SettingsAfrican American record producers
50 Cent
Curtis James Jackson III (born July 6, 1975), better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper and actor.
Curtis James Jackson III (born July 6, 1975), better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper and actor.
Akon
Aliaune Badara Akon Thiam (; born April 16, 1973), better known as simply Akon, is a Senegalese-American R&B recording artist and songwriter.
Aliaune Badara Akon Thiam (; born April 16, 1973), better known as simply Akon, is a Senegalese-American R&B recording artist and songwriter.
Al McKay
Al McKay (born February 2, 1948, in New Orleans, Louisiana) is a guitarist, songwriter, producer and former member of the American funk band Earth, Wind & Fire.
Al McKay (born February 2, 1948, in New Orleans, Louisiana) is a guitarist, songwriter, producer and former member of the American funk band Earth, Wind & Fire.
Alicia Keys
Alicia Augello Cook, better known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American recording artist, musician and actress.
Alicia Augello Cook, better known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American recording artist, musician and actress.
Ameriie
Amerie Mi Marie Rogers, known professionally as Amerie or Ameriie, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress.
Amerie Mi Marie Rogers, known professionally as Amerie or Ameriie, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress.
Andrew Canton
Andrew Canton is an American rapper, singer, and producer, who was signed to Atlantic Records in 2007.
Andrew Canton is an American rapper, singer, and producer, who was signed to Atlantic Records in 2007.
Angie Stone
Angie Stone (born Angela Laverne Brown on December 18, 1961) is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress.
Angie Stone (born Angela Laverne Brown on December 18, 1961) is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress.
Apex (producer)
William Stanberry, better known as Apex is an American record producer and DJ. He is the founder of the label Apex Productionz.
William Stanberry, better known as Apex is an American record producer and DJ. He is the founder of the label Apex Productionz.
B.o.B
Bobby Ray Simmons, Jr., better known by his stage name B.o.B, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter and record producer.
Bobby Ray Simmons, Jr., better known by his stage name B.o.B, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter and record producer.
Bama Boyz
The Bama Boyz (a.k.a the Bamaz) are a Grammy-nominated, Dove Award Winning, American record production, songwriting, and artist trio, consisting of Eddie “E-Trez” Smith III, Jesse J. Rankins, Jo...
The Bama Boyz (a.k.a the Bamaz) are a Grammy-nominated, Dove Award Winning, American record production, songwriting, and artist trio, consisting of Eddie “E-Trez” Smith III, Jesse J. Rankins, Jo...
Barry Hankerson
Barry Hankerson (born 1946) is an American record producer and manager who founded and runs Blackground Records.
Barry Hankerson (born 1946) is an American record producer and manager who founded and runs Blackground Records.
Barry White
Barry White, born Barry Eugene Carter ( – ), was an American composer and singer-songwriter.
Barry White, born Barry Eugene Carter ( – ), was an American composer and singer-songwriter.
Beyoncé Knowles
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles ( ; born September 4, 1981), often known simply as Beyoncé, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress.
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles ( ; born September 4, 1981), often known simply as Beyoncé, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress.
Big Daddy Kane
Antonio Monterio Hardy better known by his stage name Big Daddy Kane, is an American rapper who started his career in 1986 as a member of the rap group the Juice Crew.
Antonio Monterio Hardy better known by his stage name Big Daddy Kane, is an American rapper who started his career in 1986 as a member of the rap group the Juice Crew.
Birdman (entertainer)
Bryan Williams, better known by his stage name Birdman or Baby, is an American rapper, businessman, and record producer.
Bryan Williams, better known by his stage name Birdman or Baby, is an American rapper, businessman, and record producer.
Bobby Robinson (record producer)
Bobby Robinson was an African-American independent record producer and songwriter in New York, most active from the 1950s through the mid 1980s.
Bobby Robinson was an African-American independent record producer and songwriter in New York, most active from the 1950s through the mid 1980s.
