Mary J. Blige

A highly successful Singer from Yonkers New York who, along with super producer Sean "Puffy" Combs, originated the style of music known as Hip Hop Soul. She came to fame in the 90's and is often compared to great soul singers such as Billie Holiday, Aretha Franklin and Chaka Khan due to her raw emotive style of singing. Also known as the Queen of Hip Hop Soul.