Sign In
 
 
 
 

Description of Christian R&B

 
Christian R&B sounds enjoyably similar to its secular counterpart; the main differences are found in lyrics with strong spiritual underpinnings and some gospel inflections. A clearly defined yet still-evolving genre, Christian R&B can trace its roots to several African-American forms: gospel, blues and jazz all mix together in this decidedly urban style.
 

Christian R&B Key Tracks

 
 

Filed Under

 
 

Christian R&B Key Artists

 
BeBe Winans

Contemporary Gospel's
crossover king, BeBe
Winans is also known for
the work he did with his
sister CeCe. Bebe sounds...

Cece Winans

As popular as when she was
collaborating with brother
BeBe, CeCe Winans is a no
stranger to the concept of
secular crossover. CeCe i...

Daryl Coley

Coley is an aggressive
Contemporary Gospel
keyboardist and singer who
draws upon jazz and fusion
influences.

Kirk Franklin

The "Garth Brooks of
Gospel," Kirk Franklin
updates gospel forms to
create new and exciting
spiritual music for Christia...

Mary Mary

Smooth, funky and
brimming with praise, Mary
Mary is Christian R&B's most
successful sister act. Erica
and Tina Atkins chose the...

Out Of Eden

A trio of sisters from
Virginia, Out Of Eden blend
R&B and hip-hop influences
with Christian messages. Out
of Eden is on Gotee Recor...

Take 6

With their smooth, soulful, a
cappella jazz R&B, Take 6
have garnered a hearty
collection of Grammys,
Doves and gold records. T...

Tonex

Weaving Motown, Detroit
pop, R&B and even a little
Swahili, Tonéx is a
Prince-esque, avant-garde
sensation. His 2000 debut...

Tramaine Hawkins

Tramaine Hawkins has
always worked her love of
blues, funk and traditional
gospel into
spiritually-focused music....

Trin-i-tee 5:7

Trin-I-tee 5:7 offer
Urban-styled R&B with an
added dimension of praise
and worship that reflects
their deep faith.

Yolanda Adams

Adams has revitalized
Gospel with her crossover
production style, and
brought a bit more soul to
contemporary R&B fare. Be...

Electronics

Listen to any song in the catalog through home audio systems, MP3 players, mobile apps and more.

Get Unlimited Music

Listen to anything and everything with a Rhapsody Subscription.
AMG - Portions of Album Content Provided by All Music Guide © 2009 All Media Guide, LLC.
© 2001-2009 Listen.com, a subsidiary of RealNetworks