One of the cool things about R&B is hearing how ... the disco sound of the '70s and elevating with artists incorporating more electronic and pop sounds. The late '80s also marked the first time ...

1 R&B hit. Flack continued to log chart hits through the ’70s, topping herself with the ... 13, 1982) and “Set the Night to Music,” a duet with reggae singer Maxi Priest (No.