Brian McKnight
Brian McKnight is an American singer-songwriter, arranger, producer, and R&B musician, hosting his own evening short-lived talk show.
Brian McKnight is an American singer-songwriter, arranger, producer, and R&B musician, hosting his own evening short-lived talk show.
Brotha Lynch Hung
Kevin Danell Mann (born January 10, 1969), better known by his stage name Brotha Lynch Hung, is an American rapper and record producer from Sacramento, California.
Kevin Danell Mann (born January 10, 1969), better known by his stage name Brotha Lynch Hung, is an American rapper and record producer from Sacramento, California.
C-Bo
Shawn Thomas, better known by his stage name C-Bo (abbr.
Shawn Thomas, better known by his stage name C-Bo (abbr.
Ciara
Ciara Princess Harris (born October 25, 1985), known mononymously as Ciara, is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, actress and fashion model.
Ciara Princess Harris (born October 25, 1985), known mononymously as Ciara, is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, actress and fashion model.
Clarence Avant
Clarence Avant (born February 25, 1931) is an American music executive, entrepreneur, and film producer.
Clarence Avant (born February 25, 1931) is an American music executive, entrepreneur, and film producer.
Conya Doss
Conya Doss (born in Cleveland, Ohio) is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter and record producer.
Conya Doss (born in Cleveland, Ohio) is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter and record producer.
D-Shot
Dannell Stevens, better known as D-Shot is an American rapper from Vallejo, California.
Dannell Stevens, better known as D-Shot is an American rapper from Vallejo, California.
Da'unda'dogg
Da'unda'dogg is an American recording artist, producer and CEO of Cavvy R. Records.
Da'unda'dogg is an American recording artist, producer and CEO of Cavvy R. Records.
Damien Dragonetti
Damien Dragonetti (b. October 30, 1971), is an American rapper/producer.
Damien Dragonetti (b. October 30, 1971), is an American rapper/producer.
Darryl Payne
Darryl Raymond Payne (born 1961) is an American post-disco record producer and songwriter who worked on dance and urban hits of artists like Sharon Redd or Sinnamon, and also produced music most...
Darryl Raymond Payne (born 1961) is an American post-disco record producer and songwriter who worked on dance and urban hits of artists like Sharon Redd or Sinnamon, and also produced music most...
David Banner
Lavell Crump (born April 11, 1972), better known by his stage name David Banner, is an American rapper, record producer, and occasional actor.
Lavell Crump (born April 11, 1972), better known by his stage name David Banner, is an American rapper, record producer, and occasional actor.
DJ Paul
Paul Beauregard, better known by his stage name DJ Paul, is an American rapper and record producer from Memphis, Tennessee.
Paul Beauregard, better known by his stage name DJ Paul, is an American rapper and record producer from Memphis, Tennessee.
DJ Premier
Christopher Edward Martin, better known by his stage name DJ Premier, is an American record producer and DJ, and was the instrumental half of the hip hop duo Gang Starr, together with emc...
Christopher Edward Martin, better known by his stage name DJ Premier, is an American record producer and DJ, and was the instrumental half of the hip hop duo Gang Starr, together with emc...
DJ Quik
David Martin Blake (born January 18, 1970), better known by his stage name DJ Quik, is an MC and record producer.
David Martin Blake (born January 18, 1970), better known by his stage name DJ Quik, is an MC and record producer.
Dr. Dre
Andre Romelle Young, primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor.
Andre Romelle Young, primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor.
E-40
Earl Stevens (born November 15, 1967), better known by his stage name E-40, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and investor from Vallejo, California.
Earl Stevens (born November 15, 1967), better known by his stage name E-40, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and investor from Vallejo, California.
Eric Hudson
Eric Hudson (b. February 20th, 1992) is a Saint Peters, Missouri native and Grammy award-winning music producer.
Eric Hudson (b. February 20th, 1992) is a Saint Peters, Missouri native and Grammy award-winning music producer.
