SettingsAfrican American singer-songwriters
Albert King
Albert King (April 25, 1923 – December 21, 1992) was an American blues guitarist and singer, and a major influence in the world of blues guitar playing.
Albert King (April 25, 1923 – December 21, 1992) was an American blues guitarist and singer, and a major influence in the world of blues guitar playing.
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.
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 Am...
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 Am...
Anye Elite
Anye Elite (born Cornelius Aigner Ellis on August 31, 1987 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), aka Anye Ellis, is an American singer-songwriter and LGBT activist.
Anye Elite (born Cornelius Aigner Ellis on August 31, 1987 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), aka Anye Ellis, is an American singer-songwriter and LGBT activist.
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 are a husband and wife songwriting/production team and recording artists.
Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson are 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.
Avant
Myron Avant (born April 26, 1978 in Cleveland, Ohio), better known as Avant is an American R&B singer-songwriter.
Myron Avant (born April 26, 1978 in Cleveland, Ohio), better known as Avant is an American R&B singer-songwriter.
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 blues guitarist and singer-songwriter, acclaimed for his expressive singing and fluid, complex guitar playing.
Riley B. King, known by the stage name B.B. King, is an American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter, acclaimed for his expressive singing and fluid, complex guitar playing.
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.
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.
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. (born July 4, 1938) is an American singer-songwriter and musician who performed and recorded from 1970 until 1985.
William Harrison "Bill" Withers, Jr. (born July 4, 1938) 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 (September 2, 1946 – June 6, 2006) was a musician who gained notoriety and fame, first as a session musician for the likes of Sam Cooke, Ray Charles and The Beatl...
William Everett "Billy" Preston (September 2, 1946 – June 6, 2006) was a musician who gained notoriety and fame, first as a session musician for the likes of Sam Cooke, Ray Charles and The Beatl...
Blu Cantrell
Blu Cantrell (born Tiffany Cobb on March 16, 1976) is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter.
Blu Cantrell (born Tiffany Cobb on March 16, 1976) is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter.
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 (born February 11, 1979), known professionally as Brandy, is an American singer, songwriter, producer, actress, and dancer.
Brandy Rayana Norwood (born February 11, 1979), known professionally as Brandy, is an American singer, songwriter, producer, 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, 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.
Calvin Richardson
Calvin Richardson (born in Monroe, North Carolina) is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter.
Calvin Richardson (born in Monroe, North Carolina) is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter.
CeCe Peniston
CeCe Peniston (born Cecilia Veronica Peniston; September 6, 1969 in Dayton, Ohio, USA) is an African American recording artist and former beauty queen.
CeCe Peniston (born Cecilia Veronica Peniston; September 6, 1969 in Dayton, Ohio, USA) is an African American recording artist and former beauty queen.
Cecil Augusta
Cecil Augusta is an American blues singer and guitarist, recorded by Alan Lomax in Memphis, Tennessee in 1959.
Cecil Augusta is an American blues singer and guitarist, recorded by Alan Lomax in Memphis, Tennessee in 1959.
Chris Brown (American entertainer)
Christopher Maurice "Chris" Brown (born May 5, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter, dancer and actor.
Christopher Maurice "Chris" Brown (born May 5, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter, 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 (June 3, 1942 – December 26, 1999) was an American soul, R&B, and funk singer, songwriter, and record producer best known for his anthemic music with The Impressions an...
Curtis Lee Mayfield (June 3, 1942 – December 26, 1999) was an American soul, R&B, and funk singer, songwriter, and record producer best known for his anthemic music with The Impressions an...
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 (born December 31, 1948), known by her stage name, Donna Summer, is an American singer/songwriter who gained prominence during the disco era of the 1970s.
LaDonna Adrian Gaines (born December 31, 1948), known by her stage name, Donna Summer, is an American singer/songwriter who gained prominence during the disco era of the 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”.
Eddie Kendricks
Eddie Kendricks (December 17, 1939 – October 5, 1992) was an American singer and songwriter.
Eddie Kendricks (December 17, 1939 – October 5, 1992) was an American singer and songwriter.
Elgie Stover
Elgie Stover (born 1938 in Athens, Georgia) is an American songwriter, composer, producer and background singer, most famous for his associations with uncle Harvey Fuqua and legendary Motown sta...
Elgie Stover (born 1938 in Athens, Georgia) is an American songwriter, composer, producer and background singer, most famous for his associations with uncle Harvey Fuqua and legendary Motown sta...
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.
Etta James
Etta James (born Jamesetta Hawkins, January 25, 1938) is an American blues, soul, R&B, rock & roll, gospel and jazz singer and songwriter.
Etta James (born Jamesetta Hawkins, January 25, 1938) is an American blues, soul, R&B, rock & roll, gospel and jazz singer and songwriter.
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.
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 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...
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 African-American b...
Freddie King, thought to have been born as Frederick Christian, originally recording as Freddy King, and nicknamed "the Texas Cannonball", was an influential African-American b...
Gene McDaniels
Gene McDaniels (February 12, 1935 – July 29, 2011) was an American singer and songwriter, who had his greatest recording success in the early 1960s.
Gene McDaniels (February 12, 1935 – July 29, 2011) was an American singer and songwriter, who had his greatest recording success in the early 1960s.
Ginuwine
Elgin Baylor Lumpkin (born October 15, 1975), better known by his stage name Ginuwine is an American singer-songwriter and actor.
