Top 50 R&B Singers List (In The Last 30 Years) Dusts Up Social Media

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Is Future a better singer than Miguel?

Music fans love to get into debates about who's better than whom. It doesn't matter what the genre; if a person has a keen knowledge of a particular style of music, they usually weigh in on the discussion with enthusiasm. Recently, everyone became authorities of hip hop after a Top 50 Rappers list went viral. It was widely accepted that the order of the list, and some of the inclusions, were out of wack, so radio host Ebro Darden took it upon himself to create "The Real Top 50." 

When taking on the task of placing artists in order based on their skills, no two people are going to agree. This online musical debate caused another trouble starter to create a Top 50 R&B Singers list, with the condition that the artists listed are only within the last 30 years. Who took the top three spots? Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, and Drake. The Lemonade singer only received the number two placement after R. Kelly was crossed out. 

It's all based on your taste in music, but to say that Drake is a better singer than Whitney Houston is...an interesting choice. Future came in at number 13 and was ranked better than John Legend, Toni Braxton, Erykah Badu, and Miguel. The list ends with the bottom three as Jill Scott, Tamia, and Jhené Aiko. Singer Lil Mo, who gave us the hit "Superwoman" featuring Fabolous, couldn't believe that she wasn't included. "How Sway," she commented with laughing emojis. Check out the list below and let us know who your favorite R&B singers are of the last three decades. Also, scroll down to see DJ Vlad's top 50 rappers, beginning with Tupac, Biggie, and Ice Cube

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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