T-Pain’s catalog includes both solo hits and unforgettable collaborations that defined an era. His use of auto-tune and storytelling helped shape the sound of 2000s and 2010s Hip Hop and R&B.

(ThyBlackMan.com) When we look back at the golden era of late ’90s and early 2000s R&B, one name that always commands respect is Ginuwine. He wasn’t just another smooth voice on the radio—he was a ...

Explore the tastiest R&B songs with food in the title, from “Milkshake” to “Gumbo.” Build your holiday playlist and vibe out ...

Editor’s note: This segment was rebroadcast on May 14, 2025. Find that audio here. You can’t talk about the sounds of the 2000s without talking about Missy Elliot. With hits from “1, 2 Step” to “Get ...

With the rise of MP3s and devices like the iPod, and later the iPhone, the 2000s allowed for the creation of pop hits across many genres, as new music became more accessible than ever. Not only was ...

The 1990s and 2000s were big years for music: an era when pop stars ruled the charts, boy bands made us scream, and R&B and rock blended into outstanding anthems. Styles changed fast, new sounds took ...