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The genres of Hip-Hop and Rap are filled with some of the world’s most talented, influential and successful lyricists. Names such as Jay-Z, Nas, Lil’ Wayne, Drake, and many others have gone on to break records and sell countless amounts of hits, making them some of the biggest names in music. Although names such as Jay-z and Lil’ Wayne sustained their success, others faded away just like the way they emerged onto the scene. [...]

Black artists in the music industry have almost always been an anomaly. Most have created and been able to cross many genresn the muisic...

Achieving success in the entertainment industry does not come easily, and achieving success in more than one of its sectors is rare. Berry Gordy's career represents one of the entertainment industry's most legendary achievements.LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 08: Barry Gordy attends the Premiere Of Showtime's "Hitsville: The Making Of Motown" at Harmony Gold on August 08, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)What makes him even more remarkable is his ability to launch and catapult the careers of some of the legendary figures in music history. [...]

There are some black singers who are undeniable and some who fit into a niche of singers. In this case, "Beggars"

ANAHEIM, CA - JANUARY 14: Recording artist Brenda Russell attends the 2011 NAMM Show - Day 3 at the Anaheim Convention Center on January 14, 2011 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images for NAMM)It is said that when one rises, one should always reach back and help another. [...]

When it comes to songs about lovers, Black musicians have made an indelible mark on the music scene throughout the decades, shaping the industry with their talent and creativity.

Explore the legacy of pioneering Black singers who transformed music with their unique styles and profound influence on the industry. Watch now.

In the music business, many great R&B songs have been passed over for being selected as singles for many reasons.