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Rhythm Nation Case Study

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CASE STUDY TOPIC
The Rhythm Nation: A look into the US Contemporary Rhythm and Blues music in the 90s

INTRODUCTION
The Rhythm and Blues (R&B) has gained its influence across the United State ever since it has been recognized as a distinctive genre. Being the offshoot of Blues, the term “R&B” was originated in the1940s and generally regarded as the up-tempo version of Blues. R&B has been changed and evolved as time passed. Singers in 2000s like Beyoncé and Rihanna were well known for their R&B music, how about the world before them? Indeed, their success probably required some trailblazers to pave the way for them, that is why the R&B music in the 90s worth looking into. The contemporary R&B in the 90s has helped to shape the R&B music that …show more content…

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