For years UK R&B has continued to grow culturally, commercially and globally, yet the genre has never had an official chart dedicated to documenting and spotlighting the movement.
This conversation will explore why the Official UK R&B Chart is a major moment for the scene and why infrastructure, visibility and cultural recognition matter for the future of UK R&B.
Hosted by DJ Ace ( Everything RnB), the panel will feature representatives from the Official Charts Company, DSP platforms and UK R&B artists for the first public industry-facing conversation and unveiling of the Official UK R&B Chart.
Together the panel will discuss why the chart matters, the wider vision behind the project, plans for launch, weekly content ideas and how the chart can help shape key cultural moments throughout the year.
The session will also explore the growth of UK R&B, the challenges artists have faced within the industry and why now feels like the right time for an official platform dedicated to the genre.