Eddie Levert was born on June 16, 1942 in Bessemer, Alabama, USA. Album: … He has been married to Sherri Osborne since 1983. If the right one came along, then sure.". 18 Of The Best '90s R&B Artists You May Have Forgotten About. Jaheim came out of jail when he was 16, which is when... Soundtrack | His father died when he was very young and his mother was forced to raise him and his two brothers. Comment on the contents of the 'Top 200 Artists of 2000 to 2020' page Subject: He died on April 1, 1984 in Los Angeles, California, USA. The album sold over three million copies, spawning the hits "I Want Her" (#1 R&B, #5 pop), "Something Just Ain't Right" (#3 R&B), "Make It Last Forever" (#2 R&B), and "Don't ... A tragic fate may have given this visionary a heightened sensitivity, perception, awareness, even expansion to his obvious musical gifts that he may have never touched upon had he not suffered from his physical affliction. Lionel Richie was born on June 20, 1949 in Tuskegee, Alabama, USA as Lionel Brockman Richie Jr. His style influenced other artists from pop to hip hop. He was briefly married to a woman named Sheridan; they divorced amicably, however, and they remain good friends. Kanye Omari West (pronounced "KAHN-yay") (born June 8, 1977 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American record producer and rapper based in Chicago, Illinois. Thomas is also known for co-writing and singing on the Carlos Santana hit "Smooth", on the album Supernatural, in 1999. He was married to Patricia Kendrick. He is also infamous for the controversy surrounding many of his lyrics. They have two girls Na'Quelle and Mariah. Artist Active Genre & Styles; 13 Engines: 1980s - 1990s : Pop/Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock The members of 311 are Nick Hexum (lead vocals, guitar), Douglas Vincent "SA" Martinez (vocals, turntable, programming), Aaron Wills (a.k.a. 311 (pronounced "three eleven") formed in late 1988 in Omaha, Nebraska as a rapcore/punk rock/reggae group. He and Gordy have had a professional ... Barry White first made his mark in the music business in the 1960s as a session musician, even serving for a spell as an A&R man for a small, independent Los Angeles record label. Thus unlimited, personalized versions of the title track were possible. Branch is the reason why half of the teenagers in America bought guitars in 2002 … Jackie "Sonny" Wilson was born in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Highland Park, the only son of Jack and Eliza Mae Wilson from Columbus, Mississippi. BuzzFeed … I know some will disagree but i broke down the criteria into 10 diffrent catagories to come up with the rankins. Alejandro Sanz, born Alejandro Sánchez Pizarro on December 18, 1968 in Madrid, Spain, is a Spanish pop/ballad musician. His debut album, I Am, is an inspired collection of songs and melodies that muse on life, love and social consciousness. In 2003 he won the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for the 2002 release of the single "Your Body Is A Wonderland" off the album Room for Squares. He has sold over 40 million records since the start of his career. This isn’t just a listing of “best vocalists” or “most Grammys.” The list was determined by the artists’ sales, impact, longevity, and the strength of their material from 1990 to 1999. R. Kelly Soundtrack | Space Jam R. Kelly was born on the south side of Chicago, Illinois, and attended Kenwood Academy High School, where his music teacher-mentor Lena McLin inspired him to become a singer. Previously best known for producing hit singles for major Hip-Hop/R&B artists, including Alicia Keys, Jay-Z, and Ludacris, West himself worked on his solo album for a long period of time, having the release pushed back time and time again. He died on November 10, 2006 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. The Atlanta trio were discovered by R&B singer Keith Sweat, who produced their debut album, 1995's Surrender. He was previously married to Martha Levert. Many of the rock 'n roll heavyweights owe a debt to Elvis Presley, but Elvis himself owed a debt to the R&B, gospel and country singers who influenced him. All five of the members grew up in Omaha, Nebraska in the 1970s. He used to sing on street corners. Once almost unknown outside his hometown of southside Jamaica, Queens, 50 Cent is currently one of the most well-known and commercially successful rappers of the decade. He started off his career with a group by the name of Public Announcement. Prince Rogers Nelson was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Mattie Shaw, a jazz singer and social worker, and John L. Nelson, a lyricist and pianist. Featured as the lead single from her debut album All I Have, Amerie’s summertime-jam “Why Don’t We Fall in Love” was Nelly (born Cornell Haynes Jr. in