R&B debut singles that changed the game, Pt. 1

Christopher Williams says Today’s R&B and Soul is in Good Hands

Source: Deion Allen / R1 Christopher Williams stops by the studio to talk to Lady B on Classix 107.9 ahead of his Saturday show in Philadelphia. Williams spoke on the pioneers of soul and R&B music, growing up listening to the iconic Stevie Wonder, Patti Labelle Phyllis Hyman, and other greats, insisting that his art is just a tribute to those that came before him. He also spoke on the current state of the genre, naming artists such as H.E.R., E…

R&B debut singles that changed the game, Pt. 1

R&B has been shifting and shaping the culture since day one. From smooth, soulful beginnings to the fresh, bold sounds artists are serving now, the genre moves, but a debut single still holds the power to make or break everything. That first track is the artist’s opening statement. It’s how they say, “This is me,” loud and clear, before the world even knows their name. It’s raw, real, and it sets the pace for what’s coming next.Continue reading…