What is considered old skool R&B?

Generally R&B from the 1970s through the early 2000s — soul-rooted, smoothly produced, vocally driven. Artists span Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder through Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men, and early Alicia Keys. The exact cutoff is fuzzy; some include early 2010s artists in *old school* depending on the listener's age.

Where can I find old skool R&B playlists?

Spotify and Apple Music both have official curated playlists (*Old School R&B*, *90s R&B Hits*). YouTube has hours-long mixes from channels dedicated to the genre. Algorithm recommendations expand from any starting playlist quickly. Tidal offers high-resolution audio for audiophile listening.

Can I run a music community on Skool.com?

Yes. Music niches — production, audio engineering, songwriting, DJing — work well on Skool's format. Course tab supports technique videos; feed handles member submissions and feedback; live calls work for mixing sessions or critique. Pricing band: $39–$199/month for most music-niche communities.

Are there free music communities on Skool.com?

Yes. Some music creators run free communities as top-of-funnel for paid courses, beat sales, or sample packs. Browse skool.com's discovery section or search for music creators you follow on YouTube or Instagram to see if they host on Skool.

What does Skool.com have to do with music?

Nothing structurally. Skool.com is a general-purpose community platform. Music creators choose Skool for its course tab, feed, and live call features. The platform itself does not produce or sell music. The spelling similarity to *old skool* music genres is coincidental.

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What old skool R&B refers to

Old skool R&B (sometimes stylized 0ld skool rnb) is the music genre encompassing classic R&B from roughly the 1970s through the early 2000s. Iconic artists span generations:

70s–80s: Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind & Fire, Anita Baker.
90s: Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Boyz II Men, TLC, Mary J. Blige, Brandy.
Early 2000s: Usher, Aaliyah, Destiny's Child, Alicia Keys.

The genre is characterized by smooth vocals, lush production, soul influences, and emotional songwriting. The aesthetic has cycled back into mainstream consciousness multiple times.

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Where to listen to old skool R&B

Spotify: official playlists like Old School R&B or 90s R&B Hits.
Apple Music: similar curated playlists.
YouTube: extensive mixes from channels like Smooth Jazz Cafe, Old School R&B Mix.
Tidal: high-resolution audio for audiophiles.
SoundCloud: DJ mixes and remixes.
Vinyl revival: physical pressings of classic albums available at indie record stores.

For a starting playlist, search Old School R&B Essentials on any major streaming platform. Algorithm recommendations from there expand the catalog quickly.

Skool.com is unrelated

Skool.com is a community platform run by Skool Inc., founded 2019. It has no music product, no R&B content, no relationship with the music industry. The shared skool spelling is coincidental.

For more on Skool.com: see what is Skool.com.

Music creator communities on Skool.com

Some music creators run paid communities on Skool.com — music producers teaching beat-making, audio engineers teaching mixing, songwriters running mentorship programs, DJs teaching live performance. The format works for ongoing skill development and feedback.

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No. Skool.com is a community platform, not a music streaming service. For R&B music, use Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, or Tidal. Some music creators host their paid communities on Skool.com but the platform itself does not stream music.

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