R & B is one of the most famous African American music which is originally known as rhythm and blues. This music was originated in 1940s. The music was jazz with insistent beat which became popular with time. It was a traditional pop music which contains different musical instruments such as saxophone, piano, drums, organ, electric guitar, vocalists and double bass. R and B songs were those songs which were written and sung by black Americans. One of the most famous songs is “burn” which was written by American rappers, singers and songwriters including Jermaine dupri, usher and Bryan Michael Cox. The album showcases the breakup of a relationship. The album got different awards and was certified as platinum in Australia and gold in United States and New Zealand. Apart from usher one of the most famous singers of r and b music was James Joseph brown. He was known for his jazz, hip hop, electronic music and dance. James played an important role in the emergence of rhythm and blues into funk and soul.

Later in 1960s British rhythm and blues originated which showcased American singers. The first successful band was “rolling stones' which hit the records and contained rhythm and blue standard. They soon became the second most popular UK band after “British invasion”. There were several other bands which emerged and faded with time. There was also a rhythm and blue foundation which offers different awards to those who had added an extra star to the music. This is a non profit organisation which offers historical preservation to R and B songs and music. The latest award winners of 2008 were al bell, the funk brothers, kool and the gang, the whispers and many others. The foundation also offers lifetime achievement award which went to chaka khan in 2008. This traditional music influenced a lot of musicians and singers.

Some of the latest hit in most number of weeks for R and B songs include Alicia keys on the top of the chart with 41 weeks in all whereas usher and beyonce are on number 2 and 3 with 34 and 31 weeks respectively. On 4^th and 5^th are jay z and 50cent with 23 and 22 weeks. Apart from this the biggest hit numbers include usher entertainer at the top and jay z and Alicia keys on the second. Raymond v Raymond was the usher's album which was released in 2010 and hit the billboard chart at 24th and 2^nd on the hot r&b/hip hop song list. For more information regarding different R and B songs and music one can search the net and can even download them accordingly.