Elgin Baylor Lumpkin (born October 15, 1975), better known by his stage name Ginuwine is an American singer-songwriter 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. (August 20, 1942 – August 10, 2008) was an American songwriter, musician, singer, and actor.
Isaac Lee Hayes, Jr. (August 20, 1942 – August 10, 2008) was an American songwriter, musician, singer, and 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 (born September 18, 1971) is an American actress, producer, director, author, singer-songwriter, and businesswoman.
Jada Koren Pinkett Smith (born September 18, 1971) 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, 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, stand-up comedian, and talk radio host.
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.
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.
Jhené Aiko
Jhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo (born March 16, 1988), is an American Pop/R&B singer/song writer.
Jhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo (born March 16, 1988), is an American Pop/R&B singer/song writer.
Jill Scott
Jill Scott (born April 4, 1972) is a Grammy-winning American poet, actress, and singer-songwriter.
Jill Scott (born April 4, 1972) is a Grammy-winning American poet, actress, and singer-songwriter.
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 (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...
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 Legend
John Roger Stephens, better known by his stage name John Legend, is an American singer, musician, and actor.
John Roger Stephens, better known by his stage name John Legend, is an American singer, musician, 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 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.
Kid Cudi
Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi, better known by his stage name Kid Cudi, sometimes stylized KiD CuDi, is an American rapper, singer and actor.
Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi, better known by his stage name Kid Cudi, sometimes stylized KiD CuDi, is an American rapper, singer and actor.
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 hard rock singer/guitarist and icon Jimi Hendrix.
Leon Hendrix is the younger brother of late American hard rock singer/guitarist 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 Richie (born June 20, 1949), is an American singer-songwriter, musician and record producer.
Lionel Richie (born June 20, 1949), is an American singer-songwriter, musician and record producer.
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 (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...
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 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.
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 Toussant, 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 strong vocals.
Michel'le Toussant, 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 strong vocals.
Miguel (singer)
Miguel Jontel Pimentel, (born October 23, 1986) who performs under the mononym Miguel, is an American recording artist, songwriter and producer.
Miguel Jontel Pimentel, (born October 23, 1986) who performs under the mononym Miguel, is an American recording artist, songwriter and producer.
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.
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 (April 4, 1913April 30, 1983), known as Muddy Waters, was an American blues musician, generally considered the "father of modern Chicago blues".
McKinley Morganfield (April 4, 1913April 30, 1983), 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.
Myra Taylor (jazz singer)
Myra Taylor (February 24, 1917 – December 9, 2011) was an American jazz singer and songwriter.
Myra Taylor (February 24, 1917 – December 9, 2011) was an American jazz singer and songwriter.
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.
Nat King Cole
Nathaniel Adams Coles (March 17, 1919 – February 15, 1965), known professionally as Nat King Cole, was an American musician who first came to prominence as a leading jazz pianist.
Nathaniel Adams Coles (March 17, 1919 – February 15, 1965), known professionally as Nat King Cole, was an American musician who first came to prominence as a leading jazz pianist.
Natalie Cole
Natalie Maria Cole (born February 6, 1950) is an American singer, songwriter and performer.
Natalie Maria Cole (born February 6, 1950) is an American singer, songwriter and performer.
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 (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...
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 (born Georg Ruthenberg, August 5, 1959) is a rock musician who has been a guitarist in several well-known bands including the Germs and Nirvana.
Pat Smear (born Georg Ruthenberg, August 5, 1959) 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 ...
Prince (musician)
Prince Rogers Nelson, often known simply as Prince, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor.
Prince Rogers Nelson, often known simply as Prince, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor.
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.
Raz-B
De'Mario Monte Thornton, better known as Raz-B, is an American singer and actor, most famous for being a member of R&B boy band B2K.
De'Mario Monte Thornton, better known as Raz-B, is an American singer and actor, most famous for being a 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., better known by his stage name Rick James, was an American singer, songwriter, musician and record producer.
James Ambrose Johnson, Jr., better known by his stage name Rick James, was an American singer, songwriter, musician and record producer.
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.
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 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 in 1977.
Shae Jones is an American R&B singer born in 1977.
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, who performs under the mononym Solange, is an American singer-songwriter, actress, model, dancer, and DJ. Knowles was born and raised in Houston, Texas along with h...
Solange Piaget Knowles, who performs under the mononym Solange, is an American singer-songwriter, actress, model, dancer, and DJ. Knowles was born and raised in Houston, Texas along with h...
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 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...
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.
Sunshine Anderson
Sunshine Anderson (born October 8, 1974) is a female American R&B and soul singer and songwriter.
Sunshine Anderson (born October 8, 1974) is a female American R&B and soul singer and songwriter.
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 th...
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 th...
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 in Korea as Yoon Mi-rae, is an R&B singer and rapper born in Portland, Texas on May 31, 1981.
Tasha Reid, better known in Korea as Yoon Mi-rae, is an R&B singer and rapper born in Portland, Texas on May 31, 1981.
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 musician, YouTube personality and voice actor.
Adam Nyerere Bahner (born July 6, 1982), better known by the pseudonym Tay Zonday, is an American musician, YouTube personality and voice actor.
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.
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 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 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 and producer.
William James Adams, Jr., better known by his stage name will.i.am is an American rapper, musician, songwriter, singer, entrepreneur, actor and producer.
William Bell (singer)
William Bell (born May 10, 1939) is an American soul singer and songwriter, and one of the architects of the Stax-Volt sound.
William Bell (born May 10, 1939) is an American soul singer and songwriter, and one of the architects of the Stax-Volt sound.