Originally a faceless act, Jungle is the modern, soul music collective fronted by Tom McFarland and Josh Lloyd Watson who go by the simple initials ‘J’ and ‘T’. The two friends created Jungle in their native London after playing together in several different groups. Their mission has always been to create music simply for the love of music. As a... read full bio
Yola is an English singer-songwriter and producer from Bristol, England. She grew up in a poor family who banned music while she was young but she still went on to pursue a career as a vocalist. Her career started when she became the lead singer of Phantom Limb and she recorded the self-titled album with them, their album “Live In... read full bio
Jaten Dimsdale, better known as his stage name, Teddy Swims, is an American singer-songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia. While growing up, Swims played football, was in musical theater, and while in high school, he played in a number of various bands from country alternative bands, to metal bands. Swims began his career touring as a hip-hop artist alongside his best friend... read full bio
The Isley Brothers are a group of American musicians. The Isley Brothers originally started as a vocal trio but after years of line up changes, Ronald and Ernie continued to perform on the road. The group was originally inspired by gospel and doo-wop music but later incorporated different musical elements such as rock, funk and pop. The Isley Brothers gained... read full bio
Super-producer Timbaland has been a force in the music industry since the mid-1990s, leaving an indelible mark on the scene with his innovative production skills. He has created career-defining hits for a plethora of artists, including Jodeci, Aaliyah, Ginuwine, Missy Elliott, Destiny’s Child, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, and Jay-Z, among many others. Timbaland’s musical influences cross cultural lines, and he has... read full bio
The most versatile of Motown's vocal groups, and one of the most successful soul acts of the '60s, The Temptations epitomized classic soul at its most urbane and graceful. Stop-on-a-dime choreography and classy elegance made the group a hit on stage; in the studio, their harmonies benefited from Motown's best songwriters and producers. The presence of several talented lead vocalists... read full bio
Queen Latifah is a woman of many talents- musician, television and film actress, a label president, an author and entrepreneur. She is diligent in her pursuit of excellence, as is evident by the awards she has received for her work in film and music. Latifah received rave reviews, an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress, a Golden Globe nomination and... read full bio
Al Green is an American singer. An eight-time Grammy winner and inductee into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Al Green has been thrilling audiences the world over with his emotive blend of gospel and R&B for close to three decades now. His hit singles include: ""Tired of Being Alone,"" ""Look What You Done For Me,"" ""I'm Still In... read full bio
A Tribe Called Quest is one of Hip-Hop's most legendary, beloved, and revered groups of all time with three Platinum selling records, two Gold selling records, and three No. 1 selling albums. Easily recognized for their unique approach to rap music by employing jazz infused soundscapes to Afro centric rhymes, sans the jaded and often nihilistic aggressive posturing associated with... read full bio
"R&B singer/songwriter and producer Terius Youngdell Nash, better known as the-Dream, was born in Rockingham, North Carolina, but moved to Atlanta, Georgia at age 3. His singing career didn't pick up right away, but he found success in selling song lyrics after he met R&B producer Laney Stewart. He wrote songs for many artists including Britney Spears/Madonna with their... read full bio
Black Pumas are a psychedelic soul group from Austin, Texas that consists of Eric Burton and Grammy Award winning producer and guitarist Adrian Quesada. Burton was born in the San Fernando Valley and he grew up influenced by music in his local church. This led him to an interest in musical theater and he started performing at the Santa Monica... read full bio
Cynthia Erivo is a Tony Award-winning Broadway actress and R&B singer-songwriter. She received a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance as Celie in the Broadway revival of The Color Purple, which she performed in the Menier Chocolate Factory production as well. Erivo got her start in television on the sitcom, “Chewing Gum” and the crime... read full bio
Jill Scott was first heard by Amir Questlove" Thompson, from the hip-hop band The Roots, who invited Jill to join the band in the studio. This resulted in the song "You Got Me," which became a Top 40 pop hit. Jill later collaborated with Eric Benet, Will "Fresh Prince" Smith and the rapper Common. She released her debut album,... read full bio
Sara Bareilles is an American singer-songwriter, actress, and author who is best known for her hit single, “Love Song”, which peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Over the course of her career, Bareilles has released six studio albums with her second album, “Little Voice” being the most popular and reaching certified RIAA Platinum and BPI Silver.... read full bio
After listening to Eric Clapton's "Layla," the English rocker James Bay developed a deep appreciation for classical guitar. He started taking lessons on the instrument and playing at open mic evenings, both of which contributed to the development of his writing and performing style. Republic Records After watching a fan video that had been published to YouTube, AnR signed Bay.... read full bio
Steve Lacy is an American guitarist, bassist, singer-songwriter, and record producer. His music is a mixture of R&B, soul, funk, jazz, indie rock, hip-hop, and lo-fi. He has released a song series entitled, “Steve Lacy’s Demo” and has also previously been a member of the band The Internet which he recorded two albums with. Lacy has also recorded with Ravyn... read full bio
Smokey Robinson is an American singer-songwriter, producer, and record executive best known for being the founder and frontman of the Motown group, the Miracles. After Robinson retired from the group, he became a solo artist. As a solo artist, Robinson has released 23 studio albums and nearly 60 singles. Some of his most popular singles include, Baby Come Close, Baby... read full bio
Miguel Jontel Pimentel (or just Miguel) is an American songwriter, singer, recording artist, and actor whose music has spread all over the world. At the age of thirteen, Miguel began to pursue his career in music. He initially signed with the independent record label Black Ice, but eventually signed with Jive Records and released his debut studio album, “All I... read full bio
Rex Orange County is a songwriter and recording artist from England. He has worked with artists like Tyler, The Creator, Chance the Rapper, Daniel Caeser, and Marco McKinnis. Rex Orange County was a finalist in the BBC Sound of contest. He has released several singles, and two studio albums. All of his tracks are self-produced. Some of his most popular... read full bio
Khruangbin is an American trio that consists of Laura Lee, Mark Speer, and Donald “DJ” Johnson. Their music is a blend of funk, soul, rock, and psychedelia. Khruangbin has released several EPs and two albums, “The Universe Smiles Upon You” and “Con Todo El Mundo”. Some of their most popular songs include, “Maria Tambien”, “Friday Morning”, “August 10”, “Mr. White”,... read full bio
