Born in Washington, D.C., R&B singer Ginuwine rose to fame in the 1990s through his collaboration with producer Timbaland, scoring major hits like Pony and So Anxious. His multi-platinum albums include Ginuwine...The Bachelor, 100% Ginuwine, and The Life.
Formed in Minneapolis in 1992, R&B trio Next became known for multi-part harmonies and hits like the chart-topping Too Close and Wifey. Signed to Arista by Clive Davis, they released their multi-platinum debut Rated Next in 1997.
Shai is a four-man urban contemporary vocal group known for their smooth vocal style. They topped the R&B and pop charts at the end of 1992 with their debut album, ...If I Ever Fall in Love, and its number one title track, remaining a consistent presence on the R&B charts.
Born in Mississippi and raised in Atlanta, contemporary R&B crooner Bobby V first gained fame with the group Mista before joining Ludacris's DTP crew. He is best known for hits like Slow Down and his chart-topping self-titled debut album.
New York R&B singer Case started as a 1990s backup artist before releasing his 1996 self-titled debut on Def Jam. He later issued albums like Open Letter, launched his own Indigo Blue label for 2009's The Rose Experience, and released Heaven's Door in 2015.
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 his 2009 debut, The Introduction of Marcus Cooper, and later starred on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta.
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.”
Hi-Five, born in Waco, TX, is known for their smooth R&B style. They debuted on Jive in 1990 with hits like “I Like the Way (The Kissing Game),” reaching #1 on pop and R&B charts. Original members Marcus Sanders and Shannon Gill still enjoy success, with Treston Irby releasing music under Bronx Most Wanted. Faruq Evans and Billy Covington round out the group.
Florida-born contemporary R&B singer Sammie broke out in 1999 with Dallas Austin-produced hit "I Like It" (Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop #8). His album From the Bottom to the Top followed, later returning with Indigo (2015) and Coming of Age (2017).
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.
