Progressive soul musicians

Prince Rogers Nelson, known mononymously as Prince, was an American singer, songwriter, musician, dancer, actor, and filmmaker. Often being credited as one of the greatest musicians of his generation, he pioneered the Minneapolis sound and was influential in the evolution of various other genres.

American and Ghanaian singer-songwriter, composer and record producer (born 1950)

American R&B and soul singer (1939–1984)

British singer and musician

American rock musician

American musician and actor (1942-2008)

American singer and actress (born 1985)

American singer-songwriter (1942–1999)

American singer, songwriter, bandleader, and music producer

American singer

American soul and jazz poet, musician, and author (1949–2011)

American musician, singer, guitarist, and record producer (1943–2025)

Michael Eugene Archer (February 11, 1974 – October 14, 2025), better known by his stage name '''D'Angelo' (), was an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. Widely regarded as a pioneer of the neo-soul movement, Billboard named him one of the greatest R&B artists, while Rolling Stone'' ranked him as one of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time. In 2025, he was inducted into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame.

American musician (1941–2016)

American singer

American singer-songwriter, rapper, and bassist (born 1968)

American contemporary R&B singer, songwriter and record producer

British musician (born 1985)

American singer-songwriter and record producer

American singer-songwriter, recording artist, and multi-instrumentalist

American singer

American blues musician and actor

Andwele Gardner (born February 14, 1978), known professionally as Dwele ( ), is an American R&B singer, rapper, songwriter and record producer from Detroit, Michigan. He is best known for his guest appearance on Kanye West's 2007 single "Flashing Lights" as well as his often-uncredited performance on West's 2010 single "Power", both of which peaked within the top 30 of the Billboard Hot 100. Gardner's 2003 debut solo single "Find a Way" narrowly entered the chart and led his debut studio album, Subject (2003), released by Virgin Records.

American record producer and songwriter