SettingsAfrican American singer-songwriters
Albert King
Albert King was an American blues guitarist and singer, and a major influence in the world of blues guitar playing.
Albert King was an American blues guitarist and singer, and a major influence in the world of blues guitar playing.
Alicia Keys
Alicia Augello Cook (born January 25, 1981), better known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress.
Alicia Augello Cook (born January 25, 1981), better known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress.
Amanda Sudano
Amanda Grace Sudano-Ramirez is an American singer, songwriter and model.
Amanda Grace Sudano-Ramirez is an American singer, songwriter and model.
Ameriie
Amerie Mi Marie Rogers (born January 12, 1980), known professionally as Amerie or Ameriie, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress.
Amerie Mi Marie Rogers (born January 12, 1980), known professionally as Amerie or Ameriie, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress.
Andrea Martin (musician)
Andrea Monica Martin is an American R&B singer, songwriter and producer.
Andrea Monica Martin is an American R&B singer, songwriter and producer.
André 3000
André Lauren Benjamin, better known by his stage name André 3000, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and actor, best known for being part of h...
André Lauren Benjamin, better known by his stage name André 3000, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and actor, best known for being part of h...
Arthur "T-Boy" Ross
Arthur "T-Boy" Ross (February 28, 1949 – May 30, 1996) was an American singer and songwriter most notable for his collaborations with Leon Ware and for being the younger brother of Diana Ross.
Arthur "T-Boy" Ross (February 28, 1949 – May 30, 1996) was an American singer and songwriter most notable for his collaborations with Leon Ware and for being the younger brother of Diana Ross.
Ashford & Simpson
Nickolas Ashford, and Valerie Simpson, were a husband and wife songwriting/production team and recording artists.
Nickolas Ashford, and Valerie Simpson, were a husband and wife songwriting/production team and recording artists.
Aubrey Ayala
Aubrey Ayala is a vocal artist from Philadelphia.
Aubrey Ayala is a vocal artist from Philadelphia.
Austin Brown
Austin Brown is an American musician, best known for being the youngest child of singer Rebbie Jackson, of the famous Jackson musical family.
Austin Brown is an American musician, best known for being the youngest child of singer Rebbie Jackson, of the famous Jackson musical family.
B. B. King
Riley B. King (born September 16, 1925), known by the stage name B.B. King, is an American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter acclaimed for his expressive singing and fluid, complex gui...
Riley B. King (born September 16, 1925), known by the stage name B.B. King, is an American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter acclaimed for his expressive singing and fluid, complex gui...
B.B. King
Riley B. King, known by the stage name B.B. King, is an American songwriter, vocalist, and famed blues guitarist.
Riley B. King, known by the stage name B.B. King, is an American songwriter, vocalist, and famed blues guitarist.
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.
Babyface (musician)
Kenneth Brian "Babyface" Edmonds (born April 10, 1958) is an American R&B and pop singer-songwriter, guitarist, keyboardist, record producer, film producer, and entrepreneur.
Kenneth Brian "Babyface" Edmonds (born April 10, 1958) is an American R&B and pop singer-songwriter, guitarist, keyboardist, record producer, film producer, and entrepreneur.
Barrett Strong
Barrett Strong is an American singer and songwriter.
Barrett Strong is an American singer and songwriter.
Bettye Swann
Bettye Swann (born Betty Jean Champion, October 24, 1944, Shreveport, Louisiana) is an American soul music singer, best known for her 1967 hit song "Make Me Yours".
Bettye Swann (born Betty Jean Champion, October 24, 1944, Shreveport, Louisiana) is an American soul music singer, best known for her 1967 hit song "Make Me Yours".
Bill Withers
William Harrison "Bill" Withers, Jr. is an American singer-songwriter and musician who performed and recorded from 1970 until 1985.
William Harrison "Bill" Withers, Jr. is an American singer-songwriter and musician who performed and recorded from 1970 until 1985.
Billy Bland
Billy Bland (born 5 April 1932, Wilmington, North Carolina) is an American R&B singer and songwriter.
Billy Bland (born 5 April 1932, Wilmington, North Carolina) is an American R&B singer and songwriter.
