Vocal Powerhouse Groups
This 90s dynamic quartet, featuring brothers K-Ci and JoJo alongside DeVante and Dalvin, defined the edgy, raw sound of modern R&B groups
Jodeci
This multi-talented artist, drummer, and half of the duo Silk Sonic captured global attention with his highly energetic, retro-soul style
Anderson Paak
This powerful vocalist told listeners she was "Caught Up in the Rapture" of love in her timeless, multi-Grammy-winning 1986 album
Anita Baker
This 2021 global smash hit by Silk Sonic combined Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak to smoothly beg their ladies to "Leave the Door Open."
Silk Sonic
This iconic 1960s Motown group, fronted by Diana Ross, dominated the charts with legendary hits like "Where Did Our Love Go."
The Supremes
This iconic female group told scrubs to step aside and famously declared "Don't Walk Away" in their massive 1992 debut breakout hit
Jade
This essential Neo-Soul crooner had the entire country smooth-grooving to his falsetto-heavy 1996 masterpiece "Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder)."
Maxwell
This breakout modern star, known for her rich vocals and vintage aesthetic, made a massive splash with her hit track "Pick Up Your Feelings."
Jazmine Sullivan
This legendary 1998 chart-topping duet featured Brandy and another 90s star playfully fighting over a man, singing "The Boy Is Mine."
Monica
This legendary 1970s funk and R&B band, featuring the spectacular vocals of Chaka Khan, gave us the high-energy classic "Tell Me Something Good."
Rufus
This smooth 90s male quartet was famously discovered by music mogul Jermaine Dupri and gave us the classic relationship ballad "I Gotta Be."
Jagged Edge
This smooth Neo-Soul pioneer and crooner had listeners completely mesmerized by his raw, falsetto-heavy classic track "Untitled (How Does It Feel)."
D'Angelo
This Atlanta-born singer captivates contemporary R&B fans with raw, low-key relationship storytelling across her chart-topping album Still Over It
Summer Walker
This lightning-fast Chicago artist teamed up with Kanye West and Jamie Foxx to create the ultimate, smooth number-one anthem "Slow Jamz."
Twista
This historic 1972 soul track by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes features the powerful, grit-infused lead vocals of a young Teddy Pendergrass
If You Don't Know Me by Now
This smooth 90s male quartet was famously discovered by music mogul Jermaine Dupri and gave us the classic relationship ballad "I Gotta Be."
Jagged Edge
This versatile artist pleaded with his lady to "Nice & Slow" his relationship down in his definitive 1997 breakout R&B track
Joe
This multi-talented singer and actress was tapped to perform at major pre-game sports festivities ahead of releasing her highly anticipated album Why Not More?
Coco Jones
This contemporary R&B singer teamed up with Bryson Tiller for the moody, slow-burning viral hit track "Could You."
H.E.R.
This dynamic 1970s group, led by Maurice White, brilliantly blended R&B, funk, and disco to deliver timeless tracks like "September."
Earth, Wind & Fire
This multi-platinum female quartet combined fierce style with smooth harmonies to drop timeless anthems like "Hold On" and "Free Your Mind."
En Vogue
This highly compelling modern R&B singer has built a massive cult following with moody, late-night atmospheric storytelling on his hit album Wasteland
Brent Faiyaz
This versatile artist and former member of an elite 90s collective exploded onto the solo scene with her relatable relationship anthem "Heard It All Before."
Sunshine Anderson
This smooth male singer linked up with alternative R&B star Syd for the sultry, bass-heavy underground favorite single "Girl."
Kaytranada
This Baltimore R&B group, fronted by Sisqó, told a lady "In My Bed" that they knew she was cheating in their emotional 1996 breakout hit
Dru Hill