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This Philly R&B/Soul group formed in 1968 but achieved their greatest success in the 1970s with 12 consecutive top ten hits including "You are Everything", "Betcha by Golly Wow", & "You Make Me Feel Brand New"
Who are The Stylistics?
This R&B group from Canton, Ohio reached their greatest level of success when they signed with Philadelphia International in 1972 with the album "Back Stabbers"
Who Are the O'Jays?
This Philly group is best known for their ballads and a cappella harmonies; they began in 1985 and released their first album in 1991: Cooleyhighharmony
Who are Boyz II Men?
This Philly born rapper, singer, & songwriter has also appeared in the movie Barbershop and co-hosted the CBS Daytime talk show The Talk
Who is Eve?
This Philly born rapper/activist was signed to his first record deal by Atlanta-based rapper T.I. in 2008
Who is Meek Mill?
This Philly-born singer is best known for her self-written 1965 song "Yes, I'm Ready"
Who is Barbara Mason?
They were founded in the 1950s as The Charlemagnes and became one of the most popular Philly Soul groups of the 70s after signing with Philadelphia International label in 1972.
Who are Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes?
This Philly Rock Duo released the song "I Can't Go for That" in 1981 and thanks to heavy airplay on urban radio, the song topped the US R&B charts in 1982.
Who are Hall & Oates?
This Philly born rapper was part of an R&B girl group starting in 1990; she was tragically killed in a car crash in 2002
Who is Lisa Lopes (Left Eye)?
This Philly born artist blends R&B, funk, blues, jazz, hip hop & gospel; His debut album in 2000 included the song "Just Friends"
Who is Musiq Soulchild?
This Philly R&B/Soul group had notible hits "La-La (Means I Love You), & Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)
Who are The Delfonics?
This Philly group was formed in 1972 and were famous for smooth soul ballads such as "Sideshow" & "Stop to Start"
Who are Blue Magic?
This Philly born singer/songwriter/actress career spanned from 1971-1995; her album You Know How to Love Me was Top Ten in 1980
Who is Phyllis Hyman?
This duo originated in Philadelphia while attending Temple University; best known for their 1993 hit "Hey Mr. DJ"
Who are Zhane?
This entertainer attended college in Philadelphia at the University of Pennsylvania; He is the first Black man to have won all four of the major American entertainment awards: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, & Tony
Who is John Legend?
This group, formed in 1960, was a major influence on the development of Philadelphia Soul with 24 R&B chart hits including the Mother's Day classic tune, "I'll Always Love My Mama"
Who are The Intruders?
This Philly-Born singer was identified by his diverse vocal style; in 1972 he released "Me and Mrs. Jones"
Who is Billy Paul?
Rock the House was the first album by this Philly hip hop duo, released in 1986.
Who are DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince?
This singer from Dallas, Texas collaborated with the Philadelphia based hip hop band The Roots on the song "You Got Me", which won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group in 1999.
Who is Erykah Badu?
This Philly born neo-soul artist had her debut album go platinum in 2000
Who is Jill Scott?
This songwriting and producing team were architects for the Philadelphia sound with the 1967 hit for the Soul Survivors' "Expressway to Your Heart"
Who are Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff?
This group was pool of more than 30 studio musicians who in 1974 released the song TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia). The recording was influential in establishing the Disco sound and it is also known as the theme from Soul Train.
Who are MFSB? (Mother, Father, Sister, Brother)
This Philly born smooth jazz saxophonist toured with Grover Washington, Jr. in the late 70s, and his album Dancing in the Sun in 1985 began a string of three in a row number one albums on Billboard Jazz album chart.
Who is George Howard?
This House Music singer/songwriter born in suburban Philadelphia is best known for her 1990s dance hits "Gypsy Woman" & "100% Pure Love"
Who is Crystal Waters?
This Philly born singer/songwriter debut album "Fearless" was released in 2008
Who is Jazmine Sullivan?