Genre: R&B/Soul/Urban
Decades Active: 90s, 00s
Actress/singer Jennifer Lopez was born in the Bronx, NY, on July 24, 1969; after starting out in musical theater as a child, at age 16 she made her film debut in the little-seen My Little Girl, but her career then stalled until she was tapped to become one of the dancing "Fly Girls" on the television sketch comedy series In Living Color. A... [+] Read More
Genre: Rock/Pop
Decades Active: 90s, 00s
Teen dance-pop singer Mandy Moore was born in Nashua, NH on April 10, 1984 but raised in Orlando, FL; determined to be an entertainer from the age of six onward, she was later known throughout the Orlando area as the "National Anthem Girl" for her regular performances of "The Star Spangled Banner" at local sporting events. Breaking into the... [+] Read More
Genre: R&B/Soul/Urban
Hey, I'm Josephine Grace. I'm a 23 year old singer/songwriter/musician/producer & currently live in Liverpool with my new hubby David. Last year I won a local 'battle of the bands' competition run by Streetwaves. Since then I made to the regional semi-final of the national competition Live & Unsigned, that turned out to be a dead end for me, but... [+] Read More
Genre: Hard Rock/Metal
The history of the band Marty DeLay & The Fields Of Fum goes back to 2001 when Marty was looking for a band who's goal was to play a more melodic form of metal. At the time, Marty was playing with the band Corruption. The bandmembers in Corruption was Marty: Guitars, Patrik: Bass and Eddie on drums. Corruption split-up in year of 2001 soon after... [+] Read More
Genre: R&B/Soul/Urban
Decades Active: 90s, 00s
When her debut album, What's the 411?, hit the street in 1992, critics and fans alike were floored by its powerful combination of modern R&B with an edgy rap sound that glanced off of the pain and grit of Mary J. Blige's Yonkers, NY, childhood. Called alternately the new Chaka Khan or new Aretha Franklin, Blige had little in common stylistically... [+] Read More
Genre: R&B/Soul/Urban
Decades Active: 90s, 00s
When her debut album, What's the 411?, hit the street in 1992, critics and fans alike were floored by its powerful combination of modern R&B with an edgy rap sound that glanced off of the pain and grit of Mary J. Blige's Yonkers, NY, childhood. Called alternately the new Chaka Khan or new Aretha Franklin, Blige had little in common stylistically... [+] Read More
Genre: R&B/Soul/Urban
Decades Active: 80s, 90s
One of the more interesting urban contemporary vocalists of the late '80s and early '90s, the Los Angeles-based Michel'le was known for having a squeaky, high-pitched speaking voice and an aggressive, full-bodied style of singing. Some people jokingly called her the Betty Boop of urban contemporary, although the Boop comparisons had more to do... [+] Read More
Genre: R&B/Soul/Urban
Decades Active: 90s, 00s
Formed in the early '80s in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Mint Condition began as lead singer Stokley Williams, guitarist Homer O'Dell, keyboardist Larry Waddell, keyboardist/saxophonist Jeff Allen, keyboardist/guitarist Keri Lewis, and guitarist/bassist Rick Kinchen.
The six talented musicians combine a variety of influences and...
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Genre: Rock/Pop
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Mistee Miles will be appearing as a special guest on the sam and manu morning show on bbs talk radio MISTEE MILES MUSIC BROADCASTING ON THE FOLLOWING RADIO STATIONS IN HD : ( in chicago on wtmx-hd) ( in...
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Genre: R&B/Soul/Urban
Decades Active: 90s, 00s
Atlanta vocalist Monica debuted in 1995 with the platinum Top Ten singles "Don't Take It Personal (Just One of dem Days)" and "Before You Walk out of My Life." After appearing on LL Cool J's Mr. Smith later that year, she recorded another killer duet with Brandy on "The Boy Is Mine," which spent several weeks at the top of the singles charts... [+] Read More
Genre: R&B/Soul/Urban
Decades Active: 90s, 00s
Urban R&B producer/vocalist/multi-instrumentalist/songwriter R. Kelly and his supporting band Public Announcement began recording in 1992 at the tail end of the new jack swing era, yet he was able to keep much of its sound alive while remaining commercially successful. While he created a smooth, professional mixture of hip-hop beats, soul-man... [+] Read More
Genre: R&B/Soul/Urban
HB Records USA’s recording artist Sonia Pagán is of Puerto Rican descent and hails from Queens, New York. Sonia is making her mark by showcasing her powerful three-octave range. A recent “SHOWTIME AT THE APOLLO WINNER”, Sonia has the ability to master many musical styles such as gospel, R&B, rock & classical. She also sings... [+] Read More
Genre: R&B/Soul/Urban
Decades Active: 90s
With their Teddy Riley-produced 1992 debut, It's About Time, the all-female new jack swing trio SWV scored a string of Top Ten R&B hits that established them as one of the most popular urban R&B groups of the '90s.
SWV (their name is an acronym for Sisters With Voices) is comprised of three school friends: Coko (born Cheryl Gamble),...
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Genre: Rock/Pop
Kia "Talein" DeJan, the Angelic Song Bird, is soaring to new heights with her Debut CD, "Don't Turn Your Back on God." This CD, provides the listener with thought-provoking lyrics, energy and emotion, was co-written by La-Tina Smith and Talein and produced by Jamar DeJan. Everytime we, have a conversation with God, another song is born and the... [+] Read More
Genre: Rock/Pop
Decades Active: 80s, 90s, 00s
Pop icon, Tiffany, has again been stirring things up. The “I Think We’re Alone Now” Girl has been very busy in her new “role” in VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club, which begins airing April 15. Marking the 20th anniversary of her chart-topping debut, she is currently writing and recording for her new album release due in June with her new label 10 Spot... [+] Read More
Genre: R&B/Soul/Urban
Decades Active: 90s, 00s
TLC were one of the biggest-selling female R&B groups of all time, riding a blend of pop, hip-hop, and urban soul to superstardom during the '90s. Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, rapper Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, and Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas managed to appeal equally to pop and R&B audiences, blending catchy hooks and bouncy funk with a sassy, sexy attitude.... [+] Read More
Genre: R&B/Soul/Urban
Decades Active: 80s, 90s, 00s
When Vanessa Williams began her singing career, she was known chiefly as the Miss America pageant winner who'd been forced to renounce her title for posing in Penthouse magazine. Williams not only put the scandal behind her, she all but obliterated it, turning out a series of slick, sophisticated hits that made her one of the most popular adult... [+] Read More
Genre: R&B/Soul/Urban
Decades Active: 90s, 00s
Born and raised in Memphis, Wendy Moten first gained experience singing in her church choir. After a performance with Michael Bolton at a benefit in New York, the R&B singer signed to EMI/ERG, released a self-titled debut album, and supported Bolton on a tour. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide