Research- The Genre we have chosen for our music video.

Research

Rhythm and blues is usually abbreviated to RnB. This Genre is of a popular African-American music that originated in the 1940's. The term RnB became used to refer to music styles that developed from and incorporated electric blues as well as gospel and soul music. By the 1970's, Rhythm and Blues was used as a term for soul and funk. Moving onto the 1980's a newer style developed for RnB which became known as 'Contemporary RnB'.

The typical instruments used in RnB are:

• Drum Kit
• Bass Guitar
• Saxophone
• Piano
• Vocals
• Background Vocals
• Electric Guitar

In a Music video of an RnB Genre you would expect to see Big Houses, Alcohol, Cars (Luxury), chains, Fast pace Movement, girls as a sex icon and designer clothing.

Below are music videos of Chris brown and Ciara which outline the above features.