Hip-Hop/Rap: 1990s-2000s
This hip-hop artist won four Grammy Awards and sold over 30 million records. Billboard ranked her at number five on the 100 Greatest Music Video Artists of All Time. She sang the songs “1, 2 Step” and “Work It.”
Who is Missy Elliot?
This hip-hop artist was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine, and has won three Grammy Awards. She collaborated with Beyoncé on her single “Savage (Remix)” and sang the song “Cry Baby.”
Who is Megan Thee Stallion?
This woman has won the most Grammys.
Who is Beyonce?
This singer, songwriter, actress and record producer. Born and raised in Detroit, she rose to fame as a founding member and lead singer of the vocal group The Supremes
Diana Ross
This hip-hop group sold over 15 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling rap acts of all time (male or female). Their success in rap has earned them the title “The First Ladies of Rap and Hip-Hop” and sang the song “Push It.”
Who is Salt-N-Pepa?
This rap artist was recognized by Forbes as one of the most influential female rappers of all time. She was honored as the Woman of the Year in 2020 by Billboard. Some of her songs include “I Like It” and “Bodak Yellow.”
Who is Cardi B?
This pop star is also a classically -trained pianist who has received 15 Grammy Awards during her career. She was on Time magazine’s 100 list of most influential people in 2017.
Who is Alicia Keys?
American singer-songwriter whose career has spanned four decades, beginning in the 1970s as the frontwoman and focal point of the funk band Rufus.
Who is Chaka Khan?
This hip-hop group sold over 85 million records worldwide making them the best-selling American girl group. They won four Grammys and 5 MTV Video Music Awards. Their top Songs are “No Scrubs” and “Unpretty.”
Who is TLC?
This rap artist is known for her colorful costumes and wigs, along with the use of her alter egos. She has been dubbed the “Queen of Rap” and is the most awarded female rapper in history. Her first studio album was titled “Pink Friday.”
Who is Nicki Minaj?
This woman was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
Californian blues belter whose exquisite recordings have wafted into jazz and soul from the 1950s into the 21st Century. She also took the country by storm with her song "At Last".
Who is Etta James?
This rap artist has sold over 15 million albums and 30 million singles worldwide. She is considered one of the greatest MCs of all time, and sang the songs “No Time” and “Not Tonight.”
Who is Lil' Kim?
This rap artist was named “Entertainer of the Year” in 2019 by Time magazine, and has won three Grammy Awards. Some of her songs include “Truth Hurts” and “Juice.”
Who is Lizzo?
This woman auditioned to be a dancer and ended up becoming a singer.
Who is Billie Holiday?
This Black Female was an American singer, actress, producer, and model. In 2009, Guinness World Records cited her as the most awarded female act of all time.
Who is Whitney Houston?
This rap artist is also an actress, producer, and talk show host. Her work in music, film and TV has earned her a Grammy, Emmy, Golden Globe Award, and an Academy Award nomination. Some of her songs include “U.N.I.T.Y.” and “Weekend Love.”
Who is Queen Latifah?
This rap artist is one of six female rappers to ever top the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and is a multiple time winner of the BET Award for BEst Female Hip-Hop Artist. Some of her songs include “Ante Up (Remix)” and “Lean Back.”
Who is Remy Ma?
This woman sang the song that many use to practice CPR.
Who is Gloria Gaynor "I Will Survive"?
Fun fact: "I Will Survive" has the same beat as CPR chest compressions and can be used as a guide when performing CPR.
This Woman began her career singing gospel at her father, minister C. L. Franklin's church as a child. She then became a role model and created the song "RESPECT".
Who is Patti LaBelle?