Billy Preston
William Everett "Billy" Preston was a musician whose work included R&B, rock, soul, funk and gospel.
William Everett "Billy" Preston was a musician whose work included R&B, rock, soul, funk and gospel.
Bobby Hebb
Bobby Hebb was an African American singer and songwriter, best known for his writing and recording of "Sunny".
Bobby Hebb was an African American singer and songwriter, best known for his writing and recording of "Sunny".
Bobby V
Bobby Wilson (born on February 27, 1980), better known by his stage name Bobby V (previously known as Bobby Valentino), is an American recording artist (his nickname being "Valentino...
Bobby Wilson (born on February 27, 1980), better known by his stage name Bobby V (previously known as Bobby Valentino), is an American recording artist (his nickname being "Valentino...
Brandy Norwood
Brandy Rayana Norwood, known professionally as Brandy, is an American R&B singer, songwriter, producer, model, actress, and dancer.
Brandy Rayana Norwood, known professionally as Brandy, is an American R&B singer, songwriter, producer, model, actress, and dancer.
Brian Jackson (musician)
Brian Jackson is a jazz keyboardist, flautist, singer, composer, and producer.
Brian Jackson is a jazz keyboardist, flautist, singer, composer, and producer.
Brian McKnight
Brian McKnight is an American singer-songwriter, arranger, producer, and R&B musician.
Brian McKnight is an American singer-songwriter, arranger, producer, and R&B musician.
Cecil Augusta
Cecil Augusta (born 1920) is an American Delta blues singer and guitarist, recorded by Alan Lomax in Memphis, Tennessee in 1959.
Cecil Augusta (born 1920) is an American Delta blues singer and guitarist, recorded by Alan Lomax in Memphis, Tennessee in 1959.
Chris Brown (American entertainer)
Chris Brown (born Christopher Maurice Brown on May 5, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, dancer and actor.
Chris Brown (born Christopher Maurice Brown on May 5, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, dancer and actor.
Chris Moore (musician)
Christopher James Moore, also known by his alias CDVR, is an American vocalist and keyboardist.
Christopher James Moore, also known by his alias CDVR, is an American vocalist and keyboardist.
Chuck Berry
Charles Edward Anderson "Chuck" Berry (born October 18, 1926) is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter, and one of the pioneers of rock and roll music.
Charles Edward Anderson "Chuck" Berry (born October 18, 1926) is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter, and one of the pioneers of rock and roll music.
Claudine Clark
Claudine Clark is an American R&B musician, best known as the singer and composer of the 1962 hit "Party Lights", which reached #5 on the Billboard pop chart.
Claudine Clark is an American R&B musician, best known as the singer and composer of the 1962 hit "Party Lights", which reached #5 on the Billboard pop chart.
Cristyle
Crystal Nicole Johnson, better known by her stage name Cristyle or sometimes credited as Cri$tyle is a Grammy Award winning songwriter signed with So So Def/EMI Music.
Crystal Nicole Johnson, better known by her stage name Cristyle or sometimes credited as Cri$tyle is a Grammy Award winning songwriter signed with So So Def/EMI Music.
Curtis Mayfield
Curtis Lee Mayfield was an African-American soul, R&B, and funk singer, songwriter, and record producer.
Curtis Lee Mayfield was an African-American soul, R&B, and funk singer, songwriter, and record producer.
Cynthia Layne
Cynthia Layne is a contemporary vocalist who describes her music as "soothing to the soul...a mix of groove based R&B with strong jazz undertones.
Cynthia Layne is a contemporary vocalist who describes her music as "soothing to the soul...a mix of groove based R&B with strong jazz undertones.
Danny Barker
Danny Barker, born Daniel Moses Barker, was a jazz banjoist, singer, guitarist, songwriter, ukelele player and author from New Orleans, founder of the locally famous Fairview Baptist Churc...
Danny Barker, born Daniel Moses Barker, was a jazz banjoist, singer, guitarist, songwriter, ukelele player and author from New Orleans, founder of the locally famous Fairview Baptist Churc...
