James Brown used to sing “It’s a man’s, man’s world…” but we know that’s not necessarily true. It’s the women that could bring home the bacon and fry it up in the pan. Here’s our list of the best R&B women vocalists of all time…
Aretha Franklin
Mary j. Blige
Dionne Warwick
Beyoncé
Mavis Staples
Diana Ross
Janet Jackson
Alicia Keys
Whitney Houston
Anita Baker
Tina Turner
Amy Winehouse
Tammi Terrell/Kim Weston
Mariah Carey
Observations: There are superstars on this list, all making their mark in a man’s world. Honorable mentions go out to Chaka Kahn, Billie Holiday, Brandy, Lauryn Hill, Aaliyah and Faith Evans.
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