Motown
This singer was the youngest chart topper at 13 with the hit "Fingertips" but you may know his song "I Just Called To Say I Love You"
Stevie Wonder
Called the Queen of Soul. You'd better give her some R-E-S-P-E-C-T!
Aretha Franklin
Hello! This singer, formerly a member of the Commodores sold over 100 milion records.
Lionel Richie
A record-breaking pop/R&B superstar known for her five-octave vocal range, whistle register, and massive success, including 19 Billboard Hot 100 #1 hits
Mariah Carey
Began as an actor on Degrassi: The Next Generation. He holds numerous Billboard records, including the most Hot 100 entries (359) and consecutive weeks on the chart (431), while founding the OVO Sound label.
Drake
This group of brothers was the first to have their first 4 singles reach Number 1
Jackson 5
Let's Get It On! This man was known for his deep timbre and soulful tunes!
Marvin Gaye
A prolific, self-taught musical genius who played 27 instruments, sold over 100 million records, and famously changed his name to an unpronounceable symbol in 1993 during a contractual dispute
Prince
The "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul," known for What's the 411?
Mary J. Blige
A classically trained flutist, singer, and rapper known for her body-positive anthems and genre-blending music. She began rapping at age 14 and later studied classical music at the University of Houston.
Lizzo
Stop in the Name of Love! Formed in Detroit in 1959 as the Primettes, became Motown's most successful act and America's top vocal group with 12 Number 1 singles.
The Supremes
He won 17 Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Hit the Road Jack!
Ray Charles
Known as the "King of Pop," was a legendary entertainer who began performing at age 5, ultimately becoming one of the best-selling artists in history with 13 Grammy Awards and 23 Guinness World Records
Michael Jackson
Trio that defined the girl-group sound with CrazySexyCool
TLC
A highly successful, multi-talented American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor known for his pop/R&B music, impressive dance skills, and numerous hits, holding records for RIAA certified singles and becoming one of R&B's top artists despite controversies, winning Grammys and other major awards, and also venturing into film and business.
Chris Brown
Born William Robinson, this artists wrote many famous Motown songs including "Shop Around"
Smokey Robinson
She won five Grammy's and was the queen of the disco error. She was really "Hot Stuff"
Donna Summer
A best-selling music icon known for hits from albums like Control and Rhythm Nation, holding records for consecutive top-ten hits, earning five Grammys, and being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2019
Janet Jackson
Known for hits like "End of the Road"
Boyz II Men
a Grammy-winning R&B artist known for blending genres, a Muslim upbringing in New Jersey, and a past as a top gymnast, who studied marine biology before her music career took off, later becoming the first TDE artist signed to RCA and collaborating with Kendrick Lamar, even earning an Academy Award nomination for "All the Stars".
SZA
Formed in Detroit in 1960 from members of The Primes and The Distants, This legendary Motown vocal group are renowned for hits like "My Girl,"
The Temptations
After she lost Ike, this singer went on to sell over a 100 million records and earned numerous grammys.
A record-breaking vocalist and actress nicknamed "The Voice," renowned for holding the3 Guinness World Record as the most awarded female artist of all time.
Whitney Houston
a multi-award-winning R&B superstar, known as the "King of R&B," who sold over 100 million records and won 8 Grammys, rising to fame with hits from albums like My Way and Confessions,
a Honolulu-born superstar who began his career at age 4 as an Elvis impersonator. With over 150 million records sold and 16+ Grammy Awards, he is a record-breaking artist renowned for hits like "Uptown Funk" and for having six RIAA diamond-certified songs.
Bruno Mars