Donna Summer
LaDonna Adrian Gaines, known by the stage name Donna Summer, was an American singer and songwriter who gained prominence during the disco era of the late 1970s.
LaDonna Adrian Gaines, known by the stage name Donna Summer, was an American singer and songwriter who gained prominence during the disco era of the late 1970s.
Earnest Pugh
Earnest Pugh is an American gospel music singer- songwriter with a five-octave vocal range, who rose to fame with the #1 Billboard Hot Gospel Songs hits “Rain on Us” and “I Need Your Glory”.
Earnest Pugh is an American gospel music singer- songwriter with a five-octave vocal range, who rose to fame with the #1 Billboard Hot Gospel Songs hits “Rain on Us” and “I Need Your Glory”.
Elgie Stover
Elgie Stover was an American songwriter, composer, producer and background singer, most famous for his associations with uncle Harvey Fuqua and legendary Motown star Marvin Gaye, co-writing two ...
Elgie Stover was an American songwriter, composer, producer and background singer, most famous for his associations with uncle Harvey Fuqua and legendary Motown star Marvin Gaye, co-writing two ...
Erykah Badu
Erica Abi Wright, better known by her stage name Erykah Badu, is a Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter, record producer, activist and actress.
Erica Abi Wright, better known by her stage name Erykah Badu, is a Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter, record producer, activist and actress.
Etta James
Etta James was an American singer.
Etta James was an American singer.
Frank Ocean
Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All, often abbreviated OFWGKTA or Odd Future, are a hip hop collective from Los Angeles, California.
Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All, often abbreviated OFWGKTA or Odd Future, are a hip hop collective from Los Angeles, California.
Freddie Gorman
Freddie Gorman (born Frederick 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 ...
Freddie Gorman (born Frederick 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 ...
Freddie King
Freddie King, thought to have been born as Frederick Christian, originally recording as Freddy King, and nicknamed "the Texas Cannonball", was an influential American blues gui...
Freddie King, thought to have been born as Frederick Christian, originally recording as Freddy King, and nicknamed "the Texas Cannonball", was an influential American blues gui...
Gene McDaniels
Gene McDaniels was an American singer and songwriter, who had his greatest recording success in the early 1960s.
Gene McDaniels was an American singer and songwriter, who had his greatest recording success in the early 1960s.
Ginuwine
Elgin Baylor Lumpkin (born October 15, 1970), better known by his stage name Ginuwine is an American singer-songwriter dancer and actor.
Elgin Baylor Lumpkin (born October 15, 1970), better known by his stage name Ginuwine is an American singer-songwriter dancer and actor.
Herb Jeffries
Herbert "Herb" Jeffries (born September 24, 1913) is an American jazz and popular singer and actor.
Herbert "Herb" Jeffries (born September 24, 1913) is an American jazz and popular singer and actor.
Isaac Hayes
Isaac Lee Hayes, Jr. was an American songwriter, musician, singer, actor, and voice actor.
Isaac Lee Hayes, Jr. was an American songwriter, musician, singer, actor, and voice actor.
Iyeoka Okoawo
Iyeoka Okoawo (pronounced ee-yo-kah) is a Nigerian/American poet, recording artist, singer, activist, educator and TEDGlobal Fellow.
Iyeoka Okoawo (pronounced ee-yo-kah) is a Nigerian/American poet, recording artist, singer, activist, educator and TEDGlobal Fellow.
Jada Pinkett Smith
Jada Koren Pinkett Smith is an American actress, producer, director, author, singer-songwriter, and businesswoman.
Jada Koren Pinkett Smith is an American actress, producer, director, author, singer-songwriter, and businesswoman.
Jamie Foxx
Eric Marlon Bishop (born December 13, 1967), professionally known as Jamie Foxx, is an American actor, singer-songwriter, rapper, stand-up comedian, and talk radio host.
Eric Marlon Bishop (born December 13, 1967), professionally known as Jamie Foxx, is an American actor, singer-songwriter, rapper, stand-up comedian, and talk radio host.
Jeremih
Jeremy Felton, who performs under the mononym Jeremih, is an American recording artist and producer signed to Def Jam Recordings.