Austin, Texas on November 2, 1974) is an African-American hip-hop artist who rose to fame in 2000. He is noted for his ability to change his own verbal pace ("flow") and style multiple times within one song without losing the beat. After a brief stint studying musical theater in New York, he moved to San Diego. His father's stage name was "Prince Rogers". He was married to Zelma Atwood. R&B Music of 1980s and 1990s Best 80s R&B Male Singers and 90s R&B Male Artists. His debut album "Half Life" which features production from Guy Chambers, Tim & Bob and David Foster will be out in 2006. Honestly, though, they just don't make R&B music like they used to. Gerald Levert was born on July 13, 1966 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA as Gerald Edward Levert. His first meeting with music was when he was seven years old, in a Baptist church choir. It had hit song "Pony". He died on December 10, 1967 in Madison, Wisconsin, USA. Michael Joseph Jackson (born August 29, 1958) in Gary, Indiana, is an American musician, singer, dancer, songwriter, record producer, and humanitarian. That solo album would end up selling over 6 million copies. He dropped out of high school, only to be encouraged later by his former high school ... Born in Washington, D.C., Johnny Gill was discovered by singer Stacy Lattisaw after singing in his family's group Wings of Faith from the age of five. The Contenders. Stevie Wonder, even with this disability, made his ... Michael Joseph Jackson was born on August 29, 1958 in Gary, Indiana, and entertained audiences nearly his entire life. He beat out Elvis Costello, Josh Groban, Prince and Seal. His mother was killed in a drug deal. Should be number #2 or #1. He was married to Tomirae Brown, Adrienne Rodriguez, Deidra Jenkins and Velma Warren. Ricky Martin (born Enrique José Martín Morales in San Juan, Puerto Rico on December 24, 1971) is a popular music singer, who rose to fame, first as a member of the Latin boy band Menudo, then as a solo artist since 1990. Eric has appeared on CNN People In The News and The Oprah Winfrey Show. The Best Male R&B Singers of the 2000s Whoever said R&B died in the 90s hasn’t been paying attention. His father was an alcoholic and constantly unemployed, and his mother, who had lost two earlier children, doted on Jackie and became a powerful ... Teddy Riley was born on October 8, 1966 in New York City, New York, USA as Edward Theodore Riley. Discussion Usher had the most number ones of that decade, yet Yeah! Producer: Jonas Jeberg, Cutfather. To say that Billy Porter is a star of stage, screen, television, and records might askew his work as a director, songwriter and playwright. They separated during his youth, ... Keith Sweat is a Harlem-born R&B singer/songwriter who released his debut album, 'Make It Last Forever', at the end of 1987. His father abandoned his family and Lou was raised by his grandmother. Moby takes his performing name from his relative Herman Melville, author of Moby Dick. Should be #1 or 2, this list sucks. Jeffrey Osborne was born on March 9, 1948 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA as Jeffrey Linton Osborne. In 1989 he sang on two... Otis Redding was born on September 9, 1941 in Dawson, Georgia, USA as Otis Ray Redding Jr. 12 U2 U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. He has been a popular R&B and pop music performer since the early 1990s. Usher is beloved in the gay community. He began singing when he was six years old, joining the local church choir at the behest of his mother who acted as choir director. Eminem (born, Marshall Bruce Mathers III on October 17, 1972 in Saint Joseph, Missouri, USA), is one of today's most controversial and popular rappers. In November 2002, Timberlake released his debut solo album, Justified, which received critical acclaim. Bands are listed by the first letter in their name (not including articles), and individuals are listed by last name. He is known for his work on Spaceballs (1987), Undercover Brother (2002) and Love & Mercy (2014). The Killers are a rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada, who formed in 2002. He died on October 5, 1992 in Birmingham, Alabama. Has been a quadriplegic ever since he was struck by lighting rig during outdoor concert in New York, 1990. Their success has been a major influence on other prominent pop-punk bands, such as Sum 41 and blink-182. For a variety of reasons--including the ... Avant was born on April 26, 1978 in Chicago, Illinois, USA as Myron Avant. Justin Randall Timberlake (born March 31, 1980 in Memphis, Tennessee) is an American singer who came to fame as a vocalist in the pop band *NSYNC. He used to sing on street corners. They released their hit record Hot Fuss in 2004. Kylie Minogue "All I See" (2008) Album: X. There are calculated charts here for