Erick Sermon
Erick Sermon, also known as Erick Onassis or EMD (Erick Making Dollars), (born November 25, 1968), in Bay Shore, New York is an American rapper, musician, and producer.
Erick Sermon, also known as Erick Onassis or EMD (Erick Making Dollars), (born November 25, 1968), in Bay Shore, New York is an American rapper, musician, and producer.
Erykah Badu
Erica Abi Wright, better known by her stage name Erykah Badu, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress.
Erica Abi Wright, better known by her stage name Erykah Badu, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress.
Esham
Esham Attica Smith, better known by his stage name Esham (East Side Hoes And Money), is an American rapper from Detroit, Michigan known for his hallucinogenic style of hip hop which he ref...
Esham Attica Smith, better known by his stage name Esham (East Side Hoes And Money), is an American rapper from Detroit, Michigan known for his hallucinogenic style of hip hop which he ref...
Excelbeats
Brian Patrick Whittaker (born March 18, 1986), better known by his stage name Excelbeats, is an American R&B, Rap, and Pop singer, songwriter and record producer.
Brian Patrick Whittaker (born March 18, 1986), better known by his stage name Excelbeats, is an American R&B, Rap, and Pop singer, songwriter and record producer.
Faith Evans
Faith Renée Evans (born June 10, 1973) is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress.
Faith Renée Evans (born June 10, 1973) is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress.
Frankie Beverly
Frankie Beverly (born Howard Beverly, December 6, 1946, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American singer, musician, songwriter, and producer, known primarily for his recordings with the s...
Frankie Beverly (born Howard Beverly, December 6, 1946, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American singer, musician, songwriter, and producer, known primarily for his recordings with the s...
Freddie Gorman
Freddie Gorman (born Freddie Cortez Gorman, April 11, 1939 - June 13, 2006 was an American musician and record producer, most famous as a singer, songwriter for the Motown label in the lat...
Freddie Gorman (born Freddie Cortez Gorman, April 11, 1939 - June 13, 2006 was an American musician and record producer, most famous as a singer, songwriter for the Motown label in the lat...
Geri Allen
Geri Allen is an American composer/pianist educator jazz pianist, raised in Detroit, Michigan, and educated in the Detroit Public Schools.
Geri Allen is an American composer/pianist educator jazz pianist, raised in Detroit, Michigan, and educated in the Detroit Public Schools.
Gordon Keith (producer)
Gordon Keith was the first person to sign a recording contract with Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 and actually record, produce, and release their records.
Gordon Keith was the first person to sign a recording contract with Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 and actually record, produce, and release their records.
Gordon Keith (record label owner, producer)
Gordon Keith was the first person to sign a recording contract with Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 and actually record, produce, and release their records.
Gordon Keith was the first person to sign a recording contract with Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 and actually record, produce, and release their records.
Holland-Dozier-Holland
Holland–Dozier–Holland is a songwriting and production team made up of Lamont Dozier and brothers Brian Holland and Edward Holland, Jr. They are considered to be one of the greatest ...
Holland–Dozier–Holland is a songwriting and production team made up of Lamont Dozier and brothers Brian Holland and Edward Holland, Jr. They are considered to be one of the greatest ...
Holland-Dozier–Holland
Holland–Dozier–Holland is a songwriting and production team made up of Lamont Dozier and brothers Brian Holland and Edward Holland, Jr. They are considered to be one of the greatest ...
Holland–Dozier–Holland is a songwriting and production team made up of Lamont Dozier and brothers Brian Holland and Edward Holland, Jr. They are considered to be one of the greatest ...
Holland–Dozier–Holland
Holland–Dozier–Holland is a songwriting and production team made up of Lamont Dozier and brothers Brian Holland and Edward Holland, Jr. They are considered to be one of the greatest ...
Holland–Dozier–Holland is a songwriting and production team made up of Lamont Dozier and brothers Brian Holland and Edward Holland, Jr. They are considered to be one of the greatest ...
