Genre research

Genre Research - TOP 3

RnB:

RnB, also known as R&B,  modernly stands for rhythm and base! RnB was originally founded in the 1940s, in the united states, which was originally called Rhythm and blues. Since then it has gone under many changes hence the modern name Rhythm and base. RnB is primarily from a black origin however modern day RnB is widely listened to and performed by many different races. 
RnB is a global 
 
 

Some of the first RnB artist and albums were:

• Ray Charles - Singular Genius
• James Brown - Sex Machine
• B.B King - Live at the Regal
• Bo Diddley - Bo Diddley's Beach party
• Ike Turner
• Stevie Wonder - The Definitive Collection

RnB dominate the world today, in terms of most successful genres.

Some of the best RnB stars of today are:

• Chris Brown
• Rihanna
• Chari XCX
• David Huetta

Rap:

Rapping has many names for it, MCing, spitting bars, rhyming and even as far as poetry but it is generally known as rapping. Rap is a spoken or chanted rhyming of lyric, it is known as word poetry that is performed over a musical instrumental or beat . They're many different components of raps but the most important and highly targeted are content of the rap, the combining flow of rhythm and rhyme and the delivery. Rap music allowed many sub genres to be created such as Hip Hop music. The first sign of rap was dated back in 1920s and 30s. Some of the greatest rap artist of today are:

• LL Cool J
• Run DMC
• Russell Simons
• Slick Rick
• Salt 'n' Pepper

Rap is also very successful in this modern age. Today Rap is recognised to be one of the best genre's of music around and very popular to learn and perform. Many people in the world study, learn and practice this genre in order to become the best at it. This is then performed to an audience for entertainment. The growing use of web 2.0 in the modern era, creates a platform for individuals to deploy their 'rap' talent, to the intended audience. This genre has become so big that both genre's have taken up the learning 'rap', with newly found superstar 'Nicki Minaj' being seen as inspiration after being signed by a massive record label (Young Money).
Some of the best rappers of today are:

• Kanye West
• 2 Chainz
• Mac Miller
• Drake
• Nicki Minaj

Rock (Rock and Roll):
What is commonly known today as Rock music was preferred as 'Rock and Roll' back when it was originated in the late 1940s, early 1950s. Rock music was a combination of blues music, jazz music, gospel music, western swing and country music. When Rock and Roll was first originated it was known that Rock and Roll. When Rock and Roll was first created, piano and saxophone were the lead instruments however very soon after that, guitar was introduced and took over. Now rock
and roll typical instrument include electric guitars (bass and rhythm) and a drum kit.
In the modern era, rock and roll has a specific audience, this is a huge genre however lacks diversity due to the type of sound rock and roll presents.

Some of todays best Rock artist consist ofl

• Beck
• Artic Monkeys
• Rolling stones
• Maroon 5