Who says that "r&b is a dead and buried genre"?! Please who in their right mind says this? Last time I checked there are still many r&b artists having success and Many r&b fans. Just because the genre isn't currently #1 on the pop charts like it once was doesn't make it "dead & buried." it just means if you like pop music then listen to whatever flavor of the moment is "pop" right now such as dance and country or whatever. If you are a fan of r&b, you will listen to r&b music same as always.