R&B singer and instrumentalist Stokley Williams co-founded the group Mint Condition in the 1980s. Known for his versatile talent, he also collaborated with Prince, Janet Jackson, and Elton John. He received a Grammy nomination for his 2011 duet with Kelly Price and released his solo debut album, Introducing Stokley, in 2017.
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.
Robert Glasper is a multi-genre artist and composer with 5 Grammy wins, an Emmy Award for the documentary 13th, and a Peabody Award. Best known for his Black Radio series, he has collaborated with artists like Mos Def, Bilal, and Erykah Badu.
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.
Washington, D.C. native Kenny Lattimore is an R&B singer known for smooth romantic ballads. Emerging in the 1990s, his gold-certified self-contained debut featured the Grammy-nominated hit For You. He has released numerous albums, including collaborative duet records with Chanté Moore.
Toledo native Lyfe Jennings is an R&B singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for blending love songs with societal observations and personal struggles. Rising to fame after winning at the Apollo Theater, he released charting albums including the gold-certified The Phoenix.
British singer and songwriter Daley is celebrated for his emotive vocals and soulful style. Emerging from London's underground, he has collaborated with Stevie Wonder, Pharrell Williams, and Gorillaz. His acclaimed releases include Those Who Wait, Days & Nights, and hits like Alone Together.
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".
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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