Famous Contemporary R&B Singers

Contemporary R&B Singers

Vote for Your Favourite Contemporary R&B Singers

Right IconThis ranking is based on an algorithm that combines various factors, including the votes of our users and search trends on the internet.

 1 
Aaliyah
(Best Known as 'Princess of R&B' & 'Queen of Urban Pop')
Aaliyah
6
Birthdate: January 16, 1979
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Died: August 25, 2001

Aaliyah was an American singer, actress and model, who became famous when her debut album, Age Ain't Nothing but a Number sold three million copies in the US. Her subsequent albums also sold in millions and won her numerous accolades. She also acted in some films. She tragically died in an airplane crash in the Bahamas, at the age of 22.

 2 
Camila Cabello
(Pop Singer)
Camila Cabello
4
Birthdate: March 3, 1997
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Cojímar, Cuba

Cuban-American singer and songwriter, Camila Cabello, first gained fame as a member of the girl group Fifth Harmony. She is also a solo artist and released her debut solo album in 2018. She is the recipient of Billboard Women in Music award for Breakthrough Artist. She is also an upcoming actress who has appeared in a few TV shows.

 3 
Liam Payne
(Singer-Songwriter and a Member of the British Boy Band ‘One Direction’)
Liam Payne
4
Birthdate: August 29, 1993
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England

Liam Payne is a popular English singer-songwriter who is part of the world-renowned boy band One Direction. Also a well-known philanthropist, Liam Payne has supported Comic Relief and Unicef. In 2020, he helped raise over $10 million for charitable organizations fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to his charity work, he serves as an inspiration to many youngsters across the world.

 4 
Nick Carter
(Musician)
Nick Carter
4
Birthdate: January 28, 1980
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Jamestown, New York, United States

Nick Carter is an American singer, musician, and actor. Best known for his association with the popular vocal group the Backstreet Boys, Carter achieved popularity as a teen idol throughout the mid and late-1990s. Also known for his charity work, Nick Carter has been playing an important role in raising awareness about the environment and its oceans.

Recommended Lists:
 5 
Jason Derulo
(Best Known for His Singles “Whatcha Say,” "In My Head" and "Wiggle")
Jason Derulo
4
Birthdate: September 21, 1989
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Miramar, Florida, United States

American singer Jason Derulo is one of the best-selling and popular musicians of present times. His forte is pop, but his music also encompasses R&B and hip-hop. Whatcha Say, Don't Wanna Go Home, Talk Dirty, In My Head, Savage Love, The Other Side and Wiggle are some of his smash hit songs. He also acts in movies and television shows.

 6 
IU
(Singer)
IU
8
Birthdate: May 16, 1993
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
Recommended Lists:
 7 
Berry Gordy
(Record Executive)
Berry Gordy
6
Birthdate: November 28, 1929
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Detroit, MichiganDetroit, Michigan, United States
 8 
Cynthia Erivo
(Actress)
Cynthia Erivo
4
Birthdate: January 8, 1987
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Stockwell, London, England, United Kingdom
Height: 5'1" (155 cm)
Recommended Lists:
 9 
Jess Glynne
(English Singer Best Known for Her Singles: ‘Hold My Hand’ and ‘Don't Be So Hard on Yourself)
Jess Glynne
4
Birthdate: October 20, 1989
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Hampstead, London, England
Jess Glynne, named one of Forbes’s Most Influential People Under 30 in 2019, initially rose to fame as a featured artist on tracks such as Rather Be and My Love. She became the first British female solo singer with seven number one UK Singles Chart tracks.
 10 
Michel'le
(Singer-Songwriter)
Michel'le
4
Birthdate: December 5, 1970
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Compton, United States
 11 
Macy Gray
(Singer-songwriter)
Macy Gray
3
Birthdate: September 6, 1967
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Canton, Ohio, United States
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 12 
Sheridan Smith
(Actress)
Sheridan Smith
6
Birthdate: June 25, 1981
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Epworth, North Lincolnshire, England, UK
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
Recommended Lists:
 13 
Miguel
(Singer-songwriter)
Miguel
4
Birthdate: October 23, 1985
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: San Pedro, Los Angeles, U.S.
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
 14 
Louise Redknapp
(English Singer, Songwriter, Media Personality and Member of R&B Girl Group ‘Eternal’)
Louise Redknapp
3
Birthdate: November 4, 1974
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Lewisham, London, England, United Kingdom
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
Recommended Lists:
 15 
Cissy Houston
(Gospel Singers)
Cissy Houston
3
Birthdate: September 30, 1933
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, USA
 16 
Thundercat
(Musician)
Thundercat
3
Birthdate: October 19, 1984
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
 17 
Keri Hilson
(Singer-Songwriter Known for Her Album ‘In a Perfect World’)
Keri Hilson
3
Birthdate: December 5, 1982
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Decatur, Georgia, United States