India.Arie
India.Arie is a Grammy Award-winning American soul, R&B, and neo soul musician, songwriter, and producer.
India.Arie is a Grammy Award-winning American soul, R&B, and neo soul musician, songwriter, and producer.
Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter, better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, businessman and occasional actor.
Shawn Corey Carter, better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, businessman and occasional actor.
Jeremih
Jeremih Felton (born July 17, 1987), who performs under the mononym Jeremih, is an American recording artist and producer signed to Def Jam Recordings.
Jeremih Felton (born July 17, 1987), who performs under the mononym Jeremih, is an American recording artist and producer signed to Def Jam Recordings.
Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin, known as Jermaine Dupri, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper.
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin, known as Jermaine Dupri, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper.
Jewel Akens
Jewel Akens (born 12 September 1940, Houston, Texas) is an American singer and record producer.
Jewel Akens (born 12 September 1940, Houston, Texas) is an American singer and record producer.
Jody Watley
Jody Vanessa Watley (born January 30, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois) is an American, singer, songwriter, record producer, and founder of Avitone Records whose music crosses genres from Pop, R&B, Ja...
Jody Vanessa Watley (born January 30, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois) is an American, singer, songwriter, record producer, and founder of Avitone Records whose music crosses genres from Pop, R&B, Ja...
Johnny Bristol
Johnny Bristol, was an American musician, most famous as a songwriter and record producer for the Motown label in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Johnny Bristol, was an American musician, most famous as a songwriter and record producer for the Motown label in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Juicy J
Jordan Michael Houston, better known by his stage name Juicy J is an Academy Award winning American rapper and record producer from Memphis, Tennessee and is the co-founder and a member o...
Jordan Michael Houston, better known by his stage name Juicy J is an Academy Award winning American rapper and record producer from Memphis, Tennessee and is the co-founder and a member o...
Kandi Burruss
Kandi Burruss (born May 17, 1976), better known by her stage names Kandi or Kandi Girl, is an American R&B singer-songwriter and record producer.
Kandi Burruss (born May 17, 1976), better known by her stage names Kandi or Kandi Girl, is an American R&B singer-songwriter and record producer.
Kanye West
Kanye Omari West (; born June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, singer, and record producer.
Kanye Omari West (; born June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, singer, and record producer.
Kenny Greene
Kenny Greene (January 17, 1969 – October 1, 2001) was an Grammy-nominated American singer-songwriter who was also a member of the R&B group Intro.
Kenny Greene (January 17, 1969 – October 1, 2001) was an Grammy-nominated American singer-songwriter who was also a member of the R&B group Intro.
Kurtis Blow
Kurt Walker, better known by his stage name Kurtis Blow, is an American rapper and record producer.
Kurt Walker, better known by his stage name Kurtis Blow, is an American rapper and record producer.
Laney Stewart
Laney Stewart (born January 10, 1966) is an American songwriter, music producer, musician, music publisher, music executive, manager and youth mentor.
Laney Stewart (born January 10, 1966) is an American songwriter, music producer, musician, music publisher, music executive, manager and youth mentor.
Lecrae
Lecrae Moore is a United States Christian Hip Hop artist signed to Reach Records, the record label that he co-founded.
Lecrae Moore is a United States Christian Hip Hop artist signed to Reach Records, the record label that he co-founded.
Ledisi
Ledisi Anibade Young is an American recording artist, singer-songwriter, record producer, CEO and actress.
Ledisi Anibade Young is an American recording artist, singer-songwriter, record producer, CEO and actress.
Leonard Caston, Jr.
Leonard Caston, Jr. is an American rhythm and blues songwriter, record producer, pianist and singer.
Leonard Caston, Jr. is an American rhythm and blues songwriter, record producer, pianist and singer.
Macy Gray
Macy Gray (born Natalie McIntyre, 6 September 1967 or 1969 in Canton, Ohio, USA) is a Grammy Award-winning American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress, famed for her...
