R&B singer and instrumentalist Stokley Williams co-founded the group Mint Condition in the early '80s. Alongside his decades with the band, he has collaborated with Prince, Janet Jackson, and Elton John, earned a Grammy nomination for his 2011 duet Not My Daddy with Kelly Price, and made his solo debut in 2017 with Introducing Stokley.
Nashville native Kandace Springs is a singer, songwriter, and pianist blending R&B, jazz, and pop. Discovered through producers Evan Rogers and Carl Sturken, she signed to Blue Note and released albums like Soul Eyes and Indigo. Later, she became an independent artist, issuing projects including Run Your Race.
Robert Glasper is a genre-bridging artist with five Grammy wins across eleven categories, an Emmy Award for the documentary 13th, and a Peabody Award. Best known for his acclaimed Black Radio series, he has collaborated with artists like Mos Def, Jill Scott, and Erykah Badu.
Washington, D.C. native Kenny Lattimore is an R&B singer and songwriter known for smooth romantic ballads. He debuted in 1996 with a gold-certified, self-titled album featuring the Grammy-nominated hit For You. His extensive discography includes duet albums with Chanté Moore and Top Ten R&B/hip-hop releases like Anatomy of a Love Song.
Toledo native Lyfe Jennings is an R&B singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for blending romance with personal struggles and social commentary. After breaking out at the Apollo Theater, he released charting albums including the gold-certified The Phoenix and Lyfe 268-192.
British singer-songwriter Daley, from Manchester, is known for his soulful vocals and US R&B hits like Alone Together and Look Up. He has collaborated with Stevie Wonder, Gorillaz, and Pharrell Williams, releasing acclaimed projects including Days & Nights.
Pittsburgh-born jazz guitarist-singer George Benson: 10 Grammys, 2009 Jazz Master; hit “This Masquerade” (Record of the Year); with Robert Farnon & Randy Waldman.
Las Vegas native Ne-Yo is a three-time GRAMMY-winning R&B hitmaker with 20+ million albums sold. His 2005 debut single So Sick hit No. 1 and went 4x Platinum; hits include Sexy Love and Miss Independent. Wrote songs for Rihanna and Beyoncé.
LA alt‑R&B/neo‑soul trio Moonchild (Amber Navran, Max Bryk, Andris Mattson) blend jazzy horns & velvety vocals; Tiny Desk stars; Grammy‑nominated "Starfruit".
Jamison Ross is a GRAMMY-winning R&B/Soul artist from Jacksonville, FL, blending R&B, gospel and blues with modern production. His debut album Jamison (2015) earned a GRAMMY nomination, and he won with Snarky Puppy for Empire Central (2023).
Corinne Bailey Rae is a soul-rooted contemporary R and B singer-songwriter who released her chart-topping, self-titled debut in 2006, featuring the hit Put Your Records On. She has earned Grammy wins and nominations, released albums including The Sea, and collaborated with Herbie Hancock.
Conya Doss, from Cleveland, OH, is a neo-soul singer influenced by Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway. She's known for independent albums like "A Poem About Ms. Doss" and built her fanbase through live shows.
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