Ever since Xscape emerged from Atlanta in the early 90s, they have remained one of the most powerful and influential girl groups in R&B history. Discovered by Jermaine Dupri, the quartet—comprised of Kandi Burruss, Tameka “Tiny” Cottle, and sisters...
Ever since Bilal emerged as a core member of the Soulquarians collective in the late ’90s, he has remained one of the most enigmatic and gifted vocalists in music. With a classically trained voice capable of operatic heights and a jazz musician’s instinct for...
When Kem first emerged in the early 2000s, he didn’t just enter the R&B scene; he created a sanctuary within it. With a signature style that effortlessly blends the sophisticated phrasing of jazz with the raw intimacy of classic soul, the Detroit native has spent...
When TLC burst onto the scene in the early 90s, they didn’t just change R&B—they redefined what a girl group could be. T-Boz’s unmistakable raspy alto, Chilli’s sweet, soulful honey-tones, and Left Eye’s visionary rhymes and futuristic style created a chemistry...
When Erykah Badu arrived in 1997 with a headwrap and a scent of incense, she didn’t just release an album—she shifted the entire trajectory of R&B. Often hailed as the “Queen of Neo-Soul,” a title she has both embraced and transcended, Badu introduced...
While the 90s produced many incredible vocal acts, En Vogue was the group that set the standard for vocal excellence and high-fashion elegance. Formed in Oakland, California, by production duo Denzil Foster and Thomas McElroy, the “Original Four”—Terry...
