Legacy of Tamia
Artists and genres Tamia directly influenced — one hop forward on the family tree of music.
ThuyartistThuy Thi Thu Tran Vietnamese: [tʰwi˧˩] known mononymously as Thuy or Thủy is an American singer and songwriter based in Los Angeles, California. Thuy is an independent artist and has released 2 EPs. Her single "Girls Like Me Don't Cry" went viral on the video-sharing platform TikTok in the middle of 2023.
Rylo Rodriguezartist
Denise JuliaartistJulia Denise Lee, better known by her stage name Denise Julia, is a Filipino singer, songwriter, record producer, model, content creator, and occasional actress. She signed with Sony Music Philippines. In 2026, she moved to Empire Distribution, a record label in the United States. Numerous media outlets have recognized Julia as a leading figure in the new wave of Filipino R&B.
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Barry Whiteartist
BrandyartistBrandy Rayana Norwood, known professionally as Brandy, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is known for her intricate vocal riffs, and is regarded as an influential figure in contemporary R&B.
Gladys Knightartist
Chaka Khanartist
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Michael Boltonartist- Eric Benétartist
Missy Elliottartist
FabolousartistJohn David Jackson, known professionally as Fabolous, is an American rapper. Raised in Brooklyn, he first gained recognition for his ability upon performing live on DJ Clue's Hot 97 radio show. Jackson then signed to Clue's record label Desert Storm Records, in a joint venture with Elektra Records. He rose to further prominence with his debut studio album Ghetto Fabolous (2001), which spawned the hit singles "Can't Deny It" and "Young'n ." Adopting a further commercially-oriented approach, his second album, Street Dreams (2003), was supported by the singles "Can't Let You Go" and "Into You" —both of which peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100.
Beyoncéartist
Alicia Keysartist
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.
Deborah Coxartist
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