1. D'Angelo (1974)

R&B Singer

R&B and neo-soul singer, music producer, and songwriter. His best-known albums include Brown Sugar and Voodoo.

2. Shanell Woodgett (1980)

R&B Singer

Dancer and choreographer who parlayed her experience in the music industry into a singing career of her own. She released her first mixtape in 2009, also contributing to We Are...

3. Tamar Davis (1980)

R&B Singer

Singer-songwriter best known for co-writing the Grammy-nominated duet "Beautiful, Loved, and Blessed" along with her mentor Prince. She made her Broadway debut in "Motown, the Musical" in 2014. In 2016,...

4. Jana Mashonee (1980)

R&B Singer

Native American singer known for singles like Ooh, Baby, Baby and More Than Life. She has also acted in films like Raptor Ranch.

5. Kayna Samet (1990)

R&B Singer

Singer who is beloved by her fans for combing soul, hip-hop and R&B styles. Her most popular tracks include "Espagna," "Yema" and "Ca va Aller." 

6. Shamari DeVoe (1980)

R&B Singer

R&B singer and actress known for being a member of the group Blaque. Their 1999 debut album reached the Top 25 of the R&B charts and was certified platinum. She became...

7. Sam Ryder (1989)

R&B Singer

Singer, songwriter and guitarist who rose to fame in 2020 after posting covers on TikTok.  In February 2021, he released his debut single "Whirlwind." He has amassed more than 12 million followers...

8. Joji (1993)

R&B Singer

Musician who first found fame with his YouTube channels TVFilthyFrank and DizastaMusic. He created a number of characters for his videos, including Filthy Frank. Other characters included Pink Guy, Salamander...

9. Jeffrey Allen (1968)

R&B Singer

Singer-songwriter who rose to fame as a member of the R&B band, Mint Condition. They're popular for hits such as "Breakin' My Heart and "What Kind of Man Would I...

10. Rasta (1989)

R&B Singer

Serbian R&B singer who is famous for his racy lyrics and frequent use of auto-tune. Some of his biggest hits include "Kavali," "Euforija" and "Kavasaki." 

11. Alyssa Galarza (1993)

R&B Singer

American R&B singer/songwriter who is known for singles such as "Salty," "Circles" and "Nothing Amazing." 

12. Nora Ekberg (1996)

R&B Singer

Singer who rocketed to fame after she was featured on her brother AronChupa's solo single "I'm an Albatraoz" which peaked at #1 on the Swedish Singles Chart and the Denmark...

13. Maurice Moore (1996)

R&B Singer

Canadian R&B singer who is known for songs like "The Feels" and "The Loudest Silence." He was coined "Canada's Next R&B Star" by CBC Television.

14. Mabel McVey (1996)

R&B Singer

R&B singer who became known for her hit debut "Know Me Better." Her single "Finders Keepers" was certified Platinum in 2017. She opened for Harry Styles on the European part of his...

15. Tony Terry (1964)

R&B Singer

R&B singer who had several hits in the 1980s and 1990s. His most popular singles include "Lovey Dovey," "Everlasting Love," and "With You."

16. Big Maybelle (1924)

R&B Singer

American singer and piano player who releasd a hit single called "Candy" and who received the Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 1999. She released her self-titled debut in 1954.

17. Will Jordan (1989)

R&B Singer

Singer and songwriter signed to Universal known for his albums Land of the Lost, Limbo, and Plant City. He is also a Grammy-nominated songwriter.

18. Bobby Grant (1996)

R&B Singer

Singer popularly known for the release of his single "Ride With Us" on iTunes in June 2015.

19. Alex Young (1996)

R&B Singer

DJ, R&B singer, and music producer who is best known for the songs he posts to his Soundcloud account, including "SWTRWTHR."

20. Sebastian Kole (1989)

R&B Singer

Singer-songwriter who rose to fame for co-writing Jennifer Lopez and Flo Rida's single "Goin' In." He also co-wrote and co-produced Alessia Cara's debut album Know-It-All, including penning her hit "Here,"...

21. Cuba Gooding Sr. (1944)

R&B Singer

R&B singer known for his time with The Main Ingredient, which is known for the songs "Everybody Plays the Fool," "Just Don't Want to Be Lonely," and "Happiness is Just...

22. Brandy (1979)

R&B Singer

R&B, pop, and soul singer who gained fame by starring as the lead character on the TV series Moesha. In 1994, she released the #1 R&B singles "I Wanna Be Down"...

23. Blu Cantrell (1976)

R&B Singer

American R&B singer best known for her debut single "Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)." Her first album went Gold and made the Billboard's 200 List at #8. Her second album,...

24. Ralph Edward Tresvant Jr. (1968)

R&B Singer

R&B tenor singer who led the group New Edition, singing hits like "Candy Girl" and "If It Isn't Love." 

25. Banks (1988)

R&B Singer

Born Jillian Banks and best known by the stage name of Banks, this California-based vocalist and songwriter released her debut album, Goddess, in 2014. She was nominated for the BBC's...

