1990s R&B
Everything published on Viyolens under 1990s R&B — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
New Jack Swing Subgenres, Explained
There is no official map. But the style covered meaningfully different ground — here are the strands that matter.
The History of New Jack Swing
Teddy Riley, Harlem clubs, Bobby Brown and Michael Jackson — the story of how a Harlem production style became one of the defining sounds of late-1980s pop.
The Best New Jack Swing Artists to Know
The style had room for very different personalities. Here are the artists who shaped it and what makes each one essential.
A Beginner's Guide to New Jack Swing
R&B with hip-hop's drum logic. Hard machine beats, swung grooves and layered vocals. Here is what makes new jack swing what it is.