Link (https://www.billboard.com/lists/best-rb-singers-all-time/ruth-brown-2/)
https://www.instagram.com/p/DK-hnBFsGTI/?igsh=aThhMWdkdWR2bDVm
https://www.instagram.com/p/DK-hC0XyVZ4/?igsh=MWpqOGs2Y2cydm95bQ==
https://www.instagram.com/p/DK-eLMXSJ5B/?igsh=MWplbnllNmRuc2J1dg==
https://www.instagram.com/p/DK-fVQgPgdq/?igsh=MW8wOXd2dXhrMHIyMg==
https://www.instagram.com/p/DK-f5jzyLm3/?igsh=MTlvcG94aXd5NjVmdQ==
https://www.instagram.com/p/DK-gd-qP0zN/?igsh=MWx2c25nM3huYWU4Mg==
They played with Ashanti...
QuoteIn the end, Billboard staffers agreed on the following criteria: vocal prowess, body of work, career longevity, industry achievements, game-changing influence and enduring generational/cultural impact. While some singers who made the list are also known for their lyrical skills, songwriting wasn't a major deciding factor in this instance. And legendary singers best known for fronting groups versus their solo work were not included — which means a ranking of the best R&B groups of all time is no doubt in the offing.
This is their criteria.
i think the thread title threw me off
when i saw ne-yos name was i was like :blink: til i saw "artist" specified as opposed to "singer"
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def a solid list if we're talking about artistry. ashanti included. she def brought something fresh to R&B at the time. was just so simple and clean and cute. undoubtedly refreshing
Maybe Tank should have read the criteria first :plzstop:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DK-5BVmvvVz/?igsh=MTA2c2w2NjJ0YnEzbw==
Brandy's 41
Aaliyah's 40
Rihanna's 46
Chris Brown's 26
Quote from: Lazarus on June 17, 2025, 03:27:05 PMBrandy's 41
Aaliyah's 40
Now that's crazy.Brandy checks all the boxes.I was definitely expecting top 20
Where's Monica?.....BRANDY should be top 2
Poor Ray won't sleep tonight aw
Quote from: Lazarus on June 17, 2025, 03:27:05 PMBrandy's 41
Aaliyah's 40
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Not Chris Brown above Brandy
:disgusted:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DLBHju8s7Sf/?igsh=ZjNsaHRvMzBkenpo
https://www.instagram.com/p/DLBGbDnzuwo/?igsh=aHl6dm52OXRmaTl6
https://www.instagram.com/p/DLBG_LjyG_3/?igsh=N3o2emd6aXlqOHRh
Quote from: rosone1 on June 17, 2025, 03:02:50 PMMaybe Tank should have read the criteria first :plzstop:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DK-5BVmvvVz/?igsh=MTA2c2w2NjJ0YnEzbw==
I can see why he's confused and fuming
These outlets are reporting "best SINGERS" But its best ARTISTS
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Seems like a small detail but it's a big difference
tank is undoubtedly top tier vocally but artistically he's not the most interesting
Rank Brandy. Rank.
:wub:
Damn if Monica ain't on thie list so far, I can not see her being on it at all.
Quote from: stillpretty on June 17, 2025, 07:50:44 PMQuote from: rosone1 on June 17, 2025, 03:02:50 PMMaybe Tank should have read the criteria first :plzstop:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DK-5BVmvvVz/?igsh=MTA2c2w2NjJ0YnEzbw==
I can see why he's confused and fuming
These outlets are reporting "best SINGERS" But its best ARTISTS
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Seems like a small detail but it's a big difference
tank is undoubtedly top tier vocally but artistically he's not the most interesting
I think his issue probably is that he has written music for multiple artists as well
But this list is just the opinions of the billboard staff and isn't based on raw data so that's really throwing ppl off
Tank knows the game well enough to know why he's only at #67. I feel like he's just engagement farming lol.
