TopFestivals presents this time the best American R&B bands. Join us and enjoy the best music, some are still active on stage while others are no longer, but they were and still are very important in this musical genre.
Best American R&B bands
In each review we leave you music videos that we have selected for you to know well the best American R&B bands. Undoubtedly, they took this genre to another level in different decades.even, some of their songs are part of the prestigious list of the Billboard Hot 100.
All 4 One
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25rL-ooWICU
All 4 One is the male boy band from California, winner of a Grammy Award thanks to their cover of the song "I Swear" on their 1994 album. That same year they won the 1st place on the Billboard Hot 100 for 11 consecutive weeks. In addition, ASCAP named it one of the best love songs of the 20th century.
The group is formed by Alfred Nevarez, Jamie Jones, Tony Borowiak and Delious Kennedy. In addition, you should know that it has recorded a total of 7 albums and has sold more than 20 million records worldwide..
Also, you should know that the songs of this group are timeless and have very beautiful lyrics that talk about love, so they are a good option to dedicate to your partner.
Pretty Ricky
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsjM87f_5Vg
It is one of the best American R&B groups and managed to position 3 of their singles in the list Billboard Hot 100which are: "Grind With Me" #7, "Your Body" #12 and "On the Hotline" #12.. The band is originally from Miami and consists of 4 brothers, Marcus "Pleasure", Corey "Slick'em" Mathis, "Spectacular" Blue Smith and Diamond Blue "Baby Blue" Smith.
The group has been nominated for 3 major awards: Billboard Music Award, American Music Award and World Music Award.
98 Degrees
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kofixtz2Us
In its beginnings it was an independent group until it later signed with a record label. We also mention that the group 98 Degrees was formed in 1996 in Los Angeles, California by 4 guys: Jeff Timmons, Nick, Justin Jeffre and Drew Lachey.
It has also sold 10 million albumssIn addition, 8 of her songs have appeared in the top 40 in the United States. She has also participated in music festivals such as the Summer MixTape Festival held in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
The Commodores
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrkEDe6Ljqs
The band was quite popular during the 70's and 80's. In addition, it signed a contract with the record label Motown Records. Also, some of The Commodores' best known songs are: Three Times A Lady, Brick house,Nightshift, Still,Too Hot Ta Trot and Easy.
Likewise, it has sold 75 million albums worldwide, 7 of its singles have occupied the #1 on the most important music chart, "Billboard". He even ranked #29 on the "100 Greatest R&B/Hip-Hop Artists of All Time" list.
Pussycat Dolls
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KM3j_TXeqfc
The choreographer Robin Antin created Pussycat Dolls, one of the best American female R&B groups, which had a great impact not only on a musical level, but also on a television level, as it made a 2-season reality show.
She also made her debut with the album entitled "PCD"which contained such hits as "Buttons", "Stickwitu", "Don't Cha", "I Don't Need a Man", "Wait a Minute" and "Beep". And, as a curious fact, the album sold 8 million copies around the world.
In addition, the group received support from singers such as Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears and Gwen Stefani. Also, we mentioned that the group's music focused on R&B, hip-hop and pop. pop. Unfortunately, Pussycat Dolls disbanded in 2009...
Jagged Edge
Jagged Edge is characterized for having a similar musical style to other groups such as Jodeci, Dru Hill and New Edition. Also, in 1999 they were one of the most popular groups and some of their hits are: "Where the Party At", "Let's Get Married" and "He Can't Love U".the latter of which reached #15 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Likewise, we inform you that she has recorded 6 albums, of which 2 "Thrill" and "Hard" obtained the 3rd place in the Top Album Sales on Billboard. If you want to keep up to date with the latest of this group, here below we leave you their official instagram so you don't miss any detail.
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