Jeremy Felton, who performs under the mononym Jeremih, is an American recording artist and producer signed to Def Jam Recordings.
Jhene
Jhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo, is an American Pop/R&B singer/song writer.
Jhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo, is an American Pop/R&B singer/song writer.
Jo Armstead
Josephine "Jo" Armstead, often known as "Joshie" Jo Armstead, is an American soul singer and songwriter.
Josephine "Jo" Armstead, often known as "Joshie" Jo Armstead, is an American soul singer and songwriter.
Jody Watley
Jody Vanessa Watley is an American, singer, songwriter, record producer, and one of the defining iconic artists of the 80's whose music crosses genres from Pop, R&B, Jazz, Dance and Electronic Soul.
Jody Vanessa Watley is an American, singer, songwriter, record producer, and one of the defining iconic artists of the 80's whose music crosses genres from Pop, R&B, Jazz, Dance and Electronic Soul.
Joe Tex
Joseph Arrington, Jr. (August 8, 1933 – August 13, 1982), better known as "Joe Tex", was an American Southern soul singer-songwriter, most popular during the 1960s and 1970s.
Joseph Arrington, Jr. (August 8, 1933 – August 13, 1982), better known as "Joe Tex", was an American Southern soul singer-songwriter, most popular during the 1960s and 1970s.
John Lee Hooker
John Lee Hooker was a highly influential American blues singer-songwriter and guitarist.
John Lee Hooker was a highly influential American blues singer-songwriter and guitarist.
John Legend
John Roger Stephens (born December 28, 1978), better known by his stage name John Legend, is an American singer-songwriter and actor.
John Roger Stephens (born December 28, 1978), better known by his stage name John Legend, is an American singer-songwriter and actor.
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.
Josh White
Joshua Daniel White (February 11, 1914 – September 5, 1969), better known as Josh White, was an American singer, guitarist, songwriter, actor, and civil rights activist.
Joshua Daniel White (February 11, 1914 – September 5, 1969), better known as Josh White, was an American singer, guitarist, songwriter, actor, and civil rights activist.
Keni Burke
Kenneth M. Burke, better known as Keni Burke, is an American R&B, soul, funk, and jazz singer, songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist who began his career as a member of th...
Kenneth M. Burke, better known as Keni Burke, is an American R&B, soul, funk, and jazz singer, songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist who began his career as a member of th...
Kenneth Stover
Kenneth Stover is an American former Motown songwriter, producer and singer, most notably known for contributing background vocals on Marvin Gaye's 1971 album, What's Going On, and for writ...
Kenneth Stover is an American former Motown songwriter, producer and singer, most notably known for contributing background vocals on Marvin Gaye's 1971 album, What's Going On, and for writ...
Kenny Greene
Kenny Greene (January 17, 1969 – October 1, 2001) was an American singer-songwriter who was also a member of the R&B group Intro.
Kenny Greene (January 17, 1969 – October 1, 2001) was an American singer-songwriter who was also a member of the R&B group Intro.
Kid Cudi
Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi, better known by his stage name Kid Cudi, sometimes stylized KiD CuDi, is an American alternative hip hop recording artist, singer-songwriter, guitarist an...
Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi, better known by his stage name Kid Cudi, sometimes stylized KiD CuDi, is an American alternative hip hop recording artist, singer-songwriter, guitarist an...
Larry Blackmon
Larry Ernest Blackmon (born May 24, 1956) is the lead singer and frontman for the funk and R&B band, Cameo.
Larry Ernest Blackmon (born May 24, 1956) is the lead singer and frontman for the funk and R&B band, Cameo.
Lauren Evans
Lauren Evans is an American singer/songwriter responsible for penning hits by Alexandra Burke and Jordin Sparks.
Lauren Evans is an American singer/songwriter responsible for penning hits by Alexandra Burke and Jordin Sparks.
Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Noelle Hill is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actress.
Lauryn Noelle Hill is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actress.
Leon Hendrix
Leon Hendrix is the younger brother of late American rock guitarist/singer and icon Jimi Hendrix.