Hecshould be happy to make the list at all. You don't have to be number one on every list, LOL.
Quote from: Kalifornia. on June 17, 2025, 06:03:58 PMQuote from: Lazarus on June 17, 2025, 03:27:05 PMBrandy's 41
Aaliyah's 40
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:plzstop:
I'm happy, Brandy made it. I think 41 is good, but she should be higher at least top 10.
Patti's 25
Usher's 12
Mary's 16
Janet's 17
Luther's 22
Quote from: rosone1 on June 17, 2025, 03:02:50 PMMaybe Tank should have read the criteria first :plzstop:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DK-5BVmvvVz/?igsh=MTA2c2w2NjJ0YnEzbw==
He's always so invested in these types of lists
Just watch, these fools at Billboard will make Beyonce number 1
Throw this WHOLE list tf away
And Fire EVERYBODY that had ANYTHING to do with this
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Brandy should easily be in the top 20 but she's at least acknowledged
I hate how the industry treats Monica.
There's no reason she wasn't listed here.
Monica wasn't listed AT ALL?
:omgwatshappening:
Yeah she kinda deserves more, give her her flowers.
Yeah Monica is shaded over and over again and it ain't good. At first I took pleasure in it now not so much.
Aside from no Monica, Faith or Freddie Jackson.Why are Lauryn and SZA here?
And how is the blueprint for Beyonce(who will be in the Top 10),Ms Ross, at 29. :plzstop: Yes this is just to get engagement.
No Faith Evans is crazy!!! Did Kelly Price make the list?
I was just about to say
Where is Monica :guys:
She deserves to be listed
Quote from: Nine on June 18, 2025, 05:39:31 PMMonica wasn't listed AT ALL?
:omgwatshappening:
Yeah she kinda deserves more, give her her flowers.
Yeah this is really trifling
Janet's whispers being ranked higher than Diana Ross, Brandy and Jazmine. :dead: :dead: :dead:
Quote from: rosone1 on June 18, 2025, 06:59:41 PMAside from no Monica, Faith or Freddie Jackson.Why are Lauryn and SZA here?
And how is the blueprint for Beyonce(who will be in the Top 10),Ms Ross, at 29. :plzstop: Yes this is just to get engagement.
Why wouldn't Lauryn be there?
Quote from: Jon on June 18, 2025, 08:55:03 PMJanet's whispers being ranked higher than Diana Ross, Brandy and Jazmine. :dead: :dead: :dead:
Someone needs to WHISPER in Moo's ear and tell her to wear clothes that fit.
Brandy, R. Kelly, Monica, Usher, Aaliyah, and Ginuwine should always be complementary to these type of lists.
Just my opinion. They all literally gave birth to all of the R&B singers from 2000 onward.
Janet and Brandy should've been in the top 10
Quote from: Hatsumomo on June 18, 2025, 06:04:16 PMYeah Monica is shaded over and over again and it ain't good. At first I took pleasure in it now not so much.
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Quote from: Kalifornia. on June 18, 2025, 09:02:07 PMQuote from: rosone1 on June 18, 2025, 06:59:41 PMAside from no Monica, Faith or Freddie Jackson.Why are Lauryn and SZA here?
And how is the blueprint for Beyonce(who will be in the Top 10),Ms Ross, at 29. :plzstop: Yes this is just to get engagement.
Why wouldn't Lauryn be there?
She was just on the Billboard 's top female rappers list.And they mentioned longevity as a factor.Lauryn dropped one album 26 years ago. :plzstop:
Tank shouldn't even be on this list at ALL, honestly. So he should be grateful.
Queen B better be number 1. There is no denying her greatness
All this Tank rah rah but did JOE make that list?! Now I be outraged if he didn't
Quote from: Harlem on June 18, 2025, 11:12:07 PMAll this Tank rah rah but did JOE make that list?! Now I be outraged if he didn't
Joe is on there in the 60s
No Kelis, Ginuwine or Jaheim is wild too.They should have did 100 spots and/or chose artist with at least 10 years of activity.
