SettingsAmerican rhythm and blues singers
"King Ernest" Baker
"King Ernest" Baker (May 30, 1939 – March 5, 2000) was an American blues and soul singer.
"King Ernest" Baker (May 30, 1939 – March 5, 2000) was an American blues and soul singer.
Aaliyah
Aaliyah Dana Haughton (January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001), who performed under the mononym Aaliyah, was an American recording artist, actress and model.
Aaliyah Dana Haughton (January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001), who performed under the mononym Aaliyah, was an American recording artist, actress and model.
Aaron Collins
Aaron Collins (September 3, 1930 – March 27, 1997) was an American rhythm and blues singer and songwriter, most active in the 1950s and 1960s.
Aaron Collins (September 3, 1930 – March 27, 1997) was an American rhythm and blues singer and songwriter, most active in the 1950s and 1960s.
Adam Levine
Adam Noah Levine is an American singer-songwriter and musician, best known as the front man and guitarist for the pop rock band Maroon 5.
Adam Noah Levine is an American singer-songwriter and musician, best known as the front man and guitarist for the pop rock band Maroon 5.
Adina Howard
Adina Howard (born November 14, 1974) is an American R&B singer who rose to prominence during the mid 1990s with her debut album, Do You Wanna Ride? and her debut single, "Freak Like Me".
Adina Howard (born November 14, 1974) is an American R&B singer who rose to prominence during the mid 1990s with her debut album, Do You Wanna Ride? and her debut single, "Freak Like Me".
Adriana Evans
Adriana Evans, (also known as Adriana Madera) is an American R&B/soul singer-songwriter.
Adriana Evans, (also known as Adriana Madera) is an American R&B/soul singer-songwriter.
Adrienne Bailon
Adrienne Eliza Bailon is an American actress, singer-songwriter, dancer, and television personality.
Adrienne Eliza Bailon is an American actress, singer-songwriter, dancer, and television personality.
Akia (singer)
Akia is an American R&B singer whose album ATRUPRNCSS produced the hit single California in late 2002.
Akia is an American R&B singer whose album ATRUPRNCSS produced the hit single California in late 2002.
Akon
Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam, better known as simply Akon, is a Senegalese American R&B and hip hop recording artist, songwriter, record producer and businessman.
Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam, better known as simply Akon, is a Senegalese American R&B and hip hop recording artist, songwriter, record producer and businessman.
Al Goodman (singer)
Willie Albert "Al" Goodman (March 30, 1943 – July 27, 2010) was an American singer who performed as part of the musical trio Ray, Goodman & Brown, a group that was earlier called The Momen...
Willie Albert "Al" Goodman (March 30, 1943 – July 27, 2010) was an American singer who performed as part of the musical trio Ray, Goodman & Brown, a group that was earlier called The Momen...
Alexandra Lee
Alexandra Mariel Lee, also known by her stage name Alexandra Starlight, is an American singer and song-writer.
Alexandra Mariel Lee, also known by her stage name Alexandra Starlight, is an American singer and song-writer.
Alexandra Starlight
Alexandra Mariel Lee, also known by her stage name Alexandra Starlight, is an American singer and song-writer.
Alexandra Mariel Lee, also known by her stage name Alexandra Starlight, is an American singer and song-writer.
Alyson Williams
Alyson Williams (born May 11, 1962 in New York City, NY) is an R&B singer.
Alyson Williams (born May 11, 1962 in New York City, NY) is an R&B singer.
Amanda Perez
Amanda Nicole Perez is a female American R&B singer-songwriter and record producer of Mexican descent.
Amanda Nicole Perez is a female American R&B singer-songwriter and record producer of Mexican descent.
Ambersunshower
Ambersunshower (born Ambersunshower Nadine Miligros Villenuevo Smith) is an R&B singer and former member of the hip hop duo Groove Garden.
Ambersunshower (born Ambersunshower Nadine Miligros Villenuevo Smith) is an R&B singer and former member of the hip hop duo Groove Garden.
Amii Stewart
Amy 'Amii' Paulette Stewart is an American contemporary R&B/disco/dance-pop singer, dancer and actress most famous for her hit disco record "Knock on Wood".
Amy 'Amii' Paulette Stewart is an American contemporary R&B/disco/dance-pop singer, dancer and actress most famous for her hit disco record "Knock on Wood".
Amos Milburn
Amos Milburn (April 1, 1927 – January 3, 1980) was an African American rhythm and blues singer, and pianist, popular during the 1940s and 1950s.
Amos Milburn (April 1, 1927 – January 3, 1980) was an African American rhythm and blues singer, and pianist, popular during the 1940s and 1950s.
Andrea Brown
Andrea Brown (born 17 February 1974) is an African American female singer from Boston, Massachusetts.
Andrea Brown (born 17 February 1974) is an African American female singer from Boston, Massachusetts.
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.
Angel Grant
Angel Grant is an R&B singer who is considered an R&B one hit wonder in the United states.
Angel Grant is an R&B singer who is considered an R&B one hit wonder in the United states.
Angela Bofill
Angela Bofill (born on May 2, 1954 in The Bronx) is an American R&B vocalist and songwriter.
Angela Bofill (born on May 2, 1954 in The Bronx) is an American R&B vocalist and songwriter.
Angela Winbush
Angela Winbush is an American R&B/soul singer-songwriter who rose to fame first in the 1980s R&B duo René & Angela, also scoring hits as a solo artist.
Angela Winbush is an American R&B/soul singer-songwriter who rose to fame first in the 1980s R&B duo René & Angela, also scoring hits as a solo artist.
Anisha Nicole
Anisha Nicole Gwynn, (born August 8, 1985 in San Diego, California) known best by her stagenames Anisha Nicole and Nee-Nee Gwynn, is an R&B/hip hop pop-artist.
Anisha Nicole Gwynn, (born August 8, 1985 in San Diego, California) known best by her stagenames Anisha Nicole and Nee-Nee Gwynn, is an R&B/hip hop pop-artist.
Anita Pointer
Anita Pointer (born January 23, 1948, Oakland, California, United States) is an American R&B/soul singer-songwriter and a member of The Pointer Sisters.
Anita Pointer (born January 23, 1948, Oakland, California, United States) is an American R&B/soul singer-songwriter and a member of The Pointer Sisters.
Ann Cole
Ann Cole (born Cynthia Coleman, January 24, 1934, Newark, New Jersey) was an American R&B and former gospel singer, who was the first artist signed to the 1950s record label, Baton Records.
Ann Cole (born Cynthia Coleman, January 24, 1934, Newark, New Jersey) was an American R&B and former gospel singer, who was the first artist signed to the 1950s record label, Baton Records.
Ann Peebles
Ann Peebles is an African American singer-songwriter who gained celebrity for her Memphis soul albums of the 1970s on the Hi Records label.
Ann Peebles is an African American singer-songwriter who gained celebrity for her Memphis soul albums of the 1970s on the Hi Records label.
Annet Artani
Annet Artani (Αννέτ Αρτάνι in Greek; born September 6) is an American singer and songwriter.
Annet Artani (Αννέτ Αρτάνι in Greek; born September 6) is an American singer and songwriter.
Annette Beard
Annette Beard Sterling Helton is an American R&B and soul singer, most notable for being one of the original members of popular Motown singing group Martha and the Vandellas.
Annette Beard Sterling Helton is an American R&B and soul singer, most notable for being one of the original members of popular Motown singing group Martha and the Vandellas.
Anthony David (singer)
Anthony David Harrington (born December 4, 1971), better known as Anthony David, is an American R&B singer-songwriter.
Anthony David Harrington (born December 4, 1971), better known as Anthony David, is an American R&B singer-songwriter.
Ashanti (entertainer)
Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, model and actress.
Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, model and actress.
Ashley Alexandra Dupré
Ashley Rae Maika DiPietro (born Ashley Youmans; April 30, 1985) better known by the stage name Ashley Alexandra Dupré, is a former call girl.
Ashley Rae Maika DiPietro (born Ashley Youmans; April 30, 1985) better known by the stage name Ashley Alexandra Dupré, is a former call girl.
Ashley Roberts
Ashley Maria Roberts is an American dancer, showgirl, recording artist, model, actress, fashion designer and television personality, best known as a former member of the modern burlesque group t...
Ashley Maria Roberts is an American dancer, showgirl, recording artist, model, actress, fashion designer and television personality, best known as a former member of the modern burlesque group t...
Asia Cruise
Asia Vernimo Cruise (or Ashley Bell) (born 1990), better known by her stage name Asia Cruise, is an American contemporary R&B singer signed to Hitz Committee/Jive Records.
Asia Vernimo Cruise (or Ashley Bell) (born 1990), better known by her stage name Asia Cruise, is an American contemporary R&B singer signed to Hitz Committee/Jive Records.
Aubrey Ayala
Aubrey Ayala is a vocal artist from Philadelphia.
Aubrey Ayala is a vocal artist from Philadelphia.
B Angie B
B Angie B (born 1968) is an African American female R&B vocalist and dancer who came onto the music scene in the early 1990s.
B Angie B (born 1968) is an African American female R&B vocalist and dancer who came onto the music scene in the early 1990s.
Barbara Harris (singer)
Barbara Harris is an African American R&B singer, best known as a member of the 1960s girl group The Toys.
Barbara Harris is an African American R&B singer, best known as a member of the 1960s girl group The Toys.
Barbara Mason
Barbara Mason (born 9 August 1947, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American R&B/soul singer best known for her 1965 hit song, "Yes, I'm Ready".
Barbara Mason (born 9 August 1947, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American R&B/soul singer best known for her 1965 hit song, "Yes, I'm Ready".
Barbara Weathers
Barbara Weathers (born December 7, 1963) is an American R&B/soul singer, and former lead singer of R&B vocal group, Atlantic Starr.
Barbara Weathers (born December 7, 1963) is an American R&B/soul singer, and former lead singer of R&B vocal group, Atlantic Starr.
Bardu Ali
Bardu Ali (September 23, 1906 – October 29, 1981) was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. He was an American jazz and rhythm and blues singer and guitarist, and a musical promoter.
Bardu Ali (September 23, 1906 – October 29, 1981) was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. He was an American jazz and rhythm and blues singer and guitarist, and a musical promoter.
Bea Booze
Bea Booze, often credited as Wee Bea Booze, was an American R&B and jazz singer most popular in the 1940s.
Bea Booze, often credited as Wee Bea Booze, was an American R&B and jazz singer most popular in the 1940s.
Beau Dollar
William Hargis Bowman, Jr. (April 21, 1941 – February 22, 2011), better known by his stage name, Beau Dollar, was a soul vocalist and drummer for King Records (USA).
William Hargis Bowman, Jr. (April 21, 1941 – February 22, 2011), better known by his stage name, Beau Dollar, was a soul vocalist and drummer for King Records (USA).
Belinda Rio
Belinda Rio (born July 11, 1971) is an emerging R&B singer song writer, finalist of the 2005 World Showcase singing and talent competition held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Belinda Rio (born July 11, 1971) is an emerging R&B singer song writer, finalist of the 2005 World Showcase singing and talent competition held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Ben E. King
Benjamin Earl King (born September 28, 1938), better known as Ben E. King, is an American soul singer.
Benjamin Earl King (born September 28, 1938), better known as Ben E. King, is an American soul singer.
Benny Spellman
Benny Spellman, born December 11, 1931, was an American rhythm and blues singer.
Benny Spellman, born December 11, 1931, was an American rhythm and blues singer.
Betty Everett
Betty Everett (November 23, 1939, Greenwood, Mississippi – August 19, 2001, Beloit, Wisconsin) was an African-American Soul singer and pianist.
Betty Everett (November 23, 1939, Greenwood, Mississippi – August 19, 2001, Beloit, Wisconsin) was an African-American Soul singer and pianist.
Betty Kelly
Betty Kelly (born September 16, 1944) is a former American singer, most famous for her tenure in the popular Motown singing group Martha and the Vandellas.
Betty Kelly (born September 16, 1944) is a former American singer, most famous for her tenure in the popular Motown singing group Martha and the Vandellas.
Billy "The Kid" Emerson
William Robert Emerson, known during his recording career as Billy "The Kid" Emerson and more recently as Rev.
William Robert Emerson, known during his recording career as Billy "The Kid" Emerson and more recently as Rev.
Billy Guy
Billy Guy (June 20, 1936 - November 5, 2002) was an American singer.
Billy Guy (June 20, 1936 - November 5, 2002) was an American singer.
Bobby Brown
Robert Barisford "Bobby" Brown is an American R&B singer-songwriter, occasional rapper, and dancer.
Robert Barisford "Bobby" Brown is an American R&B singer-songwriter, occasional rapper, and dancer.
Bobby DeBarge
Robert Louis "Bobby" DeBarge, Jr. was an American musician and the lead singer of the popular 1970s Motown R&B group Switch and was noted for his impressive falsetto vocals.
Robert Louis "Bobby" DeBarge, Jr. was an American musician and the lead singer of the popular 1970s Motown R&B group Switch and was noted for his impressive falsetto vocals.
Bobby Hendricks
Bobby Hendricks is an American R&B singer who charted two hits in the late 1950s.
Bobby Hendricks is an American R&B singer who charted two hits in the late 1950s.
Bobby King
Bobby King is an American gospel-style, R&B, soul singer.
Bobby King is an American gospel-style, R&B, soul singer.
Bobby Lewis
Bobby Lewis is an African American rock and roll and R&B singer.
Bobby Lewis is an African American rock and roll and R&B singer.
Bobby Marchan
Bobby Marchan (born Oscar James Gibson, 30 April 1930 in Youngstown Ohio — died 5 December 1999) was a well-respected American rhythm and blues bandleader, MC, singer-performer, recording ...
Bobby Marchan (born Oscar James Gibson, 30 April 1930 in Youngstown Ohio — died 5 December 1999) was a well-respected American rhythm and blues bandleader, MC, singer-performer, recording ...
Bobby Nunn
Ulysses B. "Bobby" Nunn was an American singer with the musical groups The Robins and The Coasters.
Ulysses B. "Bobby" Nunn was an American singer with the musical groups The Robins and The Coasters.
Bobby Sheen
Bobby Sheen (May 17, 1941 – November 23, 2000) was an American rhythm and blues singer.
Bobby Sheen (May 17, 1941 – November 23, 2000) was an American rhythm and blues singer.
Bobby Smith (R&B singer)
Robert "Bobby" Smith (sometimes spelled Bobbie; born April 10, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American R&B singer, noted as the principal lead singer of the soul vocal group, The Spinner...
Robert "Bobby" Smith (sometimes spelled Bobbie; born April 10, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American R&B singer, noted as the principal lead singer of the soul vocal group, The Spinner...
Bobby Smith (rhythm and blues singer)
Robert "Bobby" Smith is an American R&B singer, noted as the principal lead singer of the soul vocal group, The Spinners, also known as the Detroit Spinners or the Motown Spinners.
Robert "Bobby" Smith is an American R&B singer, noted as the principal lead singer of the soul vocal group, The Spinners, also known as the Detroit Spinners or the Motown Spinners.
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...
Bonnie Davis
Bonnie Davis (June 10, 1920 - August 1976), was an American R&B singer most popular in the 1940s.
Bonnie Davis (June 10, 1920 - August 1976), was an American R&B singer most popular in the 1940s.
Brandi Wells
Brandi Wells (May 13, 1955 – March 25, 2003) was an American R&B singer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Brandi Wells (May 13, 1955 – March 25, 2003) was an American R&B singer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Brandi Williams
Brandi Danielle Williams is an American actress, singer and songwriter.
Brandi Danielle Williams is an American actress, singer and songwriter.
Brenda Holloway
Brenda Holloway is an American singer and songwriter, who was a recording artist for the Motown label during the 1960s.
Brenda Holloway is an American singer and songwriter, who was a recording artist for the Motown label during the 1960s.
Brenda Lee Eager
Brenda Lee Eager is an American soul singer, songwriter and musical theatre performer who has written and performed several hits, including "Ain't Understanding Mellow", "Close to You", and "Som...
Brenda Lee Eager is an American soul singer, songwriter and musical theatre performer who has written and performed several hits, including "Ain't Understanding Mellow", "Close to You", and "Som...
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.
Brooke Valentine
Kanesha Nichole Brookes, better known by her stage name Brooke Valentine, is an American R&B recording artist, when her single "Girlfight" peaked on U.S. music charts in 2005, paving the w...
Kanesha Nichole Brookes, better known by her stage name Brooke Valentine, is an American R&B recording artist, when her single "Girlfight" peaked on U.S. music charts in 2005, paving the w...
Browning Bryant
John Baxter Browning Bryant (January 24, 1957) is an American singer-songwriter, whose greatest commercial popularity was before and during his early teens.
John Baxter Browning Bryant (January 24, 1957) is an American singer-songwriter, whose greatest commercial popularity was before and during his early teens.
Bruce Williamson (singer)
Bruce Williamson (born April 7, 1964) is an American R&B and soul singer; currently a lead singer for The Temptations.
