Rember back in the 90's and before decades when an R&B song came on it actually made you think? It actually made you listen to the lyrics and it made you feel the emotion the artist was expressing in the song? I'm not saying that I don't like the R&B songs out today. The mainstream R&B now really has no meaning to it. Who else agrees with me?
2007-09-25 04:58:54 · 14 answers · asked by MSW2010 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ R&B & Soul
I agree, I don't hear any R&B here. Its mostly hyphy and rap. From the "Isley Brothers song Living for the love of you" "Bloodstone song Oh Honey" to "Earth, Wind & Fire song Can I hold your hand" to "Commadores song Zoom" and R. Kelly, D'Angelo. Oh yeah, some "Emotions song Don't ask my neighbor" "Rose Royce the whole album was pretty good." Yes, and even "Rick James song Love them and leave them" and Luther Vandross his voice was made for music. And last but not least my man Marvin Gaye, he's probably singing with the angels now. I miss his music. He did leave us with alot of songs. Have a nice day.
2007-09-25 08:27:46 · answer #1 · answered by M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree also. Why does there has to be so much cursing and suggestive language in what otherwise might be half way decent songs? Songs today are more about sex and lust rather than love and romance. I know that there were songs "back in the day" that were suggestive. But they were usually a lot more subtle about it. The lyrics might be erotic, be not filthy! Many other songs of today almost bore me to death!
To me, the greatest R&B & Soul songs came out in the 60's, 70's and early 80's. I wish more younger people would seek out and listen to these great songs.
2007-09-25 12:42:56 · answer #2 · answered by susandiane311 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with everyone else R& B isnt what it used to be. It seems like the most important think on the artist minds are how many albums they can put out and sell instead what type of album or message they want people to hear in their music. You really have to pull out the ol skool music if you want to hear good R & B.
2007-09-26 15:25:35 · answer #3 · answered by chnkybrwneyes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do agree with you to an extent, MOST (not all) of the mainstream R&B artist out today don't seem to put to much consideration or expression in their lyrics......
however that's why i Love my Jagged Edge... their lyrics are priceless they are for sure on top of R&B and have been for a long time!!!! LOVE EM...LOVE EM!!!
2007-09-25 12:08:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right now, the soul is limited, I love Anthony Hamilton & Dave Holister, it's all about the money now days and not talent. I really miss Luther. :( Nowdays u have 2 go back in the day for classic music.
2007-09-25 17:03:09 · answer #5 · answered by ANTM 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know what you mean Marvin gaye, Stevie wonder, Aretha Franklin chaka khan all of them had meaning there was so much soul now there is only ALica Keys, and John Legend and after that there is what i call fake soul.
2007-09-25 21:37:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some Artist that are out have that "thinking" kinda music, but not to many. Some are just to sexual!
2007-09-25 18:01:48 · answer #7 · answered by KBLand25 J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree - I just do not feel the emotion any more. Sad.
2007-09-25 12:02:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you young lady, the older songs are a whole lot better. In ''R &B'' and ''C&W'' it is a shame too.
2007-09-25 12:12:46 · answer #9 · answered by skunk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
(I Agree) These songs they come out with today, i just have no understanding to it..
2007-09-25 12:31:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