Contemporary R&B singer, songwriter, and producer Trey Songz, born in Petersburg, Virginia, debuted with I Gotta Make It. He has released multiple Top 20 Billboard albums, including the chart-toppers Chapter V and Trigga, and earned Grammy nominations for songs like Can't Help But Wait.
Born Shad Gregory Moss in Columbus, Ohio, rapper Bow Wow debuted at age 13 with the double-platinum album Beware of Dog in 2000, featuring hits like Bounce with Me and Bow Wow That is My Name. Guided by Jermaine Dupri, he released several successful albums, including Wanted, and pursued an acting career with roles in Like Mike and The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift.
Louisiana rapper Boosie Badazz, formerly known as Lil' Boosie, is known for his raw, tough Southern style. Rising from underground circles, he released major-label charting albums like Bad Azz, Superbad, and Touchdown 2 Cause Hell, alongside hit singles including Wipe Me Down.
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.
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.
Atlanta party rap duo Ying Yang Twins broke through nationally with their 2003 collaboration with Lil Jon, Salt Shaker. Signed to TVT, they released hits like What's Happnin! and Wait (The Whisper Song), and appeared on Britney Spears' In the Zone.
Born in Inglewood, CA, R&B/pop star Omarion—“King of Unbothered”—is known for multi‑platinum, chart‑topping hits, signature dance moves, and global tours.
Based in Ft. Myers, Florida, rapper Plies signed to Slip-N-Slide in 2004. He released his debut album, The Real Testament, in 2007, featuring the single Shawty. His subsequent albums include Definition of Real, Da Realist, and Goon Affiliated, which topped Billboard's rap chart.
McComb, MS-born R&B singer/actor Ray J (Brandy’s brother): smooth, youthful R&B. Hit “Sexy Can I” (2x platinum); All I Feel topped indie/R&B. Worked with Timbaland, Neptunes, R. Kelly.
Nivea, from Georgia, gained fame with Mystikal's "Danger." Known for hits like "Don't Mess with My Man," she earned a Grammy nod and collaborated with Lil Jon.
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).