Bruce Williamson (born April 7, 1964) is an American R&B and soul singer; currently a lead singer for The Temptations.
Bull Moose Jackson
Benjamin Clarence "Bull Moose" Jackson (April 22, 1919 – July 31, 1989) was an American blues and rhythm and blues singer and saxophonist, who was most successful in the late 1940s.
Benjamin Clarence "Bull Moose" Jackson (April 22, 1919 – July 31, 1989) was an American blues and rhythm and blues singer and saxophonist, who was most successful in the late 1940s.
Bunny DeBarge
Etterlene "Bunny" DeBarge is an American soul singer-songwriter, best known as the lone female sibling of the Motown family group DeBarge.
Etterlene "Bunny" DeBarge is an American soul singer-songwriter, best known as the lone female sibling of the Motown family group DeBarge.
Buster Brown (musician)
Buster Brown (August 15, 1911 – January 31, 1976) was an American blues and R&B singer best known for his hit, "Fannie Mae".
Buster Brown (August 15, 1911 – January 31, 1976) was an American blues and R&B singer best known for his hit, "Fannie Mae".
Butch Cassidy (singer)
Danny Elliott Means II or better known by his stage name, Butch Cassidy, is an G-Funk/R&B singer/rapper, cousin of Lil' ½ Dead and deceased rapper, Nate Dogg, who started to sing in the ch...
Danny Elliott Means II or better known by his stage name, Butch Cassidy, is an G-Funk/R&B singer/rapper, cousin of Lil' ½ Dead and deceased rapper, Nate Dogg, who started to sing in the ch...
Carl Gardner
Carl Edward Gardner (April 29, 1928 – June 12, 2011) was an American singer, best known as the foremost member and founder of The Coasters.
Carl Edward Gardner (April 29, 1928 – June 12, 2011) was an American singer, best known as the foremost member and founder of The Coasters.
Carolyn Franklin
Carolyn Ann Franklin (May 13, 1944 – April 25, 1988) was an American singer and songwriter and the baby sister of musician Aretha Franklin and daughter of prominent preacher C. L. Franklin.
Carolyn Ann Franklin (May 13, 1944 – April 25, 1988) was an American singer and songwriter and the baby sister of musician Aretha Franklin and daughter of prominent preacher C. L. Franklin.
Case (singer)
Case Woodard, stage name Case, is an American R&B singer.
Case Woodard, stage name Case, is an American R&B singer.
Casely
Casely (born Jean Carlos Casely 30 November 1985) is an American R&B/hip-hop artist from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Casely (born Jean Carlos Casely 30 November 1985) is an American R&B/hip-hop artist from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Cassie (singer)
Casandra Ventura, known professionally as Cassie, is a American recording artist, model, dancer and actress.
Casandra Ventura, known professionally as Cassie, is a American recording artist, model, dancer and actress.
Cassie Ventura
Cassandra Ventura (born August 26, 1986), known professionally as Cassie, is an American singer, model, and dancer.
Cassandra Ventura (born August 26, 1986), known professionally as Cassie, is an American singer, model, and dancer.
Cee Lo Green
Thomas DeCarlo Callaway, better known by his stage name Cee Lo Green, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer and actor.
Thomas DeCarlo Callaway, better known by his stage name Cee Lo Green, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer and actor.
Chaka Khan
Chaka Khan, frequently known as the "Queen of Funk", is a 10-time Grammy Award winning American singer-songwriter who gained fame in the 1970s as the frontwoman and focal point of the funk...
Chaka Khan, frequently known as the "Queen of Funk", is a 10-time Grammy Award winning American singer-songwriter who gained fame in the 1970s as the frontwoman and focal point of the funk...
Charisse Arrington
Charisse Arrington is a R&B singer who was signed to MCA Records in the 1990s.
Charisse Arrington is a R&B singer who was signed to MCA Records in the 1990s.
Charles Bradley (singer)
Charles Bradley, commonly referred to as "The Screaming Eagle of Soul," is a funk/soul/R&B singer signed to the Daptone Records label under the Dunham Records division.
Charles Bradley, commonly referred to as "The Screaming Eagle of Soul," is a funk/soul/R&B singer signed to the Daptone Records label under the Dunham Records division.
Charlie Allen (singer)
Charlie Allen was one of the founding members of blues and rock outfit Pacific Gas & Electric and the vocalist for the group.
Charlie Allen was one of the founding members of blues and rock outfit Pacific Gas & Electric and the vocalist for the group.
Charlie Thomas (musician)
Charlie Thomas (born 7 April 1937 in Lynchburg, Virginia) is an American rhythm and blues singer best known for his work with The Drifters.
Charlie Thomas (born 7 April 1937 in Lynchburg, Virginia) is an American rhythm and blues singer best known for his work with The Drifters.
Charlie Wilson (singer)
Charles Kent "Charlie" Wilson is an American R&B singer-songwriter-producer and the former lead vocalist for the Gap Band.
Charles Kent "Charlie" Wilson is an American R&B singer-songwriter-producer and the former lead vocalist for the Gap Band.
Chauncey Black (singer)
Chauncey Black (also known as Chauncey Hannibal) is a singer & co-founder of Blackstreet.
Chauncey Black (also known as Chauncey Hannibal) is a singer & co-founder of Blackstreet.
Cherlise
Cherlise born Cherlise Forshee, born on the 5th November, is an American R&B singer signed to Rico Loves label Division1 and Universal Motown.
Cherlise born Cherlise Forshee, born on the 5th November, is an American R&B singer signed to Rico Loves label Division1 and Universal Motown.
Cherrelle
Cheryl Anne Norton, better known by her stage name, Cherrelle (born October 11, 1958), is an American R&B singer who gained fame in the 1980s.
Cheryl Anne Norton, better known by her stage name, Cherrelle (born October 11, 1958), is an American R&B singer who gained fame in the 1980s.
Cheryl Lynn
Lynda Cheryl Smith, known better by her professional name Cheryl Lynn, is a female African-American disco, R&B and soul singer known best for her 1978 disco song, "Got to Be Real".
Lynda Cheryl Smith, known better by her professional name Cheryl Lynn, is a female African-American disco, R&B and soul singer known best for her 1978 disco song, "Got to Be Real".
Cheryl Pepsii Riley
Cheryl "Pepsii" Riley-Grace (born October 18, 1968) is an American R&B/gospel singer and actress, best known for her 1988 ballad, "Thanks for My Child.
Cheryl "Pepsii" Riley-Grace (born October 18, 1968) is an American R&B/gospel singer and actress, best known for her 1988 ballad, "Thanks for My Child.
Chosen Effect
Chosen Effect also known by the name T-Effect, is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer, musician, DJ, dancer and actor.
Chosen Effect also known by the name T-Effect, is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer, musician, DJ, dancer and actor.
Chris Bender
Christopher Lamont Bender, known as Chris Bender, (August 2, 1972 – November 3, 1991) was an American R&B singer who reached the national music charts in 1991 with the album entitled Dra...
Christopher Lamont Bender, known as Chris Bender, (August 2, 1972 – November 3, 1991) was an American R&B singer who reached the national music charts in 1991 with the album entitled Dra...
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 Clark (singer)
Chris Clark (born February 1, 1946 in Santa Cruz, California) is an American soul singer who recorded for Motown Records.
Chris Clark (born February 1, 1946 in Santa Cruz, California) is an American soul singer who recorded for Motown Records.
Chris Kenner
Chris Kenner was a New Orleans R&B singer and songwriter, best known for two hit singles in the early 1960s, that became staples in the repertoires of many other musicians.
Chris Kenner was a New Orleans R&B singer and songwriter, best known for two hit singles in the early 1960s, that became staples in the repertoires of many other musicians.
Chris Richardson
Christopher Michael "Chris" Richardson is an American singer-songwriter who was the fifth-place finalist on the sixth season of American Idol.
Christopher Michael "Chris" Richardson is an American singer-songwriter who was the fifth-place finalist on the sixth season of American Idol.
Chris Walker (musician)
Chris Walker is an American musician best known for his 1992 Billboard Hot 100 top 40 hit "Take Time".
Chris Walker is an American musician best known for his 1992 Billboard Hot 100 top 40 hit "Take Time".
Christina Milian
Christine Flores, better known by her stage name Christina Milian, is an American singer-songwriter, actress, dancer, and model born in Jersey City, New Jersey, to Cuban parents.
Christine Flores, better known by her stage name Christina Milian, is an American singer-songwriter, actress, dancer, and model born in Jersey City, New Jersey, to Cuban parents.
Christine Kittrell
Christine Kittrell (August 11, 1929 – December 19, 2001) was an American R&B singer, who first recorded tracks in 1951 with Louis Brooks and his Band.
Christine Kittrell (August 11, 1929 – December 19, 2001) was an American R&B singer, who first recorded tracks in 1951 with Louis Brooks and his Band.
Christopher Williams (singer)
Christopher Williams is an American R&B singer and actor.
Christopher Williams is an American R&B singer and actor.
Chuck Willis
Harold "Chuck" Willis (January 31, 1928 – April 10, 1958) was an American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter.
Harold "Chuck" Willis (January 31, 1928 – April 10, 1958) was an American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter.
Ciara
Ciara Princess Harris, known mononymously as Ciara, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, actress and fashion model.
Ciara Princess Harris, known mononymously as Ciara, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, actress and fashion model.
Ciara (entertainer)
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.
Claudette Ortiz
Claudette Ortiz (born July 21, 1981) is an American singer and model, most famous as the female in the R&B group City High.
Claudette Ortiz (born July 21, 1981) is an American singer and model, most famous as the female in the R&B group City High.
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.
Claytoven Richardson
Claytoven Richardson is an American singer, instrumentalist, producer, songwriter, and author.
Claytoven Richardson is an American singer, instrumentalist, producer, songwriter, and author.
Clifford Curry
Clifford Curry (born Clifford Curry Jr., Knoxville, Tennessee) is an American beach music and R&B singer.
Clifford Curry (born Clifford Curry Jr., Knoxville, Tennessee) is an American beach music and R&B singer.
Clyde McPhatter
Clyde McPhatter was an American R&B singer, perhaps the most widely imitated R&B singer of the 1950s and 1960s, making him a key figure in the shaping of doo-wop and R&B. He had high-pitched te...
Clyde McPhatter was an American R&B singer, perhaps the most widely imitated R&B singer of the 1950s and 1960s, making him a key figure in the shaping of doo-wop and R&B. He had high-pitched te...
Coko
Cheryl Elizabeth "Coko" Clemons is an American gospel and R&B singer, and lead singer of R&B group Sisters With Voices.
Cheryl Elizabeth "Coko" Clemons is an American gospel and R&B singer, and lead singer of R&B group Sisters With Voices.
Cornell Gunter
Cornell Gunter (November 14, 1936 – February 26, 1990) was an American rhythm and blues singer, most active in the 1950s and 1960s.
Cornell Gunter (November 14, 1936 – February 26, 1990) was an American rhythm and blues singer, most active in the 1950s and 1960s.
CoryLavel
CoryLavel is an R&B singer.
CoryLavel is an R&B singer.
Cunnie Williams
Cunnie Williams is a Los Angeles based R&B singer.
Cunnie Williams is a Los Angeles based R&B singer.
D'Angelo
Michael Eugene Archer, better known by his stage name D'Angelo, is an American R&B and neo soul singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer.
Michael Eugene Archer, better known by his stage name D'Angelo, is an American R&B and neo soul singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer.
D'Antion Christopher McGuire
D'Antion Christopher McGuire Is an american R&B singer who was recently signed with Blo.
D'Antion Christopher McGuire Is an american R&B singer who was recently signed with Blo.
D. J. Rogers
D.J. Rogers is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and multi-instrumentalist.
D.J. Rogers is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and multi-instrumentalist.
Dalvin DeGrate
Dalvin DeGrate in Hampton, Virginia is an R&B/soul musician, singer and rapper, one-quarter of the R&B group Jodeci.
Dalvin DeGrate in Hampton, Virginia is an R&B/soul musician, singer and rapper, one-quarter of the R&B group Jodeci.
Damien Dragonetti
Damien Dragonetti (b. October 30, 1971), is an American rapper/producer.
Damien Dragonetti (b. October 30, 1971), is an American rapper/producer.
Damion Hall
Damion Hall, also known as Damion "Crazy Legs" Hall is an African-American R&B singer.
Damion Hall, also known as Damion "Crazy Legs" Hall is an African-American R&B singer.
Damita Jo DeBlanc
Damita Jo DeBlanc, a.k.a. Damita Jo, was an American actress, comedian, and lounge music performer.
Damita Jo DeBlanc, a.k.a. Damita Jo, was an American actress, comedian, and lounge music performer.
Danny Madden
Danny Madden is an American R&B singer, who was signed to Giant Records in the 1990s.
Danny Madden is an American R&B singer, who was signed to Giant Records in the 1990s.
Darlene Love
Darlene Love ( Wright; born July 26, 1941 ) is an American popular music singer and actress.
Darlene Love ( Wright; born July 26, 1941 ) is an American popular music singer and actress.
Dave Hollister
Dave Hollister (born August 17, 1971) is an American R&B vocalist who found fame during the 1990s as one quarter of the Platinum-selling R&B quartet Blackstreet before going on to a solo career.
Dave Hollister (born August 17, 1971) is an American R&B vocalist who found fame during the 1990s as one quarter of the Platinum-selling R&B quartet Blackstreet before going on to a solo career.
Dave Prater
Dave Prater (May 9, 1937 – April 9, 1988) was an American Southern Soul and Rhythm & Blues (R&B) singer who was the deeper, baritone and second tenor vocalist of the soul vocal duo Sam & D...
Dave Prater (May 9, 1937 – April 9, 1988) was an American Southern Soul and Rhythm & Blues (R&B) singer who was the deeper, baritone and second tenor vocalist of the soul vocal duo Sam & D...
David Oliver (singer)
David Oliver was a soul singer best known for the quite storm single "MS" as well as his composition "Friends & Strangers" which was covered by Ronnie Laws in 1977.
David Oliver was a soul singer best known for the quite storm single "MS" as well as his composition "Friends & Strangers" which was covered by Ronnie Laws in 1977.
David Peaston
David Peaston was an American R&B/gospel singer who in 1990 won a Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist.
David Peaston was an American R&B/gospel singer who in 1990 won a Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist.
Davina (singer)
Davina is an American R&B vocalist and musician.
Davina is an American R&B vocalist and musician.
Dawn Robinson
Dawn Robinson is an American R&B/soul/Dance-pop singer best known for her work as a member of hit Urban/Dance-pop group, En Vogue.
Dawn Robinson is an American R&B/soul/Dance-pop singer best known for her work as a member of hit Urban/Dance-pop group, En Vogue.
Deacon Jones
David D. "Deacon" Jones is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League for the Los Angeles Rams, San Diego Chargers, and the Washington Redskins.
David D. "Deacon" Jones is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League for the Los Angeles Rams, San Diego Chargers, and the Washington Redskins.
Debelah Morgan
Debelah Morgan is an American singer and songwriter.
Debelah Morgan is an American singer and songwriter.
Deborah Cooper
Deborah Cooper is a female, part African American, professional dance music singer, award winning composer and entertainer, with several number one and top charting dance music and house music hits.
Deborah Cooper is a female, part African American, professional dance music singer, award winning composer and entertainer, with several number one and top charting dance music and house music hits.
Dee Edwards (singer)
Doris Jean Harrell (June 19, 1945 – January 25, 2006), who recorded professionally under the name Dee Edwards, was an American singer.
Doris Jean Harrell (June 19, 1945 – January 25, 2006), who recorded professionally under the name Dee Edwards, was an American singer.
Deemi
Tahu Jessica Aponte (born December 2, 1980), better known by her stage name, Deemi, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer.
Tahu Jessica Aponte (born December 2, 1980), better known by her stage name, Deemi, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer.
Dennis Rowland
Dennis Rowland is a jazz vocalist born and raised in Detroit, MI. Having grown up in a household of jazz enthusiasts, Rowland developed an appreciation for Jazz music at an early age.
Dennis Rowland is a jazz vocalist born and raised in Detroit, MI. Having grown up in a household of jazz enthusiasts, Rowland developed an appreciation for Jazz music at an early age.
DeVante Swing
Donald Earle DeGrate, Jr. (born September 29, 1969 in Hampton, Virginia), better known by his stage name DeVante Swing, is an American record producer, singer, rapper and songwriter.
Donald Earle DeGrate, Jr. (born September 29, 1969 in Hampton, Virginia), better known by his stage name DeVante Swing, is an American record producer, singer, rapper and songwriter.
Dionne Farris
Dionne Farris is an American female R&B/soul musician who sang on three songs with the hip hop group Arrested Development.
Dionne Farris is an American female R&B/soul musician who sang on three songs with the hip hop group Arrested Development.
