RnBass
RnBass (or R&Bass), also called ratchet[1] is a movement and contemporary music genre that is the modernized form of traditional R&B music. Described by Vibe magazine as a breath of fresh air for the R&B genre, RnBass consists of tonal singing, melodic harmonies, along with heavy 808's that replace the 'blues' aspect of rhythm and blues.[2] There are also notable elements of EDM, with influences of 1990s–2000s music, as well as hyphy.[3][4] Coined by Bay Area producer J Maine,[5] the RnBass musical style has garnered critical attention since the early-to-mid 2010s and has been popularized with urban audiences across America by Los Angeles producer DJ Mustard.[6] Despite originating in the West Coast, namely the Bay Area, RnBass producers and artists across the globe continue to develop R&B with the modern RnBass genre.
RnBass | |
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Stylistic origins | |
Cultural origins | 2000s–2010s, San Francisco Bay Area, U.S. |
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Influence
YouTube producers like Starra and Skylark Beats have been heavily pushing the genre online with their various remixes, tutorials and RnBass instrumentals. Also, its cross-genre influence has spread into the mainstream.
References
- DJ Mustard: How the Producer's 'Ratchet' Revolution Became the Sound of 2014 Billboard 2/14/2014
- Robinson, Jhaton. "Producer J Maine Says He Wants To Change The Future Of R&B". Vibe. Retrieved 29 Dec 2015.
- "Local 'R&Bass' Singer, Molia, Dropping New EP | Activate | Metroactive Music & Nightlife". activate.metroactive.com. Retrieved 2017-02-14.
- Aisa - Notice Feat. Mickey Shiloh | Stream [New Song], retrieved 2017-02-14
- Arnaud, Jourdan (2018-07-03). "Q&A with RnBass Creator J Maine and Independent Artist Maurice Moore". The Los Angeles Film School. Retrieved 2020-06-28.
- Leww & Turner, Crystal & David. "Can I Take You to the Bay with Me?". Pitchfork. Pitchfork. Retrieved 29 Dec 2015.