Raw in the 1970s
- Thread starter Phitz
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Devil Plisken…CMS
Veteran
Look wise sure…but Donna had a level of sexuality to her…may not translate
Visual & Vibe Parallels …
Donna Summer → Kelly Rowland
Glamorous, poised, disco/R&B elegance.
Chaka Khan → Nicki Minaj (early colorful era)
Bold hair, flamboyant stage presence, fierce charisma.
Diana Ross → Whitney Houston → Beyoncé
Superstar glamour, gowns, poised elegance, crossover icon status.
Dorothy Dandridge → Minnie Riperton → Alicia Keys
Delicate, timeless beauty; graceful and soulful presence.
Ella Fitzgerald → Aretha Franklin → Jennifer Hudson
Powerhouse vocalist aura, full-figured diva energy.
Tina Turner → Janet Jackson (Rhythm Nation era)
Athletic energy, sharp cheekbones, explosive performer.
Natalie Cole → SZA
Warm smile, soulful girl-next-door beauty.
Phyllis Hyman → Andra Day
’70s/’80s classic Hollywood glamour, strong facial features.
Patti LaBelle → Fantasia
Expressive face, big hair, powerhouse vocal passion.
Grace Jones → Janelle Monáe
Androgynous sharpness, bold fashion, avant-garde persona.
Roberta Flack → H.E.R.
Quiet intensity, soulful introspection, often shades-on mystique.
Millie Jackson → Megan Thee Stallion
Confident, bold, unapologetic persona (attitude match).
Gladys Knight → Brandy
Warm, graceful beauty; timeless R&B elegance.
Teena Marie → Doja Cat
Light-skinned/ambiguous look, playful genre-blending style.
Eartha Kitt → Normani
Cat-like eyes, sultry poise, dancer’s elegance.
The Clark Sisters (as a group) → Lizzo
Plus-sized confidence, gospel-rooted joy, celebratory performance.
Dionne Warwick → Solange
Sophisticated, artistic, understated elegance.
Sade → Jorja Smith
Smoldering beauty, minimalist cool, timeless aesthetic.
Angela Bofill → Ari Lennox
’70s-inspired soul vibe, soft but strong presence.
Melba Moore → Teyana Taylor
Athletic build, dancer’s physique, versatile performer energy.
Donna Summer → Kelly Rowland
Glamorous, poised, disco/R&B elegance.
Chaka Khan → Nicki Minaj (early colorful era)
Bold hair, flamboyant stage presence, fierce charisma.
Diana Ross → Whitney Houston → Beyoncé
Superstar glamour, gowns, poised elegance, crossover icon status.
Dorothy Dandridge → Minnie Riperton → Alicia Keys
Delicate, timeless beauty; graceful and soulful presence.
Ella Fitzgerald → Aretha Franklin → Jennifer Hudson
Powerhouse vocalist aura, full-figured diva energy.
Tina Turner → Janet Jackson (Rhythm Nation era)
Athletic energy, sharp cheekbones, explosive performer.
Natalie Cole → SZA
Warm smile, soulful girl-next-door beauty.
Phyllis Hyman → Andra Day
’70s/’80s classic Hollywood glamour, strong facial features.
Patti LaBelle → Fantasia
Expressive face, big hair, powerhouse vocal passion.
Grace Jones → Janelle Monáe
Androgynous sharpness, bold fashion, avant-garde persona.
Roberta Flack → H.E.R.
Quiet intensity, soulful introspection, often shades-on mystique.
Millie Jackson → Megan Thee Stallion
Confident, bold, unapologetic persona (attitude match).
Gladys Knight → Brandy
Warm, graceful beauty; timeless R&B elegance.
Teena Marie → Doja Cat
Light-skinned/ambiguous look, playful genre-blending style.
Eartha Kitt → Normani
Cat-like eyes, sultry poise, dancer’s elegance.
The Clark Sisters (as a group) → Lizzo
Plus-sized confidence, gospel-rooted joy, celebratory performance.
Dionne Warwick → Solange
Sophisticated, artistic, understated elegance.
Sade → Jorja Smith
Smoldering beauty, minimalist cool, timeless aesthetic.
Angela Bofill → Ari Lennox
’70s-inspired soul vibe, soft but strong presence.
Melba Moore → Teyana Taylor
Athletic build, dancer’s physique, versatile performer energy.