Formed in Baltimore in 1992, American R&B group Dru Hill rose to fame with hits like Tell Me and In My Bed from their 1996 debut. Known for soulful harmonies, they released Enter the Dru in 1998. Member Sisqó also achieved multi-platinum solo success with Thong Song.
Born in New Orleans, Lil Wayne is a prominent hip-hop artist and former member of the Hot Boys. Known for his witty rhymes and massive catalog, he won three Grammy Awards for his triple-platinum 2008 album Tha Carter III, featuring the hits Lollipop and A Milli.
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 collaborative releases with Young Dolph, he debuted on Paper Route Empire with 2017's Glock Season.
Atlanta rapper Jeezy pioneered the Southern trap sound. He became a top commercial rapper following his 2005 major-label debut, Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101. Known for his gruff voice and powerful raps, his successful albums include Trap or Die 3 and TM104: The Legend of the Snowman.
Grammy-nominated Atlanta rapper Latto released the albums Queen of Da Souf, the gold-certified 777, and Sugar Honey Iced Tea, which hit #1 on Billboard's Top Rap Albums chart. She is the first solo female rapper from Atlanta to earn RIAA gold and platinum certifications, and scored a #1 hit with Big Energy.
Oscar-winning Three 6 Mafia founders DJ Paul and Juicy J birthed 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's Scorpion album and found success in the Phonk scene.
Johannesburg-born pop and R&B artist Tyla blends her sound with South African amapiano. She gained international recognition with her debut single Getting Late featuring Kooldrink, followed by Been Thinking and To Last via Epic Records.
Dallas rapper Big Tuck emerged in the early 2000s, finding success as a solo artist and with the Dirty South Rydaz. Known for gritty street hits like Tussle, he sold hundreds of thousands of independent CDs before releasing his major-label debut, Tha Absolute Truth, in 2006.
Pop R&B singer and songwriter Amerie was born in Massachusetts. She debuted in 2002 with the hit single Why Don't We Fall in Love and her first album, All I Have. She later released the albums Touch, which featured the hit single 1 Thing, Because I Love It, and In Love & War.
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.
Hailing from 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.
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."