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Quote from: Sovereign. on June 18, 2025, 05:35:42 PMI hate how the industry treats Monica.
There's no reason she wasn't listed here.
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Mary J Blige not in the top 10? :uhh:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DLD1RklC5rx/?igsh=b3lpaWRtbmNzOTBi
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Quote from: RAY7 on June 19, 2025, 09:30:07 AMQuote from: rosone1 on June 18, 2025, 11:58:33 PMNo Kelis,
now...
:plzstop:
Quote from: RAY7 on June 19, 2025, 09:30:07 AMQuote from: rosone1 on June 18, 2025, 11:58:33 PMNo Kelis,
now...
:plzstop: :plzstop: Not a big fan but she definitely shook up R&B a little bit.
Quote from: RAY7 on June 19, 2025, 09:31:03 AMhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DLD1RklC5rx/?igsh=b3lpaWRtbmNzOTBi
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Billboard knew what they were doing with this placement to get something started.
There are 3 dozen people higher than Brandy. But Aaliyah!! :fuming: :plzstop:
Cry.
Quote from: RAY7 on June 19, 2025, 09:31:03 AMhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DLFU2Y8xLwO/?igsh=MWFleGJsMmo2ejhodg==
And you not even thinking about what you're posting, just as long as Aaliyah is involved. Because in what world are EITHER of them top 10 of all time? we weren't supposed to be consuming so many people's retarded thoughts as social media allows. And here you go posting them like they're something to ponder :dead:
Ray: "I'm jealous of Aaliyah."
Still? Dhdhdhdhd :uhh:
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Lonz the back to back posts bro lol
Gujjubcvg
You ok? :guys:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DLEJy9spBtq/?igsh=bXJkZHE2bjNkZ2Vr
damn mons was kinda perched huh
Whoops
Something ain't right there about Are You That Somebody. And One In A Million not even on there. Her label sucked and mishandled so much. Mother still came thru.
The top 10 is solid honestly.
Quote from: RAY7 on June 19, 2025, 12:35:54 PMLonz the back to back posts bro lol
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You ok? :guys:
You know how it go.
I'm surprised they have r Kelly at 9, just cause it's billboard
I'm not mad at the top 10 at all. The order may be a lil questionable, but it's a solid top 10.
Ain't solid shit. Luther should also be in the top 10
:plzstop: :kii: :dead:
Yea a solid top 10 Id say
Not mad at any of the placements
Yeah.The Top 10 is good.
Quote from: Aamerie. on June 19, 2025, 02:02:36 PMSomething ain't right there about Are You That Somebody. And One In A Million not even on there. Her label sucked and mishandled so much. Mother still came thru.
It's referenced in the bottom line but they would rather have the $16 from cd sales as opposed to $4 singles.I don't blame them.
Yeah. Top 10 is pretty legit
Ouch! Billboard Snubs Sade, Monica, Ciara, Kelly Rowland, & Angie Stone / Adds SZA, Summer Walker, & H.E.R. to 'Best R&B Artists of All Time' List (https://thatgrapejuice.net/2025/06/ouch-billboard-snubs-sade-monica-ciara-kelly-rowland-angie-stone-adds-sza-summer-walker-h-e-r-to-best-rb-artists-of-time-list/)
QuoteLook below for a list of R&B faves who didn't make Billboard's cut.
Sade
Ciara
Monica
Solange
Michael McDonald
India.Arie
Chante Moore
Jody Watley
Cheryl Lynn
Melba Moore
Mya
Janelle Monae
Angie Stone
Brian McKnight
Kelly Price
Tamia
Deborah Cox
Kelly Rowland
Faith Evans
Eric Benet
Mario
Jhene Aiko
Trey Songz
Kelly don't deserve to be on that damn list