1Xtra's R&B Mix with DJ Rosegold

Canada's DJ Rosegold represents R&B's different expressions and influence from her part of the world, US and Canada, with an exclusive 1-hour mix.

Contemporary R&B is a genre that fused Gospel, Soul and Funk to create Rhythm and Blues in the early 70s. Artists like Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield and Norman Whitfield pioneered the radio-friendly sound that made Black Music easier to market. Nearly 50 years later, R&B is a core part of any major label roster and continues to find new voices on every continent.