A new wind seems to be blowing through French R&B, driven by a reappropriation of this genre, created by the Afro-American community, by a growing number of visible French artists. Following in the footsteps of French R&B pioneers such as Leslie, Wallen and Singuila, this new generation of artists is exploring the style in the language of Molière, drawing on France's unique blend of cultural influences. R&B is now supported in France by artists such as Ocevne and NOV, the latter of whom celebrated 15 years in the music business with his first sold-out Zenith last April. However, while certain headliners are now well identified and recognizable, the R&B aesthetic remains extremely fragmented. There is a significant community of emerging artists, illustrating the dynamism, diversity and richness of the genre. It would be interesting to collectively decipher the trends in the French R&B landscape, analyze the factors that have led to the craze of recent years, and identify the actions needed for it to flourish.
