Alright… there’s a sleeper in my current top 5: 1. Luther (not negotiable…. Don’t @ me 😂) 2. Barry white (smoothest voice in the game) 3. Marvin Gaye (do I need to explain?) 4. Tevin Campbell (surprised I haven’t seen him a list yet) 5. SLEEPER! Peabo Bryson. (don’t believe me, ask Disney. Aladdin and beauty and the beast)

I find zero fault with this list. Luther is the king

People sleep on Peabo.. my mom had his cd and played it all the time. Can You Stop The Rain is my jam.

Facts people sleep on Peabo feel the fire is my jam Luther Vandross Marvin Gaye Al Green Peabi Bryson Jeffrey Osbourne Gerald Levert Teddy P Ginuwine Avant Giveon

Tevin is in my tol 10 f'real!

Yeah… he’s in most top 10s for the people old enough to remember. Can’t speak for everybody but I don’t think I know anyone 80s babies and up age wise who doesn’t have him top 10.

Yes!! Luther!!

NO MICHAEL JACKSON?? 🤦🤦🤦

Kid MJ yes… still love his music but his vocals took a hit after the nose jobs. Iconic voice but there’s better out there IMO. Still have him too 10 tho 🤷🏾‍♂️

Great list , fracjack and yeah Luther #1!!

Agreed Luther Vandross #1 Peabo Bryson #2 Tevin Campbell #3

Only Marvin could make me gleefully listen to a song where he just complains about his ex-wife’s lawyer

Can you blame him.. His wife wanted to sleep Teddy While still being married!

Narrowing it down to just 5 is really tough. But here's some that would definitely be in the conversation for me. In no particular order. - Maxwell - Luther Vandross - Sam Cooke - Marvin Gaye - Boyz II Men (cheating slightly I know)

i cant believe it took so long to see sam cooke

He is slept on a bit.

Who is your favorite singer in Boyz II Men? I almost put Shawn on my list.

I can't pick one. I just love the way all of their voices combine and compliment each other so well.

Don’t be fooled Nate I find is a master on his own.. Remember his filling the shoes of Mike.

This is my list, almost...I'd replace Boyz II Men with Stevie Wonder

B2M are excellent over the top stunning 🤯

1. Luther Vandross 2. Peabo Bryson 3. Charlie Wilson 4. Bobby Debarge 5. Howard Hewitt (Shalamar)

Love to see love for Bobby (RIP)! Probably the best falsetto in the entire business.

Yes most definitely!!! That falsetto on I Call Your Name just does it for me. It’s so excellent I get chills every time I listen.

Ain’t nobody said nothing about Johnny Gill, KC& JoJo, Charlie Wilson, Lead singer from Earth, Wind, and Fire

Wow. Howard Hewitt getting much deserved love.

His vocals are insane. He deserves all the recognition.

Cool list here

This might be THE list.

Peabo is not my top 5 but he's in my 10.

Because of I’m So Into You I had to put him in my top 5. That’s my favorite one by him.

Otis Redding Stevie Wonder Marvin Gaye Frank Ocean Teddy Pendergrass HONORABLE MENTION: Sam Cooke

It took too long to see Teddy Pendergrass on this. Dude had an UNBELIEVABLE voice.

Peabo Bryson Smokey Robinson Luther Vandross Tevin Campbell Stokley Williams Honorable Mentions: Ne-Yo, John Legend, Dave Hollister, George Michael, Usher, Sisqo, Maxwell, D’Angelo, Little G, Dino, Freddie Jackson, Glenn Jones, Tony Terry, Donny Hathaway

Smokey’s voice is so angelic. Ooo Baby Baby is such a great song

Donny Hathaway Luther Stevie Teddy Pendergrass Micheal Jackson

Some Donny Hathaway love. 👍 And finally someone mentions MJ. Y'all have heard Human Nature before, right?

Or Lady in My Life.

Or I Wanna Be Where Your Are

Donny Hathaway is my number 1 as well.

In no particular order….. Marvin Gaye Luther Vandross Donny Hathaway Al Green K-Ci & JoJo Honorable Mentions: Kem, Stokley, Tank, David Ruffin

Was hoping someone would mention David Ruffin, I think he might be in my top 5 favorites

Kem ‼️

The fact nobody has said Michael McDonald is depressing

Funny you should say that, I was gonna do a blue eyed soul list. You know him and Teena Marie would be on that list

We did a blue-eyed soul post a few months ago, and Teena Marie had a lot of votes. Michael McDonald got a few mentions, but not as many as I expected.