Dionne Warwick
Dionne Warwick is an American singer, actress and TV show host, who became a United Nations Global Ambassador for the Food and Agriculture Organization, and a United States Ambassador of Health.
Dionne Warwick is an American singer, actress and TV show host, who became a United Nations Global Ambassador for the Food and Agriculture Organization, and a United States Ambassador of Health.
Don Covay
Don Covay (born Donald Randolph, 24 March 1938, Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States) is an American R&B/rock and roll/soul music singer and songwriter most active in the 1950s and 19...
Don Covay (born Donald Randolph, 24 March 1938, Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States) is an American R&B/rock and roll/soul music singer and songwriter most active in the 1950s and 19...
Don Gardner
Don Gardner is an American rhythm and blues drummer and vocalist.
Don Gardner is an American rhythm and blues drummer and vocalist.
Don Julian (musician)
Don Julian, full name Donald R. Julian, was a funk and soul guitarist, singer and composer from the United States.
Don Julian, full name Donald R. Julian, was a funk and soul guitarist, singer and composer from the United States.
Dondria
Dondria Nicole Fields, better known by her stage names Phatfffat, or Dondria, is an American R&B singer, currently signed to So So Def Recordings.
Dondria Nicole Fields, better known by her stage names Phatfffat, or Dondria, is an American R&B singer, currently signed to So So Def Recordings.
Donell Rush
Donell Rush (1957 – March 22, 1996) was an American R&B singer, who was signed to RCA Records in the 1990s.
Donell Rush (1957 – March 22, 1996) was an American R&B singer, who was signed to RCA Records in the 1990s.
Donnie Klang
Donald Joseph Klang, better known as Donnie Klang, is an American singer, songwriter, producer and model.
Donald Joseph Klang, better known as Donnie Klang, is an American singer, songwriter, producer and model.
Dorothy Moore
Dorothy Moore (born 13 October 1946, Jackson, Mississippi) is an American pop, R&B, and soul singer best known for her 1976 hit song, "Misty Blue".
Dorothy Moore (born 13 October 1946, Jackson, Mississippi) is an American pop, R&B, and soul singer best known for her 1976 hit song, "Misty Blue".
Drew Sidora
Drew Sidora Jordan (born May 1, 1985), better known by her stage name Drew Sidora, is an American actress and singer known for her recurring role as Chantel in the Disney Channel Original...
Drew Sidora Jordan (born May 1, 1985), better known by her stage name Drew Sidora, is an American actress and singer known for her recurring role as Chantel in the Disney Channel Original...
Dwele
Andwele Gardner, better known by her stage name Dwele is a soul singer, songwriter and record producer from Detroit, Michigan.
Andwele Gardner, better known by her stage name Dwele is a soul singer, songwriter and record producer from Detroit, Michigan.
Earl Carroll (vocalist)
Earl Carroll is the lead vocalist for the doo wop group The Cadillacs.
Earl Carroll is the lead vocalist for the doo wop group The Cadillacs.
Earl Coleman (singer)
Earl Coleman was a jazz singer.
Earl Coleman was a jazz singer.
Earl Gaines
Earl Gaines (August 19, 1935 – December 31, 2009) was an American soul blues and electric blues singer.
Earl Gaines (August 19, 1935 – December 31, 2009) was an American soul blues and electric blues singer.
Eartha (musician)
EARTHA, born Eartha Moore in Los Angeles, California, is an American female eclectic, alternative soul singer, songwriter, and musician.
EARTHA, born Eartha Moore in Los Angeles, California, is an American female eclectic, alternative soul singer, songwriter, and musician.
Edmund Sylvers
Edmund Theodore Sylvers (January 25, 1957 – March 11, 2004) was the lead singer of the 1970s family disco/soul music group The Sylvers.
Edmund Theodore Sylvers (January 25, 1957 – March 11, 2004) was the lead singer of the 1970s family disco/soul music group The Sylvers.
El DeBarge
Eldra Patrick "El" DeBarge is an American R&B/pop singer-songwriter, known as the lead singer and co-founder of the R&B/soul music family group DeBarge throughout the early to mid-1980s.
Eldra Patrick "El" DeBarge is an American R&B/pop singer-songwriter, known as the lead singer and co-founder of the R&B/soul music family group DeBarge throughout the early to mid-1980s.
Elbridge Bryant
Elbridge "Al" Bryant (September 28, 1939 – October 26, 1975) was an American tenor singer, and one of the founding members of Motown singing group The Temptations.
Elbridge "Al" Bryant (September 28, 1939 – October 26, 1975) was an American tenor singer, and one of the founding members of Motown singing group The Temptations.
Ella Johnson
Ella Johnson was an American jazz and rhythm and blues vocalist.
Ella Johnson was an American jazz and rhythm and blues vocalist.
Elle Varner
Gabrielle Varner, simply known as Elle Varner is an American recording artist and musician.
Gabrielle Varner, simply known as Elle Varner is an American recording artist and musician.
Ernie K-Doe
Ernie K-Doe (February 22, 1936 - July 5, 2001), born Ernest Kador, Jr., was an African American rhythm and blues singer best known for his 1961 hit single "Mother-in-Law" which went to #1 ...
Ernie K-Doe (February 22, 1936 - July 5, 2001), born Ernest Kador, Jr., was an African American rhythm and blues singer best known for his 1961 hit single "Mother-in-Law" which went to #1 ...
Eryn Shewell
Eryn Shewell is a self-taught jazz and blues guitarist and vocalist from East Windsor, New Jersey whose influences range from Susan Tedeschi, Eva Cassidy, The Ojays, Donny Hathaway, Al Green th...
Eryn Shewell is a self-taught jazz and blues guitarist and vocalist from East Windsor, New Jersey whose influences range from Susan Tedeschi, Eva Cassidy, The Ojays, Donny Hathaway, Al Green th...
Ester Dean
Ester Renay Dean is an American singer and songwriter, and record producer signed to Roc Nation.
Ester Renay Dean is an American singer and songwriter, and record producer signed to Roc Nation.
Esther Phillips
Esther Phillips was an American singer.
Esther Phillips was an American singer.
Etta James
Etta James was an American singer.
Etta James was an American singer.
Eve (entertainer)
Eve Jihan Jeffers (born November 10, 1978) is an American rapper-songwriter, record producer and actress.
Eve Jihan Jeffers (born November 10, 1978) is an American rapper-songwriter, record producer and actress.
Fantasia Barrino
Fantasia Monique Barrino (born June 30, 1984), commonly known simply as Fantasia, is an American R&B singer and actress.
Fantasia Monique Barrino (born June 30, 1984), commonly known simply as Fantasia, is an American R&B singer and actress.
Fats Domino
Antoine Dominique "Fats" Domino Jr. is an American R&B and rock and roll pianist and singer-songwriter.
Antoine Dominique "Fats" Domino Jr. is an American R&B and rock and roll pianist and singer-songwriter.
Faye Adams
Faye Adams is an American vocalist.
Faye Adams is an American vocalist.
Fayette Pinkney
Fayette Regina Pinkney was an American singer and one of the original members of musical group The Three Degrees.
Fayette Regina Pinkney was an American singer and one of the original members of musical group The Three Degrees.
Felice Taylor
Felice Taylor (born January 29, 1948, Richmond, California, United States) is an African American singer best known for her recordings in the late 1960s.
Felice Taylor (born January 29, 1948, Richmond, California, United States) is an African American singer best known for her recordings in the late 1960s.
Fern Kinney
Fern Kinney is an American R&B and disco singer, who is best remembered for her releases, "Groove Me" and "Together We Are Beautiful".
Fern Kinney is an American R&B and disco singer, who is best remembered for her releases, "Groove Me" and "Together We Are Beautiful".
Florence Ballard
Florence Glenda Ballard Chapman was an American singer and a founding member of the Motown group The Supremes.
Florence Glenda Ballard Chapman was an American singer and a founding member of the Motown group The Supremes.
Fonda Rae
Fonda Rae is an American rhythm and blues singer best known for her club hits like "Over Like a Fat Rat" and "Touch Me".
Fonda Rae is an American rhythm and blues singer best known for her club hits like "Over Like a Fat Rat" and "Touch Me".
Fonzi Thornton
Fonzi Thornton, is an American singer, song writer/producer, stage performer and radio personality.
Fonzi Thornton, is an American singer, song writer/producer, stage performer and radio personality.
Foster Sylvers
The Sylvers were a popular R&B/soul and disco family group during the 1970s.
The Sylvers were a popular R&B/soul and disco family group during the 1970s.
Frank Czuri
Frank Czuri b. September 8, 1948 is an American tenor, currently (November 2010)reunited with the IGNITERS his band from youth who released 2 records on Atlantic (rumored to be the 2nd white roc...
Frank Czuri b. September 8, 1948 is an American tenor, currently (November 2010)reunited with the IGNITERS his band from youth who released 2 records on Atlantic (rumored to be the 2nd white roc...
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.
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...
Frankie J
Francisco Javier Bautista, Jr. (born December 7, 1975), better known by his stage name Frankie J, is a Mexican singer and former member of the musical group Kumbia Kings.
Francisco Javier Bautista, Jr. (born December 7, 1975), better known by his stage name Frankie J, is a Mexican singer and former member of the musical group Kumbia Kings.
Freda Payne
Freda Charcilia Payne (born September 19, 1942) is an American singer and actress best known for her million selling, 1970 hit single, "Band of Gold".
Freda Charcilia Payne (born September 19, 1942) is an American singer and actress best known for her million selling, 1970 hit single, "Band of Gold".
Freddie Jackson
Frederick Anthony "Freddie" Jackson is an American soul singer.
Frederick Anthony "Freddie" Jackson is an American soul singer.
Frederick Knight (singer)
Frederick Knight (born August 15, 1944, Birmingham, Alabama) is an American R&B singer, songwriter and record producer.
Frederick Knight (born August 15, 1944, Birmingham, Alabama) is an American R&B singer, songwriter and record producer.
Fuzzy Haskins
Clarence Eugene "Fuzzy" Haskins (born June 8, 1941) is a former singer with 1950s and 1960s doo-wop group, The Parliaments.
Clarence Eugene "Fuzzy" Haskins (born June 8, 1941) is a former singer with 1950s and 1960s doo-wop group, The Parliaments.
G. C. Cameron
George Curtis "G.C." Cameron (born September 21, 1945 in Jackson, Mississippi) is an American soul and R&B singer.
George Curtis "G.C." Cameron (born September 21, 1945 in Jackson, Mississippi) is an American soul and R&B singer.
Gary Clark Jr.
Gary Clark Jr., acclaimed as the savior of blues, is an American guitarist and actor considered by some to be the leader of the Austin, Texas rock scene, offering a style that has at times been ...
Gary Clark Jr., acclaimed as the savior of blues, is an American guitarist and actor considered by some to be the leader of the Austin, Texas rock scene, offering a style that has at times been ...
Gary Clark, Jr.
Gary Clark Jr., acclaimed as the savior of blues, is an American guitarist and actor considered by some to be the leader of the Austin, Texas rock scene, offering a style that has at times been ...
Gary Clark Jr., acclaimed as the savior of blues, is an American guitarist and actor considered by some to be the leader of the Austin, Texas rock scene, offering a style that has at times been ...
Gene Allison
Gene Allison (August 29, 1934 – February 28, 2004) was an American R&B singer.
Gene Allison (August 29, 1934 – February 28, 2004) was an American R&B singer.
Gene Chandler
Gene Chandler also known as "The Duke of Earl" or simply "The Duke", is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, producer and record executive.
Gene Chandler also known as "The Duke of Earl" or simply "The Duke", is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, producer and record executive.
Georgeanna Tillman
Georgeanna Marie Tillman Gordon (February 6, 1943 - January 6, 1980) (source: Find A Grave website) was an American R&B/Pop singer and an original member of the Motown girl group The Marvelettes.
Georgeanna Marie Tillman Gordon (February 6, 1943 - January 6, 1980) (source: Find A Grave website) was an American R&B/Pop singer and an original member of the Motown girl group The Marvelettes.
Gil Saunders
Philadelphia native Gil Saunders grew up singing in the church at an early age.
Philadelphia native Gil Saunders grew up singing in the church at an early age.
Gino Washington
George "Gino" Washington is an African American R&B and rock singer from Detroit, Michigan who had cross-racial appeal.
George "Gino" Washington is an African American R&B and rock singer from Detroit, Michigan who had cross-racial appeal.
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.
Gladys Horton
Gladys Catherine Horton was an American R&B and pop singer, famous for being the founder and lead singer of the popular Motown all-female vocal group The Marvelettes.
Gladys Catherine Horton was an American R&B and pop singer, famous for being the founder and lead singer of the popular Motown all-female vocal group The Marvelettes.
Gladys Knight
Gladys Maria Knight, known as the "Empress of Soul", is an American singer-songwriter, actress, businesswoman, humanitarian, and author.
Gladys Maria Knight, known as the "Empress of Soul", is an American singer-songwriter, actress, businesswoman, humanitarian, and author.
Glenn Jones
Glenn Jones,, is an American R&B/soul singer.
Glenn Jones,, is an American R&B/soul singer.
Glenn Leonard
Glenn Carl Leonard (born June 11, 1947 in Washington, D.C.) is an American R&B and soul singer best remembered for serving as the first tenor/secondary lead singer of the legendary Motown quinte...
Glenn Carl Leonard (born June 11, 1947 in Washington, D.C.) is an American R&B and soul singer best remembered for serving as the first tenor/secondary lead singer of the legendary Motown quinte...
Gloria Gaynor
Gloria Gaynor (born Gloria Fowles; September 7, 1949) is an American singer, best known for the disco era hits; "I Will Survive" (Hot 100 number 1, 1979), "Never Can Say Goodbye" (Hot 100 ...
Gloria Gaynor (born Gloria Fowles; September 7, 1949) is an American singer, best known for the disco era hits; "I Will Survive" (Hot 100 number 1, 1979), "Never Can Say Goodbye" (Hot 100 ...
Goapele
Goapele (pronounced gwa-puh-LAY; born Goapele Mohlabane July 11, 1977, is an American soul and R&B singer-songwriter.
Goapele (pronounced gwa-puh-LAY; born Goapele Mohlabane July 11, 1977, is an American soul and R&B singer-songwriter.
Grady Chapman
Grady Chapman (October 1, 1929 – January 4, 2011) was best known as the American lead singer of doo wop group The Robins.
Grady Chapman (October 1, 1929 – January 4, 2011) was best known as the American lead singer of doo wop group The Robins.
Gwen McCrae
Gwen McCrae is an American R&B singer, best known for her March, 1975 hit "Rockin' Chair".
Gwen McCrae is an American R&B singer, best known for her March, 1975 hit "Rockin' Chair".
Hank Ballard
Note: for the separate listing on the vocal group, see The Midnighters Hank Ballard, born John Henry Kendricks, was a rhythm and blues singer and songwriter, the lead vocalist of ...
Note: for the separate listing on the vocal group, see The Midnighters Hank Ballard, born John Henry Kendricks, was a rhythm and blues singer and songwriter, the lead vocalist of ...
Hanson & Davis
Hanson & Davis was an East Coast-based freestyle/dance-pop duo comprising session singers Aaron Hanson and Edward J. Davis.
Hanson & Davis was an East Coast-based freestyle/dance-pop duo comprising session singers Aaron Hanson and Edward J. Davis.
Harry McGilberry
Harry McGilberry (January 19, 1950 – April 3, 2006) was an American R&B and soul singer and latter-day bass singer for The Temptations between 1995 and 2003.
Harry McGilberry (January 19, 1950 – April 3, 2006) was an American R&B and soul singer and latter-day bass singer for The Temptations between 1995 and 2003.
Harve Pierre
•“Can’t stop, won’t stop.” As P.Diddy’s right hand man, Harve Pierre has lived by this mantra since his introduction to the music game years ago.
•“Can’t stop, won’t stop.” As P.Diddy’s right hand man, Harve Pierre has lived by this mantra since his introduction to the music game years ago.
Henry Fambrough
Henry Fambrough (born 10 May 1938) is an original vocalist and current member of the R&B quintet The Spinners (a.k.a.
Henry Fambrough (born 10 May 1938) is an original vocalist and current member of the R&B quintet The Spinners (a.k.a.
Horace Brown (musician)
Horace Brown was born in Charlotte, North Carolina and is the son of a Baptist minister.
Horace Brown was born in Charlotte, North Carolina and is the son of a Baptist minister.
Houston (singer)
Houston is an American R&B singer, best known for the hit single "I Like That.
Houston is an American R&B singer, best known for the hit single "I Like That.
Howard Huntsberry
Howard Stafford Huntsberry (born March 5, 1952) is an American R&B singer and actor from Pacoima, California.
Howard Stafford Huntsberry (born March 5, 1952) is an American R&B singer and actor from Pacoima, California.
INOJ
Ayanna Porter (born November 27, 1976), better known by her stage name INOJ is an American R&B/bass music musician.
