The Best New R&B Artists Of 2019, Ranked

Coley Reed
Updated July 22, 2019 558 votes 86 voters
Voting Rules
Only artists with less than three albums.

The best new R&B artists of 2019 are taking the genre to another level. Behind some of the hottest songs in 2019, this ranked list of new R&B artists features some familiar faces, like Khalid and Ella Mai, and some artists you've probably never heard of, like Elujay and Summer Walker.

Kehlani is another of the best new R&B artists, along with Jorja Smith and SZA. Other up and coming R&B artists include H.E.R. and Normani, who is pursuing a solo career now, after being a part of girl group Fifth Harmony. If feel the best current R&B artists aren't represented on the list, don't forget to add them. Can your favorites compare to 2019 R&B singers like Summer Walker and Ari Lennox? 

It's your call. Who do you think are the best R&B artists 2019? Vote up the new R&B artists set to make waves in 2019, and add your favorites if they're missing from the list.