Johnny Gill with Atlantic Starr, Lalah Hathaway, and more

Atlantic Starr, formed in 1976 in White Plains, NY by the Lewis brothers, is known for smooth R&B hits like “Secret Lovers” and “Always,” defined by powerful vocals and soulful melodies.

Chicago-born Lalah Hathaway, daughter of Donny Hathaway, is a five-time Grammy winner known for soulful, genre-blending music. She's collaborated with Pharrell, Kendrick Lamar, and more.

Johnny Gill, born in Washington, D.C., is famed for his deep baritone voice and versatile style. He rose to fame with New Edition's "Heart Break" and solo hits like "My My My." He collaborated with Stacy Lattisaw and was part of LSG with Gerald Levert and Keith Sweat, achieving Grammy nods and platinum records. Known for his R&B and new jack swing, he released popular albums through his label J Skillz, continuing his impactful career.

Los Angeles-born R&B singer Karyn White, known for chart-topping hits like "Superwoman," collaborated with L.A. Reid, Babyface, and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. Her debut album went double platinum.

Morris Day, born in Springfield, Illinois, moved to Minneapolis and became the frontman for The Time, pioneers of the Minneapolis sound with hits like "Jungle Love." Known for his suave funk style and collaborations with Prince, Day also had a successful solo career, highlighted by hits such as "Fishnet." Throughout his career, he collaborated with artists like Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and released five top R&B albums with The Time. His memoir "On Time: A Princely Life in Funk" was published in 2019.