Top 10 Best Male R&B Singers
R&B, or rhythm and blues, is a genre rich in history, heart, and downright hypnotic beats. It's the music that makes you sway, that touches your soul, and resonates with your feelings. R&B has been shaping our musical landscape for decades now, offering us some of the most incredible voices and talents to ever grace the airwaves.The best R&B singers bring something more to the table. They're the charismatic storytellers, the melodious poets, and the soulful vocalists who draw us into their world with every note they sing. They've got the power to make us feel, to make us dance, to make us reflect. They've got the 'it' factor.
These artists has poured their heart into their music, creating rhythm-infused masterpieces that still echo in our hearts and minds. Their unique voices have carried us through a gamut of emotions, and in many ways, they've helped to define and redefine the very essence of R&B itself.
Michael Jackson (Michael Joseph Jackson. August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009) was an American singer, dancer, and songwriter. He passed away from cardiac arrest caused by acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication, which was ruled as homicide. Michael is widely regarded as one of the most significant... read more Michael Joseph Jackson, the King of Pop. Michael Jackson is my favorite music artist of all time. His songs, his artistry, and his performances are nothing short of iconic.
King of Contemporary R&B and Pop Music. Has scored hits in every decade since the sixties. Even after his tragic death in 2009, he continued to be popular.
Seriously? Usher and Chris Brown? I'm kind of okay with Luther Vandross or Marvin Gaye being in front of him, but seriously, he inspired more than half the people on this list.
Marvin Gaye (born Marvin Pentz Gay Jr.; April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984) was an American singer and songwriter. He helped to shape the sound of Motown in the 1960s, first as an in-house session player and later as a solo artist with a string of hits, earning him the nicknames "Prince of Motown" and... read more I believe Marvin Gaye is, if not the greatest, certainly in the running for being the greatest Male R&B Singer of All Time. His voice, his songs, and just him as a human being were able to deeply touch the hearts and souls of so many with his music.
Should be no lower than two. However, he had more of the complete package, so you can make the argument for the number one position.
What has the world come to when the man that all of these people look up to is not even in the top five? Ridiculous.
Stevland Hardaway Morris, known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Stevie Wonder is a musical genius. The run of albums he made from 1972-1976 is unparalleled. It is amazing and a blessing he is still here to create and perform great music for all.
James Joseph Brown was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, musician, record producer and bandleader. A progenitor of funk music and a major figure of 20th century popular music and dance, he is often referred to as the "Godfather of Soul".
Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr. was an American singer, songwriter and record producer. Throughout his career, Vandross was an in-demand background vocalist for several different artists. This is truly comical. Vocal talent exceeds all of the artists listed from 1 to 19! These polls are usually based upon popularity and have little to do with sheer vocals, lyrics, and meaning behind the words that create the songs. I can extend credit to the other artists for achieving success in their chosen field, but none of them can hold a candle to "The Voice"!
People who were not around to hear this guy sing are too young and don't know how to vote!
Usher is good, but Luther is the master of this genre!
Usher Terry Raymond IV is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. Born in Dallas, but raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee was where he lived until moving to Atlanta, Georgia at the age of 12 where his mother put him in local singing competitions all over the city. Usher is an amazingly talented singer and performer. He arguably had one of the best runs in music history back in 2004 with the Confessions Album. He had three No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, with Yeah! topping the charts for 12 weeks and becoming the No. 1 song of 2004.
Ray Charles Robinson, professionally known as Ray Charles, was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and composer.
William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and former record executive.
Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr. is an American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer and actor. Beginning in 1968, he was a member of the funk and soul band the Commodores and then launched a solo career in 1982.
Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 - April 21st, 2016) was an American musician, best known for being one of the most popular and influential artists from the 80s, with songs such as "Purple Rain", "Little Red Corvette", "1999", and "When Doves Cry" .
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Otis Ray Redding, Jr. was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, arranger, and talent scout.
