Legends, icons, trailblazers, pioneers, innovators and trendsetters are just a few words often used to describe Salt-n-Pepa (pictured). From Grammys to MTV Video Awards, they have won them all. Salt-N-Pepa consists of Cheryl James and Sandy Denton ("Salt" and "Pepa", respectively), and Deidre "Dee Dee" Roper (DJ Spinderella).
Multiple Grammy nominee Eric Benét has based his career and his music on the purity of emotion. Making his solo debut with his album True To Myself, Benét’s music produces a soulful sound, filled with lyrical and emotional honesty.
Multitalented musician and actor Christopher Williams emerged on the music scene in the late 80s and early 90s with his hit singles “Promises, Promises,” “Talk to Myself” and “Every Little Thing U Do.” His 1991 single “I’m Dreamin,” which made an appearance in the motion picture film New Jack City, alongside Williams himself, hit #1 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks, solidifying his influential role in the R&B community.
With remarkably soulful vocals and a powerful stage presence, R&B singer Kenny Lattimore is an unforgettable musical icon. With wide recognition for his achievements, Lattimore has been awarded an NAACP Image Award for Best New Artist, along with Grammy, Soul Train and Stellar Award nominations.
Prominent musician Q Parker is best known for his role as a founding member of the popular multiplatinum R&B quartet, 112. The group reached its peak success in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s, with the Grammy-nominated single “Peaches and Cream,” followed by as phenomenally successful “I’ll Be Missing You” with Puff Daddy and Faith Evans.
R&B sensation Horace Brown made his first break in 1991 after Jodeci’s DeVante Swing discovered one of his impressive demos. He reached popular success in 1996 after the release of his debut self titled album, which featured a number of well known artists including Sean “Puffy” Combs and Faith Evans, and included the hit single “One for the Money.”
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