Macy Gray (born Natalie McIntyre, 6 September 1967 or 1969 in Canton, Ohio, USA) is a Grammy Award-winning American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress, famed for her...
Marvin Gaye
Marvin Pentz Gaye, Jr., better known by his stage name Marvin Gaye, was an American singer-songwriter and musician with a three-octave vocal range.
Marvin Pentz Gaye, Jr., better known by his stage name Marvin Gaye, was an American singer-songwriter and musician with a three-octave vocal range.
Marvin Perkins
Marvin Perkins is a Latter-day Saint music producer and DVD producer.
Marvin Perkins is a Latter-day Saint music producer and DVD producer.
Master P
Percy Robert Miller (born April 29, 1967), better known by his stage name Master P or his business name P. Miller, is an American rapper, actor, entrepreneur, investor, and producer.
Percy Robert Miller (born April 29, 1967), better known by his stage name Master P or his business name P. Miller, is an American rapper, actor, entrepreneur, investor, and producer.
Mathematics (producer)
Mathematics, also known as Allah Mathematics, (born: Ronald Maurice Bean) is a hip hop producer and DJ for the Wu-Tang Clan.
Mathematics, also known as Allah Mathematics, (born: Ronald Maurice Bean) is a hip hop producer and DJ for the Wu-Tang Clan.
MeLo-X
MeLo-X is an Emcee, DJ, experimental multi-genre music producer, laptop musician, Audio Engineer and Photographer from the Flatbush section of Brooklyn, NY. MeLo-X is renowned worldwide f...
MeLo-X is an Emcee, DJ, experimental multi-genre music producer, laptop musician, Audio Engineer and Photographer from the Flatbush section of Brooklyn, NY. MeLo-X is renowned worldwide f...
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman.
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman.
Michael Mauldin (producer)
Michael Mauldin is a music producer and former president of Columbia Records.
Michael Mauldin is a music producer and former president of Columbia Records.
Mike City
Mike City (born Michael Flowers in Charlotte, North Carolina) is an American singer-songwriter and record producer.
Mike City (born Michael Flowers in Charlotte, North Carolina) is an American singer-songwriter and record producer.
Missy Elliott
Melissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer,dancer and actress.
Melissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer,dancer and actress.
Mýa
Mýa Marie Harrison (born October 10, 1979), professionally referred to as Mýa, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer, actress, model, activist, and philanthropist.
Mýa Marie Harrison (born October 10, 1979), professionally referred to as Mýa, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer, actress, model, activist, and philanthropist.
N.O. Joe
Joseph Johnson (born March 31, 1975), known by his stage name N.O. Joe, is a musician, producer, songwriter, and artist.
Joseph Johnson (born March 31, 1975), known by his stage name N.O. Joe, is a musician, producer, songwriter, and artist.
Nelly
Cornell Iral Haynes, Jr. (born November 2, 1974), better known by his stage name Nelly, is a Grammy Award winning American rapper, entrepreneur and occasional actor.
Cornell Iral Haynes, Jr. (born November 2, 1974), better known by his stage name Nelly, is a Grammy Award winning American rapper, entrepreneur and occasional actor.
Nick Cannon
Nicholas Scott "Nick" Cannon is an American actor, comedian, rapper, entrepreneur, record producer, radio, and television personality.
Nicholas Scott "Nick" Cannon is an American actor, comedian, rapper, entrepreneur, record producer, radio, and television personality.
Nile Rodgers
Nile Gregory Rodgers (born September 19, 1952, New York City) is an American musician, producer, composer, arranger, and guitarist.
Nile Gregory Rodgers (born September 19, 1952, New York City) is an American musician, producer, composer, arranger, and guitarist.
Nitti (producer)
Chadron Moore, better known by his stage name Nitti, is an American record producer signed to So So Def Records who has been active since 2000.
Chadron Moore, better known by his stage name Nitti, is an American record producer signed to So So Def Records who has been active since 2000.
No I.D.
