a subgenre that continued to make waves into the '90s era. From Michael Jackson to The Gap Band, here's a list of some of the hottest R&B songs of the '80s.

Thriller remains the best-selling album in history ... His creative style fused rock, funk, pop, and R&B, defined the 80s. His impact on music remains unmatched. Dubbed the Queen of Pop, Madonna ...

When I think about the artists who’ve shaped the sound of modern R&B, pop, and dance music, Jody Watley’s name always rises ...