In reply to Qaz.

What is your definition of real R&B? I'm an 80's baby and Anita Baker and Patti come to mind...and they as well as Michael, Janet, Luther, Tina, Diana, Dionne, Whitney and countless others worked with pop producers...I LOVE when R&B artists aren't afraid to work with talented producers, black or white! These artists are as real as R&B GETS in my book honey! So listen to The Weeknd's catalog and tell me you don't hear the makings of a real R&B artist!