If you're a regular reader of Okaylayer, chances are you know the origin story of neo-soul. Former Motown Records president William “Kedar” Massenburg came up with the phrase in the '90s to help ...

Ahead of the 2023 Soul Train Awards on Sunday (Nov. 26), Billboard looks at how good of a precursor the ceremony has been for R&B and rap contenders at the Grammy Awards. By Kyle Denis Next year could ...

This audio is no longer available. It's been 40 years since the first all-night R&B party at the Wigan Casino nightclub outside Manchester, England. The doors didn't open until 2 a.m., and its ...