new jack swing
"New jack swing" is a genre that revolutionized R&B by blending it with hip-hop, pop, and electronic elements, gaining prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
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Definition
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(genre, fusion)A style of music that combines rhythm and blues with hip-hop, pop, and electronic beats, characterized by syncopated rhythms and prominent use of synthesizers.
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- Artists like Bobby Brown and Janet Jackson popularized new jack swing in the late 1980s.
- The new jack swing sound is marked by its upbeat tempo and catchy hooks.
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(cultural, historical)A musical movement from the late 1980s and early 1990s that influenced urban culture, fashion, and dance, led by producers like Teddy Riley.
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- New jack swing had a significant impact on the development of contemporary R&B and hip-hop.
- The genre's influence can still be heard in modern music production techniques.