R&B Singers
Ricardo Archibald Valentine Jr., known professionally as 6lack, is an American singer-songwriter and rapper. He initially gained notable recognition following the release of his single, "Prblms", taken from his debut album, Free 6lack, which was released in November 2016.
Aaliyah Dana Haughton was an American singer and actress. She has been credited for helping to redefine contemporary R&B, pop and hip hop, earning her the nicknames the "Princess of R&B" and "Queen of Urban Pop".
Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam, known mononymously as Akon, is a Senegalese-American singer, record producer, and entrepreneur. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first single from his debut album Trouble, followed by the second single "Lonely".
Alicia Augello Cook, known professionally as Alicia Keys, is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. A classically trained pianist, Keys started composing songs when she was 12 and was signed at 15 years old by Columbia Records.
Anderson Paak is an American singer, rapper and record producer. He has released four studio albums, multiple EPs and numerous singles since his 2014 debut album Venice. His 2017 release 'Malibu' earned him several Grammy nominations and critical acclaim for its mix of R&B, soul and hip hop styles.
Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas is an American singer and actress. She was first discovered as a teenager and later signed to Murder Inc. Records in 2002. That year, she was featured on Fat Joe's "What's Luv?" and Ja Rule's "Always on Time", both of which became two of the biggest hit songs of 2002.
August Anthony Alsina Jr. is an American singer from New Orleans, Louisiana, formerly signed to Def Jam Recordings.
Barry Eugene Carter, better known by his stage name Barry White, was an American singer and songwriter.
Robert Barisford Brown is an American singer, songwriter and dancer. Brown, alongside frequent collaborator Teddy Riley, is noted as one of the pioneers of new jack swing: a fusion of hip hop and R&B.
Brandy is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and actress known for her powerful vocals and chart-topping hits.
Yvette Marie Stevens, better known by her stage name Chaka Khan, is an American singer. Her career has spanned more than five decades, beginning in the 1970s as the lead vocalist of the funk band Rufus.
Chloe Elizabeth Bailey, also known by her mononymous stage name Chlöe, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is best known for being one half of the musical duo Chloe x Halle with her sister Halle Bailey. Together they have earned five Grammy Award nominations since 2018.
Christopher Maurice Brown is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. According to Billboard, Brown is one of the most successful R&B singers of his generation, having often been referred to by many contemporaries as the "King of R&B".
Christine Marie Flores, better known as Christina Milian, is an American actress and singer. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, but raised in Maryland, she signed a contract with Murder Inc. Records at the age of 19.
Ciara is a Grammy-Award winning R&B singer, songwriter and dancer from Atlanta, Georgia. Known for her chart-topping hits like "Goodies" and "1,2 Step," Ciara has become one of the most recognizable faces in the music industry with her signature style of hip-hop infused R&B.
When a young artist is forced to join her high school track team, she uses it as a chance to pursue the girl for whom she's been harbouring a crush. But she finds herself falling for an unexpected teammate and discovering what real love feels like.
Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini, known professionally as Doja Cat, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, and record producer. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, she began making and releasing music on SoundCloud as a teenager.
Erica Abi Wright, known professionally as Erykah Badu, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer and actress.
Jamesetta Hawkins, known professionally as Etta James, was an American singer who performed in various genres, including gospel, blues, jazz, R&B, rock and roll, and soul.
Faith Renée Evans is an American singer and actress. Born in Lakeland, Florida, and raised in New Jersey, she relocated to Los Angeles in 1991 for a career in the music business.
Giveon Dezmann Evans, better known by his mononym Giveon, is an American singer-songwriter. He rose to prominence with his collaboration with Drake on their 2020 single, "Chicago Freestyle".
Halle Lynn Bailey is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is best known for being one half of the musical duo Chloe x Halle with her sister Chlöe Bailey, together earning five Grammy Award nominations since 2018.
Izear Luster "Ike" Turner Jr. was an American musician, bandleader, songwriter, record producer, and talent scout. An early pioneer of 1950s rock and roll, he is best known for his work in the 1960s and 1970s with his then-wife Tina Turner as the leader of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue.
John Roger Stephens, known professionally as John Legend, is an American singer, songwriter, pianist, and record producer.
George Kusunoki Miller, known professionally as Joji and formerly for playing the characters Filthy Frank and Pink Guy, is a Japanese singer-songwriter, rapper, former comedian, and YouTuber. Miller's music has been described as a mix between R&B, lo-fi, and trip hop.
Jorja Alice Smith is an English singer-songwriter. Born and raised in Walsall, West Midlands, she has been writing songs since the age of 11. In 2012, Smith's friend uploaded her cover of Labrinth's "Earthquake" to YouTube, which led to her discovery by record producer Guy Moot.
