MOTOWN
American record executive, record producer, songwriter, film producer and television producer. He is best known as the founder of the Motown record label and its subsidiaries.
Who is Berry Gordy Jr?
Before pursuing his rap career, this rapper appeared on the teen drama "Degrassi," as character Jimmy.
Who is Drake or Aubrey Graham?
Drum player, and harmonica player, she was admired by Elvis Presley and Janis Joplin who incorporated he style into their own works.
Who is Big Mama Thornton?
Often referred to as the first lady of song, she was the first African American to win a Grammy winning two in the same night.
Who is Ella Fitzgerald?
Forbes ranked her as the most powerful female in entertainment in 2015, and again in 2017. Makes sense since this “Diva” holds the most nominations in Grammy, and MTV awards history, with both 24 wins respectively.
Who is Beyoncé?
Gladys Knight persuaded Berry Gordy to sign this group, that later became the first black male group to debut with four consecutive number one hits.
Who is The Jackson 5?
When Lil Wayne coined the term “Bling Bling,” he was still a part of this rap group.
Who are the Hot Boyz?
“ Cantaloupe Island’”, “Watermelon Man”, “Maiden Voyage are a few of the songs by the notable pianist who also composed the theme song to Fat Albert.
Miles Davis
"What have you done for me latley" "When I think of you" This album holds the record for the most American Music Awards from one album 13 to be exact.
What is Control?
She came to fame in the 1970s but made her solo debut in 1984. She has be regarded as the Queen of Rock and Roll and is beacon for women who have suffered from domestic violence.
Who is Tina Turner?
Originally founded as The Primettes, with 12 number one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 they would go on to be Motown’s most commercially successful act.
Who are The Supremes?
This rapper of the modern Hip Hop Era became the first rapper to receive the Pulitzer Prize for music in 2018.
Who is Kendrick Lamar?
Pianist and Jazz composer he is noted for his inventive use of the Orchestra, he gained a national profile at the Cotton Club in Harlem, he was awarded a posthumous Pulitzer Prize Special award in 1999
Who is Duke Ellington?
Born in the in the small town of Tappahannock, Virginia, the self- taught dance and singer is the most awarded male artist in BET history with 13 awards.
Who is Chris Brown?
The first female artist to debut at 1 on the Hot 100, this she holds the record for the most number-one singles 19 to be exact, by a solo artist, female songwriter, and female producer.
Who is Mariah Carey?
Selling over 100 million records worldwide, winning 25 Grammy’s he signed with Motown at age 11, there’s no Wonder why we he’s one of the most awarded artist of all time
Who is Stevie Wonder?
Known as the "King of Beat Boxing," and is often seen with rap legend Slick Rick.
Who is Doug E. Fresh
Nicknamed” Pop” this trumpeter has notable hits such as summertime and What a Wonderful World
Who is Louis Armstrong?
Album of the year, Record of the Year, and Best Selling Album of all time, this singer was awarded 8 Grammys in one night, the most every awarded at one time.
Who is Michael Jackson/ Thriller
She released six studio albums, one holiday album, and three movie soundtracks all which have diamond, multi-platinum, platinum, or gold certifications. At one point her $100 million dollar contract was one of the highest ever signed.
Who is Whitney Houston?
Scoring seven Top 40 singles this artist is known best for a series of duets with Marvin Gaye. She passed at the age of 24 due to a brain tumor.
Who is Tammi Terrell?
This group’s cover of “Walk this way” Charted higher than the original version, and in 2009 they became the second hip-hop group to be inducted into the Rock and Roll hall of fame
Run DMC
In addition to writing and performing music, has also served as an instructor, first at the Berklee College of Music, her alma mater, beginning at age 20. In 2017, was appointed professor of the Practice of Music at Harvard University. She plays the double bass, and bass guitar.
Esperanza Spalding
Created in 1987 this awards show has honored the best in R&B, soul, rap, jazz and gospel. Some notable host include Luther Vandross and Dionne Warwick
What is the Soul Train Awards?
Born Eleanora Harris this Diva changed Jazz vocals forever and her influence of modern jazz made men and Ladies sing the blues
Who is Billie Holiday?