No I.D., officially known as Immenslope and also known as Ernest Wilson, is a hip hop and R&B record producer, best known for his early work with Chicago rapper Common and is known a...
No I.D., officially known as Immenslope and also known as Ernest Wilson, is a hip hop and R&B record producer, best known for his early work with Chicago rapper Common and is known a...
Nottz
Dominick Lamb better known by his stage name, Nottz is a music producer, writer and rapper from Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. He sometimes extends his executive name to Nottz Raw.
Dominick Lamb better known by his stage name, Nottz is a music producer, writer and rapper from Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. He sometimes extends his executive name to Nottz Raw.
Omarion
Omari Ishmael Grandberry (born November 12, 1984) better known as Omarion, is an American R&B singer, actor, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and former lead singer of the R&B group, B...
Omari Ishmael Grandberry (born November 12, 1984) better known as Omarion, is an American R&B singer, actor, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and former lead singer of the R&B group, B...
Omega Red (musician)
O'Mega Red takes this name from the character first appeared in X-Men #4,and was created by Jim Lee and Scott Lobdell.
O'Mega Red takes this name from the character first appeared in X-Men #4,and was created by Jim Lee and Scott Lobdell.
Pee Wee Kirkland
Richard Pee Wee Kirkland is a former street basketball player from New York City, United States of America.
Richard Pee Wee Kirkland is a former street basketball player from New York City, United States of America.
Pete Moore
Pete Moore is an African American soul singer, record producer,and songwriter, notable as the bass singer for Motown group The Miracles from 1955 onwards, and is one of the group's origina...
Pete Moore is an African American soul singer, record producer,and songwriter, notable as the bass singer for Motown group The Miracles from 1955 onwards, and is one of the group's origina...
Pete Rock
Peter Phillips, better known by his stage name Pete Rock, is an American record producer, DJ and rapper.
Peter Phillips, better known by his stage name Pete Rock, is an American record producer, DJ and rapper.
Polow da Don
Polow-Freache Jamal Fincher Jones, better known by known by professional name Polow da Don or Awesome Jones, is an American record producer, songwriter, rapper, and singer.
Polow-Freache Jamal Fincher Jones, better known by known by professional name Polow da Don or Awesome Jones, is an American record producer, songwriter, rapper, and singer.
Questlove
Ahmir Khalib Thompson (born on January 20, 1971) known professionally as ?uestlove or Questlove (also known as BROther ?uestion, Questo or Brother Question), is an ...
Ahmir Khalib Thompson (born on January 20, 1971) known professionally as ?uestlove or Questlove (also known as BROther ?uestion, Questo or Brother Question), is an ...
R. Kelly
Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967), better known by his stage name R. Kelly, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer.
Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967), better known by his stage name R. Kelly, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer.
Reefa
Reefa, real name Sharif Slater, is a hip-hop producer active in the mid 2000s.
Reefa, real name Sharif Slater, is a hip-hop producer active in the mid 2000s.
Richie Rich (rapper)
Richard Serrell, better known by his stage name Richie Rich, is a rapper from Oakland, California.
Richard Serrell, better known by his stage name Richie Rich, is a rapper from Oakland, California.
Rico Love
Richard Preston Butler, Jr. is an American songwriter, record producer, record executive, singer, and rapper.
Richard Preston Butler, Jr. is an American songwriter, record producer, record executive, singer, and rapper.
Rockwilder
Rockwilder (born Dana Stinson on February 3, 1971) is an American hip hop and R&B record producer, rapper, and R&B Singer.
Rockwilder (born Dana Stinson on February 3, 1971) is an American hip hop and R&B record producer, rapper, and R&B Singer.
Ron Browz
Rondell Turner, better known by his stage name Ron Browz, is an American record producer and rapper.
Rondell Turner, better known by his stage name Ron Browz, is an American record producer and rapper.
Ryan Leslie
Anthony Ryan Leslie, known professionally as Ryan Leslie, is a Grammy nominated American record producer, multi-instrumentalist, rapper, entrepreneur, and singer.