Leon Hendrix is the younger brother of late American rock guitarist/singer and icon Jimi Hendrix.
Leon Thomas III
Leon G. Thomas III is an American actor, singer, songwriter, musician and dancer who plays the role of Andre Harris on the Nickelodeon series Victorious.
Leon G. Thomas III is an American actor, singer, songwriter, musician and dancer who plays the role of Andre Harris on the Nickelodeon series Victorious.
Lionel Richie
Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr. is an American singer-songwriter, musician, record producer and actor.
Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr. is an American singer-songwriter, musician, record producer and actor.
Lita Gaithers
Lita Gaithers is an African American, singer-songwriter, actor, and Tony Award nominated co-author of the Broadway musical, It Ain't Nothin' But the Blues, which was nominat...
Lita Gaithers is an African American, singer-songwriter, actor, and Tony Award nominated co-author of the Broadway musical, It Ain't Nothin' But the Blues, which was nominat...
Lorraine Ellison
Lorraine Ellison (17 March 1931 – 31 January 1983) was an American soul singer, best known for her recording of the song "Stay with Me" (sometimes known as "Stay With Me Baby") in 1966.
Lorraine Ellison (17 March 1931 – 31 January 1983) was an American soul singer, best known for her recording of the song "Stay with Me" (sometimes known as "Stay With Me Baby") in 1966.
Macy Gray
Macy Gray is a Grammy Award-winning American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress, famed for her distinctive raspy voice, and a singing style heavily influenced by Billie...
Macy Gray is a Grammy Award-winning American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress, famed for her distinctive raspy voice, and a singing style heavily influenced by Billie...
Margie Joseph
Margaret Marie "Margie" Joseph is an American R&B, soul and gospel singer.
Margaret Marie "Margie" Joseph is an American R&B, soul and gospel singer.
Marilyn Marshall (singer)
Marilyn Marshall is an American singer of jazz, rhythm and blues, and gospel music.
Marilyn Marshall is an American singer of jazz, rhythm and blues, and gospel music.
Mario (entertainer)
Mario Dewar Barrett (born August 27, 1986), who performs under the mononym Mario, is an American R&B singer-songwriter, actor, dancer and model.
Mario Dewar Barrett (born August 27, 1986), who performs under the mononym Mario, is an American R&B singer-songwriter, actor, dancer and model.
Marvin Gaye
Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. (April 2, 1939April 1, 1984), better known by his stage name Marvin Gaye (he added the 'e' as a young man), was an acclaimed American singer-songwriter and musician w...
Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. (April 2, 1939April 1, 1984), better known by his stage name Marvin Gaye (he added the 'e' as a young man), was an acclaimed American singer-songwriter and musician w...
Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige (; born January 11, 1971) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and occasional rapper and actress.
Mary J. Blige (; born January 11, 1971) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and occasional rapper and actress.
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman.
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman.
Michel'le
Michel'le Toussaint (; born 1970) better known as Michel'le, is an American R&B singer-songwriter known for her squeaky, child-like speaking voice, which is a startling contrast to her str...
Michel'le Toussaint (; born 1970) better known as Michel'le, is an American R&B singer-songwriter known for her squeaky, child-like speaking voice, which is a startling contrast to her str...
Miguel (singer)
Miguel Jontel Pimentel, who performs under the mononym Miguel, is an American recording artist, songwriter and producer.
Miguel Jontel Pimentel, who performs under the mononym Miguel, is an American recording artist, songwriter and producer.
Mike City
Mike City is an American singer-songwriter and record producer.
Mike City is an American singer-songwriter and record producer.
Mingering Mike
Mingering Mike is a fictitious funk and soul recording artist created in the late 1960s as the subject of works of album art by a young Mike Stevens.
Mingering Mike is a fictitious funk and soul recording artist created in the late 1960s as the subject of works of album art by a young Mike Stevens.
Muddy Waters
McKinley Morganfield, known as Muddy Waters, was an American blues musician, generally considered the "father of modern Chicago blues".
McKinley Morganfield, known as Muddy Waters, was an American blues musician, generally considered the "father of modern Chicago blues".
