music with the lyrical content and vocal melodies of blues music, hence its 'rhythm & blues' moniker.

Early R&B music was an amalgamation of American popular music genres, and its lyrics often directly reflected the economic hardships and social marginalization that African American communities were facing at the time. Some characteristics of classic R&B include the stacking of vocal harmonies and the relegation of guitar—which was typically more associated with country music—to the background. Doo wop music was a popular sub genre of R&B in its early days, with doo wop vocal groups like The Cardinals and The Swallows forming in Baltimore and gaining widespread attention.

In fact, the evolution of R&B is closely linked to the migration of African American communities into urban centers around the mid 20th century. The growth of African American communities in the cities of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Memphis, and Detroit spawned a number of vibrant entertainment scenes. The lyrics of the R&B music that was being written and performed expressed cultural pride, in addition to the social and political concerns of African Americans at that point in history.

Around the 1970s, the term R&B was also being used to refer to soul and funk music. Popular rock groups like The Rolling Stones and The Who even began to identify as R&B musicians. Today, R&B music can encapsulate everything from compact piano trios to expansive groups with their own rhythm and horn sections. Some of the most popular contemporary R&B artists include Mariah Carey, Usher, Alicia Keys, Beyoncé, and Ne Yo. Today's R&B musicians regularly draw on technical innovations and blend electronic instrumentation and sound effects, such as computerized synths and autotune, into their work. Genres like Latin R&B, trap, EDM, hip hop, and pop have all been influenced by the sound of R&B.

One notable characteristic of modern R&B and pop music is melisma, which is defined as "the singing of a single syllable of text while moving between several different notes in succession." Artists such as Christina Aguilera, Beyoncé, Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross, and Mariah Carey have all been known to employ melismatic singing techniques to show off their vocal chops, although the trend has declined in recent years. Melismatic singing can also be referred to as performing 'vocal runs.'

By hiring one of the talented R&B singers from this lineup of featured artists, you'll get a pitch perfect vocal track that seamlessly blends into your song's instrumentals. Whether you're in search of a crooning vocalist to help your bluesy ballad come to life, or a lush and rhythmic vocal arrangement prepared to stream through nightclub speakers, you won't have any trouble finding the right R&B vocalist on Voices. With our diverse roster of gifted R&B musicians, you'll be able to source exactly the singer your project needs.

Finding the right R&B singer for your needs is straightforward on our platform. Post a job and receive custom auditions from a variety of experienced R&B singers. Or, browse our platform, listen to the demos of our featured vocalists, and invite your chosen R&B singer to your job.

For an R&B vocal performance that your listeners will love, hire one of our R&B singers and embark on your next musical journey today.


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