In the first episode of a new Red Bull produced series
called H∆SHTAG$ we are treated to a short film on the origins and makeup of the
new R&B sound that’s emerged in the last several years. The filmmakers gather some of “indie R&B’s”
most well-known artists including Zodiac,
Miguel, How To
Dress Well, and get a little history on how the genre has grown over the
years, and how it has used the Internet to differentiated itself from past
forms of mainstream R&B. We also hear directly from the artists how they feel
about terms like “PBR&B” and “hipster R&B.” The whole thing is about
twelve minutes long and most certainly worth your time if you have any interest
what so ever in the genre.