Muzz Skillings
Muzz Skillings (Queens, New York) is an American bassist, singer, guitarist and songwriter.
Muzz Skillings (Queens, New York) is an American bassist, singer, guitarist and songwriter.
Mýa
Mýa Marie Harrison, professionally referred to as Mýa, is an American R&B and pop recording artist, entertainer, philanthropist, and occasional actress.
Mýa Marie Harrison, professionally referred to as Mýa, is an American R&B and pop recording artist, entertainer, philanthropist, and occasional actress.
Nat King Cole
Nathaniel Adams Coles, known professionally as Nat King Cole, was an American musician who first came to prominence as a leading jazz pianist.
Nathaniel Adams Coles, known professionally as Nat King Cole, was an American musician who first came to prominence as a leading jazz pianist.
Nerdkween
Nerdkween (pronounced "nerd queen") is the stage name for the American singer/songwriter and composer Monica Arrington (born November 2, in Anderson, Indiana) who is known for lo-fi record...
Nerdkween (pronounced "nerd queen") is the stage name for the American singer/songwriter and composer Monica Arrington (born November 2, in Anderson, Indiana) who is known for lo-fi record...
Nina Simone
Eunice Kathleen Waymon, better known by her stage name Nina Simone, was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, arranger, and civil rights activist widely associated with jazz music.
Eunice Kathleen Waymon, better known by her stage name Nina Simone, was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, arranger, and civil rights activist widely associated with jazz music.
Omarion
Omari Ishmael Grandberry better known as Omarion, is an American R&B singer, actor, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and former lead singer of the R&B group, B2K. Omarion was spotted a...
Omari Ishmael Grandberry better known as Omarion, is an American R&B singer, actor, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and former lead singer of the R&B group, B2K. Omarion was spotted a...
Otis Redding/version 1
Otis Ray Redding, Jr. was an American soul singer-songwriter and record producer.
Otis Ray Redding, Jr. was an American soul singer-songwriter and record producer.
Pat Smear
Pat Smear is a rock musician who has been a guitarist in several well-known bands including the Germs and Nirvana.
Pat Smear is a rock musician who has been a guitarist in several well-known bands including the Germs and Nirvana.
Patsy Moore
Patsy Alexis Moore, an African American, born August 10, 1964 on the West Indian island of Antigua, is an award-winning, critically acclaimed singer/songwriter, as well as a poet, essayist, and ...
Patsy Alexis Moore, an African American, born August 10, 1964 on the West Indian island of Antigua, is an award-winning, critically acclaimed singer/songwriter, as well as a poet, essayist, and ...
R. Kelly
Robert Sylvester Kelly, better known by his stage name R. Kelly, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer.
Robert Sylvester Kelly, better known by his stage name R. Kelly, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer.
Raz-B
De'Mario Monte Thornton (born June 13, 1985), better known as Raz-B, is an American singer and actor, most famous for being a founding member of R&B boy band B2K.
De'Mario Monte Thornton (born June 13, 1985), better known as Raz-B, is an American singer and actor, most famous for being a founding member of R&B boy band B2K.
Rhona Bennett
Rhona Bennett (born May 10, 1976) (also known as Miss R&B) is an American singer, actress and model, best known for her recurring role as Nicole on The Jamie Foxx Show.
Rhona Bennett (born May 10, 1976) (also known as Miss R&B) is an American singer, actress and model, best known for her recurring role as Nicole on The Jamie Foxx Show.
Rick James
James Ambrose Johnson, Jr. (February 1, 1948August 6, 2004), better known by his stage name Rick James, was an American singer, songwriter, musician and record producer.
James Ambrose Johnson, Jr. (February 1, 1948August 6, 2004), better known by his stage name Rick James, was an American singer, songwriter, musician and record producer.
Rico Love
Richard Preston Butler, Jr., better known by his stage name Rico Love, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer.
Richard Preston Butler, Jr., better known by his stage name Rico Love, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer.
Robert Johnson (musician)
Robert Leroy Johnson (May 8, 1911 – August 16, 1938) was an American blues singer and musician.
Robert Leroy Johnson (May 8, 1911 – August 16, 1938) was an American blues singer and musician.