Ayanna Porter (born November 27, 1976), better known by her stage name INOJ is an American R&B/bass music musician.
Irma Thomas
Irma Thomas (born February 18, 1941, Ponchatoula, Louisiana, United States) is an American singer from New Orleans.
Irma Thomas (born February 18, 1941, Ponchatoula, Louisiana, United States) is an American singer from New Orleans.
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.
Ivory Joe Hunter
Ivory Joe Hunter (October 10, 1914 – November 8, 1974) was an American rhythm and blues singer, songwriter, and pianist.
Ivory Joe Hunter (October 10, 1914 – November 8, 1974) was an American rhythm and blues singer, songwriter, and pianist.
J'Son
J'Son is a R&B singer who was signed to Hollywood Records in the 1990s.
J'Son is a R&B singer who was signed to Hollywood Records in the 1990s.
J-Boog
Jarell Damonte Houston (born August 11, 1985), better known as J-Boog, is an American R&B singer, rapper, and actor.
Jarell Damonte Houston (born August 11, 1985), better known as J-Boog, is an American R&B singer, rapper, and actor.
J-Shin
Jonathan Shinhoster is an American R&B singer.
Jonathan Shinhoster is an American R&B singer.
J. Frank Wilson
J. Frank Wilson (December 11, 1941 – October 4, 1991) was an American singer, the lead vocalist of J. Frank Wilson and the Cavaliers.
J. Frank Wilson (December 11, 1941 – October 4, 1991) was an American singer, the lead vocalist of J. Frank Wilson and the Cavaliers.
J. Holiday
Nahum Grymes (born November 29, 1984) better known by his stage name J. Holiday, is an American R&B singer-songwriter.
Nahum Grymes (born November 29, 1984) better known by his stage name J. Holiday, is an American R&B singer-songwriter.
J. J. Barnes
J. J. Barnes is an American R&B singer.
J. J. Barnes is an American R&B singer.
Jacob Latimore
Jacob O'Neal Latimore, Jr. is an American RCA Records and Crown World Entertainment R&B recording artist and actor.
Jacob O'Neal Latimore, Jr. is an American RCA Records and Crown World Entertainment R&B recording artist and actor.
Jaguar Wright
Jaguar Wright (born May 17, 1977) is a soul/R&B vocalist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Jaguar Wright (born May 17, 1977) is a soul/R&B vocalist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
James "J.T." Taylor
James Warren "J.T." Taylor is an American singer and actor best known as the former lead singer of the R&B/funk band, Kool & The Gang.
James Warren "J.T." Taylor is an American singer and actor best known as the former lead singer of the R&B/funk band, Kool & The Gang.
James DeBarge
James Curtis DeBarge (born 22 August 1963) is an American R&B and soul singer.
James Curtis DeBarge (born 22 August 1963) is an American R&B and soul singer.
Janice Robinson
Janice Robinson, born and raised in Garfield, New Jersey, gained worldwide success in the early-mid 1990s with the Eurodance/Hi-NRG/Italo House group Livin' Joy as the lead singer before going s...
Janice Robinson, born and raised in Garfield, New Jersey, gained worldwide success in the early-mid 1990s with the Eurodance/Hi-NRG/Italo House group Livin' Joy as the lead singer before going s...
Janis Joplin
Janis Lyn Joplin (January 19, 1943 – October 4, 1970) was an American singer and songwriter from Port Arthur, Texas.
Janis Lyn Joplin (January 19, 1943 – October 4, 1970) was an American singer and songwriter from Port Arthur, Texas.
Jason Weaver
Jason Michael Weaver also known by his stage name J-Weav, is an American actor and singer.
Jason Michael Weaver also known by his stage name J-Weav, is an American actor and singer.
Javier Colon
Javier Colon (alternately styled Javier Colón, born April 29, 1978) is an American singer and songwriter.
Javier Colon (alternately styled Javier Colón, born April 29, 1978) is an American singer and songwriter.
Jay Johnson (singer)
James "Jay" Johnson established himself as one of the top bass-baritone singers in the Detroit doo-wop and soul music scene during the pre-Motown years.
James "Jay" Johnson established himself as one of the top bass-baritone singers in the Detroit doo-wop and soul music scene during the pre-Motown years.
Jay Park
Park Jaebeom, also known as Jay Park, is a Korean-American recording artist, dancer, rapper, music producer, b-boy, songwriter, composer and actor.
Park Jaebeom, also known as Jay Park, is a Korean-American recording artist, dancer, rapper, music producer, b-boy, songwriter, composer and actor.
Jean Knight
Jean Knight is an African-American soul/R&B/funk singer, best known for her 1971 Stax Records hit single, "Mr. Big Stuff".
Jean Knight is an African-American soul/R&B/funk singer, best known for her 1971 Stax Records hit single, "Mr. Big Stuff".
Jean Terrell
Jean Terrell is an American R&B and jazz singer.
Jean Terrell is an American R&B and jazz singer.
Jeff Pehrson
Jeff Pehrson (born Jeffery Vernon Pehrson on February 21, 1967 in San Francisco, California) is an American singer-songwriter who performs backing vocals for Furthur, a band that includes ...
Jeff Pehrson (born Jeffery Vernon Pehrson on February 21, 1967 in San Francisco, California) is an American singer-songwriter who performs backing vocals for Furthur, a band that includes ...
Jenny Burton
Jenny Burton (born November 18, 1957, New York), is an American female R&B singer who had several hits on the US Billboard dance chart.
Jenny Burton (born November 18, 1957, New York), is an American female R&B singer who had several hits on the US Billboard dance chart.
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.
Jermaine Jackson
Jermaine LaJuane Jackson is an American singer, bassist, composer, a member of The Jackson 5 and occasional film director.
Jermaine LaJuane Jackson is an American singer, bassist, composer, a member of The Jackson 5 and occasional film director.
Jerome Evans (singer)
Jerome Evans (March 11, 1938 – November 30, 2003) was an American R&B and doo-wop singer of the 1960s and 1970s.
Jerome Evans (March 11, 1938 – November 30, 2003) was an American R&B and doo-wop singer of the 1960s and 1970s.
Jerry Knight
Jerry Knight (born April 14, 1952, Los Angeles, California, United States) was an American R&B vocalist and bassist in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Jerry Knight (born April 14, 1952, Los Angeles, California, United States) was an American R&B vocalist and bassist in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Jesse Boykins III
Jesse Boykins III (born February 20, 1985) in Chicago, IL is an American R&B/soul singer-songwriter and producer.
Jesse Boykins III (born February 20, 1985) in Chicago, IL is an American R&B/soul singer-songwriter and producer.
Jesse Powell
Jesse Powell (born September 12, 1971) is a Grammy-nominated American R&B/soul songwriter-singer.
Jesse Powell (born September 12, 1971) is a Grammy-nominated American R&B/soul songwriter-singer.
Jessica Sutta
Jessica Lynn Sutta (born May 15, 1982) is an American dancer, showgirl, singer, recording artist, model, and actress.
Jessica Lynn Sutta (born May 15, 1982) is an American dancer, showgirl, singer, recording artist, model, and actress.
Jessie Hill
Jessie Hill was an American R&B and Louisiana blues singer and songwriter, best remembered for the classic song, "Ooh Poo Pah Doo".
Jessie Hill was an American R&B and Louisiana blues singer and songwriter, best remembered for the classic song, "Ooh Poo Pah Doo".
Jimmy Brown (musician)
Jimmy Earle Brown (1926 – December 18, 2006) was an American trumpeter, saxophonist and singer, who was the first husband of R&B singer Ruth Brown.
Jimmy Earle Brown (1926 – December 18, 2006) was an American trumpeter, saxophonist and singer, who was the first husband of R&B singer Ruth Brown.
Jimmy Hughes (singer)
Jimmy Hughes is an American former rhythm and blues singer, whose biggest successes in the mid 1960s, notably his hit "Steal Away", were important in the early development of the Muscle Shoals m...
Jimmy Hughes is an American former rhythm and blues singer, whose biggest successes in the mid 1960s, notably his hit "Steal Away", were important in the early development of the Muscle Shoals m...
Jimmy Ruffin
Jimmy Ruffin (born May 7, 1939) is an American soul singer, and elder brother of David Ruffin of The Temptations.
Jimmy Ruffin (born May 7, 1939) is an American soul singer, and elder brother of David Ruffin of The Temptations.
Jocelyn Brown
Jocelyn Lorette Brown is an American R&B and dance music singer.
Jocelyn Lorette Brown is an American R&B and dance music singer.
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 (singer)
Joseph Lewis Thomas, usually credited simply as Joe, is an American R&B singer-songwriter and record producer.
Joseph Lewis Thomas, usually credited simply as Joe, is an American R&B singer-songwriter and record producer.
Joe Henderson (gospel singer)
Joe Henderson was an R&B and gospel singer, best known for his recording of 1962's "Snap Your Fingers".
Joe Henderson was an R&B and gospel singer, best known for his recording of 1962's "Snap Your Fingers".
Joe Herndon
Walter Joseph Herndon (born January 5, 1949) is an American R&B and soul singer, former bass singer of a version of doo-wop group The Spaniels and the current bass singer for The Temptations.
Walter Joseph Herndon (born January 5, 1949) is an American R&B and soul singer, former bass singer of a version of doo-wop group The Spaniels and the current bass singer for The Temptations.
Joe Hicks (musician)
Joe Hicks is an American musician.
Joe Hicks is an American musician.
Joe Hinton
Joe Hinton (November 15, 1929 – August 13, 1968) was an American soul singer.
Joe Hinton (November 15, 1929 – August 13, 1968) was an American soul singer.
Joe Jones (singer)
Joe Jones, not to be confused with guitarist Ivan "Boogaloo Joe" Jones was an American R&B singer, songwriter and arranger.
Joe Jones, not to be confused with guitarist Ivan "Boogaloo Joe" Jones was an American R&B singer, songwriter and arranger.
Joe Simon (musician)
Joe Simon (born September 2, 1943) is an American chart-topping, Grammy Award winning, soul and R&B musician.
Joe Simon (born September 2, 1943) is an American chart-topping, Grammy Award winning, soul and R&B musician.
John Boutté
John Boutté is an American jazz singer based in New Orleans, Louisiana, who has been active since the mid 1990s.
John Boutté is an American jazz singer based in New Orleans, Louisiana, who has been active since the mid 1990s.
John Ellison
John Ellison is an American/Canadian musician, best known for writing the song "Some Kind of Wonderful".
John Ellison is an American/Canadian musician, best known for writing the song "Some Kind of Wonderful".
John West (R&B)
John West is an R&B singer signed to Mercury/Island/DefJam.
John West is an R&B singer signed to Mercury/Island/DefJam.
Johnnie Taylor
Johnnie Harrison Taylor was an American vocalist in a wide variety of genres, from rhythm and blues, soul, blues and gospel to pop, doo-wop and disco.
Johnnie Harrison Taylor was an American vocalist in a wide variety of genres, from rhythm and blues, soul, blues and gospel to pop, doo-wop and disco.
Johnny Ace
Johnny Ace (June 9, 1929 – December 25, 1954), born John Marshall Alexander, Jr. in Memphis, Tennessee, was an American rhythm and blues singer.
Johnny Ace (June 9, 1929 – December 25, 1954), born John Marshall Alexander, Jr. in Memphis, Tennessee, was an American rhythm and blues singer.
Johnny Heartsman
Johnny Heartsman was an American electric blues and soul blues musician and songwriter.
Johnny Heartsman was an American electric blues and soul blues musician and songwriter.
Johnny Moore (musician)
Johnny Moore was an American rhythm and blues singer with The Drifters.
Johnny Moore was an American rhythm and blues singer with The Drifters.
Joi Gilliam
Joi Elaine Gilliam, better known by her stage name Joi, is an American R&B/Rock singer, songwriter andrecord producer associated with the Dungeon Family collective based in Atlanta, Georgi...
Joi Elaine Gilliam, better known by her stage name Joi, is an American R&B/Rock singer, songwriter andrecord producer associated with the Dungeon Family collective based in Atlanta, Georgi...
Jonell
Jonell is an American R&B singer, born Shannon Jonell Showes in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.
Jonell is an American R&B singer, born Shannon Jonell Showes in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.
Jordin Sparks
Jordin Brianna Sparks (born December 22, 1989) is an American pop / R&B recording artist, songwriter and actress who rose to fame as the winner of the sixth season of American Idol.
Jordin Brianna Sparks (born December 22, 1989) is an American pop / R&B recording artist, songwriter and actress who rose to fame as the winner of the sixth season of American Idol.
Joya (singer)
Joya (full name: Joya Owens; born 1978, Detroit, Michigan, United States) is an American R&B singer, who released her debut album Here I Am on June 20, 1995 on the Atlas/A&M record label.
Joya (full name: Joya Owens; born 1978, Detroit, Michigan, United States) is an American R&B singer, who released her debut album Here I Am on June 20, 1995 on the Atlas/A&M record label.
JT Bowen
JT Bowen is an American R&B singer in the style of Otis Redding and Wilson Pickett, and is best-known as the lead singer of the band Clarence Clemons & The Red Bank Rockers.
JT Bowen is an American R&B singer in the style of Otis Redding and Wilson Pickett, and is best-known as the lead singer of the band Clarence Clemons & The Red Bank Rockers.
Judy Clay
Judy Clay (September 12, 1938 – July 19, 2001) was an American soul and gospel singer, who achieved greatest success as a member of two recording duos in the 1960s.
Judy Clay (September 12, 1938 – July 19, 2001) was an American soul and gospel singer, who achieved greatest success as a member of two recording duos in the 1960s.
June Pointer
June Antoinette Pointer Whitmore (November 30, 1953 – April 11, 2006) was an American Pop/R&B singer and was a founding member/and lead vocalist of the vocal group The Pointer Sisters.
June Antoinette Pointer Whitmore (November 30, 1953 – April 11, 2006) was an American Pop/R&B singer and was a founding member/and lead vocalist of the vocal group The Pointer Sisters.
Justin Nozuka
Justin Tokimitsu Nozuka (born September 29, 1988) is a American-Canadian singer-songwriter.
Justin Tokimitsu Nozuka (born September 29, 1988) is a American-Canadian singer-songwriter.
K'Jon
K'Jon, is an R&B singer whose 2009 solo debut album, I Get Around, reached #1 on the R&B charts.
K'Jon, is an R&B singer whose 2009 solo debut album, I Get Around, reached #1 on the R&B charts.
K.Michelle
Kimberly Michelle Pate (born March 4, 1986) known professionally as K.Michelle is an R&B/Soul singer and songwriter.
Kimberly Michelle Pate (born March 4, 1986) known professionally as K.Michelle is an R&B/Soul singer and songwriter.
Kaci Brown
Kaci Deanne Brown (born 1988) is an American pop and R&B singer.
Kaci Deanne Brown (born 1988) is an American pop and R&B singer.
Kandi Burruss
Kandi Burruss, better known by her stage names Kandi or Kandi Girl, is an American R&B singer-songwriter, actress, record producer, and television personality.
Kandi Burruss, better known by her stage names Kandi or Kandi Girl, is an American R&B singer-songwriter, actress, record producer, and television personality.
Karen Bernod
Karen Bernod (born May 13, 1964, Brooklyn, New York) is an American born R&B vocalist, songwriter, and producer.
Karen Bernod (born May 13, 1964, Brooklyn, New York) is an American born R&B vocalist, songwriter, and producer.
Karyn White
Karyn Layvonne White is a R&B singer who became popular during the late 1980s.
Karyn Layvonne White is a R&B singer who became popular during the late 1980s.
Kasey Butler
Kasey Butler is an American R&B and pop music singer.
Kasey Butler is an American R&B and pop music singer.
Kate Nauta
Kate or Katie Nauta is an American fashion model, actress and singer.
Kate or Katie Nauta is an American fashion model, actress and singer.
Kaya Jones
Kaya Jones, a Canadian-American dual citizen, is a singer, actress, dancer, model and former member of the girl group The Pussycat Dolls from 2003-2006.
Kaya Jones, a Canadian-American dual citizen, is a singer, actress, dancer, model and former member of the girl group The Pussycat Dolls from 2003-2006.
Kaycee Grogan
Kaycee Grogan is a R&B singer who was signed to Columbia Records in the 1990s.
Kaycee Grogan is a R&B singer who was signed to Columbia Records in the 1990s.
Keisha Jackson
Keisha Jackson (born 1965, in Brooklyn, New York) is a R&B singer, and is the daughter of R&B & Soul Legend Millie Jackson.
Keisha Jackson (born 1965, in Brooklyn, New York) is a R&B singer, and is the daughter of R&B & Soul Legend Millie Jackson.
Keith Martin (musician)
Keith Martin (born Keith Eric Martin, September 22, 1966, Washington, D.C.) is an American R&B singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, currently living in Surabaya, Indonesia.
