R&B is one of the most dynamic, adventurous sounds in modern music, a place where art both personal and provocative meets the mainstream. From the alt vanguard to modern vets, straightforward to left-field, the tracks on the R&B Now DJ mix capture where R&B is now and point the way to where it’s going. This summer, the mix was put together by Bryan-Michael Cox, a man whose hitmaking résumé spans decades and whose name is synonymous with formative moments for people like Mariah Carey, USHER and Jagged Edge. “As a producer, I love to hear new R&B blend with the classics,” Cox says. “My approach to this mix was pure feeling; all of my mixes are based on that. I am a person that lives in the spontaneity of creativity, [and] I was excited to include some of the newer records like Leon Thomas’ ‘Mutt’, Jack Freeman’s ‘MVP’ and USHER’s ‘On the Side’.” The R&B Now DJ mix is a window into the heart of R&B’s most innovative creators, so enjoy this set and check back for more one-of-a-kind mixes.