The Comedy Cellar, founded in 1981 in Greenwich Village, NYC, is a legendary stand-up comedy club. Known as the "Harvard of comedy clubs," it's a vital proving ground for comedians, fostering talent like Jon Stewart, Dave Chappelle, and Amy Schumer. Its intimate basement venue and showcase format offer a raw, engaging experience, where many comedy icons have honed their craft.
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.
Miami R&B singer Pleasure P, born Marcus Ramone Cooper, first gained fame as a member of Pretty Ricky, contributing to hit albums like Bluestars and Late Night Special. He launched a successful solo career with hits like Did You Wrong and his debut album, The Introduction of Marcus Cooper, later starring in Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta.
Mississippi-born, Atlanta-raised R&B singer Bobby V first gained notice with the group Mista before launching a successful solo career. Signed to Ludacris's DTP label, he topped charts with his self-titled debut and the hit single Slow Down, later releasing albums like The Rebirth and Dusk 'til Dawn.
Emerging in 1993 from Luther Campbell's stable, R&B vocal group H-Town is best known for their platinum debut album Fever for da Flavor and the hit single Knockin da Boots. They later released albums like Beggin After Dark and Ladies Edition, and collaborated with artists such as Jodeci, Pretty Ricky, and Lil Flip.
New York-born R&B singer Case started his career in the 1990s as a backup vocalist for artists like Usher. Signed to Def Jam, he released his self-titled debut in 1996, followed by Personal Conversation and Open Letter. He later launched his own Indigo Blue label.
Shai is a four-man urban contemporary vocal group known for their smooth vocal style. They topped the R&B and pop charts with their 1992 debut album, ...If I Ever Fall in Love, and its number one title track, remaining a consistent presence on the R&B charts.
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Mississippi, country artist Marty Stuart is a Country Music Hall of Famer, five-time Grammy winner, and AMA Lifetime Achievement honoree. He began in Lester Flatt’s band at 13 and toured with Johnny Cash by 21.
Washington, D.C.-based R&B vocalist J. Holiday (Nahum Grymes) signed to Capitol and broke through with Back of My Lac' (2007). Singles Bed and Suffocate, co-written by the-Dream, topped Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Round 2 followed in 2009.
Multi-platinum R&B singer-songwriter Lloyd returned from a 5-year hiatus with 2016’s Tru EP and RIAA Platinum title track. His 2007 gold album Street Love debuted No. 2 on the Billboard 200 with hits “You” and “Get It Shawty.”