Keith Martin (born Keith Eric Martin, September 22, 1966, Washington, D.C.) is an American R&B singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, currently living in Surabaya, Indonesia.
Keith Sweat
Keith Sweat is an American R&B/soul, singer-songwriter, record producer, radio personality and an innovator of the New Jack Swing.
Keith Sweat is an American R&B/soul, singer-songwriter, record producer, radio personality and an innovator of the New Jack Swing.
Keke Palmer
Lauren Keyana "Keke" Palmer is an American actress and singer who rose to fame for her performance in the 2006 film Akeelah and the Bee.
Lauren Keyana "Keke" Palmer is an American actress and singer who rose to fame for her performance in the 2006 film Akeelah and the Bee.
Kelly Rowland
Kelly Rowland (born Kelendria Trene Rowland on February 11, 1981) is an American recording artist, songwriter, dancer, actress and television personality.
Kelly Rowland (born Kelendria Trene Rowland on February 11, 1981) is an American recording artist, songwriter, dancer, actress and television personality.
Kem (singer)
KEM Owens (born July 23, 1969 in Nashville, Tennessee), professionally known as "'KEM'", is an American R&B/soul singer, songwriter, and producer.
KEM Owens (born July 23, 1969 in Nashville, Tennessee), professionally known as "'KEM'", is an American R&B/soul singer, songwriter, and producer.
Kenya Hathaway
Kenya Canelibra Hathaway (born December 31, 1970) is a contemporary American R&B and jazz singer.
Kenya Canelibra Hathaway (born December 31, 1970) is a contemporary American R&B and jazz singer.
Kevin Michael
Kevin Michael is an American pop artist that was signed to Downtown Records in 2007, the same year he released his self-titled debut album.
Kevin Michael is an American pop artist that was signed to Downtown Records in 2007, the same year he released his self-titled debut album.
Kevon Edmonds
Kevon Edmonds February 25, 1957, is a singer and actor and is the older brother of famous producer/songwriter/singer Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds.
Kevon Edmonds February 25, 1957, is a singer and actor and is the older brother of famous producer/songwriter/singer Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds.
Kim Massie
Kim Massie is an American blues and soul singer who performs mostly in her native St. Louis, Missouri.
Kim Massie is an American blues and soul singer who performs mostly in her native St. Louis, Missouri.
Kimberly Wyatt
Kimberly Kaye Wyatt is an American showgirl, singer-songwriter, dancer, model, actress and choreographer.
Kimberly Kaye Wyatt is an American showgirl, singer-songwriter, dancer, model, actress and choreographer.
Kina (musician)
Kina is an American musician, best known for her work with Grammy Award-nominated group Brownstone, and her 2000 solo single "Girl from the Gutter".
Kina is an American musician, best known for her work with Grammy Award-nominated group Brownstone, and her 2000 solo single "Girl from the Gutter".
Kip Anderson
Kip Anderson (January 24, 1938 – August 29, 2007) was an American soul blues and R&B singer and songwriter.
Kip Anderson (January 24, 1938 – August 29, 2007) was an American soul blues and R&B singer and songwriter.
Kittie Doswell
Kittie Doswell (April 14, 1939 – May 1, 2011) was an American R&B, Soul and Jazz vocalist from Houston, Texas who later in life began a public service career.
Kittie Doswell (April 14, 1939 – May 1, 2011) was an American R&B, Soul and Jazz vocalist from Houston, Texas who later in life began a public service career.
Koko Taylor
Koko Taylor sometimes spelled KoKo Taylor (September 28, 1928 – June 3, 2009) was an American Chicago blues musician, popularly known as the "Queen of the Blues."
Koko Taylor sometimes spelled KoKo Taylor (September 28, 1928 – June 3, 2009) was an American Chicago blues musician, popularly known as the "Queen of the Blues."
L.V. (singer)
Larry Sanders, better known by his showbiz name L.V. whose initials stand for "Large Variety", is an American R&B singer.
Larry Sanders, better known by his showbiz name L.V. whose initials stand for "Large Variety", is an American R&B singer.
La Toya Jackson
La Toya Yvonne Jackson is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, television personality, actress, businesswoman, philanthropist, activist and former model.
La Toya Yvonne Jackson is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, television personality, actress, businesswoman, philanthropist, activist and former model.
LaGaylia Frazier
LaGaylia Frazier, born on the 16th of February 1961 in Florida, USA, is an American singer who moved to Sweden in 2001.
LaGaylia Frazier, born on the 16th of February 1961 in Florida, USA, is an American singer who moved to Sweden in 2001.
LaKiesha Berri
LaKiesha Berri (born 1974, Cincinnati, Ohio) is an African-American R&B singer who scored a minor pop hit in 1997 in the U.S. and UK with "Like This and Like That" from The 6th Man soundtrack st...
LaKiesha Berri (born 1974, Cincinnati, Ohio) is an African-American R&B singer who scored a minor pop hit in 1997 in the U.S. and UK with "Like This and Like That" from The 6th Man soundtrack st...
Lakrea Clark
Lakrea Merie Clark (born October 19, 1991 in Austin, Texas) is an American R&B and jazz singer-songwriter who also goes by the stage name Lakrea.
Lakrea Merie Clark (born October 19, 1991 in Austin, Texas) is an American R&B and jazz singer-songwriter who also goes by the stage name Lakrea.
Lalah Hathaway
Eulaulah Donyll Hathaway (born December 16, 1968) best known as Lalah Hathaway referred to as the First Daughter of Soul, is a contemporary R&B and jazz singer.
Eulaulah Donyll Hathaway (born December 16, 1968) best known as Lalah Hathaway referred to as the First Daughter of Soul, is a contemporary R&B and jazz singer.
Larry "Jazz" Anthony
Jazz (born Larry Eugene Anthony, Jr. on April 23, 1977 in Baltimore, Maryland) is an African-American R&B singer.
Jazz (born Larry Eugene Anthony, Jr. on April 23, 1977 in Baltimore, Maryland) is an African-American R&B singer.
Larry Banks
Lawrence H. "Larry" Banks was an American R&B and soul singer, songwriter, and record producer.
Lawrence H. "Larry" Banks was an American R&B and soul singer, songwriter, and record producer.
Larry Hamilton (musician)
Larry Hamilton (March 23, 1951 – December 28, 2011) was an American New Orleans blues, rhythm and blues and soul blues singer and songwriter.
Larry Hamilton (March 23, 1951 – December 28, 2011) was an American New Orleans blues, rhythm and blues and soul blues singer and songwriter.
Larry Thurston
Larry "T" Thurston is a soul, R&B, and blues singer, best known for being the lead vocalist for Matt Murphy's band and the Blues Brothers.
Larry "T" Thurston is a soul, R&B, and blues singer, best known for being the lead vocalist for Matt Murphy's band and the Blues Brothers.
Larry Williams
Larry Williams was an American rhythm and blues and rock and roll singer, songwriter, producer, and pianist from New Orleans, Louisiana.
Larry Williams was an American rhythm and blues and rock and roll singer, songwriter, producer, and pianist from New Orleans, Louisiana.
LaTavia Roberson
LaTavia Marie Roberson is a two-time Grammy Award–winning American contralto singer-songwriter.
LaTavia Marie Roberson is a two-time Grammy Award–winning American contralto singer-songwriter.
LaToya London
LaToya Renee London is an American R&B and soul singer and actress who was the fourth-place finalist on the third season of the reality/talent-search television series American Idol.
LaToya Renee London is an American R&B and soul singer and actress who was the fourth-place finalist on the third season of the reality/talent-search television series American Idol.
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.
LaVern Baker
LaVern Baker was an American rhythm and blues singer, who had several hit records on the pop chart in the 1950s and early 1960s.
LaVern Baker was an American rhythm and blues singer, who had several hit records on the pop chart in the 1950s and early 1960s.
Leah Labelle
Leah LaBelle Vladowski, better known by Leah LaBelle, is an American R&B singer, currently signed to Epic Records/So So Def Recordings.
Leah LaBelle Vladowski, better known by Leah LaBelle, is an American R&B singer, currently signed to Epic Records/So So Def Recordings.
Leah LaBelle
The third season of American Idol premiered on January 19, 2004 and continued until May 26, 2004.
The third season of American Idol premiered on January 19, 2004 and continued until May 26, 2004.
Lee "Shot" Williams
Henry Lee "Shot" Williams was an American blues singer, He got the nickname "Shot" from his mother at a young age, owing to his fondness for wearing suits and dressing up as a "big shot.
Henry Lee "Shot" Williams was an American blues singer, He got the nickname "Shot" from his mother at a young age, owing to his fondness for wearing suits and dressing up as a "big shot.
Lee Garrett
Lee Garrett (born September 1, 1948, Mississippi) is an American rhythm and blues singer-songwriter, most famous for co-writing the song "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours".
Lee Garrett (born September 1, 1948, Mississippi) is an American rhythm and blues singer-songwriter, most famous for co-writing the song "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours".
Lena Park
Lena Park, also known as Park Jung-hyun,, is a Korean-American R&B singer.
Lena Park, also known as Park Jung-hyun,, is a Korean-American R&B singer.
Leon Haywood
Otha Leon Haywood (born February 11, 1942, Houston, Texas) is an American funk and soul singer, songwriter and record producer.
Otha Leon Haywood (born February 11, 1942, Houston, Texas) is an American funk and soul singer, songwriter and record producer.
Leon Hughes
Leon Hughes (born Thomas Leon Hughes, August 26, 1932, Los Angeles County, California) is an American singer.
Leon Hughes (born Thomas Leon Hughes, August 26, 1932, Los Angeles County, California) is an American singer.
Leon Sylvers III
Leon Frank Sylvers III (born March 7, 1953, Memphis, Tennessee) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and multi-instrumentalist.
Leon Frank Sylvers III (born March 7, 1953, Memphis, Tennessee) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and multi-instrumentalist.
Leroy Hutson
Leroy Hutson is an American soul and R&B singer, songwriter, arranger, producer and instrumentalist, best known as former lead singer of the R&B vocal group, The Impressions.
Leroy Hutson is an American soul and R&B singer, songwriter, arranger, producer and instrumentalist, best known as former lead singer of the R&B vocal group, The Impressions.
Lester Chambers
Lester Chambers is an American recording artist, and former member and lead singer of the 1960s soul rock group The Chambers Brothers, who had the hit single, "Time Has Come Today."
Lester Chambers is an American recording artist, and former member and lead singer of the 1960s soul rock group The Chambers Brothers, who had the hit single, "Time Has Come Today."
LeToya Luckett
LeToya Nicole Luckett (born March 11, 1981), known professionally as LeToya, is an American singer-songwriter and actress.
LeToya Nicole Luckett (born March 11, 1981), known professionally as LeToya, is an American singer-songwriter and actress.
Levi Stubbs
Levi Stubbs Jr (June 6, 1936 – October 17, 2008), better known by the stage name Levi Stubbs, was an American baritone singer, best known as the lead vocalist of the Motown R&B group...
Levi Stubbs Jr (June 6, 1936 – October 17, 2008), better known by the stage name Levi Stubbs, was an American baritone singer, best known as the lead vocalist of the Motown R&B group...
Lil' Mo
Cynthia Loving (born November 19, 1978), also known by her stage name Lil' Mo, is an American R&B singer, Washington, D.C. radio personality, songwriter & record producer.
Cynthia Loving (born November 19, 1978), also known by her stage name Lil' Mo, is an American R&B singer, Washington, D.C. radio personality, songwriter & record producer.
Linda Clifford
Linda Clifford is an American R&B, disco and house music singer and actress, who scored hits from the 1970s to the 1980s, most notably "If My Friends Could See Me Now", "Bridge over Troubled Wat...
Linda Clifford is an American R&B, disco and house music singer and actress, who scored hits from the 1970s to the 1980s, most notably "If My Friends Could See Me Now", "Bridge over Troubled Wat...
Linda Jones
Linda Jones (December 14, 1944 - March 14, 1972) was an American soul singer.
Linda Jones (December 14, 1944 - March 14, 1972) was an American soul singer.
Link (singer)
Lincoln Browder, better known by his stage name Link, is an American R&B singer, from Dallas, Texas.
Lincoln Browder, better known by his stage name Link, is an American R&B singer, from Dallas, Texas.
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.
Little Richard
Richard Wayne Penniman, known by the stage name Little Richard, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, recording artist, and actor, considered key in the transition from rhythm and b...
Richard Wayne Penniman, known by the stage name Little Richard, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, recording artist, and actor, considered key in the transition from rhythm and b...
Lloyd (singer)
Lloyd Polite, Jr., who performs under the mononym Lloyd, is an American R&B recording artist, who experienced as a member of the group N-Toon before embarking on a solo career in 2004.
Lloyd Polite, Jr., who performs under the mononym Lloyd, is an American R&B recording artist, who experienced as a member of the group N-Toon before embarking on a solo career in 2004.
Lloyd Parks (R&B singer)
Lloyd Parks is an American R&B/soul singer born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Lloyd Parks is an American R&B/soul singer born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Lonny Bereal
Joseph A. Bereal, also known by his stage name Lonny Bereal, is an American R&B singer, songwriter and producer.
Joseph A. Bereal, also known by his stage name Lonny Bereal, is an American R&B singer, songwriter and producer.
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.
Lou Johnson (singer)
Lou Johnson (born 1941, Brooklyn, New York) is an American soul singer and pianist who was active as a recording artist in the 1960s and early 1970s.
Lou Johnson (born 1941, Brooklyn, New York) is an American soul singer and pianist who was active as a recording artist in the 1960s and early 1970s.
Louis Price
Louis Bernhardt Price (born March 29, 1953) is an American R&B, soul singer, and actor notable for being the lead singer of the first post-Dennis Edwards led version of The Temptations from 1977...
Louis Bernhardt Price (born March 29, 1953) is an American R&B, soul singer, and actor notable for being the lead singer of the first post-Dennis Edwards led version of The Temptations from 1977...
Lucky Millinder
Lucius Venable "Lucky" Millinder (August 8, 1910 – September 28, 1966) was an American rhythm and blues and swing bandleader.
Lucius Venable "Lucky" Millinder (August 8, 1910 – September 28, 1966) was an American rhythm and blues and swing bandleader.
Lumidee
Lumidee Cedeño (born August 24, 1984) is an American singer-songwriter and rapper of Puerto Rican descent.
Lumidee Cedeño (born August 24, 1984) is an American singer-songwriter and rapper of Puerto Rican descent.
Lydia Pense
Lydia Pense (born Lydia Jane Pense in San Francisco, California on December 14, 1947) is an American rock-soul-jazz singer who since 1969 has performed with the band Cold Blood.
Lydia Pense (born Lydia Jane Pense in San Francisco, California on December 14, 1947) is an American rock-soul-jazz singer who since 1969 has performed with the band Cold Blood.
Lyfe Jennings
Lyfe Jennings (born Chester Jermaine Jennings on June 3, 1973) is a platinum-selling American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, record producer, and instrumentalist.
Lyfe Jennings (born Chester Jermaine Jennings on June 3, 1973) is a platinum-selling American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, record producer, and instrumentalist.
Mable John
Mable John (born November 3, 1930) is an American blues vocalist and was the first female signed by Berry Gordy to Motown's Tamla label.
Mable John (born November 3, 1930) is an American blues vocalist and was the first female signed by Berry Gordy to Motown's Tamla label.
Madeline Bell
Madeline Bell (born 23 July 1942, Newark, New Jersey) is an American soul singer, who became famous as a performer in the United Kingdom during the 1960s, having arrived from the US in the gospe...
Madeline Bell (born 23 July 1942, Newark, New Jersey) is an American soul singer, who became famous as a performer in the United Kingdom during the 1960s, having arrived from the US in the gospe...
Marc Nelson
Marc Nelson is an American singer.
Marc Nelson is an American singer.
Margie Day
Margie Day (born Margaret Hoffler, 1926), now Margie Day Walker, is an American former R&B singer who had success in the 1950s and 1960s.
Margie Day (born Margaret Hoffler, 1926), now Margie Day Walker, is an American former R&B singer who had success in the 1950s and 1960s.
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.
Mario Winans
Mario Winans is an American R&B singer, songwriter, music producer, and multi-instrumentalist.
Mario Winans is an American R&B singer, songwriter, music producer, and multi-instrumentalist.
Marion Black
Marion Black was an American soul singer and songwriter from Columbus, Ohio, best known for his 1970 song "Who Knows".
Marion Black was an American soul singer and songwriter from Columbus, Ohio, best known for his 1970 song "Who Knows".
Mark DeBarge
Mark "Marty" DeBarge (born June 19, 1959) is an American R&B/soul singer-songwriter, trumpeter and flugelhorn player best known for his work as member of 1980s Motown singing family group DeBarge.
Mark "Marty" DeBarge (born June 19, 1959) is an American R&B/soul singer-songwriter, trumpeter and flugelhorn player best known for his work as member of 1980s Motown singing family group DeBarge.
