The 1970s arrived on waves of social unrest, with songs that spoke to both protest and affirmation; as the music industry flourished, the '70s grew into a golden age for R&B, bringing social consciousness to the dance floor.

The '80s were a decade of innovation and breakthroughs -- musically, politically and culturally -- by any means necessary, as the grittier sounds of early hip-hop were rising from the streets.

Soul for Real bursts onto the R&B scene in the mid-'90s with a soulful sound that had a youthful twist; exploring Soul for Real's journey, from friends, family, and the four brothers who lived it.