GRAMMY Award-winning R&B group Blackstreet is renowned for their 7x Platinum album Another Level and the global chart-topping smash No Diggity. Led by Chauncey Black Hannibal, Levi Little, Mark Middleton, and Eric Williams, the multi-platinum hitmakers shaped a generation.
R&B singer, songwriter, and producer Jon B. debuted in 1995 with Bonafide, featuring the hit Someone to Love with Babyface. His 1997 platinum album Cool Relax yielded major hits like They Don't Know. He has also written songs for Toni Braxton and the Spice Girls.
Born Francisco Javier Bautista, Frankie J began his career with Kumbia Kings before launching a successful solo career. Known for hits like Obsession (No Es Amor) and Don't Wanna Try, he earned a top ten hit featuring on Baby Bash's Suga Suga. Having sold over 5 million albums and singles worldwide, he released albums including What's A Man To Do, The One, and Priceless.
Originating from Hamilton, OH, the family funk group Zapp was formed by brothers Roger, Lester, Larry, and Tony Troutman. Known for their trademark vocoder talk boxes, they released their self-titled debut in 1980 featuring More Bounce to the Ounce. Their hits include Dance Floor and Computer Love.
Phoenix-based artist MC Magic is known for his Latino hip-hop ballads, R&B-flavored rap, and use of the talk box. Born in Nogales, Mexico, he founded Nastyboy Records in 1990, formed Nastyboy Klick, and later led NB Ridaz. His 2006 solo album Magic City reached number one on Billboard's Top Heatseekers chart.
Formed in Los Angeles, Rose Royce started as Edwin Starr's backup band before working with producer Norman Whitfield. They achieved massive success with the 1976 Car Wash soundtrack and hit singles including Car Wash and I Wanna Get Next to You.
One Way, originally the Soul Partners, featured Al Hudson and Alicia Myers. Known for '80s R&B hits like "Cutie Pie," the group excelled in both danceable tracks and ballads.
Washington, D.C.-based soul/pop duo Peaches and Herb scored hits like "Reunited" and "Shake Your Groove Thing." Produced by Freddie Perren, they're famed as the Sweethearts of Soul.