Keri Hilson is an American singer, vocal arranger, songwriter, actress, and record producer. She is known for writing songs for popular artists like Mary J. Blige and Britney Spears. She often creates music that glorifies love, sexual intimacy, and womanhood. Also a well-known philanthropist, Hilson has contributed to various charities and relief efforts for natural disasters.

 18 
Bootsy Collins
(Musician)
Bootsy Collins
3
Birthdate: October 26, 1951
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
Recommended Lists:
 19 
Tulisa Contostavlos
(Singer-songwriter)
Tulisa Contostavlos
3
Birthdate: July 13, 1988
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Camden Town, London

Tulisa Contostavlos is an English singer, television personality, songwriter, and actress. She achieved popularity after appearing in the popular reality television music competition series The X Factor, where she served as one of the judges. Her life and career inspired the 2014 documentary, Tulisa: The Price of Fame, which premiered on BBC Three.

 20 
Rina Sawayama
(Singer)
Rina Sawayama
8
Birthdate: August 16, 1990
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Niigata, Japan
Rina Sawayama is known for her unusual blends of pop with R&B, club music, nu-metal, and other genres. Born in Japan, the singer/model moved with her family to the UK at age 5. She is also a Cambridge graduate and a queer icon who identifies as pansexual and bisexual. 
Recommended Lists:
 21 
Jacob Anderson
(Actor)
Jacob Anderson
3
Birthdate: June 18, 1990
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: London, England, UK
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 22 
LeToya Luckett
(Singer)
LeToya Luckett
3
Birthdate: March 11, 1981
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
 23 
K Michelle
(Singer-songwriter who Rose to Fame as Breakout Star of 'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta')
K Michelle
3
Birthdate: March 4, 1986
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
 24 
Jessica Mauboy
(Her Album 'Been Waiting' Became The Second Highest-Selling Australian Album of 2009)
Jessica Mauboy
3
Birthdate: August 4, 1989
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Darwin, Australia

Jessica Mauboy is an Australian singer, actress, and songwriter. She started hogging the limelight after finishing second in the fourth season of Australian Idol, which was aired in 2006. One of the most successful female artists in Australia, Mauboy has received several awards, such as ARIA Music Awards.

Recommended Lists:
 25 
Rochelle Humes
(English Television Presenter and Singer)
Rochelle Humes
3
Birthdate: March 21, 1989
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Barking, London, England

Rochelle Humes is an English television presenter and singer. She is best known for her association with the British-Irish girl group, The Saturdays, which was active from 2007 to 2014. She then established herself as a TV presenter and achieved fame after co-presenting shows like Ninja Warrior UK and The Hit List.

 26 
Emeli Sandé
(R&B Singer Best Remebered for her Album 'Our Vision of Events')
Emeli Sandé
3
Birthdate: March 10, 1987
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
Recommended Lists:
 27 
El DeBarge
(Singer-songwriter)
El DeBarge
3
Birthdate: June 4, 1961
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 28 
Jazmine Sullivan
(R&B Singer-Songwriter Known for Her Debut Album 'Fearless')
Jazmine Sullivan
3
Birthdate: April 9, 1987
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Jazmine Sullivan soared to fame with the Billboard-topping debut album Fearless. Born to a background vocalist mother, she began singing as part of gospel choirs. With 15 Grammy nominations, she has tied with Icelandic singer Björk, for the most Grammy nominations without a win for any female.