every day, month and year from 2000 to 2020. In February of 2005, he also won Male Pop vocal Grammy for his song "Daughters" off the album Heavier Things. is his only remembered song from then. It debuted at #2 on the Billboard Top 200 album chart, and has sold over 3 million copies in the US alone and a total of 7 million copies worldwide. With Ghetto Superstar: The Man That I Am, his new one person “roof raising musical autobiography” (as the New York Times described it), Billy Porter is finally bringing all of his extraordinary talents together. P-Nut) (bass), Tim Mahoney (lead guitar), and Chad Sexton (drums). Nutty Professor II: The Klumps. They have four children. Newly added names are in Red The man most of us know by his unmistakable, calming yet disturbed raspy voice was born Davis Eli Ruffin on January 18, 1941, in Whynot, Mississippi. They have one child. By the 2000s, Raymond was among the most popular performers in his genre, and achieved significant sales and chart success from his albums and singles. Or maybe they just need to turn off 106 & Park.A few weeks ago, we looked at the top 10 female R&B singers of the 20… In 1996, he made his acting debut in Movies Money Murder; in 2004, he became one of the most exciting new faces to hit the international model scene, while two more movies followed, Lords of Dogtown, and a movie with pop idol Lindsay Lohan and Nick Cannon currently in production. The 2000s were a very interesting time. Maxwell was born on May 23, 1973 in Brooklyn, New York, USA as Maxwell Rivera. Usher Raymond IV was born in Dallas, Texas, to Jonetta Patton (née O'Neal) and Usher Raymond III. Fiddy, or Fifty; born Curtis James Jackson on July 6, 1975[1] in Queens, New York) is a popular African-American rapper. Top 100 Male Solo Singers. Top Male R&B Singers: 2020's List of the Top Male R&B Artists The soul balladeer's strong commitment to the art of music continued on its Grammy-winning course, even after an acute stroke in 2003 left him ... Raphael Saadiq was born on May 14, 1966 in Oakland, California, USA as Charlie Ray Wiggins. Greatest artists of 2000s. Jason Mraz (born June 23, 1977) is an American singer, born and raised in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Usher (born Usher Jamie Raymond, IV on October 14, 1978 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States) is an African-American singer and actor. He died on January 13, 2010 in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, USA. Music; Artists: R; Artists and Bands Whose Names Start with R. Showing 176 matching artists: R. Kelly (49) R.A.W. He is married to Mahin. Crime was also part of the young man's life. R&B was huge in the 2000's decade, but it seems to have been mostly forgotten, why was 2000's R&B forgotten? Denim jackets, leather suits, cornrows, R&B singers with thug sensibility and party anthems. Charlie Wilson was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA as Charles Kent Wilson. Multi-talented performer/writer/producer Smokey Robinson's career, and life, is inextricably tied up with Motown Records' founder Berry Gordy (his first two children are named Tamla, for the Gordy-owned label Smokey recorded for, and Berry, for Gordy himself). Artists from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In 2005 Moby released "Lift Me Up", a single from his album Hotel, which featured, in addition to numerous remixes, UK company Digimpro's software. Brian McFadden (born 12 April 1980 in Artane, Dublin, Ireland) is an Irish singer. Usher is beloved in the gay community. 1000 of all time get two … He was previously married to Diana Alexander Richie and Brenda Harvey-Richie. The top male vocalists of the '50s, '60s, and '70s are a diverse bunch. At the age of 11, he appeared on the show Star Search (1983), and even though he didn't win, it didn't dampen his ambitions. Jaheim had a rough childhood. He was married to Jan Gaye and Anna Gordy Gaye. The band has proven very successful in both Ireland and the United Kingdom, with twelve number-one singles between the years 1999 and 2003. Musiq was born on September 16, 1977 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA as Talib Johnson. He is also openly bisexual, saying "I have a bisexually open mind, but I have never been in a sexual relationship with a man. This is a list of rhythm and blues (R&B) music artists. Montell Jordan was born on December 3, 1968 in Los Angeles, California, USA as Montell Dusean Jordan. In 2005 he also made more moves towards the blues genre. Al Green was born on April 13, 1946 in Forrest City, Arkansas, USA as Albert Greene. The program allows users to remix the song - using any or all of the samples included—and save it as an MP3 file. ... Jaheim Hoagland was born on May 26, 1978 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. To say that