Christian R&B
| Christian rhythm and blues | |
|---|---|
| Stylistic origins | Rhythm and blues, gospel |
| Cultural origins | 1940s–1950s, United States |
| Typical instruments | Drum kit, bass guitar, saxophone, horns, piano, organ, electric guitar, vocals, background vocals |
| Fusion genres | |
| Hip hop soul, soul music, contemporary Rhythm and Blues, urban contemporary gospel, | |
Christian R&B (also known as gospel R&B, rhythm & praise music, and R&P) is a subgenre of rhythm and blues music consisting of tracks with Christian-based lyrics or by musicians typically known for writing such songs. Music in this genre intends to uplift, entertain, or to give a Christian perspective on a topic. Christian R&B could be considered a subgenre of gospel music, or a cross-genre under both gospel and R&B.