Formed in Baltimore in 1992, American R&B group Dru Hill rose to 90s fame with hits like Tell Me, In My Bed, and How Deep Is Your Love. Known for soulful harmonies, they charted multiple Top 40 hits and spanned a decades-long career, alongside member Sisqo's multi-platinum solo success.
Lil Wayne is a prominent American rapper born and raised in New Orleans. Known for his prolific output, wordplay-heavy rhymes, and expansive catalog, he rose to fame as a member of the Hot Boys before achieving massive solo success with multi-platinum albums like Tha Carter III.
Memphis-born rapper Key Glock delivers stark, uncompromising verses updating his city's narcotic hip-hop style. Known for chart-topping projects like Yellow Tape and collaborations with Young Dolph, he released his major-label debut Glockaveli in 2025.
Atlanta rapper Jeezy is a pioneer of the Southern trap sound. He became a top-performing commercial rapper following his 2005 major-label debut, Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101. Known for his gruff voice and powerful raps, he released albums including Church in These Streets and TM104: The Legend of the Snowman.
Grammy-nominated Atlanta rapper Latto has released albums including Queen of Da Souf, the Gold-certified 777, and Sugar Honey Iced Tea. Known for hits like Big Energy, she made history as the first solo female rapper from Atlanta to earn a #1 on Billboard's Top Rap Albums chart and receive RIAA certifications.
Oscar-winning Three 6 Mafia founders DJ Paul and Juicy J created a hugely influential hip hop sound spanning over two decades. Juicy J earned a Grammy nomination for Katy Perry's Dark Horse and numerous gold and platinum singles. DJ Paul produced for Drake and Jay Z and embraces the Phonk scene.
Johannesburg native Tyla blends pop, R&B, and South African amapiano. She broke out internationally with her debut single Getting Late featuring Kooldrink, which gained global viral success and millions of streams. Signed to Epic Records and Fax Records, she began writing music at age twelve.
Dallas-based rapper Big Tuck emerged in the early 2000s, gaining fame as a solo artist and member of the Dirty South Rydaz crew. Known for gritty hustling anthems, he independently sold hundreds of thousands of CDs and scored street hits like Tussle. He signed to Universal for his 2006 album Tha Absolute Truth, which featured Bun B and Erykah Badu.
Pop R&B singer and songwriter Amerie, born in Massachusetts, debuted in 2002 with the hit single Why Don't We Fall in Love and her first album, All I Have. She achieved major success with her sophomore album, Touch, featuring the hit single 1 Thing.
Bay City, Texas rapper That Mexican OT broke out in 2023 with the RIAA Gold-certified hit Johnny Dang featuring Paul Wall. Known for his Texas rap style, he released the albums Lonestar Luchador and Texas Technician, collaborating with artists like Moneybagg Yo and Slim Thug.
Platinum rapper 310babii: back-to-back #1s “soak city” & “rock your hips”; 500M+ streams; BET & iHeart noms; collab/samples James Brown.
Atlanta native singer-songwriter and musician Summer Walker delivers raw, soulful R&B with moody piano and guitar, helping shape her production. Her sound draws influence from Amy Winehouse, Erykah Badu, and Jimi Hendrix.
Muni Long, known for her honest R&B, rose to fame with "Hrs and Hrs," which hit #16 on Billboard and went Platinum. Discovered on YouTube, she's a 2022 breakthrough artist known for exploring love and self-discovery. Her success showcases Black women's power in the music industry.
Calumet City, IL singer-rapper with raw, forthright R&B/hip-hop. XXL Freshman ’15; signed to Timbaland. Gold hits “Cut It Out” & “Bottom Bitch.” Collabs: Jeremih, 2 Chainz.
Mariah the Scientist, born Mariah Amani Buckles in Atlanta, Georgia, is an American R&B singer-songwriter. Known for her diaristic storytelling, airy melodies, and sleek production, she released her fourth studio album, "Hearts Sold Separately," in 2025. The album featured hits like "Burning Blue" and "Is It a Crime," which charted on the Billboard Hot 100. She is currently touring.
Gucci Mane, a top hip-hop artist known for trap music, holds the record for most Billboard Top Rap Albums. With 16B streams, bestselling books, and a hit label, he's iconic.
Houston, Texas singer, songwriter, and dancer Josh Levi is a pop and R&B artist known for his debut EP DISC ONE and viral single If The World. His genre-blending sound incorporates pop, R&B, rock, and hip hop, paired with powerhouse vocals.
Grammy-nominated Los Angeles R&B singer and songwriter Kenyon Dixon blends classic soul with contemporary sounds. After writing for Tank and Tyrese, he released acclaimed projects like Expectations and The R&B You Love, and co-wrote songs for Justin Timberlake.
Dallas rapper Erica Banks is known for confident, powerful flows over minimal trap beats. She hit big with 2020's "Buss It," leading to a Travis Scott remix. Formerly independent, she signed with 1501 Certified Entertainment. Her style merges poetry with rap, showcased in works like "Diary of the Flow Queen."
