For sure for sure these two:
Michael Jackson
Madonna with a big credit to the producers she worked with in the 80's: Jellybean Benitez, Reggie Lucas, Nile Rodgers, etc.
3 and 4 are tough, like right now Future would be there for sure. This is basically going to change with names from my top 10 depending how I'm feeling.
Future
Brandy
It may seem funny, but everyone on that list has had a 10+ year run putting out hits and memorable music.
but my nikka you gon bypass stevie, james,prince etc for fukking future and brandyIt may seem funny, but everyone on that list has had a 10+ year run putting out hits and memorable music.
MJ and Madonna speak for themselves.
Future been running nearly the last 15 years.
Brandy, probably funny but she's still top 10 to me which is why I said spots 3 and 4 get swapped out. Brandy though did objectively influence many singers due to her 90's discography. I can very well next week be in a 2Pac, Outkast, Janet or Mariah Carey vibe. There are just too many special artists.