Mark Middleton
Mark Middleton is a member of the R&B group Blackstreet, born in Brooklyn, New York and raised in South Carolina.
Mark Middleton is a member of the R&B group Blackstreet, born in Brooklyn, New York and raised in South Carolina.
Marlon Jackson
Marlon David Jackson is an American entertainer singer, dancer, former member of The Jackson 5, and elder brother of American pop stars Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson.
Marlon David Jackson is an American entertainer singer, dancer, former member of The Jackson 5, and elder brother of American pop stars Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson.
Martha Reeves
Martha Rose Reeves is an American R&B and Pop singer and former politician, and was the lead singer of the Motown girl group Martha and the Vandellas.
Martha Rose Reeves is an American R&B and Pop singer and former politician, and was the lead singer of the Motown girl group Martha and the Vandellas.
Marv Johnson
Marv Johnson (October 15, 1938 – May 16, 1993) was an American R&B and soul singer, most notable for performing on the first record to be issued from what became Motown.
Marv Johnson (October 15, 1938 – May 16, 1993) was an American R&B and soul singer, most notable for performing on the first record to be issued from what became Motown.
Marva Whitney
Marva Whitney (born Marva Ann Manning on May 1, 1944 in Kansas City, Kansas) is an African American funk singer.
Marva Whitney (born Marva Ann Manning on May 1, 1944 in Kansas City, Kansas) is an African American funk singer.
Mary Wells
Mary Esther Wells was an American singer who helped to define the emerging sound of Motown in the early 1960s.
Mary Esther Wells was an American singer who helped to define the emerging sound of Motown in the early 1960s.
Matt Lucas (singer)
Matt Lucas (born July 19, 1935) is an American Rock & Roll, Soul and Blues singer, drummer, and songwriter.
Matt Lucas (born July 19, 1935) is an American Rock & Roll, Soul and Blues singer, drummer, and songwriter.
Maxine Jones
Maxine Jones (born January 16, 1965 in Paterson, New Jersey) is one of the original members of the R&B singing group En Vogue.
Maxine Jones (born January 16, 1965 in Paterson, New Jersey) is one of the original members of the R&B singing group En Vogue.
Maxwell (musician)
Gerald Maxwell Rivera, better known by his stage name Maxwell, is an American R&B, funk and neo soul musician.
Gerald Maxwell Rivera, better known by his stage name Maxwell, is an American R&B, funk and neo soul musician.
McKinley Mitchell
McKinley Mitchell (December 25, 1934 – January 18, 1986) was an American Chicago-based soul-blues and rhythm and blues singer, who started out performing gospel music.
McKinley Mitchell (December 25, 1934 – January 18, 1986) was an American Chicago-based soul-blues and rhythm and blues singer, who started out performing gospel music.
Megan Rochell
Megan Rochell is an American contemporary R&B singer, who was formerly signed to Def Jam Records.
Megan Rochell is an American contemporary R&B singer, who was formerly signed to Def Jam Records.
Melba Moore
Beatrice Melba Smith, known by her stage name, Melba Moore is an American disco, R&B singer and actress.
Beatrice Melba Smith, known by her stage name, Melba Moore is an American disco, R&B singer and actress.
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...
Mervyn Warren
Mervyn Edwin Warren is an American film composer, record producer, music conductor, music arranger, lyricist, songwriter, pianist, and vocalist.
Mervyn Edwin Warren is an American film composer, record producer, music conductor, music arranger, lyricist, songwriter, pianist, and vocalist.
Mic Murphy
Mic Murphy is the lead singer/occasional guitarist of the successful 80's synth R&B duo The System.
Mic Murphy is the lead singer/occasional guitarist of the successful 80's synth R&B duo The System.
Michael Coleman (blues musician)
Michael Coleman (born June 24, 1956) is an American Chicago blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter.
Michael Coleman (born June 24, 1956) is an American Chicago blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter.
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 Jeffries (singer)
Michael Jeffries is a rhythm and blues singer from Memphis, Tennessee, best known for his stint as a lead vocalist for the R&B/Soul band Tower of Power from 1978 to the Mid-1980's.
Michael Jeffries is a rhythm and blues singer from Memphis, Tennessee, best known for his stint as a lead vocalist for the R&B/Soul band Tower of Power from 1978 to the Mid-1980's.
Michael McDonald (singer)
Michael McDonald is a five-time Grammy Award winning American singer and songwriter.
Michael McDonald is a five-time Grammy Award winning American singer and songwriter.
Michelle Williams (singer)
Tenitra Michelle Williams, commonly known as Michelle Williams, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and actress.
Tenitra Michelle Williams, commonly known as Michelle Williams, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and actress.
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.
Miki Howard
Alicia Michelle "Miki" Howard is an American R&B/jazz singer and actress who had a string of Top 10 hit songs in the late-1980s and early-1990s.
Alicia Michelle "Miki" Howard is an American R&B/jazz singer and actress who had a string of Top 10 hit songs in the late-1980s and early-1990s.
Milira (singer)
Milira Jones better known as Milira, is an American R&B/soul singer born in Hollis, New York.
Milira Jones better known as Milira, is an American R&B/soul singer born in Hollis, New York.
Millie Scott
Millie Scott is an American R&B singer, who had moderate success in the US Billboard R&B chart during the 1980s.
Millie Scott is an American R&B singer, who had moderate success in the US Billboard R&B chart during the 1980s.
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.
Mitty Collier
Mitty Lene Collier (born 21 June 1941) is an American church pastor, gospel singer and former rhythm and blues singer.
Mitty Lene Collier (born 21 June 1941) is an American church pastor, gospel singer and former rhythm and blues singer.
Monica (entertainer)
Monica Denise Brown professionally known as Monica, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress.
Monica Denise Brown professionally known as Monica, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress.
Monifah
Monifah is an American female R&B singer-songwriter.
Monifah is an American female R&B singer-songwriter.
Montell Jordan
Montell Jordan is a former American R&B singer-songwriter and record producer.
Montell Jordan is a former American R&B singer-songwriter and record producer.
Musiq Soulchild
Musiq Soulchild or Musiq is a American R&B/soul singer-songwriter whose style blends contemporary R&B, soul, funk, alternative, blues, jazz, some gospel influences and hip hop.
Musiq Soulchild or Musiq is a American R&B/soul singer-songwriter whose style blends contemporary R&B, soul, funk, alternative, blues, jazz, some gospel influences and hip hop.
Myrna Smith
Myrna Yvonne Smith was an American songwriter and singer, who co-wrote many of the songs for Carl Wilson's 1981 solo album Carl Wilson, as well as a few of the songs on his 1983 solo album '...
Myrna Yvonne Smith was an American songwriter and singer, who co-wrote many of the songs for Carl Wilson's 1981 solo album Carl Wilson, as well as a few of the songs on his 1983 solo album '...
Nappy Brown
Napoleon Brown Goodson Culp better known by his stage name Nappy Brown, was an American R&B singer.
Napoleon Brown Goodson Culp better known by his stage name Nappy Brown, was an American R&B singer.
Natalie (singer)
Natalie Nicole Alvarado, better known simply as Natalie, is a Mexican-American R&B singer/songwriter.
Natalie Nicole Alvarado, better known simply as Natalie, is a Mexican-American R&B singer/songwriter.
Nathan Morris
Nathan Bartholomew Morris (born June 18, 1971) is an American singer and a founding member of Boyz II Men.
Nathan Bartholomew Morris (born June 18, 1971) is an American singer and a founding member of Boyz II Men.
Natina Reed
Natina Tiawanna Reed is an American actress, rapper, singer, teen idol and songwriter in the R&B trio Blaque.
Natina Tiawanna Reed is an American actress, rapper, singer, teen idol and songwriter in the R&B trio Blaque.
Naturi Naughton
Naturi Cora Maria Naughton is an American singer, rapper, and actress best known for formerly being one-third of the R&B trio 3LW, and the starring role of Denise in the remake of Fame.
Naturi Cora Maria Naughton is an American singer, rapper, and actress best known for formerly being one-third of the R&B trio 3LW, and the starring role of Denise in the remake of Fame.
Ne-Yo
Shaffer Chimere Smith, Jr., better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is an American and R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer and actor.
Shaffer Chimere Smith, Jr., better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is an American and R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer and actor.
Nicole Scherzinger
Nicole Prescovia Elikolani Valiente Scherzinger is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, record producer, model and actress.
Nicole Prescovia Elikolani Valiente Scherzinger is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, record producer, model and actress.
Nikka Costa
Domenica "Nikka" Costa (born June 4, 1972) is an American singer whose music combines elements of funk, soul, and blues.
Domenica "Nikka" Costa (born June 4, 1972) is an American singer whose music combines elements of funk, soul, and blues.
Nikki Leonti
Nikki Leonti is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and half of the group, Nikki & Rich.
Nikki Leonti is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and half of the group, Nikki & Rich.
Nivea (singer)
Nivea B. Nash (née Hamilton, born March 24, 1982) who performs under the mononym Nivea, is an American recording artist whose recordings reached the Billboard charts during the early 2000s.
Nivea B. Nash (née Hamilton, born March 24, 1982) who performs under the mononym Nivea, is an American recording artist whose recordings reached the Billboard charts during the early 2000s.
Nodesha
Nodesha (born Nodesha Felix, 1985, San Bernardino, California) is an American R&B singer, that was signed to Arista Records when she was only sixteen years old.
Nodesha (born Nodesha Felix, 1985, San Bernardino, California) is an American R&B singer, that was signed to Arista Records when she was only sixteen years old.
Nokio the N-Tity
Nokio the N-Tity (born Tamir Mateen Raheem Hameed Ruffin, January 21, 1979, Baltimore, Maryland) is an African-American record producer, songwriter, singer, and rapper.
Nokio the N-Tity (born Tamir Mateen Raheem Hameed Ruffin, January 21, 1979, Baltimore, Maryland) is an African-American record producer, songwriter, singer, and rapper.
Norma Jean Wright
Norma Jean Wright was the lead vocalist of the soul, R&B and disco group Chic, from 1977 to 1978.
Norma Jean Wright was the lead vocalist of the soul, R&B and disco group Chic, from 1977 to 1978.
O'Kelly Isley, Jr.
O'Kelly Isley, Jr. (December 25, 1937 – March 31, 1986), better known as Kelly Isley, was an American singer and one of the founding members of the legendary family group, The Isley ...
O'Kelly Isley, Jr. (December 25, 1937 – March 31, 1986), better known as Kelly Isley, was an American singer and one of the founding members of the legendary family group, The Isley ...
Olivia (singer)
Olivia Theresa Longott (born February 15, 1981), professionally known as Olivia, is an American R&B singer.
Olivia Theresa Longott (born February 15, 1981), professionally known as Olivia, is an American R&B singer.
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 Clay
Otis Clay (born February 11, 1942, Waxhaw, Bolivar County, Mississippi) is an American R&B and soul singer, who started in gospel music.
Otis Clay (born February 11, 1942, Waxhaw, Bolivar County, Mississippi) is an American R&B and soul singer, who started in gospel music.
Patrice Rushen
Patrice Rushen (born Patrice Louise Rushen, September 30, 1954, Los Angeles, California) is a Grammy Award-winning R&B and jazz vocalist, composer and pianist.
Patrice Rushen (born Patrice Louise Rushen, September 30, 1954, Los Angeles, California) is a Grammy Award-winning R&B and jazz vocalist, composer and pianist.
Pattie Howard
Pattie Howard (born Francine Patience Howard, April 12, Cleveland, Ohio) is an American Gospel and R&B singer-songwriter, producer, and vocal arranger.
Pattie Howard (born Francine Patience Howard, April 12, Cleveland, Ohio) is an American Gospel and R&B singer-songwriter, producer, and vocal arranger.
Paula Abdul
Paula Julie Abdul is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, choreographer, actress and television personality.
Paula Julie Abdul is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, choreographer, actress and television personality.
Paula DeAnda
Paula DeAnda is a American pop singer-songwriter and actress.
Paula DeAnda is a American pop singer-songwriter and actress.
Peabo Bryson
Peabo Bryson (born Robert Peapo Bryson, April 13, 1951, given name changed from "Robert" to Peabo c. 1965) is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, born in Greenville, South Ca...
Peabo Bryson (born Robert Peapo Bryson, April 13, 1951, given name changed from "Robert" to Peabo c. 1965) is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, born in Greenville, South Ca...
Penny Ford
Penny Ford is an American singer.
Penny Ford is an American singer.
Perri "Pebbles" Reid
Perri A. Reid, formerly known as Pebbles is an American dance-pop and urban contemporary singer-songwriter.
Perri A. Reid, formerly known as Pebbles is an American dance-pop and urban contemporary singer-songwriter.
Philip Bailey
Philip Irvin Bailey is an American R&B, soul, gospel and funk singer, songwriter, percussionist and actor, best known as one of the longtime members of the band Earth, Wind & Fire.
Philip Irvin Bailey is an American R&B, soul, gospel and funk singer, songwriter, percussionist and actor, best known as one of the longtime members of the band Earth, Wind & Fire.
Philippé Wynne
Philippé Wynne (April 3, 1941 – July 14, 1984), born Phillip Walker, was an American R&B singer.
Philippé Wynne (April 3, 1941 – July 14, 1984), born Phillip Walker, was an American R&B singer.
Phyllis Nelson
Phyllis Nelson (October 3, 1950 - January 12, 1998) was an American singer, most famous for her UK chart-topping recording, "Move Closer".
Phyllis Nelson (October 3, 1950 - January 12, 1998) was an American singer, most famous for her UK chart-topping recording, "Move Closer".
Prentice Moreland
Prentice Moreland (March 4, 1925 - September 1988) was an R&B and doo wop singer of the 1950s and early 1960s.
Prentice Moreland (March 4, 1925 - September 1988) was an R&B and doo wop singer of the 1950s and early 1960s.
Priscilla Bowman
Priscilla Bowman (May 10, 1928 – July 24, 1988) was an American jazz and rhythm and blues singer, who had a #1 hit single on the US Billboard R&B chart in 1955 as the lead singer with ...
Priscilla Bowman (May 10, 1928 – July 24, 1988) was an American jazz and rhythm and blues singer, who had a #1 hit single on the US Billboard R&B chart in 1955 as the lead singer with ...
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.
Rainy Davis
Rainy Davis is a Grammy-nominated songwriter, singer, and record producer.
Rainy Davis is a Grammy-nominated songwriter, singer, and record producer.
Raje Shwari
Raje Shwari is an American contemporary R&B and Indian music singer and songwriter.
Raje Shwari is an American contemporary R&B and Indian music singer and songwriter.
Ralph Tresvant
Ralph Tresvant, aka Rizz (born Ralph Edward Tresvant, Jr. on May 16, 1968) is an American tenor singer, best known as one of the lead singers in New Edition.
Ralph Tresvant, aka Rizz (born Ralph Edward Tresvant, Jr. on May 16, 1968) is an American tenor singer, best known as one of the lead singers in New Edition.
Randy DeBarge
William Randall "Randy" DeBarge (born August 6, 1958) is an American R&B/soul singer and bass guitarist, best known for being one of the original members of the popular Motown singing family gro...
William Randall "Randy" DeBarge (born August 6, 1958) is an American R&B/soul singer and bass guitarist, best known for being one of the original members of the popular Motown singing family gro...
Randy Jackson (The Jacksons)
Steven Randall "Randy" Jackson (born October 29, 1961) is an American singer and musician, a member of The Jacksons.
Steven Randall "Randy" Jackson (born October 29, 1961) is an American singer and musician, a member of The Jacksons.
Raphael Saadiq
Raphael Saadiq is an American singer, songwriter, musician, guitarist, and record producer.
Raphael Saadiq is an American singer, songwriter, musician, guitarist, and record producer.
Ray Charles
Ray Charles Robinson, known by his shortened stage name Ray Charles, was an American musician.
Ray Charles Robinson, known by his shortened stage name Ray Charles, was an American musician.
Ray Davis (musician)
Raymond "Ray" Davis (March 29, 1940 – July 5, 2005) was the original bass singer and one of the founding members of The Parliaments, Parliament, and Funkadelic.
Raymond "Ray" Davis (March 29, 1940 – July 5, 2005) was the original bass singer and one of the founding members of The Parliaments, Parliament, and Funkadelic.
Ray J
William Ray Norwood Jr., better known by his stage name Ray J, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and actor.
William Ray Norwood Jr., better known by his stage name Ray J, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and actor.
Ray Sharpe
Ray Sharpe (born February 8, 1938, Fort Worth, Texas) is an American R&B and rockabilly singer, guitarist and songwriter.
Ray Sharpe (born February 8, 1938, Fort Worth, Texas) is an American R&B and rockabilly singer, guitarist and songwriter.
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.
Rebbie Jackson
Maureen Reillette "Rebbie" Brown is an American singer professionally known as Rebbie Jackson.
Maureen Reillette "Rebbie" Brown is an American singer professionally known as Rebbie Jackson.
