Ginuwine with Stokley, Zapp, and more

Born in Washington, D.C., Ginuwine is an R&B star known for hits like "Pony" and "So Anxious." Collaborated with producer Timbaland. Known for sultry vocals, platinum albums, and acting roles, he also joined Tank and Tyrese in TGT.

Zapp, led by Roger Troutman, revolutionized '80s funk with their vocoder talk boxes and grooves. From Hamilton, OH, they collaborated with Bootsy Collins, scoring hits like "More Bounce to the Ounce" and "Dance Floor." Roger's solo successes included "I Want to Be Your Man." Known for their influence on electro-funk, they played a role in Dr. Dre & 2Pac's "California Love." The group's lasting legacy was marked by platinum success and tragic loss in 1999.

Freddie Jackson, born in Harlem, dominated '80s R&B with romantic soul ballads like "Rock Me Tonight" and "You Are My Lady." He topped R&B charts but never crossed to pop top 10. Collaborated with Paul Laurence and Melba Moore, earning multiple platinum albums. Despite fading in the '90s, his legacy in urban contemporary music remains.