Karly-Marina Loaiza, known professionally as Kali Uchis, is an American singer. She released her debut mixtape, Drunken Babble, in 2012, which was followed by her debut EP, Por Vida, released in 2015. In 2018, Uchis released her debut studio album Isolation to widespread acclaim.
Kehlani Ashley Parrish is an American singer, songwriter, and dancer. Kehlani is originally from Oakland, California, and achieved initial fame as a member of the teen group Poplyfe in 2011. In 2014, Kehlani released their first commercial mixtape, Cloud 19.
Khalid Donnel Robinson, known mononymously as Khalid, is an American singer and songwriter. He is signed to Right Hand Music Group and RCA Records. He rose to fame after the release of his debut studio album American Teen, which was certified 4× platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
Lauryn Noelle Hill is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, and record producer. She is often regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time, as well as being one of the most influential musicians of her generation.
Lionel Brockman Richie Jr. is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and television personality.
Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr. was an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Known for his sweet and soulful vocals, Vandross has sold over 40 million records worldwide. He achieved eleven consecutive Platinum albums and eight Grammy Awards, including Best Male R&B Vocal Performance four different times.
Mary Jane Blige is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Often referred to as the "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul" and "Queen of R&B", Blige has won nine Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, four American Music Awards, twelve NAACP Image Awards, and twelve Billboard Music Awards, including the Billboard Icon Award.
Gerald Maxwell Rivera, known mononymously as Maxwell, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He rose to prominence following the release of his debut studio album Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite, which received widespread acclaim, and spawned the singles "Ascension" and "Sumthin' Sumthin'".
Miguel Jontel Pimentel is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. Raised in San Pedro, California, he began pursuing a music career at age thirteen. After signing to Jive Records in 2007, Miguel released his debut studio album, All I Want Is You, in November 2010.
Prince Rogers Nelson, more commonly known mononymously as Prince, was an American singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer. The recipient of numerous awards and nominations, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians of his generation.
Robin Alan Thicke is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. He is best known for his 2013 hit single "Blurred Lines", which is one of the best-selling singles of all time. At the 56th Annual Grammy Awards, he received nominations for Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
Solána Imani Rowe, known professionally as SZA, is an American singer and songwriter. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, she began making music in the early 2010s.
Sade is a Nigerian-born British singer-songwriter, best known for her work as the lead vocalist of the English band Sade. She has enjoyed a successful solo career since 1985, releasing multiple albums that have sold over 50 million copies worldwide. Her unique blend of soul and R&B has earned her numerous awards and accolades, including a Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1986.
Stevland Hardaway Morris, known professionally as Stevie Wonder, is an American singer-songwriter, who is credited as a pioneer and influence by musicians across a range of genres that include rhythm and blues, pop, soul, gospel, funk, and jazz.
Summer Marjani Walker is an American R&B singer. In 2017, she signed to Love Renaissance and Interscope Records.
Durrell Artaze Babbs, better known by his stage name Tank, is an American R&B singer, songwriter, producer and actor. He is known for the singles "Maybe I Deserve", "Please Don't Go", and "When We". According to Billboard, Tank has sold 1.76 million albums in the U.S. as of 2013.
The Weeknd is a Grammy Award-winning Canadian musician known for his unique blend of R&B, hip hop, and electronic music, as well as his distinctive falsetto voice and dark, moody lyrics.
Toni Michele Braxton is an American R&B singer, songwriter, actress and television personality. She has sold over 70 million records worldwide and is one of the best-selling female artists in history.
Tremaine Aldon Neverson, known professionally as Trey Songz, is an American R&B singer and rapper. His debut album, I Gotta Make It, was released in 2005 through Atlantic Records. His follow-up album, Trey Day, spawned his first top 20 single, "Can't Help but Wait".
Tyrese Darnell Gibson is an American actor and singer. He released his self-titled debut album in 1998, which featured the single "Sweet Lady", peaking at number twelve on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
Usher Raymond IV is an American R&B singer. He was born in Dallas, Texas, but raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee, until moving to Atlanta, Georgia. At the age of 12, his mother put him in local singing competitions before catching the attention of a music A&R from LaFace Records.
Whitney Houston was an iconic R&B singer and actress who rose to fame in the 1980s and 90s. She was renowned for her powerful voice and mesmerizing stage presence, selling over 200 million records worldwide during her career.
Zayn Malik is an English singer and songwriter who first became known as a member of the boy band One Direction. He has since gone on to establish a successful solo career, crafting R&B-influenced pop music and earning numerous awards and accolades for his work.