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	Podcast:		Switched On Pop
	Episode:		Chance The Rapper, Kehlani, & The Shifting Sound of R&B — with Oak Felder
	Category:		Music
	Duration:		00:55:19
	Publish Date:		2019-08-13 03:00:00
	Description:		The sound of R&B is difficult to pin down. Since the 1950s, the label has been used both as a genre and as a catch-all for the entirety of black popular music. Soul, funk, disco and even hip-hop have at times been covered by this "R&B" umbrella. On Chance The Rapper's new album, The Big Day, all of these influences come through—and he's not alone. On recent Kehlani records, 90s R&B and 2000s trap both play a role. But both these artists are a far cry from the 50s R&B sounds of Sam Cooke. To understand how R&B has changed over time, we consult with Trevor Anderson, manager of Billboard's R&B/Hip Hop chart. Then we speak with R&B super-producer Oak Felder to understand how R&B is progressing and what it might become. Songs Discussed Chance The Rapper - Hot Shower Chance The Rapper - I Got You Sam Cooke - You Send Me Elvis Presley - Crying In the Chapel The Temptations - I Can’t Get Next To You Mtume - Juicy Fruit Biggie - Juicy Toni Braxton - Breath Again Janet Jackson - That’s The Way Love Goes Boys II Men - I’ll Make Love To You Lauryn Hill - Doo Wop (That Thing) Diddy - I’ll Be Missing You (feat. Faith Evans & 112) Nelly - Dilemma Kehlani - Distraction SWV - Weak Aaron Hall - I Miss You Usher - You Make Me Wanna Brandy - Sittin' Up In My Room Dru Hill - In My Bed Silk - Freak Me Demi Lovato - Sorry Not Sorry Jodeci - Cry For you Mariah Carey - Vision of Love Kehlani - Everything Is Yours Chance The Rapper - All Day Long Queen - Fat Bottom Girls Diana Ross - I’m Coming Out For an in depth history of R&B on Billboard, read Chris Molanphy's feature on Pitchfork. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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