Every so often, music industry executives, artists and fans will say, "R&B is dead" and then questions start to emerge, comparing today's R&B to its counterpart in the past. Where are the love ballads ...

In the ’90s, it was as if there was an unspoken competition on who could make the sexiest slow jam. From Tony Toni Tone to Boys II Men down to Jodeci, it was the era of “Knockin Da Boots,” “Bump ‘N ...

When we left the ’90s and headed into the new millennium, we left behind some of the best songs about making love, knockin’ boots, gettin’ freaky, and bumpin’ and grindin.’ Bell Biv Devoe’s “Do Me,” ...

This audio is no longer available. What is a slow jam? Is it any down-tempo ballad that speaks to the emotional ups and downs of a romantic relationship? Is it an R&B song about falling in love? How ...

You’re going to need to slip on the LBD, light some candles, and turn down the lights for this one. Oprah Winfrey, in partnership with Mara Brock Akil, the executive producer of new OWN series “‘Love ...

If you’re Googling “YouTube Keith Sweat,” there’s one thing—and one thing only—on your mind, and it’s not reading a lengthy overview of the ’90s R&B heartthrob. We’re all adults here. You’re looking ...

For the past six years, Hudson Mohawke has dropped a special Valentine's Day mix full of slow jams. You have to respect that R&B sound, and a lot of producers have drawn influence from that era, from ...

For the eighth year running, Scottish producer and sweetheart Hudson Mohawke has shared a free Slow Jams mix to mark this romantic day—and this year there's an extra special treat in store for all ...

It's the tin/aluminum anniversary for Hudson Mohawke's Slow Jams Mix series, the Scottish producer's annual selection of sexy music released every Valentine's Day. Mohawke shared the 10th edition of ...

Valentine's Day only comes once a year, so you might as well take it slow. Turn down the lights and turn up this 67-song mix of soul and lovers'... This audio is no longer available. What is a slow ...