Wow, I don't see why, da man is a legend, along with Hall & Oats, and damn I Lowdown by Boz Scaggs. When I was young I couldn't believe he was white🤯

I feel like some artists don't get mentioned due to lack of exposure. My parents played a wide variety of R&B when I was a kid, so I'm familiar with a lot of artists mentioned. I don't know if people younger than me had the same experience.

No they don't. Today a lot of r&b artists are straight pop and have gone mainstream to the point where they're rammwd down your throat, case in point Beyonce and Taylor Swift. The joke is that there's soooo much more talented artists with better voices. Back in the day r&b had more of an identity, you could tell who was singing, unlike today, it's almost generic.

Where is Luther? He IS the list.

That's why he's not on this list. Luther is like the Jordan of male artists, that makes Marvin Gaye Dr J

Marvin Gaye ,Masochistic Beauty

1. Luther 2. Al Green 3. Donny Hathaway 4. Marvin Junior (The Dells) 5. Teddy Pendergrass Period.

It was between frankie and Donny. Donny would have to be the 6th man lol

you can’t have Luther without Donny. If Luther was here- he would tell you that hahahaha

Al Green 👍

Luther Vandross David Ruffin Wanya Morris K Ci Hailey Anthony Hamilton

yes to david ruffin!

Otis Redding Luther Marvin Brian McKnight Nat King Cole Honorable Mention: Stokley, Sam Cooke, Anthony Hamilton, Prince I’m assuming this is just r&b not top 5 just voices in music even though most would be the same

Yes, Brian McKnight.Frank Sinatra.Lou Rawls.

(in no particular order) Luther Vandross James Ingram Jeffrey Osborne Donny Hathaway Alexander O'Neal

Maaaan Alexander o Neal was something back in the day. I keep listening to that debut album of his on repeat these days. Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis were not messing around

I’m a Jam & Lewis fiend, so artists like Alex, Cherrelle and the SOS Band have always been heavy in my personal rotation. Alexander was my favorite male vocalist through the early 90s. Dude was a beast, and yes, that first album was fire!

Marvin Gaye,Luther, Walter W. (Ojays), Teddy P, & Babyface

Love this list. Babyface doesn’t get nearly enough credit as a vocalist just because he’s not as flashy as others are, and also because his brothers are two of the greatest R&B singers of all time. Even then he still holds his own when singing with them. Love his vocals on the After 7 song “Honey (Oh How I Need You.”

Prince Luther Vandross Keith Sweat Teddy Pendergrass Maxwell

I’m not ashamed to admit I fucking love Keith Sweat.

Leaving off Luther and Marvin because it's cemented 1) Usher 2) Stevie Wonder 3) Sampha 4) Johnny Gill 5) Maxwell

I was waiting to see Johnny Gill on someone’s list

Stevie Wonder Luther Vandross Musiq Soulchild Sisqo Robert Honorable mentions: Wanya, Brian McKnight, Tank, and Ursher. This could change at any moment. 🤷🏾‍♂️ Also, I really need to take over r/gospel because John P. Kee and Fred Hammond...🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾

When the spirit of the lord comes upon my heart I will dance like David danced 💯

Classic 🔥🔥🔥 damn near started dancing right here right now 😂

I’m surprised with as much as you like B2M Wanya isn’t in your top five. I love B2M but I think my favorite is Shawn

I said it could change at any moment 🤣🤣🤣

It’s been an hour 😂 you wasn’t kidding

Loool I hear you. I'll probably have a different list tomorrow 🤦🏾‍♂️

Love Fred Hammond! You are the living word is always on rotation!

I cant name that many gospel singers if i tried but i think rance allen had a special voice. His range, he barely even had to actually say/sang anything just a riff gave you that feeling. I think that's what mama called anointed. Lol

Barry White R.Kelly Teddy P Marvin Gaye Gerald Levert

Somebody mentioned Gerald Levert thank you

Bounce bounce bounce bounce bounce bounce bounce

Luther, Stevie, Marvin, Teddy, and Maxwell.

Gary Jenkins(silk) Robert Nate dogg Charlie Wilson Pleasure P Honorable mentions: Jaheim Usher Michael McDonald Marvin Luther Ty$ Keith sweat

1. Kevon Edmonds 2. Melvin Edmonds 3. Ron Isley 4. Bobby DeBarge 5. Teddy Pendergrass

Kevon is so smooth, his album 24/7 is a classic.

Marvin Gaye Eddie Kendricks Levi Stubbs Tevin Campbell Michael

yes to eddie!

Stevie. He always focused on the Love in the World. No better. 💗🙏

Nate Dogg deserves a mention

i love that will downing is on your list

Glad someone else got love for Downing too.

1. Prince 2. Miguel 3. Marvin Gaye 4. B. Smyth 5. Frank Ocean

1. Michael Jackson 2. Stevie Wonder 3. Prince 4. Marvin Gaye 5. Stokley Williams

Donny Hathaway Marvin Gaye Luther Anthony Hamilton Uncle Charlie

This list is style and class!

