New Jack Swing

Description

New Jack Swing is a fusion genre that combines the rhythms and production techniques of hip hop and dance-pop with the urban contemporary sound of R&B. It is characterized by its use of swing beats, synthesized bass lines, and smooth, soulful vocals.

History

New Jack Swing emerged in the mid-1980s and gained popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It was pioneered by producers like Teddy Riley, who blended the groove and energy of hip hop with the melodic and harmonic elements of R&B. The genre played a significant role in the evolution of contemporary R&B and influenced the sound of pop music in the 1990s.