Roy Ayers
Roy Ayers (born September 10, 1940) is an American funk, soul, and jazz composer and vibraphone player.
Roy Ayers (born September 10, 1940) is an American funk, soul, and jazz composer and vibraphone player.
Roy Lee Johnson
Roy Lee Johnson is an American R&B and soul songwriter, singer and guitarist.
Roy Lee Johnson is an American R&B and soul songwriter, singer and guitarist.
Samwell (entertainer)
Sam Norman, better known by his stage name Samwell is an entertainer whose hit video "What What (In the Butt)" made him an Internet celebrity.
Sam Norman, better known by his stage name Samwell is an entertainer whose hit video "What What (In the Butt)" made him an Internet celebrity.
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.
Shae Jones
Shae Jones is an American R&B singer born on July 27, 1978, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Shae Jones is an American R&B singer born on July 27, 1978, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Shelton Brooks
Shelton Brooks (May 4, 1886 - September 6, 1975) was a popular music and jazz composer who wrote some of the biggest hits of the first third of the 20th century.
Shelton Brooks (May 4, 1886 - September 6, 1975) was a popular music and jazz composer who wrote some of the biggest hits of the first third of the 20th century.
Solange Knowles
Solange Piaget Knowles (born June 24, 1986), who performs under the mononym Solange, is an American singer-songwriter, actress, model, dancer, and DJ. Knowles was born and raised in Housto...
Solange Piaget Knowles (born June 24, 1986), who performs under the mononym Solange, is an American singer-songwriter, actress, model, dancer, and DJ. Knowles was born and raised in Housto...
Stephanie McKay
Stephanie McKay is a soul singer and songwriter from the Bronx in New York, whose music encompasses styles include elements of classic rock, funk, pop and hip hop.
Stephanie McKay is a soul singer and songwriter from the Bronx in New York, whose music encompasses styles include elements of classic rock, funk, pop and hip hop.
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.
Stevie Wonder
Stevland Hardaway Morris, known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, a child prodigy who developed into one of the most creative m...
Stevland Hardaway Morris, known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, a child prodigy who developed into one of the most creative m...
Stew (musician)
Mark Stewart (born 1961), known by his stage name Stew is a singer/songwriter/playwright from Los Angeles.
Mark Stewart (born 1961), known by his stage name Stew is a singer/songwriter/playwright from Los Angeles.
Susaye Greene
Susaye Greene (born September 13, 1949), is an African-American singer, best known for being the last official member to join Motown girl group The Supremes, remaining in the group during its fi...
Susaye Greene (born September 13, 1949), is an African-American singer, best known for being the last official member to join Motown girl group The Supremes, remaining in the group during its fi...
T-Bone Walker
Aaron Thibeaux "T-Bone" Walker was a critically acclaimed American blues guitarist, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, who was one of the most influential pioneers and innovators of t...
Aaron Thibeaux "T-Bone" Walker was a critically acclaimed American blues guitarist, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, who was one of the most influential pioneers and innovators of t...
Taral Hicks
Taral Hicks (born September 21, 1974 in The Bronx, New York) is an actress, musician and sister of singer D'Atra Hicks.
Taral Hicks (born September 21, 1974 in The Bronx, New York) is an actress, musician and sister of singer D'Atra Hicks.
Tasha Reid
Tasha Reid, better known by her Korean name Yoon Mi-rae, is a Korean hip hop and R&B singer and rapper, who debuted with the hip hop and r&b group Uptown, at the age of 16.
Tasha Reid, better known by her Korean name Yoon Mi-rae, is a Korean hip hop and R&B singer and rapper, who debuted with the hip hop and r&b group Uptown, at the age of 16.
Tatyana Ali
Tatyana Marisol Ali (born January 24, 1979) is an American actress and R&B singer, best known for her childhood role as Ashley Banks on the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Tatyana Marisol Ali (born January 24, 1979) is an American actress and R&B singer, best known for her childhood role as Ashley Banks on the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Tay Zonday
Adam Nyerere Bahner (born July 6, 1982), better known by the pseudonym Tay Zonday, is an American actor, singer, musician, announcer, voice artist, comedian and YouTube personality.