Red Top Young
Red Top Young (born Robert Young) is an American blues, rhythm and blues, country, rock and roll and jazz musician.
Red Top Young (born Robert Young) is an American blues, rhythm and blues, country, rock and roll and jazz musician.
Res (singer)
Shareese Renée Ballard, better known by her stage name Res, is a female singer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Shareese Renée Ballard, better known by her stage name Res, is a female singer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Rex Garvin
Rex Garvin (b. circa 1937) is an American former R&B singer, songwriter, keyboard player and arranger.
Rex Garvin (b. circa 1937) is an American former R&B singer, songwriter, keyboard player and arranger.
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.
Ricco Barrino
Ricco Barrino is an American r&b singer from North Carolina who's signed to Grand Hustle Records.
Ricco Barrino is an American r&b singer from North Carolina who's signed to Grand Hustle Records.
Richard Barrett (musician)
Richard Barrett (July 14, 1933 – August 3, 2006) was an American singer, record producer, and songwriter.
Richard Barrett (July 14, 1933 – August 3, 2006) was an American singer, record producer, and songwriter.
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.
Ricky Bell (singer)
Ricky Bell, nicknamed "Slick" (born Ricardo Bell, September 18, 1967, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts) is an American R&B singer best known as one of the founding members of New Edition and...
Ricky Bell, nicknamed "Slick" (born Ricardo Bell, September 18, 1967, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts) is an American R&B singer best known as one of the founding members of New Edition and...
Ricky Owens
Ricky Owens (born Richard Edgar Owens in St. Louis, Missouri) (April 24, 1939 - December 6, 1996) was an African-American R&B and soul singer better known as the first tenor and lead singe...
Ricky Owens (born Richard Edgar Owens in St. Louis, Missouri) (April 24, 1939 - December 6, 1996) was an African-American R&B and soul singer better known as the first tenor and lead singe...
Roberta Flack
Roberta Flack is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who is notable for jazz, soul, R&B, and folk music.
Roberta Flack is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who is notable for jazz, soul, R&B, and folk music.
Robin Thicke
Robin Charles Thicke is an American R&B singer-songwriter, musician, composer, and actor.
Robin Charles Thicke is an American R&B singer-songwriter, musician, composer, and actor.
Rockwell (musician)
Rockwell is an R&B performer who was signed to the Motown label.
Rockwell is an R&B performer who was signed to the Motown label.
Ronald Isley
Ronald Isley (; born May 21, 1941) is an American recording artist, songwriter, record producer, and occasional actor.
Ronald Isley (; born May 21, 1941) is an American recording artist, songwriter, record producer, and occasional actor.
Ronnie Bright
Ronnie Bright (born Ronald David Bright, October 18, 1938, New York) is an American R&B and doo wop singer of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.
Ronnie Bright (born Ronald David Bright, October 18, 1938, New York) is an American R&B and doo wop singer of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.
Ronnie DeVoe
Ronnie DeVoe, aka R.D., (born Ronald Boyd DeVoe, Jr. on November 17, 1967 in Roxbury, Massachusetts) is one of the members of the R&B sextet New Edition.
Ronnie DeVoe, aka R.D., (born Ronald Boyd DeVoe, Jr. on November 17, 1967 in Roxbury, Massachusetts) is one of the members of the R&B sextet New Edition.
Rosalind Ashford
Rosalind "Roz" Ashford-Holmes (born September 2, 1943) is an American soprano R&B and soul singer, famed for her work as member of the popular Motown singing group Martha and the Vandellas.
Rosalind "Roz" Ashford-Holmes (born September 2, 1943) is an American soprano R&B and soul singer, famed for her work as member of the popular Motown singing group Martha and the Vandellas.
Roscoe Shelton
Roscoe Shelton (August 22, 1931 – July 27, 2002) was an American electric blues and R&B singer.
Roscoe Shelton (August 22, 1931 – July 27, 2002) was an American electric blues and R&B singer.
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.
Rozonda Thomas
Rozonda Ocelean Thomas, best known by her stage name Chilli, is an American R&B singer and actress who rose to fame as one-third of the R&B/hip-hop girl group TLC.
Rozonda Ocelean Thomas, best known by her stage name Chilli, is an American R&B singer and actress who rose to fame as one-third of the R&B/hip-hop girl group TLC.
Ruben Studdard
Christopher Theodore Ruben Studdard, best known as Ruben Studdard, is an American R&B, pop, and gospel singer.
Christopher Theodore Ruben Studdard, best known as Ruben Studdard, is an American R&B, pop, and gospel singer.
Rudolph Isley
Rudolph Bernard Isley, better known as Rudy Isley, is an American singer-songwriter and is one of the founding members of the legendary family group, The Isley Brothers.
Rudolph Bernard Isley, better known as Rudy Isley, is an American singer-songwriter and is one of the founding members of the legendary family group, The Isley Brothers.
Rudy Ivan
Rudy Ivan (March 12, 1933 – November 11, 1982) was an African-American singer, songwriter, writer, poet, and author.
Rudy Ivan (March 12, 1933 – November 11, 1982) was an African-American singer, songwriter, writer, poet, and author.
Rudy Lewis
Rudy Lewis was an American rhythm and blues singer with The Drifters.
Rudy Lewis was an American rhythm and blues singer with The Drifters.
Ruth Brown
Ruth Brown was an American pop and R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, composer and actress also known as "Queen of R&B" noted for bringing a pop music style to R&B music in a series of hit ...
Ruth Brown was an American pop and R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, composer and actress also known as "Queen of R&B" noted for bringing a pop music style to R&B music in a series of hit ...
Ruth Pointer
Ruth Pointer (born March 19, 1946) is an American R&B singer, best known for being the eldest member of The Pointer Sisters.
Ruth Pointer (born March 19, 1946) is an American R&B singer, best known for being the eldest member of The Pointer Sisters.
Sam Salter
Sam Salter is an African-American R&B artist.
Sam Salter is an African-American R&B artist.
Sammie
Sammie Bush (born on March 1, 1987), better known by Sammie, is an American soul and pop singer.
Sammie Bush (born on March 1, 1987), better known by Sammie, is an American soul and pop singer.
Samuel David Moore
Samuel David Moore (born October 12, 1935) is an American Southern Soul and Rhythm & Blues (R&B) singer who was the tenor vocalist for the soul vocal duo Sam & Dave from 1961 through 1981.
Samuel David Moore (born October 12, 1935) is an American Southern Soul and Rhythm & Blues (R&B) singer who was the tenor vocalist for the soul vocal duo Sam & Dave from 1961 through 1981.
Samuelle
Samuelle Pratter, known simply as Samuelle, is an American R&B singer who is a former member of the R&B group, Club Nouveau.
Samuelle Pratter, known simply as Samuelle, is an American R&B singer who is a former member of the R&B group, Club Nouveau.
Sandra Tilley
Sandra Tilley (May 6, 1943 – September 9, 1981) was an American R&B and soul singer, known for being a member of Motown girl groups the Velvelettes and Martha and the Vandellas.
Sandra Tilley (May 6, 1943 – September 9, 1981) was an American R&B and soul singer, known for being a member of Motown girl groups the Velvelettes and Martha and the Vandellas.
Sasha Allen
Sasha Allen is an American singer and actress with a career in the entertainment industry that spans over 10 years.
Sasha Allen is an American singer and actress with a career in the entertainment industry that spans over 10 years.
Saunders King
Saunders King (March 13, 1909, Staple, Louisiana - August 31, 2000, Oakland, California) was an American R&B and blues guitarist and singer.
Saunders King (March 13, 1909, Staple, Louisiana - August 31, 2000, Oakland, California) was an American R&B and blues guitarist and singer.
Savannah Churchill
Savannah Churchill (August 21, 1920, Colfax, Louisiana – April 19, 1974, Brooklyn, New York) was a successful American singer of pop, jazz, and blues music in the 1940s and 1950s.
Savannah Churchill (August 21, 1920, Colfax, Louisiana – April 19, 1974, Brooklyn, New York) was a successful American singer of pop, jazz, and blues music in the 1940s and 1950s.
Screechy Peach
Myrna Crenshaw Brown, best known as Screechy Peach, was an African-American singer and songwriter.
Myrna Crenshaw Brown, best known as Screechy Peach, was an African-American singer and songwriter.
Sean Levert
Sean Levert (September 28, 1968 – March 30, 2008) was an American R&B singer.
Sean Levert (September 28, 1968 – March 30, 2008) was an American R&B singer.
Shamari Fears
Shamari Fears–DeVoe (born February 22, 1980) is the lead singer from the R&B group, Blaque.
Shamari Fears–DeVoe (born February 22, 1980) is the lead singer from the R&B group, Blaque.
Shareefa
Shareefa Faradah Cooper (born March 12, 1984), professionally known as Shareefa, is an R&B singer.
Shareefa Faradah Cooper (born March 12, 1984), professionally known as Shareefa, is an R&B singer.
Sharon Bryant
Sharon Bryant is an American R&B singer.
Sharon Bryant is an American R&B singer.
Shawn Stockman
Shawn Patrick Stockman is an American R&B singer, best known as a member of the vocal group Boyz II Men.
Shawn Patrick Stockman is an American R&B singer, best known as a member of the vocal group Boyz II Men.
She Moves
She Moves was an American pop trio consisting of Carla Duren, Danielle Flora and Diana Bologna.
She Moves was an American pop trio consisting of Carla Duren, Danielle Flora and Diana Bologna.
Sheila Ferguson
Sheila Ferguson (born October 8, 1947, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American singer, and was one of the longest serving singers of 1970s American female soul music group The Three Degrees.
Sheila Ferguson (born October 8, 1947, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American singer, and was one of the longest serving singers of 1970s American female soul music group The Three Degrees.
Shirley Brown
Shirley Brown (born January 6, 1947, West Memphis, Arkansas) is an American soul singer, best known for her million-selling single "Woman to Woman" which was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1975.
Shirley Brown (born January 6, 1947, West Memphis, Arkansas) is an American soul singer, best known for her million-selling single "Woman to Woman" which was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1975.
Shirley Goodman
Shirley Goodman (born Shirley Mae Goodman, June 19, 1936, New Orleans, Louisiana, died July 5, 2005, Los Angeles, California) was an American R&B singer known best for "Shirley and Lee", a...
Shirley Goodman (born Shirley Mae Goodman, June 19, 1936, New Orleans, Louisiana, died July 5, 2005, Los Angeles, California) was an American R&B singer known best for "Shirley and Lee", a...
Shirley Murdock
Shirley Murdock (born May 22, 1957, in Toledo, Ohio) is an American R&B singer, who is best known for her 1986 R&B hit single "As We Lay" and for her vocals on Zapp and Roger hit single Computer...
Shirley Murdock (born May 22, 1957, in Toledo, Ohio) is an American R&B singer, who is best known for her 1986 R&B hit single "As We Lay" and for her vocals on Zapp and Roger hit single Computer...
Shirley Owens
Shirley Alston Reeves (born Shirley Owens June 10, 1941, Henderson, North Carolina) was the member of the hit group, The Shirelles.
Shirley Alston Reeves (born Shirley Owens June 10, 1941, Henderson, North Carolina) was the member of the hit group, The Shirelles.
Simple E
Erica Williams, better known as Simple E, is a former R&B singer whose 1994 single "Play My Funk", made the Billboard charts.
Erica Williams, better known as Simple E, is a former R&B singer whose 1994 single "Play My Funk", made the Billboard charts.
Singin' Sammy Ward
Sammy Ward, often credited as "Singin'" Sammy Ward, was an American rhythm and blues singer who recorded for Motown Records and had a R&B chart hit with "Who's The Fool", written by Smokey...
Sammy Ward, often credited as "Singin'" Sammy Ward, was an American rhythm and blues singer who recorded for Motown Records and had a R&B chart hit with "Who's The Fool", written by Smokey...
Sisqó
Mark Althavean Andrews, known by his stage name Sisqó, is an American R&B singer, songwriter, dancer, record producer and actor.
Mark Althavean Andrews, known by his stage name Sisqó, is an American R&B singer, songwriter, dancer, record producer and actor.
Skyler Jett
Skyler Jett is a singer who has worked with many top musicians, such as Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin.
Skyler Jett is a singer who has worked with many top musicians, such as Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin.
Slim (singer)
Marvin Scandrick Also known as Slim, is an American R&B singer best known for his unique voice and his lead vocals in the Bad Boy group 112.
Marvin Scandrick Also known as Slim, is an American R&B singer best known for his unique voice and his lead vocals in the Bad Boy group 112.
Smokey Robinson
William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and former record executive.
William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and former record executive.
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...
Solomon Burke
Solomon Burke (March 21, 1940 – October 10, 2010) was an American singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, mortician, and an archbishop of the United House of Prayer For All People.
Solomon Burke (March 21, 1940 – October 10, 2010) was an American singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, mortician, and an archbishop of the United House of Prayer For All People.
Southern Stars Poster
Southern Stars PosterSOUTHERN STARS posterSouthern Stars Poster The “SOUTHERN STARS” poster included famous Louisiana musicians and was created for a booking agency called Omni Attractions wh...
Southern Stars PosterSOUTHERN STARS posterSouthern Stars Poster The “SOUTHERN STARS” poster included famous Louisiana musicians and was created for a booking agency called Omni Attractions wh...
Southern Stars poster
The "Southern Stars" poster included famous Louisiana musicians and was created for a booking agency called Omni Attractions which was based in New Orleans from 1980 to 1994.
The "Southern Stars" poster included famous Louisiana musicians and was created for a booking agency called Omni Attractions which was based in New Orleans from 1980 to 1994.
Sparkle (singer)
Stephanie Edwards, better known as FLOPkle is an American R&B singer.
Stephanie Edwards, better known as FLOPkle is an American R&B singer.
St. Clair Lee
St. Clair Lee (April 24, 1944 – March 8, 2011) was an American R&B vocalist with the band The Hues Corporation, which had a top ten record on the R&B and pop music charts called "Rock The Boat".
St. Clair Lee (April 24, 1944 – March 8, 2011) was an American R&B vocalist with the band The Hues Corporation, which had a top ten record on the R&B and pop music charts called "Rock The Boat".
Stacie Orrico
Stacie Joy Orrico is a Contemporary Christian and R&B singer, songwriter, and occasional actress.
Stacie Joy Orrico is a Contemporary Christian and R&B singer, songwriter, and occasional actress.
Stacy Lattisaw
Stacy Lattisaw is an American R&B, dance, and gospel singer.
Stacy Lattisaw is an American R&B, dance, and gospel singer.
Stephanie Mills
Stephanie Dorthea Mills is an American R&B and soul singer, and a former Broadway star.
Stephanie Dorthea Mills is an American R&B and soul singer, and a former Broadway star.
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.
Stokley Williams
David Stokley Williams is an American singer and percussionist, best known as the lead singer of the band Mint Condition.
David Stokley Williams is an American singer and percussionist, best known as the lead singer of the band Mint Condition.
Sugar Pie DeSanto
Sugar Pie DeSanto (born Umpeylia Marsema Balinton, October 16, 1935, Brooklyn, New York, United States) is an American rhythm and blues singer of the 1950s and 1960s.
Sugar Pie DeSanto (born Umpeylia Marsema Balinton, October 16, 1935, Brooklyn, New York, United States) is an American rhythm and blues singer of the 1950s and 1960s.
Sunshine Becker
Sunshine Becker (born Sunshine Flower Garcia on July 1, 1972 in Oakland, California) is an American singer, who currently performs backing vocals for the band, Furthur.
Sunshine Becker (born Sunshine Flower Garcia on July 1, 1972 in Oakland, California) is an American singer, who currently performs backing vocals for the band, Furthur.
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...
Syreeta Wright
Syreeta Wright, who recorded professionally under the single name Syreeta, was a Grammy-nominated American singer-songwriter most notably known for her work with Stevie Wonder and Billy Pr...
Syreeta Wright, who recorded professionally under the single name Syreeta, was a Grammy-nominated American singer-songwriter most notably known for her work with Stevie Wonder and Billy Pr...
T'Melle
T'Melle is an (born August 19) is an American R&B and Hip-hop, singer, Dancer, and songwriter.
T'Melle is an (born August 19) is an American R&B and Hip-hop, singer, Dancer, and songwriter.
T-Effect
T-Effect is a rapper, singer, record producer, DJ and dancer.
T-Effect is a rapper, singer, record producer, DJ and dancer.
T-Pain
Faheem Rasheed Najm, who goes by his stage name T-Pain, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actor.
Faheem Rasheed Najm, who goes by his stage name T-Pain, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actor.
Tahiem
Tahiem Rashan Washington is an American R&B recording artist and songwriter.
Tahiem Rashan Washington is an American R&B recording artist and songwriter.
Taja Sevelle
Taja Sevelle is a music recording artist, songwriter, novelist and inventor from Minneapolis, Minnesota who began her music career in 1987 when she was signed to the Paisley Park Records label b...
