Legacy of Donald Lawrence
Artists and genres Donald Lawrence directly influenced — one hop forward on the family tree of music.
En Vogueartist
Stephanie Millsartist
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Peabo Brysonartist
Kirk Franklinartist
Karen Clark Sheardartist
Donnie McClurkinartistDonald Andrew McClurkin Jr. is an American gospel singer and minister. He has won three Grammy Awards, ten Stellar Awards, two BET Awards, two Soul Train Awards, one Dove Award and one NAACP Image Awards. He is one of the top selling gospel artists, selling over 13 million albums. Variety dubbed McClurkin as a "Reigning King of Urban Gospel".
Mary J. Bligeartist
Kim BurrellartistKimberly Jean Burrell is an American gospel singer, songwriter, and pastor from Houston, Texas.
Kelly PriceartistKelly Cherelle Price is an American R&B and gospel singer and songwriter. Beginning her career in 1992, Price originally performed backing vocals for Mariah Carey on multiple songs, including Carey's Billboard Hot 100-number one singles "All I Want for Christmas Is You" and "Fantasy." Price rose to wider prominence in 1997 following her uncredited performances on the number-one single "Mo Money Mo Problems" by the Notorious B.I.G. and the top-five single "Feel So Good" by Mase, prompting her to record as a lead artist. Her debut studio album, Soul of a Woman (1998), received platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA); its lead single, "Friend of Mine" peaked within the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100.
Ann NesbyartistAnn Nesby is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and producer known for her work in R&B, gospel, and dance music. She rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the Grammy Award-winning group Sounds of Blackness before launching a solo career that has earned her multiple Grammy nominations and critical acclaim.
Hezekiah Walkerartist
Faith Evansartist
Richard SmallwoodartistRichard Lee Smallwood was an American gospel songwriter, composer, arranger, singer, and pianist. He was best known for blending Traditional Gospel Music, with classical, R&B, soul, choral compositions, and other Christian music genres.
Carl ThomasartistCarlton Neron Thomas is an American R&B singer from Aurora, Illinois. He was discovered by American rapper Puff Daddy, who signed Thomas to Bad Boy Records, a then-imprint of Arista Records in 1997. He became best known for his 2000 single "I Wish", which peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and preceded his debut studio album, Emotional (2000).
Ramsey Lewisartist
Lalah Hathawayartist
Vanessa Bell Armstrongartist
Daryl Coleyartist
Anita WilsonartistAnita M. Wilson is an American gospel music singer, songwriter, and music producer. She is known for her hit single, "Jesus Will" from her debut album, Worship Soul.
Don't Give Upartist