Who Is/Was The King of R&B? [VIDEO]

William Ray Norwood Jr. was born in McComb, Mississippi to Willie Norwood and Sonja Bates-Norwood. His older sister Brandy is an award-winning, multi-platinum recording artist. His first cousin, Snoop Dogg, is a multi-platinum recording rapper. Aside from having a famous list of relatives Ray j has one of the smoothest deliveries in the game.

Shaffer Chimere Smith, Jr., born October 18, 1979, better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is an American pop and R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer and actor. Ne-Yo is definitely one of my Top 3. His smooth and fine tuned sound is like no other in the game.

Brian McKnight - born June 5, 1969, is an American singer-songwriter, arranger, producer, and R&B/Pop musician.Get this, Brian plays nine instruments: piano, guitar, bass guitar, drums, percussions, trombone, tuba, flugelhorn and trumpet, but 9 times out of 10 you will see hiim alone on stage in a solo spot light ans killin it! I know he's a little older than the others but really, he is a true American legend in the R&B world.

Usher Terry Raymond IV, born October 14, 1978, who is simply Usher, is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, and actor. Straight up? He is considered around the world to be the reigning King of R&B. his latest accaliaides include finding and taking Justin Bieber from a YouTube heart to a World Wide sensation!

Robert Sylvester Kelly, born January 8, 1967, better known by his stage name R. Kelly, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. Kelly is recognized as one of the most successful R&B artists of all-time. Even after his scandal including some young ladies he continues to be one of the influential artists of our time. Bump & Grind continues to play nightly in clubs around the world.

Justin Randall Timberlake, born January 31, 1981, is an American singer-songwriter, actor and businessman. From Star Search to the Mickey Mouse Club, JT seems to be made for the stage and the spotlight. His sold out weekend at Madison Squar Garden was broadcast via HBO to Millions world wide and some say it was one of the greatest concert ever broadcast.

Christopher Maurice "Chris" Brown, born May 5, 1989, is an American singer-songwriter, dancer and actor. He made his recording debut in late 2005 with the self-titled album Chris Brown at the age of 16. Acting, scandal and sex seem to be Breezy's new thing but no matter what he is doing from allegedly beating up Rihanna to trashing the green room at the Today show he continues to rule the radio and the top of the charts.

Robin Charles Thicke, born March 10, 1977, is an Award-winning American-Canadian R&B singer-songwriter, musician, composer, and actor. Robin has penned hits for popular artists such as Jennifer Hudson, Usher, Mary J. Blige and others.What can i say but this might be the hippest white boy in the game. His collaborations with Lil Wayne are some of my iPod favorites

Aliaune Damala Badara Thiam, born April 16, 1973, is a Senegalese American R&B recording artist and songwriter. According to Forbes, Akon grossed $21 million in 2010, $20 million in 2009 and $12 million in 2008. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first single from his debut album Trouble. Akon really took over, overnight as the heavy hitter in 2008. In addition to his millions made with his music he also is the owner of a couple of Diamond mines. That's good ya know, in case you need a little extra cash.

Gerald Maxwell Rivera, known as Maxwell, born May 23, 1973, is an American R&B, funk and neo soul musician. He played an important role in the development of the soul sub-genre, neo-soul. Call it what you will. For a lot of people Maxwell is a revalation that can literally change your life and sophistcate your taste in R&B.