Feeling the Blues
Before Boyz II Men, this blues group sang about the struggles of Black manhood on their 1955 track "Mannish Boy"
Muddy Waters
Al Pacino has nothing on this Soul artist, often dubbed the Godfather of Soul.
James Brown
Maybe you might end up being the cherry in D'Angelo's chocolate-covered dreams on this 1995 classic
Me and those dreaming eyes of mine
This reggae superstar wanted us to be in tune with the magic of nature to appreciate the messages in his songs.
Bob Marley
The Afro Beat artist paired with Leon Thomas to slyly sing about a popular vaction spot.
Odeal
This rockstar was cited as "not being able to play the blues " by Albert King
Jimi Hendrix
This soul artist urged us to Stand by him and Try a Little Tenderness in the 1960s/
Otis Redding
This fresh 90s R&B group was sent swinging from one look at your pretty brown eyes.
Mint Condition
Dawn Penn
This fiery Afrobeats artist sings about balancing feelings of self-doubt with newfound fame on her Album Born in the Wild.
Tems
This Empress used to love a sweet treat after long day of singing the blues
Bessie smith
It feels so good to hear Peaches and Herb reminisce about their lost love on this 78 hit
Reunited
Can someone tell me how to get back to the way Boys II Men used to sing on this 1994 ballad.
Bended Knee
Murder she wrote
Fireboy just flew in from Miami to deliver us this hit in 2022
Peru
Viola Davis played her in a recent Netflix film set in 1927 Chicago
Ma Rainey
Obama showed off his singing skills with one of this musician's songs.
Al green
Chaka Khan notoriously hated Mary. J Blige's rendition of her sugary 1975 hit
Sweet Thing
Buju Banton said that the liberation of Black people could only come from Rastas and Jah on this 1997 track.
Hills and Valleys
The artist pioneered the Afrobeat genre with songs about the undead and insomnia
Fela Kuti
Sammy from Sinners is based on this Blues artist, famously known for making a deal with the devil for better guitar skills
Robert Johnson
Nelly and Kelly did not need to taste a French Patty to sample this Bell.
Patti Labelle
This R&B will make you surrender once you start to hear them sing.
Kut klose
This reggae artist's cup was running over with Love on his hit song "Here I come"
Dennis Brown
This Brazilian Afro beat orchestra named themselves in honor of Fela Kuti's mother
Funmilayo Afrobeat Orquestra