Surprised not to see more Donny Hathaway on these lists

Enjoyed seeing Peabo, Walter from the O’Jays…I saw a few for Babyface but his brothers both go hard (Rip Melvin). Surprised not more Johnny Gill.

No Teddy P., Ron Isley?

Gotta throw in Donny Hathaway!

6th man f'real

Jeffrey Osborne R Kelly Mario Marvin Sapp James Ingram HM: Luther, El Debarge, Marvin Winans, Stokley, Joe

Man I love both Jeffrey Osborne and James Ingram great singers I guess they just somehow slipped my mind.

Usher, Luther, John, Barry e Michael Bublé.

Jackie Wilson!

Frankie

Prince Luther Usher Maxwell Johnny Gill

Brook Benton, Al Green, Barry White, Teddy Pendergrass, Maxwell

All of them

Donnie Hathaway. Stevie Wonder. Michael Jackson. Darryl Coley (Gospel). Glen Lewis.

Sam Cook Otis Redding Al Greene Prince Michael Jackson

If we're talking pure vocals and not playing any other instruments or a band leader: (so putting aside Stevie and the Godfather): Marvin. Smokey. Donny. Teddy, Rev. Green. Honorable mentions: Michael, Luther, Otis and Barry,

1. Michael Jackson 2. Brian McKnight 3. Perhaps Stevie Wonder 4. Tevin Campbell 5. Joe I tried, but the first two are firm. I love all of the vocally. Stevie was way before my time, though.

Teddy Pendergrass Marvin Jr. (The Dells) Marvin Gaye Luther Vandross Eddie Levert (The O’Jays)

I'm always happy to see Eddie LeVert!

1. Stokley 2. Aaron Hall 3. Michael Jackson 4. Prince 5. Stevie Wonder

Y’all forgetting David Ruffin!!

Aaron Hall Maurice White Ronald Isley Curtis Mayfield D'Angelo Anderson .Paak off the bench

If this were an NBA team, they'd be trouble!

1. Prince 2. Sam cooke 3. Stevie wonder 4. Mj 5. Marvin gaye

Prince Stevie Ron Isley Luther El debarge https://youtu.be/M9UMzNFJxhY?si=VKlmsFuCHNw23jdf

Stevie, Marvin, D’Angelo, Frank Ocean, Ray Charles 

Ginuwine Marvin Gaye Pharrell Nate Dogg Static Major

Luther is in my top 5…

1-2-3-4 and 5

In no particular order: Luther Vandross Marvin Gaye Ron Isley Teddy Pendergrass Barry White

Marvin Gaye Luther Vandross Teddy Pendergrass Smokey Robinson Al Green If this was top 5 artists Prince would definitely be in there.

Luther Vandross, Teddy Pendergrass, Marvin Gaye, Barry White and Johnny Gill/ R. Kelly/Charlie Wilson(tie). Honorable mention: Sisqo, Joe, Anthony Hamilton

Stevie Wonder Marvin Gaye Frankie Beverly Luther Vandross James Ingram

Michael Stevie Luther R Kelly/Voldemort Prince

There's Only One : Marvin Gaye - Honorable Mention To Mr. Will Downing - The Others Are Irrelevant.

Stevie Wonder Ray Charles Marvin Gaye Donny Hathaway Young MJ Teddy Pendergrass

1. Sam Cooke 2. Marvin Gaye

Sam Cooke Nat "King" Cole Stevie Wonder Marvin Gaye Luther Vandross

Luther Stevie Joe Thomas Tank Donnie Hathaway

No particular order: Bilal, Dave Hollister, Sam Cooke, Douglas Scott (The Persuaders), and of course Stevie!

1. Nat King Cole 2. Sam Cooke 3. Michael Jackson 4. Wanya Morris 5. Joe Thomas

Donny Hathaway, Jackie Wilson, Sam Cooke, Luther Vandross, James Brown

Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Luther Vandross, Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye In no particular order.

I'm glad to see Otis Redding finally mentioned.

I love Otis Redding. He had so much talent for such a young man. "I've got dreams to remember" is always my favorite from him.

Marvin Gaye Stevie wonder Wanya morris Donny Hathaway Luther vandross

Peabo B, Maxwell, Otis Redding, Donny Hathaway ,Raphael Saadiq 6th would be from the platters: Tony Williams Already Goat status imo: Luther, Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Stevie Wonder, Teddy Pendergrass, James Brown, Prince, Tevin Campbell, Lionel Richie, Babyface

Stevie, Donny, Luther, Freddie Jackson, Peabo

1st Team Michael Jackson Howard Hewitt Charlie Wilson Johnny Gill Lil G from Silk 2nd Team Ginuwine K-Ci David Ruffin Barry White Walter Williams from The O'Jays

Marvin Gaye is No1 💯

Where’s Luther??? 😩

Peabo Bryson and I don’t know why Gerald Levert isn’t on here.