 29 
Tiffany Hwang
(Singer)
Tiffany Hwang
3
Birthdate: August 1, 1989
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: San Francisco, California, USA
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
 30 
Daniel Caesar
(Singer, Musician)
Daniel Caesar
0
Birthdate: April 5, 1995
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
 31 
Tisha Campbell-Martin
(Actress)
Tisha Campbell-Martin
2
Birthdate: October 13, 1968
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
 32 
Duncan James
(Singer)
Duncan James
3
Birthdate: April 7, 1978
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Salisbury, England
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 33 
Victor Willis
(Singer)
Victor Willis
3
Birthdate: July 1, 1951
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, USA
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 34 
Jason Weaver
(Actor)
Jason Weaver
3
Birthdate: July 18, 1979
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 35 
Victoria Monet
(Singer-songwriter)
Victoria Monet
3
Birthdate: May 1, 1993
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Georgia (U.S. state) Georgia, U.S.
 36 
Peabo Bryson
(Singer)
Peabo Bryson
3
Birthdate: April 13, 1951
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Greenville, South Carolina, USA
 37 
Luke James
(Singer-songwriter)
Luke James
3
Birthdate: June 13, 1984
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 38 
Beverley Knight
(Contemporary R&B singers)
Beverley Knight
3
Birthdate: March 22, 1973
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Wolverhampton, England
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
 39 
M. Pokora
(French R&B Singer)
M. Pokora
3
Birthdate: September 26, 1985
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Strasbourg, France

French singer Matthieu Tota, better known as M. Pokora, is often compared to singers such as Justin Timberlake for his singing style. Though initially aspiring to be a footballer, he later found success in music after winning the show Popstars. He has also starred as Robin Hood in a French musical.

 40 
Jody Watley
(Singer)
Jody Watley
4
Birthdate: January 30, 1959
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
 41 
Heather Headley
(Singer)
Heather Headley
2
Birthdate: October 5, 1974
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Barataria, Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidadian-American singer-actor Heather Headley is best known for her Tony- and Drama Desk-winning performance in the musical Aida. The Northwestern University drop-out was also part of the theatrical version of Whitney Houston’s movie The Bodyguard and won a Grammy for her gospel album Audience of One.

 42 
Heidi Range
(Singer)
Heidi Range
2
Birthdate: May 23, 1983
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Liverpool, England
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
 43 
Taio Cruz
(Pop Singer-Songwriter Famous for His Albums 'Departure' and 'Rokstarr')
Taio Cruz
2
Birthdate: April 23, 1980
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: London, England

Taio Cruz is a British record producer, singer, and songwriter. He achieved international recognition after releasing his second studio album Rokstarr in 2009. Over the years, Cruz has won many awards, such as Brit Awards, ASCAP Awards, and Billboard Awards. Taio Cruz is also known for his philanthropic efforts; he works closely with nonprofit organizations like Little Kids Rock. 

 44 
Enisa Nikaj
(Singer)
Enisa Nikaj
0
Birthdate: March 5, 1996
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
 45 
Ella Eyre
(Singer-songwriter)
Ella Eyre
3
Birthdate: April 1, 1994
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: London, England
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
 46 
No I.D.
(Disc jockey)
No I.D.
3
Birthdate: June 23, 1971
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
 47 
Farrah Franklin
(Singer)
Farrah Franklin
2
Birthdate: May 3, 1981
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
 48 
Steve Gadd
(Drummer)
Steve Gadd
2
Birthdate: April 9, 1945
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Irondequoit, New York, United States
 49 
Sampha
(Singer-songwriter)
Sampha
2
Birthdate: November 16, 1988
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Morden, London, England, United Kingdom
 50 
Monét X Change
(Drag Queen, Singer)
Monét X Change
0
Birthdate: February 19, 1990
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States