Top R&B for 2011
2011 was an amazing year for R&B as we saw acts, both old
and new, top the charts with hits that will always be remembered. While the basic R&B pop formula was there, we also saw a wave of experimental, new grooves that broke the barriers and forced us to reconsider the musical lines of R&B.
Soulful songs like “Rolling in the Deep,” by chart-topping Adele, brought back the nostalgic feeling of listening to our parent’s old soul albums, while introducing a modern pop vibe that made it one of the year’s most important singles. Of course it came at no surprise that the Black Eyed Peas continued their reign of musical genius this year and gave us some of the top R&B for 2011. With songs like “Just Can’t Get Enough” and “Don’t Stop The Party,” they continued to show off their diverse sounds, catchy beats and mind-sticking rhythms.
Of course you can’t talk about the top R&B for 2011 without remembering the club-blasting, sing-a-long, party anthem by Rhianna, “Cheers.” We’ve watched Rhianna’s musical transformation and growth reach it’s peak in 2011 and even watched her push the boundaries with her racy hit “S&M,” that showed off a little bit more of her edgy side.
Last but not least, we watched the entire music scene literally go “gaga” over the smash hit “Born this Way,” which celebrated uniqueness and individuality, making it a war cry for those who feel rejected by society and want to be heard. This song will continue to be one of the decade’s most influential and attention-grabbing songs produced.
