R&B is one of the most dynamic, adventurous sounds in modern music, a place where art both personal and provocative meets the mainstream. From the alt vanguard to modern vets, straightforward to left-field, these tracks capture where R&B is now, and point the way to where it’s going. At the top of the playlist is Beyoncé, but she’s not alone. In a recent interview with GQ, Bey shared some of her favourite artists who she’s currently loving and listening to, including Victoria Monét, RAYE, Chloe x Halle, Sasha Keable and Reneé Rapp. Listen to their latest tracks on R&B Now and add the playlist to your library to stay up on the latest and greatest of the genre.