26. Miguel (1985)

R&B Singer

American singer and songwriter whose full name is Miguel Jontel Pimentel. He has won Grammy and BET Awards.

27. Johnnie Taylor (1934)

R&B Singer

Legendary singer who sang music in a variety of genres, from doo-woop to disco to R&B and soul, over five decades of work.

28. Johnny Moore (1934)

R&B Singer

Rhythm and blues singer/songwriter who rose to fame as a member of The Drifters. With the band, he is known for a number of hit singles including "Saturday Night At The Movies,"...

29. Emilio Ruffin (1991)

R&B Singer

Singer who rose to fame following the release of his mixtape My Boombox on DatPiff.com. He has also grown on SoundCloud through his hit singles "IDK Her" and "For Mi"...

30. Chris Louis (1997)

R&B Singer

One of 5 members of the R&B/pop boy band Next Town Down that would release a debut original single called "Good Times." 

31. Chris Willis (1969)

R&B Singer

R&B singer who has released the songs "Just a Little More Love," "Love Don't Let Me Go," and "Love Is Gone" with David Guetta. His Instagram handle is chriswillismusic.

32. Athena Cage (1969)

R&B Singer

R&B singer who originally rose to fame as the lead singer of the girl group Kut Klose. She later released successful solo singles like "All or Nothing," which was famously...

33. Dionne Farris (1969)

R&B Singer

Released the Top 40 song "I Know" in 1995 and she was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1996 after releasing her debut album, Wild Seed - Wild Flower, in...

34. Kali Uchis (1994)

R&B Singer

Multi-faceted artist who handles much of the creative direction in her music: designing cover art, directing music videos, and tailoring 60s-chic/90s-urban style to fit her perfectly. She scheduled a 2015...

35. Roberta Flack (1937)

R&B Singer

Singer-songwriter and musician who sang "Killing Me Softly With His Song," "Where is the Love," and "The Closer I Get to You."

36. Stevie J. (1973)

R&B Singer

1990s R&B singer who gained reality fame by starring on the VH1 series Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. 

37. Emilio Romero (2002)

R&B Singer

Contemporary rhythm and blues singer/songwriter who is predominantly recognized for songs such as "Mi Diabla" and "Alcohol y Derroche." He went on to amass more than 10,000 followers on his...

38. Barbara George (1942)

R&B Singer

R&B songwriter and singer who had success in her early career after releasing her first hit single in 1961 called "I Know (You Don't Love Me Anymore)."

39. Nicci Gilbert (1970)

R&B Singer

Singer who originally captured the spotlight as a member of the Grammy-nominated '90's R&B group Brownstone. She later gained increased exposure through her appearances on the TV One series R&B...

40. Twist (1995)

R&B Singer

One half of the hip hop duo Moosh & Twist with Coleman Mc Rae (aka Moosh). They became recognized after the release of their debut mixtape Up Before the World,...

41. Emma Donovan (1981)

R&B Singer

Indigenous Australian singer-songwriter who performed in her traditional Gumbayngirr language to educate listeners about her culture.

42. Al Goodman (1943)

R&B Singer

Famous for his membership in the R&B group Ray, Goodman & Brown, he recorded several hits with the trio, including "Look at Me (I'm in Love)," "Sexy Mama," and "Love...

43. Christopher Thomas (1993)

R&B Singer

Rapper, singer, and songwriter known by the name Ocean. He has become incredibly popular streaming and performing on YouNow and sharing his original music on his self-titled SoundCloud account.

44. Michel'le Toussaint (1970)

R&B Singer

Known mononymously as Michel'le, she is an R&B recording artist who began appearing on the TV One reality series R&B Divas: Los Angeles. Her single "Something in My Heart" topped...

45. Heather B (1971)

R&B Singer

Known as a hip-hop artist, reality star, and creator of her blog The HappyHour with Heather B. She began her career in the entertainment industry as a member of the...

46. Robert Curry (1984)

R&B Singer

R&B artist who gained fame as part of the MTV's Making the Band 4 season 1, becoming a singer with the BET Award and Online Hip Hop award winning group Day26.

47. Carter Cornelius (1948)

R&B Singer

Remembered for his membership in the 1970s soul group Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose, this R&B singer also recorded such late 1980s and early 1990s albums as Love Train and...

48. Nathaniel (1970)

R&B Singer

American R&B singer and songwriter who became known for a series of hit tracks like "Stickup Kid," "My Lady" and "Untouchable." He has collaborated musically with French Montana, DJ Khaled and Wiz Khalifa.

49. Lyfe Jennings (1978)

R&B Singer

R&B singer who sold over one million copies of his debut album Lyfe 268-192. He has released singles like "Ghetto Superman" and "More Than a Girl."

50. Bryan J (1987)

R&B Singer

Georgia-born R&B singer who skyrocketed to fame after the release of the collaborative single "Caught Up" featuring internationally renowned rapper Tyga.