Anthony Ryan Leslie, known professionally as Ryan Leslie, is a Grammy nominated American record producer, multi-instrumentalist, rapper, entrepreneur, and singer.
Sean Combs
Sean John Combs (born November 4, 1969), also known by his stage names Diddy and P. Diddy, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur.
Sean John Combs (born November 4, 1969), also known by his stage names Diddy and P. Diddy, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur.
Sean Garrett
Garrett Hamler, (born March 30, 1979, Atlanta, Georgia) better known by his stage name Sean Garrett is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, and record producer.
Garrett Hamler, (born March 30, 1979, Atlanta, Georgia) better known by his stage name Sean Garrett is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, and record producer.
Sean Guerrier De Bey
Sean Guerrier De Bey is an American also known as Mr De Bey, a music executive, who is known for his affiliation with the rapper King Phaze, who is featured in the song "Lately" with Billy Ray C...
Sean Guerrier De Bey is an American also known as Mr De Bey, a music executive, who is known for his affiliation with the rapper King Phaze, who is featured in the song "Lately" with Billy Ray C...
Shock G
Gregory E. Jacobs, known by the stage names Shock G and Humpty Hump, is an American musician and rapper, known as the lead vocalist for the hip hop group Digital Underground.
Gregory E. Jacobs, known by the stage names Shock G and Humpty Hump, is an American musician and rapper, known as the lead vocalist for the hip hop group Digital Underground.
Shorty Long
Frederick Earl "Shorty" Long (May 20, 1940 – June 29, 1969) was an American soul singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer for Motown's Soul Records imprint.
Frederick Earl "Shorty" Long (May 20, 1940 – June 29, 1969) was an American soul singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer for Motown's Soul Records imprint.
Skillz
Shaquan Lewis, also known as Mad Skillz, Ryan M.D. or Skillz, is an American rapper known for his acclaimed 1995 album From Where???, a reference to his origins in Virgin...
Shaquan Lewis, also known as Mad Skillz, Ryan M.D. or Skillz, is an American rapper known for his acclaimed 1995 album From Where???, a reference to his origins in Virgin...
Smokey Robinson
William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. (born February 19, 1940) is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and former record executive.
William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. (born February 19, 1940) is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and former record executive.
Soopafly
Priest Joseph Brooks, better known by his stage name Soopafly, is a hip hop producer and rapper from Long Beach, California.
Priest Joseph Brooks, better known by his stage name Soopafly, is a hip hop producer and rapper from Long Beach, California.
Soulja Boy
DeAndre Cortez Way, better known by his stage name Soulja Boy Tell 'Em, or simply Soulja Boy, is an American rapper, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur.
DeAndre Cortez Way, better known by his stage name Soulja Boy Tell 'Em, or simply Soulja Boy, is an American rapper, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur.
Stacks (rapper)
Yannique Barker (born January 25, 1985), better known by his stage name Stack$, is an American hip hop musician from Miami who grew up in Washington, D.C. Stack$ earned his name from a Mia...
Yannique Barker (born January 25, 1985), better known by his stage name Stack$, is an American hip hop musician from Miami who grew up in Washington, D.C. Stack$ earned his name from a Mia...
Steve Arrington
Steve Arrington, is an American singer, songwriter, drummer, record producer, engineer and minister, who grew up in Dayton, Ohio.
Steve Arrington, is an American singer, songwriter, drummer, record producer, engineer and minister, who grew up in Dayton, Ohio.
Steve Stoute
Steve Stoute will be releasing his first book The Tanning of America: How Hip-Hop Created a Culture That Rewrote the Rules of the New Economy on September 8, 2011.
Steve Stoute will be releasing his first book The Tanning of America: How Hip-Hop Created a Culture That Rewrote the Rules of the New Economy on September 8, 2011.
Stevie Wonder
Stevland Hardaway Judkins (born May 13, 1950), name later changed to Stevland Hardaway Morris, known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrume...