Elgin Baylor Lumpkin, better known by his stage name Ginuwine, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actor.
Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967), known professionally as R. Kelly, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and convicted sex offender. He has been credited with helping to redefine R&B and hip hop, earning nicknames such as "the King of R&B", "the King of Pop-Soul", and the... read more He is definitely number one on my list - hands down! I'll vote for him over and over again. I have been following this man since "Vibe" in 1992 and will continue to follow him.
He's one of my favorites. Every song he does is brought to life.
I like his album "Double Up" - he has good designs.
Christopher Maurice "Chris" Brown (born May 5, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actor. Born in Tappahannock, Virginia, he was involved in his church choir and several local talent shows from a young age. He is most well known for his physical assault towards the singer Rihanna in... read more Chris Brown is the best dancer in my generation. In my opinion, he should be number one! He's the most versatile artist.
Greatest R&B artist of the decade for the 2010s. Y'all are just ignoring Chris' talent because of his mistakes.
I love that he is the greatest. He is a singer, dancer, entertainer, artist, fashion icon, and a father - the list can go on. There is nothing this man can't touch and not perfect. I have and will always be Team Breezy. I hope to meet him one day.
Abęl Makkonen Tesfaye, known professionally by his stage name The Weeknd, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer. He was born on 16 February 1990 in Toronto, Ontario... read more He has a lot of meaning in his songs, you know? He has some deep history. I would recommend listening to his old songs. He's epic.
Joe is the best R&B singer of the 90s! He's better than Usher, R. Kelly, and all of them. Usher and Kelly are good, but Joe is just on another level, one of the few singers who actually knows what R&B is all about and can truly sing his face off!
Albert Leornes Greene, often known as The Reverend Al Green, is an American singer, songwriter and record producer, best known for recording a series of soul hit singles in the early 1970s.
Tremaine Aldon Neverson, born November 28, 1984, is an American singer, songwriter, rapper and actor. His debut album, I Gotta Make It, was released in 2005 through Atlantic Records. His follow-up album, Trey Day, spawned his first top 20 single, "Can't Help but Wait". Songz released his third album... read more Trey Songz is so hot, he's hot and his music is too. If anything, he could be number one. All the girls love him because, let's face it, the man has swag and a lot of it too. My favorite song is "Can't Be Friends." He's just that good.
Trey is good and deserves a spot on the list, but he definitely isn't better than Joe, Luther, Brian McKnight, Marvin Gaye, and many others.
Trey Songz has so much sex appeal. It is unbelievable. That, along with his singing ability, would propel him to number one for me.
Gerald Maxwell Rivera,, better known by his stage names Maxwell and Musze, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor. Maxwell is the only person who truly understands what R&B is all about.
John Roger Stephens, better known by his stage name John Legend, is an American singer, songwriter, musician and actor. John Legend, what can't be said about him? He has a beautiful soulful voice and has nominations and awards to prove it.
One of the most amazingly gifted young men I have ever heard in my life.
It is a shame that people like Chris Brown and August Alsina are getting awards that should go to TRUE R&B singers like John Legend, Musiq Soulchild, and Robin Thicke.
Jeffrey Linton Osborne is an American musician, singer-songwriter, lyricist, and lead singer of the band LTD. When Jeffrey is lower than the king of bad autotuned pop on an R&B singers list...
Donny Edward Hathaway was an American jazz, blues, soul and gospel singer, songwriter, arranger and pianist.
Miguel has a very artistic vibe to him that has been very appealing to a lot of people so far. He is a breath of fresh air for R&B.
Durrell Babbs, born January 1, 1976, is an American R&B singer-songwriter and record producer. He was also part of the short-lived group TGT along with singers Tyrese and Ginuwine. He is most known for his song Please Don't Go and his 2007 album Sex, Love & Pain. He is well known for his sad piano ballads... read more Great voice, but he wastes it on garbage songs most of the time nowadays.
