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Genre: alternative r&b

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Parent Genre: R&B

Alternative R&B is a genre that blends traditional R&B with elements of electronic, hip-hop, and indie music. It often features soulful vocals, experimental production, and introspective lyrics that explore themes of love, identity, and social issues. The genre is known for its unique sound and diverse range of influences, which can include jazz, funk, and neo-soul. Alternative R&B artists often push the boundaries of traditional R&B, incorporating unconventional sounds and styles to create a fresh and innovative sound.


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Vocals, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Drum Kit, Synthesizer, Keyboard/Piano, Horn Section, Organ, Piano, Drum Machine, Sampler, Turntables

Popular alternative r&b Songs


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Most popular alternative r&b albums

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Chase Atlantic
2017
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The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
1998
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JAGUAR II
2023
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Drop 7
2024
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Fountain Baby
2023
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Rose in the Dark
2020
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BB/ANG3L
2023
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To Be Eaten Alive
2023
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COLORWAY
2021
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Chasing Summer
2019
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K.T.S.E.
2018
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Mama's Gun
2000
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Lahai
2023
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- Ugh, those feels again
2019
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The Age of Pleasure
2023
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A Collection of Fleeting Moments and Daydreams
2020

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List of alternative r&b artists

Here is a list of alternative r&b artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the alternative r&b genre. You can find out what alternative r&b genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.

#namepopularityfollowers
1 69 1391723
2 61 850508
3 73 2767329
4 72 1327800
5 68 2837696
6 60 1201374
7 66 1440778
8 66 2667720
9 58 770240
10 64 293075
11 63 985291
12 79 6854816
13 58 205574
14 55 926325
15 60 2055804
16 63 739418
17 57 613234
18 70 1003783
19 58 246222
20 54 58723
21 65 632894
22 60 1849775
23 54 361635
24 57 249857
25 56 609399
26 56 412274
27 64 654331
28 61 962547
29 68 351103
30 56 168911
31 55 505551
32 54 427265
33 54 197548
34 64 574997
35 58 625863
36 66 1174596
37 63 1087164
38 53 413107
39 67 981386
40 58 432576
41 67 1001753
42 56 513796
43 50 412345
44 67 436916
45 51 273585
46 50 103003
47 51 116289
48 56 355232
49 66 914155
50 58 1447522
51 59 631575
52 66 369540
53 58 58594
54 65 881809
55 54 645830
56 59 1386621
57 54 240044
58 63 276376
59 60 745104
60 53 420563
61 59 443825
62 55 85289
63 52 118792
64 55 233704
65 58 84825
66 61 759037
67 56 82746
68 50 169157
69 60 488337
70 56 239505
71 60 200383
72 50 46626
73 59 127430
74 59 448159
75 54 727267
76 51 38601
77 56 175597
78 50 77293
79 50 223859
80 55 194978
81 55 283276
82 55 139417
83 55 176565
84 54 72252
85 54 316150
86 54 70851
87 54 277127
88 54 235895
89 50 179070
90 52 161426
91 52 196562
92 53 165197
93 52 75578
94 50 71559
95 52 65090
96 51 51075
97 50 162307
98 50 112440
99 49 159347
100 49 433043

alternative r&b playlist created by Chosic

Enjoy this playlist of popular alternative r&b music. We made this playlist using an algorithm created by our team.