Stevland Hardaway Judkins (born May 13, 1950), name later changed to Stevland Hardaway Morris, known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrume...
Swizz Beatz
Kasseem Dean (born September 13, 1978), better known by his stage name, Swizz Beatz, is an American record producer, DJ, rapper and painter.
Kasseem Dean (born September 13, 1978), better known by his stage name, Swizz Beatz, is an American record producer, DJ, rapper and painter.
T.I.
Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr., better known by his stage name T.I., is an American rap artist, film and music producer, actor and author.
Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr., better known by his stage name T.I., is an American rap artist, film and music producer, actor and author.
Teddy Riley (producer)
Edward Theodore Riley, professionally known as Teddy Riley, is an American singer-songwriter, musician, keyboardist, and record producer credited with the creation of New Jack Swing.
Edward Theodore Riley, professionally known as Teddy Riley, is an American singer-songwriter, musician, keyboardist, and record producer credited with the creation of New Jack Swing.
The Clutch
The Clutch is an American collective of songwriters responsible for a series of successful singles including Omarion's "Ice Box", Ciara's "Like a Boy", Timbaland's "The Way I Are", Britney Spear...
The Clutch is an American collective of songwriters responsible for a series of successful singles including Omarion's "Ice Box", Ciara's "Like a Boy", Timbaland's "The Way I Are", Britney Spear...
The Knux
The Knux are an alternative hip hop duo with rock & electronic music influences from New Orleans, Louisiana.
The Knux are an alternative hip hop duo with rock & electronic music influences from New Orleans, Louisiana.
The Royal Court
The Royal Court is a music production crew created by producer King Logan King arrived on the scene in 2007 with the hit single "Ice Box" by Omarion (from the album 21), co-produced ...
The Royal Court is a music production crew created by producer King Logan King arrived on the scene in 2007 with the hit single "Ice Box" by Omarion (from the album 21), co-produced ...
The Ummah
The Ummah was a music production collective, composed of members Q-Tip and Ali Shaheed Muhammad of A Tribe Called Quest, and the late Jay Dee (now known as J Dilla) of the Detroit-based group Sl...
The Ummah was a music production collective, composed of members Q-Tip and Ali Shaheed Muhammad of A Tribe Called Quest, and the late Jay Dee (now known as J Dilla) of the Detroit-based group Sl...
The-Dream
Terius Youngdell Nash (Born September 20, 1977), better known by his stage name The-Dream, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer.
Terius Youngdell Nash (Born September 20, 1977), better known by his stage name The-Dream, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer.
Thug Life
Tupac Amaru Shakur, known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor.
Tupac Amaru Shakur, known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor.
Tim & Bob
Tim & Bob (Tim Kelley and Bob Robinson) aka Funktwons, are Grammy Award-winning songwriting musicians and a Hip-hop/R&B pop production duo.
Tim & Bob (Tim Kelley and Bob Robinson) aka Funktwons, are Grammy Award-winning songwriting musicians and a Hip-hop/R&B pop production duo.
Toni Blackman
Toni Blackman is an American rapper, actress, writer and State Department Musical Ambassador.
Toni Blackman is an American rapper, actress, writer and State Department Musical Ambassador.
Trackmasters
The Trackmasters are the successful production duo of Poke (Jean-Claude Olivier) and Tone (Samuel Barnes), sometimes credited as Poke & Tone, best known for their commercial hit records in the l...
The Trackmasters are the successful production duo of Poke (Jean-Claude Olivier) and Tone (Samuel Barnes), sometimes credited as Poke & Tone, best known for their commercial hit records in the l...
Travis Cherry
Travis Cherry is a two-time Grammy nominated American music producer, musician and songwriter.
Travis Cherry is a two-time Grammy nominated American music producer, musician and songwriter.
Whitney Houston
Whitney Elizabeth Houston is an American singer, actress, producer and a former model.
Whitney Elizabeth Houston is an American singer, actress, producer and a former model.