Aries Spears Says "The Essence Of R&B Is Dead" Because Songs Are Too Vulgar Now

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The comedian claims that romance is missing from the genre.

Discussions regarding the life or death of R&B have lessened in recent weeks, but it doesn't mean that the conversations are over. Much has been said about R&B and its influence within this generation of the music industry, and Aries Spears is offering his assessment. In a chat with VladTV, Spears agreed with Sean "Diddy" Combs's initial comments about R&B being dead, and the actor believes it's because romance is no longer a factor.

"I think the essence of R&B is dead," said the comedian. "Again, courtship, talkin' to a woman, wooing a woman."

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"You know, guys in this era and because of social media and the climate of what that is, it's like, 'B*tch, take your clothes off and suck my d*ck.' The romance is gone," he added."

"The cat and mouse of it all, the allure is gone. The sexiness is gone. I remember, I forget where I was, Kansas City doing a club, and I was listening to some Rap song. God, I wish I could remember the exact lyrics, but the dud said something to the extent of, 'Can you work this d*ck like you can scramble eggs.' And I just went, 'Jesus Christ! Wow!'"

Spears marveled at the simplicity and vulgarity of the line. "I just went, there's no romance anymore."

This has been a sentiment that many have held for some time. Watch Aries Spears discuss the state of R&B below and let us know if you agree.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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