Aaliyah is truly an R&B treasure, sadly her life was cut short but she left behind a bunch of great songs! Best songs: Rock The Boat, Loose Rap, We Need A Resolution, Between The Lines, U Got Nerve

Best songs: Age Ain't Nothing But A Number, Back and Forth, Young Nation, At Your Best (You Are Love)

One of the best rappers out in the game today! For those who like their hip-hop refined and classy. Getcha self some damn Common Sense! Best songs: Drivin' Me Wild (w/ Lily Allen), The People, I Want You, U Black Maybe (w/Bilal), Break My Heart

Great 80's synth pop backed with funk mentality. Green Gartside is one philosophical pop genius! Best songs: (Oh Patti)Don't Feel Sorry For Loverboy (w/Miles Davis), Overnite, Sugar & Spice, Boom! There She Was (w/Roger Troutman)

The Queen Of "Tellin' It Like It Is" Soul!! Millie uses crass humor injected with pure soul-blues to create unique songs. Who knew soul music could be so hilarious and steamy at the same time?! Best Songs: If Loving You Is Wrong (I Don't Wanna Be Right), I Feel Like Walkin' In The Rain, A Child Of God (It's Hard To Believe)

Best songs: Shoot The Moon, I'm Free, Bad Risk, A House For Sale

Best songs: The Promise Of A New Day, My Foolish Heart, Rock House, Vibeology, To You, Rush Rush

Best songs: Knocked Out, The Way That You Love Me, I Need You, One Or The Other, Forever Your Girl, Straight Up

Best songs: Feelings Carry On, Happiness, One Might Say, Boyfriend, Truly, Distant Love

Best songs: Fighter, Get Mine Get Yours, Loving Me 4 Me, Impossible, Makeover, Beautiful

Blue-eyed soul at its best! They have some great songs that make me feel all warm and fuzzy when I hear them, as well as sing along. Hall & Oates rock! Best songs: I Can't Go For That (No Can Do),She's Gone, Out Of Touch, Kiss On My List, Method Of Modern Love, Family Man, It's A Laugh

This New Zeland native is just pure quirky fun! While the States have used her music for commercials mostly, its time for this talent vocalist and songwriter to get the respect she deserves! Best songs: Backyard, Soulmate, No More What Ifs (w/ Eve), Say It Again

Chante Moore is for the refined R&B listener, she is simply stunning and full of class! One of the best voices you'll ever hear! Best songs: This Time, Searchin', I'm What You Need, You're Love's Supreme, Old School Lovin', Thank You For Loving Me

TLC was my first! lol First CD I brought, first group I dressed like, first group I bought a music video VHS on...get the picture? TLC is still one of my favorite listens, may Left Eye rest in peace Best songs: Turntable, Quickie, Girl Talk, Hands Up

The WHOLE album is just essential!!

One of my all-time favorite singers, Cherrelle is funky and funny in one package and with production by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis pre-Janet, it's all good! Her best album and one of those RARE albums that you can listen to straight through without pressing the skip button...all killer, no filler!

Best songs: Fragile (Handle With Care), I Didn't Mean To Turn You On, When I Look In Your Eyes, Who's It Gonna Be

I knew about Amy Winehouse long before she hit big on the States, so she's always been special with me. Minus her personal problems, this CD kicks! Amy incorporates 60's soul with 21st century vibes with a dash of jazz and blues Best songs: Back To Black, Tears Dry On Their Own, Just Friends, Love Is A Losing Game, Rehab, You Know I'm No Good

George Benson's best album by far! A straight through listen of greatly composed Quincy Jones and Rod Temperton gems! Best songs: Dinorah Dinorah, What's On Your Mind, Turn Off The Lamplight, Star Of A Story, Give Me The Night, Moody's Mood For Love

Best songs: Tug Of War, Like A Feather, So I Have For You, Push and Pull, Everybody Got Their Something