Billy Porter is a triple threat might imply that he’s only a great singer, dancer and actor and not a master of the artform. Freddie Jackson was born on October 2, 1956 in Harlem, New York, USA. Though he did not pick up the guitar until the age of 18, his musical appetite was strong. My favourite male singers in pop, rock, soul, jazz and world music. He was mostly influenced by the Chicago Regal theatre where he had the ... Tevin Campbell was born on November 12, 1976 in Dallas, Texas, USA as Tevin Jermod Campbell. He started off his career with a group by the name of Public Announcement. The same year, he was nominated for the Academy... Ralph Tresvant was born on May 16, 1968 in Roxbury, Massachusetts to Patricia and Ralph, Sr. Ralph married his childhood sweetheart Shelly in 1993. As opposed to many of his earlier recordings with *NSYNC that have been classified as teen pop, Justified has a heavy R&B influence thanks to production from hip-hop stalwarts The Neptunes and Timbaland. He is well known for his actor role as Roman Pearce in the The Fast and Furious movie franchise. Too bad for Kylie … 15 of the top 25 songs of 2004 on Billboard were Contemporary R&B, and it was a staple in pop music from up until 2007. This Monday morning, we celebrate the sexiest male soul singers of all time, from Smokey Robinson to Usher. Rawls was born on 1st December 1933 in Chicago, Illinois. Justin Randall Timberlake was born on January 31, 1981, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Lynn (Bomar) and Randall Timberlake, whose own father was a Baptist minister. Johnny Cash John R. "Johnny" Cash (1932-2003) was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, actor, and author, who was widely considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century and one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 90 million records worldwide. He also ... Tell us what you think about this feature. Bryan McFadden left the band on March 9, 2004 to devote more of his time to his family life with the British TV personality and former Atomic Kitten member Kerry Katona, although he has subsequently separated from her and changed the spelling of his first name to 'Brian'. He was previously married to Shirley Kyles. He was born in the town of Glen Dale, West Virginia. He began his career as the lead singer of the Motown act, The Jackson 5, in the 1960s, and made his first solo recordings in 1971 as part of the Jackson 5 franchise. R. Kelly was born on the south side of Chicago, Illinois, and attended Kenwood Academy High School, where his music teacher-mentor Lena McLin inspired him to become a singer. Chris Brown was born on May 5, 1989 in Tappahannock, Virginia, USA as Christopher Maurice Brown. Eric West (born Eric Rosa on May 18, 1982 in New York, NY USA) is a model turned pop singer and actor. This list includes artists who have either been very important to the genre or have had a considerable amount of exposure (such as those that have been on a major label). This list enumerates people who record and perform in the traditional singer-songwriter approach. Inevitably, people asked, “where is the top 10 list for the singers of the 2000s?” Honestly, I hadn’t even planned to venture into the 21st century. Eddie Kendricks was born on December 17, 1939 in Union Springs, Alabama, USA as Edward James Kendrick. When Sam sang as a little boy in church, everyone made note that his voice had "something special". Author: bonnielaurel. He is an R&B singer, songwriter, actor, author, television producer and model. The Best Male R&B Groups of the 90s. He was married to Joan Pendergrass and Karen Still. Designated the "heartbeat" of R&B during the 1980s and 1990s, Luther Vandross led a productive singing and songwriting life prior to this preeminence. He dedicated that award to his grandmother, Annie Hoffman, who passed away in May of 2004. 50 Cent (a.k.a. He has been married to Kristin Jordan since June 1994. He used to sing on street corners. His parents were both from African-American families from Louisiana. In 2000, they released their debut album, Love Crimes. Brandon Flowers was inspired to start the band in part after seeing Oasis perform at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel in April 2002. Its current members are Shane Filan, Kian Egan, Nicky Byrne, and Mark Feehily. by Emmy Favilla. At the age of 12, Brad wrote his first song and by 13 was the opening act for other major country singers like Ricky Skaggs and George Jones. Tyrese Darnell Gibson was born December 30, 1978 in Watts, Los Angeles, California, where he was raised. He has been a popular R&B and pop music performer since the early 1990s. He had some minor hits over the years, mostly regional, but finally hit the big time in 1966 with the delicate "Tell It Like It Is". Only months after his birth his mother Ophelia Ruffin died, and his father later remarried, to a ... Aaron Hall was born on August 10, 1964 in Bronx, New York, USA. The Best Rappers that did it for the ladies of all time, The 50 most beautiful black women of all time, The 30 best conscious rappers of all times, The 25 best Rappers of all time ( that made club bangers ). Digimpro had previously seen exposure with group Erasure's single "Breathe," allowing users the same ability. Let's walk through the abyss of time or "memory lane," if you will, and a take look back at 17 artists from the 2000s that you probably erased from memory — until now. While in junior high school, Ralph ... Isaac Hayes was the second-born child of Isaac Sr. and Eula Hayes, but was raised by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Wade Sr. He was one of eight children of Charles Cook Sr., a Baptist minister. Jackson began a full-fledged solo career in 1979 and formally parted with his siblings in 1987, and has since become the most successful recording artist in Black music history, and one of the most successful solo artists in music history. One of Richard's early bands had the young, then unknown singer James Brown (the Godfather of Soul), a ... New Orleans-born Aaron Neville started singing in a group called The Hawkettes, in which his brother Art Neville also sang. John Clayton Mayer (born October 16, 1977 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA) is a singer-songwriter who plays pop music. They have four children. Scouted by New Faces in America, he has happily coupled his first passion as a singer / songwriter with a successful modeling career. Marvin Gaye was born on April 2, 1939 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA as Marvin Pentz Gay Jr. Let’s look at the top 10 R&B singers of the 1990s, one of the most revered decades of the genre. Due to being born six weeks premature, Stevie Wonder was born with a condition called retinopathy of prematurity, which made him blind. Their most popular single, “No More”, appeared on this album, peaking at # 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. Trey Songz was born on November 28, 1984 in Petersburg, Virginia, USA as Tremaine Neverson. Dru Hill, “In My Bed” (1996) Video via Youtube. Other popular ... Jamie Foxx is an American actor, singer and comedian. He has an older sister named LaTonya and a younger brother named Andre. A gifted artist in every sense of the word - writer, singer, musician and performer - Michael Tolcher deftly blends unfailing melodic and organic pop sensibilities with a deep understanding of soul, R&B and urban grooves drawn from his Southern upbringing. In 1988, he joined New Edition, replacing Bobby Brown. There he became a hit on the Southern California club scene, playing with percussionist Toca Rivera. Richard Wayne Penniman, better known as Little Richard, the self-proclaimed "Architect of Rock 'n' Roll", traveled in his early days with the legendary vaudeville star Spencer "Snake" Anthony. Many 90s R&B snobs like myself tend to think that good music died circa 2002. He died on December 25, 2006 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Songs in my top ca. The core of the band hails from Hanna, Alberta. His last name is Czech for "frost." His love of music was encouraged at early age, by his father, a professional vocalist, and his mother, a church pianist who also provided musical accompaniment for him and his brothers at their early performances.For over 50 years, he has ... Teddy Pendergrass was born on March 26, 1950 in Kingstree, South Carolina, USA as Theodore DeReese Pendergrass. Producer: Daryl Simmons, Ralph B. Stacy. He is married to Raquel Capelton. He is an actor, known for Fried Green Tomatoes (1991), New Jack City (1991) and Alpha Dog (2006). Moby (born Richard Melville Hall on September 11, 1965 in Harlem, New York City) is an American electronic musician. James Brown was born on May 3, 1933 in Barnwell, South Carolina, USA as James Joseph Brown. He started off his career with a group by the name of Public Announcement. Since their sixth album, the band have included close friend and associate, back-up guitarist Jason White. Green Day are a California based punk rock band consisting of Billie Joe Armstrong (lead vocals, guitar), Mike Dirnt (bass, backing vocals, born Michael Ryan Pritchard), and Tré Cool (drummer, backing vocals, born Frank Edwin Wright III, in Germany). 'Independent Women' - Destiny's Child (2001) Like Destiny's Child's mega-hit "Survivor," the song … ... Sam Cooke was born January 22, 1931 in Clarksdale, Mississippi. 