Three Independent R&B Artists Better Than Anything Out Now

It's safe to say, R&B music has fallen from its once high pedestal. Back in the day,there were messages in the music. It was used to change lives, uplift, and inspire. Now, all we seem to hear is how many ways i can make you scream my name while we have sex. Don't get me wrong, i like that too. Sex is apart of life just like everything else, but its not the only thing. Like Kelly Clarkson said, love can be a many splendid thing. these five independent artists write and sing music based on the other facets of the broad topic. They also have better material than most of the stuff you hear on the radio. If you haven't heard of them, check them out. If you have heard them, buy their music and support real music.

Goapele
(pronounced gwa-puh-lay) is a native of Oakland, California. She has been on the scene since 2001 with her EP, Closer. To date, that has only sold 3,00 copies. But she is an artist to follow because just like the name of her latest single, her voice is like milk and honey. Soothing, sweet, and sexy all rolled into a beautiful package. Plus, her live shows are things legends are made of. Maybe that's why she has a cult-like following. Check out the songs Closer, Milk and Honey, and Don't Be Shy.



Bilal
This soul/jazz man has recorded with the who's who in the urban music genres. We saw his first album, 1st born Second, released on Interscope records. Though, critics praised the collection, it was a commercial failure. that lead Interscope Records to shelve his second album, Love For Sale. He has kept his name on the tip of the industry's tongue by touring constantly. that is a feat in itself considering he's only released one official album and evereything else has been put out virally. Look out for songs like Soul Sista, Love It, and Don't Close Your Eyes.



Calvin Richardson
Calvin Richardson has been in the industry since the mid-nineties. His biggest hits came in the early 2000s. He once had a duet with angie Stone, but he was replaced on it and the version without him was nominated for a Grammy. richardson works with Raphael Saadiq and the underdogs on a regular basis. Treat yourself to songs like Don't Keep On Pushin, More Than A Woman, and Fire In The Attic.