ThisisRnB

ThisisRnB is an American online magazine that that covers many aspects of R&B music and industry-related news. The site publishes candid artist interviews, specialized video performances, editorials, reviews, podcasts, concert coverage and contests.[1]

ThisisRnb
Type of site
Online magazine
Available inEnglish
Country of originUnited States
OwnerKadeja Wexler
Created byJamie Wexler
EditorNi'Kesia Pannell
URLthisisrnb.com
Launched2008 (2008)
Current statusActive

ThisisRnB has been referenced by media outlets such as MTV,[2] AOL,[3] BET,[4] VH1,[5] Spin,[6] Vibe,[7] Ebony[8] and PerezHilton.com.[9] Georgi Todorov of Thrive My Way labeled the site as the Best R&B Blog.[10] Michael Sandford of Pink Wafer included the site on their RnB & Soul Music Blogs You'll Love list.[11]

History and staff

ThisisRnB was founded by Jamie Wexler, who had previously co-founded Tapemasters Inc, a production team known for producing mixtapes.[12] The website was launched in 2008 with a purpose to provide a reliable source that highlights and features news, music, videos, and original content that fans of the R&B genre would look to find online.[1] Ni'Kesia Pannell, an Atlanta-based entrepreneur, is the editor-in-chief,[13] while Brian Allonce, a record producer and audio engineer, serves as the creative director.[14]

On February 4, 2019, the founder Jamie Wexler announced that he had been diagnosed with cancer in October 2018.[15] On May 20, 2019, he died at the age of 37.[16][17] Following Wexler's death, his wife Kadeja Wexler became the CEO and beauty director of ThisisRnB.[18]

Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2013 ThisisRnB Soul Train Music Award for Best Entertainment/Music Website or Blog[19] Won

References
  1. "About". ThisisRnB.
  2. Dinh, James (March 12, 2012). "Rihanna Sneaks A Peek Of Drake's 'Take Care' Video". MTV.
  3. "The Ultimate Black History Month Playlist, from Cynthia Erivo to Kendrick Lamar". AOL. February 11, 2022.
  4. Ugwu, Reggie (September 23, 2011). "Robin Thicke Calls On Lil Wayne For New Album". BET.
  5. Cho, Diane. "A Comprehensive Guide To Music Blogs By Genre". VH1. Retrieved September 30, 2014.
  6. "Lady Gaga In The Studio, Eminem And Rihanna Collab". Spin. October 18, 2010.
  7. Kennedy, Samantha (February 24, 2014). "5 Reasons You Should Listen To Daley's 'Days & Nights' LP Right Now". Vibe.
  8. "The Weeknd Announces 'Beauty Behind the Madness'". Ebony. July 10, 2015.
  9. "Check Out The Stills For Drake And RiRi's Take Care Video!!!". PerezHilton.com. 12 March 2012.
  10. Todorov, Georgi (5 November 2021). "40+ Best Music Blogs and Websites". Thrive My Way.
  11. Sandford, Michael (February 16, 2022). "RnB & Soul Music Blogs You'll Love". Pink Wafer.
  12. "Tapemasters Inc: Mr. Exclusive". Singersroom. Retrieved April 7, 2006.
  13. "Contributing Editor and Consultant". ThisisRnB. 25 February 2020.
  14. "ThisisRnB's Brian Allonce Interviewed by The Source". ThisisRnB. February 6, 2013.
  15. "An Update from Our Editor / Founder". ThisisRnB. February 4, 2019.
  16. Wallace, Riley (May 23, 2019). "Jaime Wexler Of Tapemasters Inc & ThisIsRnB Passes Away". HipHopDX.
  17. "An Update from Our Managing Editor". ThisisRnB. May 23, 2019.
  18. "CEO and Beauty Director". ThisisRnB. 3 April 2023.
  19. Billy Johnson Jr. (December 2, 2013). "5 Most Soulful Moments From 'Soul Train Awards'". Yahoo News.
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