I would have to agree with those who stated Angie Stone (Come Over, How Wet, Chocolate), Mint Condition (My Dear and So Fine) Silk (It's On and Tonight), and Will Downing (I know ya'll was feeling the cd he did with G. Albright, "Pleasures of the Night")-- these are some of the most underrated folks in the business. And while their style was similar to MC, the group Low-Key (Sweet On You) was an excellent band group that never had a chance to blossom.
I also loved the following groups R&B groups:
Goodfellas: Sugar, Honey Ice, Tea and If You Walk Away
A Few Good Men: Let's Take A Dip
Shai: wonder why they broke up
Jade: I absolutely loved those girls and they could all blow, womder why they broke up
Jamiraquoi: lawd, I always mess up the name, but Jay Kay can blow and the vibe and rhythms of this group is outta this world
As for rap artists, yes I would also agree w/ Talib Kweli mention. If you don't have the new Hi-Tek CD-- you are missing out. Ruc and Roc (Helta Skelta) are some of the best undaground MC's and always have bangin' beats. Redman, for the longest, got no repsect from radio. While most of that was due to the graphic nature of his lyrics, that did not negate the raw talent and energy in his music.
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