Adam Nyerere Bahner (born July 6, 1982), better known by the pseudonym Tay Zonday, is an American actor, singer, musician, announcer, voice artist, comedian and YouTube personality.
Teddy Riley (producer)
Edward Theodore Riley (born October 8, 1967), professionally known as Teddy Riley, is an American singer-songwriter, musician, keyboardist, and record producer credited with the creation o...
Edward Theodore Riley (born October 8, 1967), professionally known as Teddy Riley, is an American singer-songwriter, musician, keyboardist, and record producer credited with the creation o...
Terence Trent D'Arby
Sananda Francesco Maitreya, better known by his former stage name Terence Trent D'Arby, is an American singer-songwriter who came to fame with his album Introducing the Hardline Accordi...
Sananda Francesco Maitreya, better known by his former stage name Terence Trent D'Arby, is an American singer-songwriter who came to fame with his album Introducing the Hardline Accordi...
The Exclusives
The Exclusives are an American/Canadian R&B/Pop/Hip Hop songwriting/production team from Miami, Florida, consisting of Sean "Pen" McMillion and Ralph "Vintage" Jeanty.
The Exclusives are an American/Canadian R&B/Pop/Hip Hop songwriting/production team from Miami, Florida, consisting of Sean "Pen" McMillion and Ralph "Vintage" Jeanty.
The Knux
The Knux are a American alternative hip hop duo composed of brothers Kentrell "Krispy" Lindsey and Alvin "Joey" Lindsey.
The Knux are a American alternative hip hop duo composed of brothers Kentrell "Krispy" Lindsey and Alvin "Joey" Lindsey.
The One (Thelonious One)
Thelonious One or The One is an American, composer, singer-songwriter, and producer, signed to Om Records.
Thelonious One or The One is an American, composer, singer-songwriter, and producer, signed to Om Records.
The Search for Robert Johnson
The Search for Robert Johnson is a 1991 UK television documentary film about the legendary Delta blues musician Robert Johnson, hosted by John Hammond, and produced and directed by Chris Hunt.
The Search for Robert Johnson is a 1991 UK television documentary film about the legendary Delta blues musician Robert Johnson, hosted by John Hammond, and produced and directed by Chris Hunt.
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.
Tom Brock (singer)
Tom Brock (born Thomas Jackson Brocker) is an American soul singer, born in Los Angeles.
Tom Brock (born Thomas Jackson Brocker) is an American soul singer, born in Los Angeles.
Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman is an American singer-songwriter, best known for her singles "Fast Car", "Talkin' 'bout a Revolution", "Baby Can I Hold You", "Crossroads", "Give Me One Reason" and "Telling Stories".
Tracy Chapman is an American singer-songwriter, best known for her singles "Fast Car", "Talkin' 'bout a Revolution", "Baby Can I Hold You", "Crossroads", "Give Me One Reason" and "Telling Stories".
Victor Willis
Victor Edward Willis is a singer, songwriter, actor; and most known as the original lead singer of the disco group Village People.
Victor Edward Willis is a singer, songwriter, actor; and most known as the original lead singer of the disco group Village People.
will.i.am
William James Adams, Jr., better known by his stage name will.i.am is an American rapper, musician, songwriter, singer, entrepreneur, actor, DJ and producer.
William James Adams, Jr., better known by his stage name will.i.am is an American rapper, musician, songwriter, singer, entrepreneur, actor, DJ and producer.
William Bell (singer)
William Bell is an American soul singer and songwriter, and one of the architects of the Stax-Volt sound.
William Bell is an American soul singer and songwriter, and one of the architects of the Stax-Volt sound.
Yoon Mi-rae
Tasha Reid, better known by her Korean name Yoon Mi-rae, is a Korean hip hop and R&B singer and rapper, who debuted with the her Korean hip hop and R&B group Uptown, at the age of 16.
Tasha Reid, better known by her Korean name Yoon Mi-rae, is a Korean hip hop and R&B singer and rapper, who debuted with the her Korean hip hop and R&B group Uptown, at the age of 16.