In a world where you have to compete with music artists such as Beyonce, Jay Z, etc., it's so hard to get the recognition you truly deserve. While some of the artist on this list are getting plenty of airtime on the radio, some don't get the complete recognition they deserve, and others are completely hidden gems.
1. Bruno Mars
This man can sing, play multiple instruments, dance and put on an awesome performance, so why aren't we giving him the credit as a musical genius that he deserves?
2. Solange
Okay, I understand it's hard to get attention when your sister is Queen B, but have you heard Solange's album "A seat at the table"?
3. Janelle Monáe
If you like old school music but really like new school too, Janelle is your girl. From her empowering lyrics to her electric dance moves, she’s definitely a person who deserves more attention in the music industry than what she already gets. Like her mentor (Prince), she doesn't just stick to one music genre, she likes to experiment with them all, and that's what makes her a true musician.
4. Joss Stone
Everyone talks about how great Adele is, but why does no one mention Joss Stone? If you enjoy R&B and Soul music, you’ll enjoy Joss Stone.
5. Janis Joplin
While she was big during her short-lived days, it’s sad that no one really talks about her anymore. Her raspy voice was one of a kind.
6. Tori Kelly
She's a great singer/ multi-instrumentalist and not bad to look at either.
7. Duffy
Wtf, why does it seem like everyone in England can sing?
8. T-pain
We all remember T-pain for his heavy usage of auto-tune, but did you know he can sing? No, like actually sing, and sing well.
9. Lady Gaga
Okay, so you’re probably asking why I put her on the list, but people usually just associate her with the weird costumes she used to wear, what they don’t know is that she was trained by the same vocal coach as Christina Aguilera and was trained in classical piano
10. D'angelo
Just listen to his songs “How does it feel,” "Crusin'" and "Brown Sugar" and tell me you wouldn’t want to hear more of his music.
11. Ed Sheeran
Love him or hate him (Is it possible to hate him?), this guy is a musical genius.
12. Bilal
Watch his 2016 BET awards Prince tribute and you’ll see a little of how powerful his voice is.
13. Jazmine Sullivan
Deny that she is good and you'll probably get the windows busted out of your car.
14. Tamar Davis
You remember Destiny's Child, right? Well here's one of the people who was supposed to be one of the original members. She also stars in plenty of Tyler Perry Madea movies, starred on The Voice and worked alongside with Prince at times.
15. Patrice Lovely
Alright, it's hard to realize who she is without being in full costume, but she plays as Hattie Mae on Madea. Listen to her sing and you won't be disappointed.
16. Stephanie Ferrett
Yet another from Tyler Perry's Madea plays, and all I can say is "damn". Listen to her sing "How can I ease the pain" and listen for the high note at the end.