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Southern bluesman Pokey Bear, a Baton Rouge native, brings a blend of R&B and bayou soul, reminiscent of Willie Clayton and James Brown. Known for hits like "The Gingerbread Man," he collaborated with Mystikal and is part of Louisiana Blue Brothas.

Born with soul's timeless essence, this artist's style blends blues, hip-hop, and R&B, crafting hits like "Fall In Love." Known as the Love King of Soul & R&B.

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.