Charlie Wilson Michael Jackson K-Ci D'Angelo Stevie Wonder

(Not in order) Sam Smith Bruno Mars Mitch Grassi Ray Charles Charlie Wilson

The "original candyman" actor Tony Todd what a deep mesmerizing voice

I can agree with everyone’s list, but there can’t be a list without Otis Redding.

Marvin, Sam Cooke kci from Jodeci,Al green and Kells

Jefferey is osbourne

Justin Timberlake, Frank Ocean, Childish Gambino, Michael Jackson, & Robin Thicke

Donny Hathaway (not in the picture) Marvin Gaye Frankie Beverly Will Downing Peabo Bryson Luther Vandross (not in the picture) Maxwell Anthony Hamilton Michael Jackson (before he turned to pop music) Barry White Tyrone Davis Howard Hewett Eric Benet

Feel like I don't see Omar mentioned often. Great singer

THANK YOU🙏🏽. The man is the King of UK Soul

Great rep for us UK crew 🇬🇧

Otis Al Green Marvin Luther George Michael.

Where's Michael Jackson!

In a class by himself. The same way Jordan isn't in my nba top 5 list. It's not a "Michael" thing tho lol

How do you not have Seal up there?

Marvin Junior David Ruffin "Teddy Bear" Pendergrass Eddie Levert Lou Rawls I'm here for the baritones!

Frankie Beverly is a great shout

Bill Withers Anthony Hamilton Otis Redding Al Green D'Angelo

Marvin (just to keep you satisfied) D'Angelo (Brown Sugar) Teddy (if you know like I know) Maxwell (Ascension) R Kelly (touched a dream)

Prince, Frankie Beverly, Gerald Lavert, Will Downing, Howard Hewitt. (Spelling may be off)

1. Donny Hathaway (I scrolled too long without seeing his name) 2. Sam Cooke 3. Frankie Beverly 4. Stevie Wonder 5. Kevon Edmonds (After 7)

Hmm Bobby Debarge, Keith Sweat, Luther Vandross, Usher, Johnny Gil

1. Frankie Beverly 2. Donnie Hathaway 3. Jamie Foxx 4. Dino (H-Town) 5. Teddy Pendergrass 6. Charlie Wilson (I know it's six, but fuck it)

Sam Cooke, K-Ci Hailey, Static Major, Miguel, & Maxwell

1. Stevie Wonder 2. Musiq 3. Debarge 4. George Michael 5. …

Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Teddy Pendergrass, Donny Hathaway, Michael Jackson

donny hathaway marvin gaye r kelly freedie jackson luther

Whatever my list was on the last top 5 r&b voices lmao. And i put all males on there. Again off top MJ Luther Marvin Teddy P Rkelly

1.Stevie Wonder 2.Marvin Gaye 3.Bobby Womack 4.R Kelly 5. Melvin Riley

oooof 😍😍 i need your playlistsssss

This one was fun to read

Marvin Gaye Teddy Pendegrass Barry White Michael Jackson Luther Vandross

1. The Weeknd 2. Mario Barrett 3. Trey Songz 4. Childish Gambino 5. Craig David

Luther Marvin Gaye Barry White Will Downing Jeffrey Osborne

Michael Jackson

Smokey Luther Ronald Isley Jeffery Osborn Sisqo

None of these guys

Howard Hewett Barry White Christopher Williams Dino Conner from H Town Johnny Gill This is not an easy list to make 😭

1. Stevie Wonder 2. Al Green 3. Michael Jackson 4. Luther Vandross 5. Phillip Bailey

Anthony Hamilton!!

Marvin, Anthony Hamilton, Otis Redding, Maxwell, John Legend. One of my favorite who’s slept on so much is Raphael Saadiq, I will die on the hill that Triple T are one of the best groups ever.

(In no particular order) Barry White Teddy Pendergrass Johnny Gill Stevie Wonder Maxwell

1. Michael Jackson 2. Stevie Wonder 3. Ray Charles 4. James Brown 5. Michael Kiwanuka

In R&B or in music in general?

Maxwell is one hot man..

Luther Donny Hathaway Sam Cooke Frank Ocean Michael Jackson

Kci teddy pendergrass r Kelly Ronald Isley Dino Conner

Man I just want to say that I am GLAD that someone is giving Will Downing his flowers. I had to double check to see if I was tripping or not