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  1. Hathaway

    Top 50 Greatest Singers of All Time

    This is my list of the top 50 greatest vocalist of all time. List is completely subjective. My personal opinion. There is a slight formula used here. I take into consideration: vocal prowess, emotion, depth, versatility, tone, control, power, range, melismatic ability(riffs & runs) uniqueness...
  2. Rhapture

    R&B People value vocal quality and stylings over vocal range nowadays

    True or false I've noticed a trend of vocals being more subdued and introverted but they have alot of character. Yeah Summer Walker isn't Whitney Houston but her voice is sultry af and very soothing. Her raspy breathy quality and her fractured phrasing really catches the ear. More emphasis...
  3. Rhapture

    When's the last time you heard a singer just go off?

    Like they just get overcome with emotions while singing they come up with the best vocal performances and iconic ad libs out of thin air Examples You can clearly hear Patti catching the spirit and stomping in a lot of parts. And she just effortlessly demonstrated how elastic her voice is And...
  4. Rhapture

    Music Sermon: The Evolution And Extinction Of Male R&B Groups

    Singing group New Edition (Michael Bivins, Ricky Bell, Ralph Tresvant, Ronnie Devoe and Bobby Brown), poses for photos at the Hyatt Hotel in Chicago, Illinois in JANUARY 1984. Raymond Boyd/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Music Sermon: The Evolution And Extinction Of Male R&B Groups Male...
  5. M

    Artists of the Coli: Do you write sheet music?

    :patrice: I've begun recording (I make R&B music) and I write the words on paper & make up the melody as I play the keyboard, mess around with the sounds on the synth & practice singing the lyrics. But the professionals write 6 pages of sheet music with lines & notes and lyrics with...
  6. Anerdyblackguy

    Who's better Pt:2 Sade, Mary J Blige, Mariah Carey?

    This is Part 2 of our mini contest to find out whose the greatest Female singer of all time. As part one, the contestants were: 1) Anita Baker ( Winner) 2) Whitney Houston 3) Phyllis Hyman So here's part 2 of 3, who you got Sade Mary J blige Mariah Carey Here's the result from...
  7. Anerdyblackguy

    Who are you guys picking? Whitney Houston, Anita Baker, Phyllis Hyman

    I know Whitney has the bigger catalog, but in terms of meaningful content and voice, who are you guys going with? Phyllis Hyman Anita baker Whitney Houston This is part 1 of 3.
  8. Pdiddy

    Cot Damn Ashanti

    :whoo:
  9. Archangel

    Your Top 10 Singers of All Time? Rank em.

    Did a thread on Donny Hathaway yesterday and it inspired me to make this one. The Preacher wants to know who the coli's top 10 singers of all time are. I go by vocal ability, uniqueness/style of voice and expression/soul. There are many great singers but only a few can actually express and...
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