Essence: 50 Most Influential R&B Stars http://www.essence.com/2012/06/26/50-most-powerful-r-and-b-stars-of-all-time Essence雜誌選出五十大R&B歌手～ Black Music Month allows us time to reflect on how Black music — our music — has changed the culture of America and beyond. To celebrate this exciting month we thought it fitting to highlight the 50 top artists whose work has uplifted, soothed, and energized us over the years. These artists — who are listed in no particular order — have churned out hit after hit and made musical history. From classic stars like Aretha Franklin and Diana Ross, to newcomers like Mary J. Blige and Beyoncé, ESSENCE.com celebrates the soul singers and producers who went hard and made history. 50. Sean "Diddy" Combs 49. Babyface 48. Barry White 47. Boyz II Men 46. Toni Braxton 45. Earth, Wind and Fire 44. Rihanna 43. TLC 42. Teddy Pendergrass 41. Erykah Badu 40. Anita Baker 39. Etta James 38. New Edition 37. Donny Hathaway 36. Teena Marie 35. Alicia Keys 34. Frankie Beverly and Maze 33. Sade 32. Janet Jackson 31. Ashford and Simpson 30. Timbaland 29. Aaliyah 28. Jill Scott 27. D'Angelo 26. Usher 25. Ray Charles 24. Gamble and Huff 23. Lauryn Hill 22. Maxwell 21. Lionel Richie 20. R. Kelly 19. Patti LaBelle 18. Chaka Khan 17. Gladys Knight 16. Quincy Jones 15. Sam Cooke 14. James Brown 13. Beyoncé Beyoncé is in a league of her own when it comes to setting trends in music. Reggae, hip-hop, soul, techno – you name it, she’s done it. We also have to give Bey props for starting some of the hottest dance trends of the decade. Admit it – you’ve done the moves to “Crazy in Love,” and “Single Ladies” on the dance floor at least once or twice. 12. Mariah Carey 11. Diana Ross 10. Mary J. Blige 09. Isley Brothers 08. Curtis Mayfield 07. Luther Vandross 06. Whitney Houston 05. Prince 04. Marvin Gaye 03. Stevie Wonder 02. Michael Jackson 01. Aretha Franklin Destiny's Child表示：◢▆▅▄▃崩╰(〒 3 〒)╯潰▃▄▅▇◣ --

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