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His music was a mix of genres, including pop, R&B, soul and funk. Known for his moonwalk dance. He had 2 Pet Llamas Lola and Luis.
Who is “Michael Jackson”?
What is “Heal the World”?
This artist fused reggae, ska, and rocksteady, and was known for his unique vocal and songwriting style. His music increased the visibility of Jamaican music worldwide, making him a global figure in popular culture.
Who is “Bob Marley”?
What is “One Love”?
The song has a distinctive, supernatural theme, with lyrics that talk about creatures of the night and the thrill of the fright.
Who is “Michael Jackson”?
What is “Thriller”?
This artist that lost his sight shortly after birth cautions listeners against irrational beliefs and encourages them to approach situations with a clear and rational mindset.
Who is “Stevie Wonder”?
What is “Superstition”?
The artist is a jazz singer from Newport News, Virginia, known for her incredible voice improvisation and silky ballads. She rose to fame after winning an amateur talent competition at the Apollo Theater in New York in 1934.
Who is “Ella Fitzgerald”?
What is “Dream A Little Dream of Me”?
This artist's style mixes fierce and funny, clever rhymes, honest lyrics, and diverse flows. She rose to fame from making mixtapes, even after losing her Red Lobster job for bad customer service.
Who is “Nicki Minaj”?
What is “Starships”?
First female and the first Black artist featured on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.
Who is “Tina Turner”?
What is “What’s Love got to do with it”?
In 1987, she became the first female artist inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and in 2008, won her 18th Grammy Award, making her one of the most highly regarded artists in Grammy history.
Who is “Aretha Franklin”?
What is “Respect”?
The album also served as the soundtrack to the film of the same name, in which the Artist starred.
Who is “Prince”?
What is “Purple Rain”?
First woman of color to headline the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2018.
Who is “Beyonce”?
What is “Single Ladies”?
An American singer, jazz pianist and actor that had a career that spanned almost three decades. He also has a daughter that is a famous singer.
Who is “Nat King Cole”?
What is “Unforgettable”?
This duo from Queens revolutionized hip-hop for women with their fun and feminine fashion and style. They are the First Ladies of Hip-Hop and women loved their authenticity.
Who is “Salt-n-Pepa”?
What is “Shoop”?
The first song he ever played on the piano was 3 Blind Mice; learned to play piano, drums and harmonica by age 9.
Who is “Stevie Wonder”?
What is “Ribbon in the Sky”?
He is a songwriter, choir director, gospel singer, and rapper, who's best known for leading urban contemporary gospel and Christian R&B ensembles such as The Family, God's Property, and One Nation Crew among many others.
Who is “Kirk Franklin”?
What is “I Smile”?
The song's success helped to propel the artist to mainstream fame and has been widely praised for its body-positive and self-affirming message.
Who is “Lizzo”?
What is “Truth Hurts”?
The title of this song from this Grammy winning Artist from St. Michael Barbados, is a metaphor to symbolize protection and being there for each other, also good to have one when it rains.
Who is “Rihanna”?
What is “Umbrella”?
The artist is a highly influential jazz musician, whose example has inspired other musicians to experiment, take chances, and devote themselves to their craft.
Who is “John Coltrane”?
What is “My Favorite Things”?
She is a female producer and artist who reshaped Rap and R&B culture. She produced hits for others and won Grammys for her solo albums. Her music impact lasted from the late '90s to the 2000s.
Who is “Missy Elliot”?
What is “Work It”?
In 1955 this single was one of the very first tracks by a Black artist to break through racial barriers and succeed with white American audiences, as well as being successful in the UK.
Who is “Little Richard”?
What is “Tutti Frutti”?
The preeminent R&B singer of the 1970s, he specialized in smooth soul that found common ground between the carnal and the spiritual.
Who is “Al Green”?
What is “Let's Stay Together”?
This song was released in 2004 as the lead single from his fourth studio album "Confessions", and is an upbeat, danceable track that combines elements of R&B, hip-hop, and crunk.
Who is “Usher”?
What is “Yeah”?
Written by this U.S. Air Force Veteran A socially conscious song that addresses pressing issues of the time, like war, poverty and environmental degradation.
Who is “Marvin Gaye”?
What is “What's Going On”?
He was a jazz pioneer and influential musician, a trumpet virtuoso and his imaginative and emotionally charged improvisations with his Hot Five and Hot Seven ensembles in the 1920s set the future course for jazz.
Who is “Louis Armstrong”?
What is “What a Wonderful World”?
She was a female rapper and the first star in her field. She had more charisma than others and was a strong, smart, feminist MC during the birth of hip-hop.
Who is “Queen Latifah”?
What is “Ladies First”?