The Jamaican artist spreads messages of love and peace globally even years after his sudden passing. Known as the King of Reggae, even his many children continue to spread his music influence all over the world and still top the charts.

One of the biggest artists to come out of Motown transcended the music industry with his powerful messages on war, inequality, and peace were played on airwaves everywhere. From "What's Going On," "Let's Get It On," and "Got To Give It Up" are still major hits today.

Booming and explosive Tina Turner took over the '80s with her incredible performances and unbelievable pipes. She set records left and right, winning the most Grammy's a female African American had and being the first black AND first female artist to be featured on the cover of 'Rolling Stone'. Wherever she went, she set records and warmed hearts,

Miles Davis is easily one of the most influential artists in the music industry, period. His creations and musical evolution can be directly linked to the many genres that have since been born. Rock, funk, jazz, soul, hip-hop, can all be traced back to his musical genius.

The gorgeous and liquid-smooth voice of Sam Cooke was heard on radio stations everywhere even during a time when Black artists were suppressed away from mainstream media. Sam brilliantly used his great success to fight for other artists of color to have the chance to perform in front of integrated instead of segregated audiences and for a fair shot in the music industry.

Biggie Smalls was the King of east coast rap and his lyrical games and play on words were so smooth and jaw-dropping that his presence is felt in all corners of pop culture even to this day.

Beyoncé has done far more than just create music, she has birthed strong movements and helped women with confidence, strengthening the LGBTQ+ community, and had been a major fighter for Black rights and justice. She and her husband Jay-Z are considered American Royalty and when the two of them stand or kneel for something, fans everywhere know to pay attention.

The incredible musician and activist John Legend has helped pave the way for Black artists everywhere. He shot for the stars and made it even farther. The true talent is one of the rare EGOT titleholders who has won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award!

His songs and ballads are used for activism and injustice and for soundtracks for films like 'Selma' and 'Django Unchained'. His efforts are bridging the gap between opposing views everywhere.

Whitney's career started when she was only 14 and built an incredible legacy that has continued to live on. She helped build the careers of other Black artists and campaigned for equality and even created projects for other artists of color to showcase their work. 

The highly talented rapper Kendrick Lamar has been blending genres and breaking glass ceilings. He even won the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for his album "DAMN."

Pulitzer called his powerful album, "a virtuosic song collection unified by its vernacular authenticity and rhythmic dynamism that offers affecting vignettes capturing the complexity of modern African-American life."