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My Top Female R&B/Funk/Soul Singers
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Come to My GardenCome to My Garden by Minnie Riperton
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Minnie Riperton is amazing.A voice of an angel.Come To My Garden is a great piece of work.
Epiphany: The Best of Chaka Khan, Vol. 1Epiphany: The Best of Chaka Khan, Vol. 1 by Chaka Khan
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Chaka is the best!!I love this woman.She is all woman.Have to love her voice.
The Dionne Warwick Collection: Her All-Time Greatest HitsThe Dionne Warwick Collection: Her All-Time Greatest Hits by Dionne Warwick
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Do You Know The Way To San Jose is my song.She has a sound that was different and beautiful.
This Is NiecyThis Is Niecy by Deniece Williams
Niecy!Another angelic voice.Silly ,Free,and the remake of Gonna Take A Miracle are my favorite Niecy songs
The Best of Anita BakerThe Best of Anita Baker by Anita Baker
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One word : Phenomenal!My first introduction to music was this woman.
Haven't You Heard: The Best of Patrice RushenHaven't You Heard: The Best of Patrice Rushen by Patrice Rushen
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One woman band!"Remind Me" and "I Need Your Love" are among my favorite Patrice songs.
Very SpecialVery Special by Debra Laws
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The only album of her.This is still classic. "On My Own" and "Meant For You" are my favorites from this album.
The Definitive CollectionThe Definitive Collection by Diana Ross
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Hello, she is the BOSS and DIVA.Standouts of Diana to me will always be "Endless Love"
Mirror MirrorMirror Mirror by Kelly Price
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Beautiful voice.Her version of "As We Lay" is great and a lot of other songs that I love.The way she pushes her notes out to the song are done effortlessly.
Complex SimplicityComplex Simplicity by Teedra Moses
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Underrated.Her voice reminds me of Minnie's voice.A woman who doesn't have to sell her body always works well with me.
Miki HowardMiki Howard by Miki Howard
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Sister can SANG!Just listen to "If You Still Love Her" and "Love Under Management"
FaithFaith by Faith Evans
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I think I may be the minority but I always liked Faith more than Mary.Not that I like Mary I just feel like Faith had more soul and meaning to her voice.
Patti LaBelle - Greatest Hits [MCA]Patti LaBelle - Greatest Hits [MCA] by Patti LaBelle
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Patti Patti!"You Are My Friend" and "Someone Loves You" are my indeed favorites.Can't live without those songs.
The Essential CollectionThe Essential Collection by Tammi Terrell
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Also underrated.I listen to a lot of her material without Marvin and it was great.A standout voice.
Ultimate Toni BraxtonUltimate Toni Braxton by Toni Braxton
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I love love love Toni Braxton.Her voice is different and is in a category of her own.
Ultimate Phyllis HymanUltimate Phyllis Hyman by Phyllis Hyman
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She was great.Her remake of "I Don't Want To Lose You" had me in tears first time I heard it.
Whitney Houston - The Greatest HitsWhitney Houston - The Greatest Hits by Whitney Houston
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No list is completed without her.Whitney is and still is a favorite artist I listen to today.
A Love SupremeA Love Supreme by Chanté Moore
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A great singer.On the song "Bitter" I was just waiting her to hit that note.
Tamia: Between FriendsTamia: Between Friends by Tamia
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She is also underrated."Officially Missing You" gets too many spins.
CollaborationsCollaborations by Jill Scott
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Big beautiful voice."The Way" "He Loves Me" "Whenever Whereever" the best songs to me.
BaduizmBaduizm by Erykah Badu
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She is also a woman in her own league.I will always be a fan of hers.
The Makings of MeThe Makings of Me by Monica
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I love when she sampled Curtis Mayfield "The Makings Of You" but I didn't think she would compare material things to a man.I wish she would quit the ghetto look and just be herself.
FantasiaFantasia by Fantasia
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The girl can blow.I don't care what anybody says, Fantasia is a sweet girl with a great voice.
Teena Marie: Ultimate CollectionTeena Marie: Ultimate Collection by Teena Marie
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Love Teena, hands down.Funkiest diva to ever do it.
Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & RelationshipTestimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship by India.Arie
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I give this woman credit for talking the realness.
Billie Holliday - 20th Century Masters: Millennium Collection (Eco-Friendly Packaging)Billie Holliday - 20th Century Masters: Millennium Collection (Eco-Friendly Packaging) by Billie Holiday
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Lady Day.Her voice is the biz!
AnthologyAnthology by Nina Simone
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She was something.Her song "Young Gifted and Black" is my all time favorite along with "Feeling Good" and "Put A Spell on You"
Queen of Soul: The Atlantic RecordingsQueen of Soul: The Atlantic Recordings by Aretha Franklin
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Definitely Queen of Soul."Spanish Harlem" "Jump" "Call On Me" need I say more??
The Diary of Alicia KeysThe Diary of Alicia Keys by Alicia Keys
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Reason why I love Alicia Keys because she is one of the few woman with class.And I love her songs.
Because I Love ItBecause I Love It by Amerie
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I love Amerie.She is underrated in my opinion.Her sound is truly influenced from the legends.
You, Me and the RadioYou, Me and the Radio by Megan Rochell
This girl has potential.Even though an album hasn't been released I believe she a great voice.
The Very Best of Roberta FlackThe Very Best of Roberta Flack by Roberta Flack
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I always loved her and Donnie together.And she is just as amazing if there was no collaboration.
Got to Be Real: The Best of Cheryl LynnGot to Be Real: The Best of Cheryl Lynn by Cheryl Lynn
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I love Cheryl Lynn.Even when she just singing backup with Luther.Her voice is mellow and perfect.
Lena Horne: The Lady And Her Music (Original Cast)Lena Horne: The Lady And Her Music (Original Cast) by Lena Horne
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She is my inspiration.Love her.
Pure Ella: The Very Best of Ella FitzgeraldPure Ella: The Very Best of Ella Fitzgerald by Ella Fitzgerald
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I only heard of her when she died, but I took upon myself to listen to her music and its great!
At Last!At Last! by Etta James
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Pretty deep voice.Her version of "My Funny Valentine" is classic.
Best of My Love: The Best of the EmotionsBest of My Love: The Best of the Emotions by The Emotions
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Even though they a group these sisters's voices will always be in my heart and "Don't Ask My Neighbor" is the reason I fell in love with this group.
The Best of Stephanie MillsThe Best of Stephanie Mills by Stephanie Mills
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Sing it!She always had a voice for a petite woman that is crazy!Sweet Sensation album was my favorite.
The Way It IsThe Way It Is by Keyshia Cole
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This is a classic album from start to finish.The songs are all highlights for me.
The Best of SadeThe Best of Sade by Sade
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My sweetest taboo.I grew up also listening to her.Her voice is smooth.