Lemar
There aren’t many who can claim success on the scale of Lemar. As well as awards, acclaim, platinum sales and sold-out tours, the Londoner is one of a handful of artists able to balance commercial success whilst maintaining credibility as one of the best ever UK vocalists
Basement Jaxx
This UK duo comprises Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe and a cast of many live musicians and vocalists. Their unique cocktail of influences (rap, funk, ragga, disco and garage, with a deep house twist) has been described as “punk garage”. Hits include Red Alert, Romeo, and Oh My Gosh.
Alexandra Burke
Alexandra sang on stage for the first time aged just 9 years old with her famous mother, of Soul II Soul fame, on a trip to Bahrain. In 2008, Alexandra Burke won X Factor and as they say, the rest is history.
Beverly Knight
Beverley Knight’s decade-and-a-half in the industry shows that Knight is a survivor. Her awesome voice has featured on a catalogue of hits spanning the years since her club classic debut, Flavour of the Old School, burst onto the burgeoning UK urban scene of 1995.
Kym Mazelle
Kym Mazelle is an American Dance-pop, Hi-NRG, soul music, and House music singer. Her career started in Chicago working with legendary House Music producer Marshall Jefferson in 1987. She has enjoyed major success in the European music scene, and performed as a member of Soul II Soul.
Lulu
It was 1964 when Lulu released a bold-as-brass cover of the Isley Brother’s ‘Shout’. From the first notes of that first hit we knew her instantly, and we’ve known her ever since. Her indestructible career marches on into its fifth decade.
Roy Ayers
Roy Ayers could very well be the best jazz/R&B artist you don’t know. In his 40-plus years as a vibraphonist, he has produced a string of classics, like “We Live In Brooklyn Baby” and “Everybody Loves the Sunshine,” that has arguably made him the second-most sampled musician after James Brown.
Craig David
Craig David is a UK R&B singer/songwriter. The song “Rewind,” released by Artful Dodger, hit #2 in the UK charts in 1999; thus, paving the way for a solo career. David’s first single, “Fill Me In,” made him the youngest solo male artist ever to reach #1 in the UK, aged 19.
Alexander O’Neal
Alexander O’Neal is a U.S. singer, who sings in the retro-style of soul in both dance-pop numbers and modern, urban ballads. In 1985, O’Neal released his self-titled album, filled with streamlined grooves. His six albums have charted both in the UK and the US and he has enjoyed numerous sell-out tours.
Jocelyn Brown
Jocelyn Brown is a U.S. R&B/dance singer. Brown started out in the late 1970s singing on records by studio created bands like Musique and Inner Life. She has over twenty hits, four of which have hit number one. She continues to record house music and have chart hits in the 21st century.
Leona Lewis
In 2006, Lewis auditioned for The X Factor and won in a landslide. Leona’s striking beauty, charmingly down-to-earth personality, and huge, soaring voice has taken over the UK, where her debut Spirit entered the album chart at Number One and became Britain’s fastest-selling debut of all time.