80s R&B male singers, along with 90s R&B male artists, are within the genre of Rhythm and Blues, which is music that keeps you in your feelings. He won an Academy Award for Best Actor, BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy, for his work in the biographical film Ray (2004). Robert Kelly "Rob" Thomas (born February 14, 1972 on a military base in Landstuhl, Germany) is an American recording artist, the lead singer of the band matchbox twenty and formerly of the band Tabitha's Secret. 100 Greatest Male R&B/Soul Vocalists Criteria: Vocalists are rated by their ability, in their prime, for vocal range, power, ability to convey emotion, versatility, and uniqueness. Born Stevland Hardaway Judkins in Saginaw, Michigan, United States, to Calvin Judkins and Lula Mae Hardaway. The child of a poor family, he grew up picking cotton in Covington, Tennessee. His father, Joe Jackson (no relation to Joe Jackson, also a musician), had been a guitarist, but was forced to give up his musical ambitions following his marriage to Michael's ... Ronald Isley was born on May 21, 1941, in Cincinnati, Ohio. By the 2000s, Raymond was among the most popular performers in his genre, and achieved significant sales and chart success from his albums and singles. These top 10 lists were very well received – thank y’all for that. The critics are raving: Newsday calls the show, “a knockout!”  ABC News says the show is “dynamite entertainment!”  The Miami Herald simply calls the show “exuberant” and The Times says that “with every vibrant note he sings and defiant pose he strikes...he has earned the title of superstar.”   And yet still all the ranting and raving from critics, celebrities, and former presidents can’t compare to the screaming and hollering heard from the audience at a typical Billy Porter performance. He has been shot nine times, and he built a large rap empire in New York City before ever signing a major record deal. 100% Ginuwine followed on 16 March 1999 generating the hits "So Anxious", " None Of Ur Friends Business", and "Same Ol G". He is an actor and composer, known for Texas Chainsaw (2013), American Honey (2016) and Million Dollar Arm (2014). Westlife are an Irish boy band. The best singers, song wtiters, best sellers of all time. U2 is an Irish rock band featuring Bono (Paul David Hewson) on vocals and guitar, The Edge (David Howell Evans) on guitar and pianos, vocals, and bass, Adam Clayton on bass and guitar, and Larry Mullen Jr on drums and vocals. Nickelback is a post grunge rock band founded in western Canada in 1995. These performers write their own material, accompany themselves on guitar or keyboards, usually perform solo or with limited and understated accompaniment, and are known as much for their songwriting skills as for their performance abilities. He is an actor, known for A Goofy Movie (1995), Boyz n the Hood (1991) and Steel (1997). His father, Eli Ruffin, was a Baptist minister. Michelle Branch. His maternal grandfather gave Brad his first guitar at age 8 and taught him how to play. (1) R.E.M. Brought to fame by rapper and producer Dr. Dre, Eminem is perhaps best known for being one of the most successful rappers in the industry. Because the success of an artist in gangsta rap often depends on street credibility and reputation, Interscope Records has sold 50 Cent as the "real deal". Traditional singer-songwriters. Brad Paisley (born October 28, 1972) is an American country music singer and songwriter. They are now based in Vancouver, British Columbia. The group also sang the hook on Sweat's 1996 hit single, "Twisted." Jonetta, a single mom, raised Usher and his younger brother, James, ... Ginuwine is a Washington, DC-based contemporary soul artist who released his debut album, "Ginuwine: The Bachelor'' on 8th Oct 1996 to great acclaim. Rhythm and blues performer/songwriter credited with defining 1960's Chicago sound in hits like "It's All Right" and "Gypsy Woman." In the midst of your Usher, Alicia Keys, Beyonce, and John Legend frenzy, we saw a lot of great artists release music in the 2000s for R&B. His solo career began in 1983 with the Top 30 R&B single "Super Love." He also took home the Grammy Award for Song of the Year which is awarded to song writers, for the song "Daughters". The name derived from the nickel in change Mike Kroeger frequently had to give customers back in his job at a Starbucks coffee shop. These country stars represent very different country music styles, from traditional and contemporary country to rock and alternative. R. Kelly was born on the south side of Chicago, Illinois, and attended Kenwood Academy High School, where his music teacher-mentor Lena McLin inspired him to become a singer. 11 Akon Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam, better known as Akon, is an American-Senegalese singer, rapper, songwriter, businessman, record producer and actor. Music fans were in heavy debate a couple of months ago about the current state of R&B – male R&B artists, specifically - and whether real R&B music exists anymore.