This is my list of the top 50 greatest vocalist of all time. List is completely subjective. My personal opinion.
There is a slight formula used here. I take into consideration:
vocal prowess, emotion, depth, versatility, tone, control, power, range, melismatic ability(riffs & runs) uniqueness...
True or false
I've noticed a trend of vocals being more subdued and introverted but they have alot of character. Yeah Summer Walker isn't Whitney Houston but her voice is sultry af and very soothing. Her raspy breathy quality and her fractured phrasing really catches the ear. More emphasis...
Like they just get overcome with emotions while singing they come up with the best vocal performances and iconic ad libs out of thin air
Examples
You can clearly hear Patti catching the spirit and stomping in a lot of parts. And she just effortlessly demonstrated how elastic her voice is
And...
Singing group New Edition (Michael Bivins, Ricky Bell, Ralph Tresvant, Ronnie Devoe and Bobby Brown), poses for photos at the Hyatt Hotel in Chicago, Illinois in JANUARY 1984.
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Music Sermon: The Evolution And Extinction Of Male R&B Groups
Male...
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I've begun recording (I make R&B music) and I write the words on paper & make up the melody as I play the keyboard, mess around with the sounds on the synth & practice singing the lyrics.
But the professionals write 6 pages of sheet music with lines & notes and lyrics with...
This is Part 2 of our mini contest to find out whose the greatest Female singer of all time.
As part one, the contestants were:
1) Anita Baker ( Winner)
2) Whitney Houston
3) Phyllis Hyman
So here's part 2 of 3, who you got
Sade
Mary J blige
Mariah Carey
Here's the result from...
I know Whitney has the bigger catalog, but in terms of meaningful content and voice, who are you guys going with?
Phyllis Hyman
Anita baker
Whitney Houston
This is part 1 of 3.
Did a thread on Donny Hathaway yesterday and it inspired me to make this one. The Preacher wants to know who the coli's top 10 singers of all time are. I go by vocal ability, uniqueness/style of voice and expression/soul.
There are many great singers but only a few can actually express and...
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