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Prince and The New Power Generation
The New Power Generation, also known as The NPG, was the backing band of musician Prince from 1990 to 2013. In 2015, The New Power Generation reunited as Prince's backing band for his final studio album before his death, "HITnRUN Phase Two".
BEAM
Tyshane Thompson, currently known as BEAM (stylized in all caps) and formerly as Tyshane and Elite, is a record producer, rapper, and songwriter. He is the son of dancehall and gospel reggae pioneer Papa San. He was half of the production duo 808&Elite.
Leela James
Leela James is a R&B and soul singer-songwriter. She made her debut on the soundtrack to the 2000 Jamie Foxx film "Bait on the Roots" song "Work", credited as Alechia James. In 2004, James toured as an opening act for The Black Eyed Peas and Macy Gray.
The Weeknd
The Weeknd is a singer. His album, "Beauty Behind the Madness", with the Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles "Can't Feel My Face" and "The Hills", won Best Urban Contemporary Album and was nominated for Album of the Year at the 2016 Grammy Awards.
Bobby Womack
Bobby Womack was a singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. His career spanned more than 60 years and multiple styles, including R&B, soul, rock and roll, doo-wop, and gospel. In 2009, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Cheb Mami
Mohamed Khelifati, better known by his stage name Cheb Mami (Arabic: شاب مامي, shābb māmī, born July 11, 1966), is an Algerian musician and singer-songwriter. He sings and speaks in Algerian Arabic and sometimes in French or Eastern Arabic dialects.
Jeezy
Jeezy (formerly Young Jeezy), is a rapper. Signed to Def Jam Recordings, his major label debut, "Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101", was released the following year and debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200, selling 172,000 copies in its first week.
Billy Preston
Billy Preston was a musician, whose work encompassed R&B, rock, soul, funk, and gospel. He was a top session keyboardist in the 1960s, during which he backed artists such as Little Richard, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, The Rolling Stones, and The Beatles.
Jaymes Young
Jaymes Young is an American singer-songwriter and musician. On September 9, 2013, he debuted his first extended play, "Dark Star EP". His debut album "Feel Something" was released on June 23, 2017.
Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg (previously Snoop Doggy Dogg and briefly Snoop Lion), is an American rapper, media personality, actor, and businessman. He has sold over 23 million albums in the United States and 35 million albums worldwide.
Tye Tribbett
Tye Tribbett is an American gospel music singer, songwriter and keyboardist. He is choir director and founder of the Grammy Award nominated and Stellar Award winning gospel group Tye Tribbett & G.A. (short for "Greater Anointing").
Chris Stanley
"Bulletproof Heart" is the ninth studio album by Jamaican singer Grace Jones, released in 1989. The album was co-produced by Chris Stanley, who co-wrote the majority of the songs, and was featured as a guest vocalist on "Don't Cry Freedom".
Kenny Neal
Kenny Neal is an American blues guitar player, singer, and band member. His father is Raful Neal, and he comes from a musical family. He has often performed with his brothers in his band.
Bobby Rush
Bobby Rush is an American blues musician, composer, and singer. His style incorporates elements of blues, rap, and funk. He is inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame, Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame, and Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Fame.
Mahalia Jackson
Mahalia Jackson was a singer, widely considered one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century. With a career spanning 40 years, she was integral to the development and spread of gospel blues in black churches throughout the United States.
Kane Brown
Kane Brown is a singer. In October 2017, he became the first artist to have simultaneous number ones on all five main Billboard country charts. He released his album "Experiment" in 2018, which became his first number one album on the Billboard 200.
Bishop Briggs
Bishop Briggs is a Scottish-American singer and songwriter. Her single "River" peaked at number three on the United States Alternative Chart. It was included on her debut album, "Church of Scars", released on April 20, 2018.
Bibi Bourelly
Bibi Bourelly is the writer (or co-writer) of several notable songs, including Rihanna's "Higher" and Nick Brewer's "Talk to Me". In 2018, she released her first single "Writer's Song" in preparation for the release of her debut studio album.
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Shefik
Shefik is an accomplished industry insider who has appeared on MTV, SiriusXM, PBS, network television, and in print media. He has held senior-level positions at many Fortune 500 companies and celebrated brands, including IBM, NBCUniversal, and MTV World.
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Macy Gray
Macy Gray is a singer-songwriter and actress. She is known for her distinctive raspy voice and a singing style heavily influenced by Billie Holiday. Gray has released ten studio albums, and received five Grammy Award nominations, winning one.
Tove Lo
Tove Lo is a singer, who has been called "Sweden's darkest pop export". She is known for her raw, grunge-influenced take on pop music. Her honest, complex and autobiographical lyrical content has led to her being dubbed "the saddest girl in Sweden".
Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill is a singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actress. She is often regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time, as well as being one of the most influential singers of her generation. She is known for being a member of Fugees.
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