Stokley Williams is a seasoned R&B singer and instrumentalist born in St. Paul, Minnesota. He co-founded Mint Condition in the early 1980s before making his solo debut in 2017 with Introducing Stokley. He earned a Grammy nomination for his 2011 duet with Kelly Price and collaborated with Prince, Janet Jackson, and Elton John.
Grammy-winning artist Robert Glasper bridges musical and artistic genres through live touring, film scoring, composing, and producing. He won an Emmy for the documentary 13th and a Peabody Award for Mr. Soul. His acclaimed Black Radio series features collaborations with artists like Mos Def, Jill Scott, and Erykah Badu.
Washington, D.C. native Kenny Lattimore is known for smooth R&B ballads. He debuted in 1996 with a gold-certified self-titled album featuring the Grammy-nominated hit For You and Never Too Busy. His extensive career includes duet albums with Chanté Moore and numerous releases on major and independent labels.
Manchester-born British singer and songwriter Daley is celebrated for his emotive vocals and soulful style. He has collaborated with Stevie Wonder and Pharrell Williams, earned Billboard chart success, and released acclaimed projects like Days and Nights, featuring hits such as Alone Together.
GRAMMY-winning R&B and soul artist Jamison Ross, a native of Jacksonville, FL, studied at Florida State and earned a Master of Music from the University of New Orleans. He released his debut album Jamison in 2015, earning a GRAMMY nomination, and won a GRAMMY in 2023 with Snarky Puppy for Empire Central.
R&B singer, guitarist, and producer Lyfe Jennings hails from Toledo, Ohio. Known for blending love songs with personal reflections, he debuted with the gold-certified Lyfe 268-192 in 2004. His hits include Must Be Nice and S.E.X.
Nashville singer, songwriter, and pianist Kandace Springs blends R&B, jazz, and pop. Guided by her father, session vocalist Scat Springs, she signed with Blue Note to release albums including Soul Eyes and Indigo before continuing independently with Run Your Race.
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.
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.
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".
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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