Taja Sevelle is a music recording artist, songwriter, novelist and inventor from Minneapolis, Minnesota who began her music career in 1987 when she was signed to the Paisley Park Records label b...
Tamar Braxton
Tamar Braxton-Herbert still commonly know as Tamar Braxton is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and reality television personality.
Tamar Braxton-Herbert still commonly know as Tamar Braxton is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and reality television personality.
Tamara Johnson-George
Tamara Johnson-George (born Tamara Antrice Johnson, April 29, 1971), better known by her stage name "Taj" is a singer, actress, and author.
Tamara Johnson-George (born Tamara Antrice Johnson, April 29, 1971), better known by her stage name "Taj" is a singer, actress, and author.
Tammi Terrell
Thomasina Winifred Montgomery, known as Tammi Terrell was an American recording artist and songwriter most notable for her association with Motown Records and her duets with Marvin Gaye.
Thomasina Winifred Montgomery, known as Tammi Terrell was an American recording artist and songwriter most notable for her association with Motown Records and her duets with Marvin Gaye.
Tamyra Gray
Tamyra Monica Gray is an American actress, singer and songwriter, who finished fourth place on the first season of the musical reality competition American Idol in 2002.
Tamyra Monica Gray is an American actress, singer and songwriter, who finished fourth place on the first season of the musical reality competition American Idol in 2002.
Tank (American singer)
Tank (born Durrell Babbs on January 1, 1976 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is an American R&B singer, songwriter and producer.
Tank (born Durrell Babbs on January 1, 1976 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is an American R&B singer, songwriter and producer.
Tanya Blount
Tanya Blount is an African American actress, author and musician.
Tanya Blount is an African American actress, author and musician.
Tara Kemp
Tara Leslye Kemp (born on May 11, 1964 in Livermore, California) is an American pop and R&B singer who was signed to the Giant Records label.
Tara Leslye Kemp (born on May 11, 1964 in Livermore, California) is an American pop and R&B singer who was signed to the Giant Records label.
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.
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.
Taylor Dayne
Taylor Dayne is the stage name of Leslie Wunderman, an American pop singer-songwriter and actress.
Taylor Dayne is the stage name of Leslie Wunderman, an American pop singer-songwriter and actress.
Teairra Marí
Teairra Marquisha Thomas (born December 2, 1987), better known by her stage name Teairra Marí, is an American singer-songwriter, actress, model, and dancer.
Teairra Marquisha Thomas (born December 2, 1987), better known by her stage name Teairra Marí, is an American singer-songwriter, actress, model, and dancer.
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...
Teena Marie
Mary Christine Brockert (March 5, 1956 – December 26, 2010), better known by her stage name Teena Marie, was an American singer, songwriter and producer.
Mary Christine Brockert (March 5, 1956 – December 26, 2010), better known by her stage name Teena Marie, was an American singer, songwriter and producer.
Terry Weeks
Terry Wayne Weeks is an American R&B and soul singer who is currently one of the lead singers of the legendary Motown quintet The Temptations.
Terry Wayne Weeks is an American R&B and soul singer who is currently one of the lead singers of the legendary Motown quintet The Temptations.
Tevin Campbell
Tevin Jermod Campbell is an American R&B singer-songwriter and actor.
Tevin Jermod Campbell is an American R&B singer-songwriter and actor.
The Mighty Hannibal
The Mighty Hannibal (born James Timothy Shaw, August 9, 1939, Atlanta, Georgia, United States) is an American R&B, soul and funk singer, songwriter and record producer.
The Mighty Hannibal (born James Timothy Shaw, August 9, 1939, Atlanta, Georgia, United States) is an American R&B, soul and funk singer, songwriter and record producer.
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-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.
Timmy Shaw
Timmy Shaw was a 1960s African American R&B singer from the Deep South, who charted just once with "Gonna Send You Back to Georgia (A City Slick)" in 1964.
Timmy Shaw was a 1960s African American R&B singer from the Deep South, who charted just once with "Gonna Send You Back to Georgia (A City Slick)" in 1964.
Tina Moore
Tina Moore (born 17 October 1970 in Racine, Wisconsin) is an American R&B musician.
Tina Moore (born 17 October 1970 in Racine, Wisconsin) is an American R&B musician.
Tina Turner
Tina Turner is an American singer and actress whose career has spanned more than 50 years.
Tina Turner is an American singer and actress whose career has spanned more than 50 years.
Tionne Watkins
Tionne Tenese Watkins, better known by her stage name T-Boz, is an American singer-songwriter, actress, author, poet, and executive producer who rose to fame as one-third of the R&B/hip-ho...
Tionne Tenese Watkins, better known by her stage name T-Boz, is an American singer-songwriter, actress, author, poet, and executive producer who rose to fame as one-third of the R&B/hip-ho...
Titus Turner
Titus Turner was an American R&B and East Coast blues singer and songwriter.
Titus Turner was an American R&B and East Coast blues singer and songwriter.
Tommy Brown (singer)
Tommy Brown (born May 27, 1931, Atlanta, Georgia, United States) is an American R&B singer, who achieved most success in the early 1950s, particularly on records with The Griffin Brothers.
Tommy Brown (born May 27, 1931, Atlanta, Georgia, United States) is an American R&B singer, who achieved most success in the early 1950s, particularly on records with The Griffin Brothers.
Tony Grant (singer)
Tony Grant, a native of North Carolina, is an American R&B singer, writer, producer and stage play actor.
Tony Grant, a native of North Carolina, is an American R&B singer, writer, producer and stage play actor.
Tony LeMans
Tony LeMans was a singer and songwriter associated with Prince and signed to Prince's Paisley Park Records.
Tony LeMans was a singer and songwriter associated with Prince and signed to Prince's Paisley Park Records.
Tony Sunshine
Tony Sunshine (born April 23, 1977 Antonio Cruz in the Bronx, New York) is an American R&B singer of Puerto Rican descent, famous for singing on a large amount of Terror Squad's songs.
Tony Sunshine (born April 23, 1977 Antonio Cruz in the Bronx, New York) is an American R&B singer of Puerto Rican descent, famous for singing on a large amount of Terror Squad's songs.
Tony Thompson (singer)
Tony Ulysses Thompson was an American R&B/soul singer and the lead vocalist of the R&B group Hi-Five.
Tony Ulysses Thompson was an American R&B/soul singer and the lead vocalist of the R&B group Hi-Five.
Tony Williams (singer)
Tony Williams (April 5, 1928 – August 14, 1992) was the lead singer of the Platters from 1953 to 1960.
Tony Williams (April 5, 1928 – August 14, 1992) was the lead singer of the Platters from 1953 to 1960.
Tony Williams (soul singer)
Tony Williams is an American R&B and Soul singer, songwriter, and record producer who came into popularity in 2004 when he made multiple appearances on Kanye West's (his first cousin) debut albu...
Tony Williams is an American R&B and Soul singer, songwriter, and record producer who came into popularity in 2004 when he made multiple appearances on Kanye West's (his first cousin) debut albu...
Tori Alamaze
Tori Alamaze (born July 7, 1977) is an American singer best known as a backing vocalist for the hip hop duo OutKast.
Tori Alamaze (born July 7, 1977) is an American singer best known as a backing vocalist for the hip hop duo OutKast.
Toya (singer)
LaToya "Toya" Martin, known professionally as Toya, is a former American R&B singer from St. Louis, Missouri.
LaToya "Toya" Martin, known professionally as Toya, is a former American R&B singer from St. Louis, Missouri.
Tracie Spencer
Tracie Monique Spencer is an American pop and R&B singer-songwriter, actress, and model.
Tracie Monique Spencer is an American pop and R&B singer-songwriter, actress, and model.
Trey Lorenz
Trey Lorenz is an African American singer and songwriter.
Trey Lorenz is an African American singer and songwriter.
Trey Songz
Tremaine "Trey" Aldon Neverson, better known by his stage name Trey Songz, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer and actor.
Tremaine "Trey" Aldon Neverson, better known by his stage name Trey Songz, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer and actor.
Trina Broussard
Trina Broussard is a R&B singer and songwriter.
Trina Broussard is a R&B singer and songwriter.
Tyrese Gibson
Tyrese Darnell Gibson also known simply as Tyrese, is an American R&B singer, rapper, actor, author, former fashion model and MTV VJ. After releasing several albums, he transitioned into f...
Tyrese Darnell Gibson also known simply as Tyrese, is an American R&B singer, rapper, actor, author, former fashion model and MTV VJ. After releasing several albums, he transitioned into f...
Tyrone Davis
Tyrone Davis was a leading American soul singer with a distinctive style, recording a long list of hit records over a period of more than 20 years.
Tyrone Davis was a leading American soul singer with a distinctive style, recording a long list of hit records over a period of more than 20 years.
Támar
Támar (born Ashley Támar Davis; 1980) is an American R&B singer who came to prominence through the artist, Prince.
Támar (born Ashley Támar Davis; 1980) is an American R&B singer who came to prominence through the artist, Prince.
Uncensored (Daron Jones album)
Uncensored is the upcoming album by 112 member, Daron Jones.
Uncensored is the upcoming album by 112 member, Daron Jones.
Urban Mystic
Brandon Williams, better known by his stage name Urban Mystic, is an American Hip hop soul singer.
Brandon Williams, better known by his stage name Urban Mystic, is an American Hip hop soul singer.
Usher (entertainer)
Usher Terry Raymond IV, who performs under the mononym Usher, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor.
Usher Terry Raymond IV, who performs under the mononym Usher, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor.
Valvin "V" Roane
Valvin "V" Roane birth name given as Valvin Roane II, was born May 28, in Paulsboro, New Jersey is an American R&B/Soul singer and Songwriter who has a solid foundation in the music industry.
Valvin "V" Roane birth name given as Valvin Roane II, was born May 28, in Paulsboro, New Jersey is an American R&B/Soul singer and Songwriter who has a solid foundation in the music industry.
Valvin Roane
Valvin "V" Roane birth name given as Valvin Roane II, was born May 28, in Paulsboro, New Jersey is an American R&B/Soul singer and Songwriter who has a solid foundation in the music industry.
Valvin "V" Roane birth name given as Valvin Roane II, was born May 28, in Paulsboro, New Jersey is an American R&B/Soul singer and Songwriter who has a solid foundation in the music industry.
Van Hunt
Van Hunt (born March 8, 1970) is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer.
Van Hunt (born March 8, 1970) is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer.
Vanessa L. Williams
Vanessa Lynn Williams is an American pop-R&B recording artist, producer, dancer, model and actress.
Vanessa Lynn Williams is an American pop-R&B recording artist, producer, dancer, model and actress.
Varetta Dillard
Varetta Dillard (3 February 1933 – 4 October 1993) was an American rhythm and blues singer in the 1950s whose biggest hit was "Mercy, Mr. Percy".
Varetta Dillard (3 February 1933 – 4 October 1993) was an American rhythm and blues singer in the 1950s whose biggest hit was "Mercy, Mr. Percy".
Veda Brown
Mildred Pulliam Whitehorn (born 11 December 1949) is an African American gospel and former R&B singer, who performed and recorded in the 1970s under the stage name Veda Brown.
Mildred Pulliam Whitehorn (born 11 December 1949) is an African American gospel and former R&B singer, who performed and recorded in the 1970s under the stage name Veda Brown.
Vernon Harrell
Vernon "Verne" Harrell is an American R&B singer and songwriter.
Vernon "Verne" Harrell is an American R&B singer and songwriter.
Vesta Williams
Mary Vesta Williams was an American recording artist and songwriter, who performed across genres such as pop, jazz, adult contemporary and R&B. Originally credited as Vesta Williams, she w...
Mary Vesta Williams was an American recording artist and songwriter, who performed across genres such as pop, jazz, adult contemporary and R&B. Originally credited as Vesta Williams, she w...
Walter Jackson (singer)
Walter Jackson (March 19, 1938 – June 20, 1983) was an American soul ballad singer who had a string of hits on the US R&B chart between the mid 1960s and early 1980s.
Walter Jackson (March 19, 1938 – June 20, 1983) was an American soul ballad singer who had a string of hits on the US R&B chart between the mid 1960s and early 1980s.
Walter Ward (singer)
Walter Ward (August 28, 1940 – December 11, 2006) was an American R&B singer, and lead vocalist of The Olympics.
Walter Ward (August 28, 1940 – December 11, 2006) was an American R&B singer, and lead vocalist of The Olympics.
Wanda Young
Wanda Young (born 1943) is an American singer, famous for being the member and later lead singer of the popular Motown all-female singing group The Marvelettes.
Wanda Young (born 1943) is an American singer, famous for being the member and later lead singer of the popular Motown all-female singing group The Marvelettes.
Wanya Morris
Wanyá Jermaine Morris (born July 29, 1973) is an American R&B singer, best known as a member of the R&B group Boyz II Men.
Wanyá Jermaine Morris (born July 29, 1973) is an American R&B singer, best known as a member of the R&B group Boyz II Men.
Whitney Houston
Whitney Elizabeth Houston was an American recording artist, actress, producer, and model.
Whitney Elizabeth Houston was an American recording artist, actress, producer, and model.
Wilbert Harrison
Wilbert Harrison was an American rhythm and blues singer, pianist, guitarist and harmonica player.
Wilbert Harrison was an American rhythm and blues singer, pianist, guitarist and harmonica player.
Will "Dub" Jones
Will "Dub" Jones (May 14, 1928 - January 16, 2000) was an American R&B singer.
Will "Dub" Jones (May 14, 1928 - January 16, 2000) was an American R&B singer.
Will Downing
Will Downing (b.Wilfred Downing, November 29, 1963, Brooklyn, New York), is an American singer-songwriter and producer.
Will Downing (b.Wilfred Downing, November 29, 1963, Brooklyn, New York), is an American singer-songwriter and producer.
Willie Norwood
William Raymond Norwood, Sr. (born September 15, 1955) known as Willie Norwood is an American Gospel singer and has been involved in singing since early childhood.
William Raymond Norwood, Sr. (born September 15, 1955) known as Willie Norwood is an American Gospel singer and has been involved in singing since early childhood.
Willie Taylor
Willie Taylor, (born Willie Madison Taylor III on March 29, 1981), is an American singer and song writer.
Willie Taylor, (born Willie Madison Taylor III on March 29, 1981), is an American singer and song writer.
Willy DeVille
Willy DeVille (August 25, 1950 – August 6, 2009) was an American singer and songwriter.
Willy DeVille (August 25, 1950 – August 6, 2009) was an American singer and songwriter.
Wilson Pickett
Wilson Pickett was an American R&B/Soul singer and songwriter.
Wilson Pickett was an American R&B/Soul singer and songwriter.
Woody Rock
Woody Rock (born James Green on September 10, 1976 in Baltimore, Maryland) is an African-American singer and musician.
Woody Rock (born James Green on September 10, 1976 in Baltimore, Maryland) is an African-American singer and musician.
Wynona Carr
Wynona Carr (August 23, 1924 – May 12, 1976) was an African-American gospel, R&B and rock and roll singer-songwriter, who recorded as Sister Wynona Carr when performing gospel material.
Wynona Carr (August 23, 1924 – May 12, 1976) was an African-American gospel, R&B and rock and roll singer-songwriter, who recorded as Sister Wynona Carr when performing gospel material.
Wynonie Harris
Wynonie Harris, born in Omaha, Nebraska, was an American blues shouter and rhythm and blues singer of upbeat songs, featuring humorous, often ribald lyrics.
Wynonie Harris, born in Omaha, Nebraska, was an American blues shouter and rhythm and blues singer of upbeat songs, featuring humorous, often ribald lyrics.
Young Jessie
Obediah Donnell "Obie" Jessie (born December 28, 1936, Lincoln Manor, Dallas, Texas), is an African American R&B and jazz singer and songwriter.
Obediah Donnell "Obie" Jessie (born December 28, 1936, Lincoln Manor, Dallas, Texas), is an African American R&B and jazz singer and songwriter.
Young Rome
Jerome Isaac Jones (born October 25, 1981), better known by his stage name Romeo/Young Rome, is an American rapper, singer and actor.
Jerome Isaac Jones (born October 25, 1981), better known by his stage name Romeo/Young Rome, is an American rapper, singer and actor.
Yvette Michele
Yvette Michele (born Michele Yvette Bryant, 1972, New York) is an American R&B singer who released her debut album, My Dream, on August 26, 1997 on the RCA record label, which peaked ...
Yvette Michele (born Michele Yvette Bryant, 1972, New York) is an American R&B singer who released her debut album, My Dream, on August 26, 1997 on the RCA record label, which peaked ...
Zola Taylor
Zola Taylor, born Zoletta Lynn Taylor was an American singer.
Zola Taylor, born Zoletta Lynn Taylor was an American singer.
Zulema
Zulema Cusseaux was an American disco and rhythm & blues singer and songwriter.
Zulema Cusseaux was an American disco and rhythm & blues singer and songwriter.