If The Dream is cookie cutter then we should focus on someone who really represents R&B like Eric Roberson. This Eric Roberson dude has that retro R&B sound that should be more acknopwledged. I think one of his set backs is that he looks hideous and compared to the likes of Chris browns, trey songs and Drakes in the game eric might have a hard time fitting in with todays current crowd cuz of his looks. But his music is still amazing. Also Chrisette Michelle is everything Jennifer Hudson was hyped up to be.
eric roberson is . that may be the root of your displeasure in his looks. duke came out in like '90 or something. but yo, he fathered the twins from jagged edge's singing style. everybody goes when i say this.
the problem with chrisette michelle is that her music was geared towards people that literally died 20 years ago. then she spiced it up but theres still no appeal.