Underrated Music Artists/Groups...

[AKA2D '91]

Excuse the Long Intro...

Many times in the music industry, if you don't sell THIS many units, of if you don't have THIS image, the record company doesn't feel that you are "worthy" on their label. Yet, these are the MOST talented singer, songwriting, and or producers out there.

As I looked through the lastest posts of the Music Hitting the Streets thread, I thought about someone mentioning Angie Stone and if her latest CD would be released. The release was contingent upon the success of her single. I was like WTF? Angie has it going on!

I remember hearing Jill Scott say that when she was looking for a deal, she didn't send a picture of herself to the companies. She went on to say that the companies would call up about her demo she had sent. BUT, she would hang up on the ones that asked her how she looked, FIRST. NOW, what if she would have sent EVERY DEMO she had WITH a picture? WOULD WE HAVE ASKED, "Who is Jill Scott"?

So, I want you all to name some of the most underrated music artist (dead or alive), regardless of genre that you believe does not get the "props" he or she deserves. Someone who is very talented, but doesn't always get nominated for the Grammy's and other awards, they don't receive the SAME notariety as Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Destiny's Child, etc.